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03/31/08

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PARENTS:  When homework is assigned, it will be noted as "Homework" in your students assignment book.  If it does not read "Homework" then the assignment was to be done in class.  The only exception to this would be projects such as those listed below.

Below is a list of the major projects we will work on this school year:

bullet Island Survival - This is a formerly Honors-only project that involves the creation of an imaginary island.  Now, all Core as well as Pre-AP students have this project assigned.  Students have to equip the island for their survival by making correct choices about resources, climate, and ocean currents.  You may find the requirements at this link.
bulletEuropean Country PowerPoint - Students will create a PowerPoint slide show on a European country.
bulletThe World Wars - Information to complete handouts.
bullet Europe:  "Clash of Nations" Project (Second Nine Weeks) - Students will work together to be a successful economic, political and military power in Europe--a continent known for repeated warfare and conflict over many centuries.
bulletAfrican Current Issues Webpage - Students will create and publish a web page on a current issue in Africa.
bulletSee the Web Pages below
bulletSouth America Project - Students will create a postcard from information gathered from a webquest on a country in South America.

Lesson Cycle

In 6th Grade Social Studies, we follow a 4-6 day lesson cycle which typically consists of:

bulletInvestigation
bulletThis phase consists of information gathering.  This may include research, note-taking, viewing PowerPoint slide shows, viewing a video, or reading excerpts from a book or other resource.
bulletSynthesis
bulletThis phase involves the ordering of the information gathered in the investigation phase.  This may include the creation of graphic organizers, Thinking Maps, or other activities that help organize the information.
bulletApplication
bulletThis phase requires the proper use of the knowledge.  It includes, but is not limited to, formal assessments such as tests and projects, GeoJournal assignments, and informal assessments made by the teacher.

GeoJournal

The primary tool for 6th Grade Social Studies students is the GeoJournal--a composition book that comprises an ongoing portfolio of students' work throughout the school year.  GeoJournal assignments are designed to address different learning styles and to allow students to make choices regarding the presentation of their work.  An example is pictured below:

Because of the importance of this document to each student's grade, GeoJournals are to remain on campus at all times.

European Countries PowerPoint Projects

(not assigned 2007-2008)

(You need Internet Explorer to view--unfortunately it does not view correctly using Mozilla Firefox)

1st Period 2nd Period 5th Period
6th Period 9th Period  

2005-2006 PowerPoint pages can be found here

African Current Issue Web Pages

1st Period

Lauren C. (Darfur Genocide)

Chelsea C. (Rwandan Genocide)

Lawrence H. (Colonialism in Mozambique)

Melanie H. (A.I.D.S.)

Lazaro H. (Slave Trade)

Erin J. (Tourism)

Jessica K. (Colonialism in the Belgian Congo)

Hanna L. (Independence Movements)

Brittany L. (Religious Conflict)

Margo M. (Zimbabwe Since 1980)

Sara M. (Drought in Ethiopia)

Alyssa M. (Christianity in East Africa)

Alex M. (Apartheid)

Kelsy M. (Islam in Africa)

Sean M. (Military Dictatorship)

Katrina P. (Educational Opportunities for Girls)

Jonah R. (Blood Diamonds)

Jennifer R. (Poaching)

Jennifer S. (Political Parties in South Africa)

Cara S. (Natural Resources)

Sam T. (Poverty)

Devin W. (Arms Trade)

Cameron W. (Indigenous Music)

2nd Period

Aubrey A. (Apartheid)

James B. (Drought)

Oscar C. (Diamond Trade)

Tyler D. (Liberia)

Daisy D. (Gorillas)

Ryan F. (Arms Trade)

Marissa G. (Poverty)

Tyler K. (Child Soldiers)

Micah L. (Slave Trade)

Josh L. (Lions)

E.J. M. (Hyena)

Milanka M. (A.I.D.S.)

Jesse M. (Poaching)

Jonnie M. (Genocide)

Simon M. (Independence Movements)

Alexis P. (Natural Resources)

Kristian P. (Ostrich)

Maria R. (Nelson Mandela)

Alejandro S. (Colonialism)

Rashad W. (Rhino)

Bailey W. (Education)

5th Period

Ashton B. (Poaching)

Jakob B. (Zimbabwe Since 1980)

Cristian C. (Civil Wars)

Sebastian C. (Child Soldiers)

Thomas G. (Apartheid)

Kathryn H. (Islam in Africa/Sharia Law)

Jack K. (Blood Diamonds)

Shelby L. (Educational Opportunities for Girls)

Carly M. (Slave Trade)

Danielle P. (Colonialism in the Belgian Congo)

Kelly P. (Darfur Genocide)

Zachary P. (Colonialism in Mozambique)

Cierra R. (Poverty)

Savanna R. (Independence Movements)

Cody S. (Arms Trade)

Tristan S. (Christianity in East Africa)

Sydney S. (A.I.D.S.)

Sandra T. (Rwandan Genocide)

Cole T. (Military Dictatorship)

Bailey V. (Drought in East Africa)

Gus W. (Natural Resources)

6th Period

Omar A. (Apartheid)

Roy B. (Poaching)

Rachel D. (Diamond Trade)

Desiree G. (Wildlife Conservation)

Alex G. (Nelson Mandela)

Payden J. (United Nations in Africa)

Evan M. (Child Soldiers)

Jared M. (Arms Trade)

Jose M. (Genocide)

Dakota M. (Independence Movements)

Wyatt P. (Civil Wars)

Alejandro R. (Darfur)

Marco R. (Poverty)

Alex R. (Drought in East Africa)

Jazmin S. (Education of Girls)

Ernie S. (Natural Resources)

Jessica T. (Tourism)

Kyle T. (A.I.D.S.)

Blake T. (Colonialism)

Curt V. (Slave Trade)

9th Period

Jerrod C. (Apartheid)

Felecia C. (Education of Girls)

Cameron C. (Poaching)

Jadon D. (Colonialism)

Randy F. (Civil Wars)

Don J. (Slave Trade)

Justen K. (Child Soldiers)

Micah L. (Zimbabwe Since 1980)

Alan L. (Tourism)

America M. (Drought in East Africa)

Haley M. (United Nations in Africa)

Spencer M. (Independence Movements)

Alyssa M. (Kingdom of Ethiopia)

Alonso M. (Natural Resources)

Adam P. (Religious Conflict)

Sarai R. (Genocide)

Korryn R. (Darfur)

Sydne S. (A.I.D.S.)

Miguel V. (Arms Trade)

Nikki V. (Wildlife Conservation)

Ayla V. (Poverty)

Jackson W. (Diamond Trade)

Megan W. (Liberia)

 
 

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