Social Studies Social studies is the study of human society. In 6th grade we focus on geography and ancient civilizations. Whenever possible, these studies will be integrated with other subject areas. For example our geography unit will connect well with our tulip project in science and the interpretation of the maps produced by the data generated over the past 15 years. We will begin the year with a focus on geography. We will study: * maps that give more information than just location *orientation including: - location, - history of orientation - compass use * latitude and longitude