Social Studies 6 B will trace the history of the world in a thematic approach. The themes are economic, political, and social. The themes will be interwoven into the ancient world and examined using a variety of learning opportunities, and assessments. The focus of the course will be on ancient history. We will travel from the first civilizations and cruise our way into the collapse of the Roman Empire and subsequent Renaissance of the European powers. Students will have the opportunity to explore history using technology, literature, and media. Each theme and portion of the course is linked to the Pennsylvania State Standards. A culminating project will be assigned at the conclusion of each semester in addition to a summative final exam.