Ancient history through living books, maps, narration, and original readings
A year spanning the ancient Near East, Greece, Rome, and China.
Grade 6 — Ancient World History
Ancient history from the earliest civilizations through Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Hebrews, Greece, Rome, and China, taught through living books, written narration, map and globe work, and gentle term composition.
Complete digital curriculum PDF delivered by email after checkout, with Teacher Resources at the back. Map Review and Book of Centuries are included as separate PDFs.
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What's inside
Two history lessons per week with living books, pre-reading support, written narration, composition, map work, and term celebrations.
Living Books
The Book of the Ancient World, The Book of the Ancient Greeks, Augustus Caesar's World, and The Pageant of Chinese History.
Map & Globe Work
Rivers, seas, cities, regions, migration routes, and empires tied directly to each lesson's reading.
Written Narration
Two written narrations each week, with guidance for students who are beginning or need additional support.
Composition
Term-celebration activities connect grade-level writing practice with the history read during the term.
Teacher Resources & Map Review
Teacher Resources provide a date reference for Book of Centuries work. A separate six-map review file supports the Week 12 and Week 24 activities.
Picture & Composer Study
Term suggestions help students encounter ancient art, architecture, and traditional music alongside the history readings.
Book of Centuries
Students may record the people, events, inventions, places, and civilizations that stood out to them throughout the year.
Parent Context Notes
Selected lessons provide biblical references and parent notes for comparing secular retellings with the biblical accounts discussed in the readings.