World History and Geography: Ancient Civilizations. Course Models for the History-Social Science Framework: Grade 6.

This document outlines ancient civilization teaching models for California sixth graders. It is another response to teachers' requests for practical assistance in implementing the "History-Social Science Framework." Units include: (1) Early Humankind and the Development of Human Societies; (2) The Beginnings of Civilization in the Near East and Africa: Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush; (3) The Foundations of Western Ideas: The Ancient Hebrews and Greeks; (4) West Meets East: The Early Civilizations of India and China; and (5) East Meets West: Rome. The units provide textual material, illustrations, suggestions for student learning activities, annotated bibliographies, and appendices. (LBG)