Download 6th Grade world history/Ancient Civilizations

6th Grade World History/Ancient Civilizations
6th Grade Social Studies/ Ancient Civilizations
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This year is a bit different because
it is an election year. The month of
September will be dedicated to
understanding what the study of
civics is and what rights and
responsibilities U.S. citizens have.
We will also be looking at the three
branches of government and each
branches responsibilities, focusing
heavily on the executive branch.
In 6th grade student become more
curious understanding of the
world and its peoples through the
study of history, geography,
politics, culture, and economic
systems.
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Civics and the Branches of Government
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What is culture? What is a civilization?
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Mesopotamia
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Egypt
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China/ India
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Africa (Feb.)
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Greece (March)
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Rome (April-May)
6th grade Social Studies
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The main context in sixth grade is world history and
geography.
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Students will study at world history from its beginnings.
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Students are given an opportunity to study ancient civilizations
in depth. In this way, students develop higher levels of critical
thinking by considering why civilizations developed; where
and when they did and why they declined.
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Students analyze the interactions among the various cultures,
emphasizing their historical contributions and the link between
the contemporary and ancient worlds.
Assessments and Grading
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Students will be assessed fairly
based upon their level of ability.
Students will participate in
classroom activities, assignments,
group and individual projects,
small and large group
discussions, formative and
summative assessments, final
grades will be a compilation of
the students’ work and progress.
Student Expectations
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Being physically present in class is not enough. Everyone must participate actively in class, their
comfort level is taken into account.
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This participation will be in the form of small and large group discussions, collaborative group
activities, debates, speeches, and presentations.
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There will be traditional quizzes and tests. Students receive graphic organizers and study guides
for test.
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Students must complete all “outside of class” assignments. Much of what we do in class is
directly related to what is assigned to do outside of class. Typically, this is what homework will be.
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So in summary, students need to show up, do all their assignments and homework, and
participate during class. Student’s grade will be determined by the effort they put into this class.
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Students will also be reading and analyzing in both written form and discussion of current events.
Material will be provided from various resources; Junior Scholastic, NY Times, Teaching
Tolerance, and Newsela, as well as resources discovered on their own through research.
What is Project-based Learning?
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Project Based Learning (PBL) is a method of learning where students are assessed
on what they produce.
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It reflects their knowledge about the studied topic and is inquiry or discovery based
and the journey is as important as the destination. (In other words, they will make
mistakes, they will not always find the answer immediately, learning takes time and
investigation.
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It honors the student’s individual learning style and thinking ability as they develop
their outcomes.
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In a nutshell, students learn important content through PBL by investigating
questions, generating original ideas, and working collaboratively to produce
products that demonstrate what they have learned.
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“Free to do more”, “express yourself”, “ability to be more creative”, “leaves it open to
interpretation”, “get to follow our interests”, “you have to be responsible”, “it’s a
challenge”
Standards-Based Grading
Rubrics
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4 = Exceeds grade level expectations
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3 = Meets grade level expectations
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2 = Needs to strengthen grade level expectations
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1 = Needs additional help. and/or resources to meet
grade level expectations
Points: Every assignment, project, assessment, quiz,
participation/discussion/debate is given a set number of points.
Points are not standard-based. Your child my receive 8 points and
still receive a 3 standard grade or 8 points with a 2 standard grade.
They receive points for on time work, correct formatting, completion
of all parts of the assignment and so on.
Discipline
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Discipline and the Family Handbook
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- Follow the discipline policy and there shouldn’t be a
problem.
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Consequences
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- Verbal Warning
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- Written Warning, Parents and Administration Notified
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- Written Warning, Parents, Teachers, Student and
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Questions?
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Not anticipating any problems. 
Administration meet for conference
Attendance and Late Work
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Late Work Policy
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Assignments are expected to be turned in on the assigned due date. All late work is excepted. The late
work policy is consistent throughout the middle school.
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Late work will be accepted up to 3 days passed the due date. Late assignments will be reduced
10% each day late.
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Long term assignments need to be turned in prior to or on due date for planned absences
(vacations, extracurricular activities).
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Absences and Tardies
It is the student’s responsibility to check with the teacher for make-up work. This includes being absent for an
excused event, illness, or any unforeseen event. Students will have one day to make up the work for each day
absent. If a student misses a quiz or test the student will have two days to make up the quiz or test. If the
student chooses not to make up the work, he/she will not receive points for the work. It’s pretty simple, no
work, no credit, no grade.
Contacting the Teachers
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I can be contacted via email:
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[email protected]
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You can also leave a voice mail at: 206-525-0581 ext.117
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I am not always able to immediately return emails as I am teaching and many times am unable
to get to the computer.
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All teachers can be contacted through email.
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Questions?
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Have a great evening and thanks for attending.
Thank You!