DAILY GEO 1. What natural feature forms a boundary of Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya? 2. Which state has a capital named Raleigh? Lake Victoria North Carolina

Valley Forge Middle School Curriculum Night 2015 Sixth Grade A Team Social Studies Ali Peffle

The course is based upon the study of human and physical world geography and the five themes of geography.

 Foundations of Geography  US & Canada  Russia  Southwest & Central Asia  East Asia  South Asia  Sub-Saharan Africa

 Location  Movement  Place  Region  Human – Environment Interaction

 Homework  Projects  Tests/Quizzes  Maps  Class Participation

COMMUNICATION Pinnacle Gradebook Check website regularly with child. Encourage student accountability. “Z” = working zero Assignment is missing but can still be turned in for a grade. “0” = zero Assignment was not turned in and cannot be turned in for credit “X” = excused Student is excused from the assignment.

COMMUNICATION Phone Calls –I am available from 8:45-9:30 and 2:34- 2:50 to receive phone calls. Web Site:

I am looking forward to a great school year. Thank you for coming.