This covers the events, people, and vocabulary for the entire Tennessee state curriculum for 6th grade social studies. (FULLY UPDATED for current standards!) This is not intended to be comprehensive but rather a very thorough overview of the 6th grade year. Topics covered (this is only a short list of all included!)Human Origins- Mary Leakey, homo habilis, Lucy, Ardi, Johansen, origins in Africa- hunter-gatherers, use of tools, fire, jewelry- metallurgy, agriculture, domestication, civilizati