"You must be the change you wish to see in the world"
-Mahatma Gandhi
Amazing Cats Social Studies
Susan Conti
Grade 6 Room 116
691-4560 X7116
Try this website and send free rice through the UN World Food Program! Help change the world.
Course Overview:
This year we will be learning the physical and cultural geography of the 8 world regions. The focus will be on learning the five fundamental themes of geography and applying them to each region. To understand course expectations and policies, see this page.
Necessary supplies:
-
2inch-3-D ring binder-with Social Studies section [Required]
-
notebook paper
-
colored pencils
-
hi-liter
-
black pen for map labeling
-
suggested supply- flash drive for computer
{globe}
Welcome Amazing Cats!
Assignments:
Always check agenda for current assignments!
M 5/14 Read 597-599 and complete worksheet 163
T-W 5/15-16 Using netbooks in class, students will complete story element chart
Choose a story from either site:
Dust Echoes
Bunyips
TH 5/17 Share stories and story elements
FRI Team's AFRICA DAY
MAP STUDY
Learning Places:
USE THE RESOURCE PAGE !!!
This page has varied internet sites that will enhance study and learning the geography of the world.
Each unit of study can be found on the menu under this heading.
The Learning Focused Student Learning Maps gives the essential
questions and vocabulary that the students are required to know.
The students are also given this map and it should be in
their notebook.
* Essential Questions are questions the student should be able to answer during and after the lesson.
An important part of being an informed citizen is to understand what is happening in the world. Beginning in October, each student will be responsible for having a current event article to share in class. To understand the required format , click on this page.
Reading outlines.
Team Policies and Procedures:
Below is the free link for pdf conversion:
