6th Grade AIM Curriculum Objectives Ticket to Twenties Diane Moore, GT Specialist for Chandler Elementary Diane _Moore@allenisd.org 469-467-1400 ext.5 234 Ticket to Twenties This is going to be an exciting year. You will study 1920s. If anyone has traveled to New York City and toured Ellis Island, please share your knowledge. We will begin this study learning all about the different cultures emigrating to the US pre- 1920s. The students will create a scrapbook as an immigrant child emigrating to the US. There will be lots of history lessons and writing. If you need to reach me for any reason you can call Chandler or email me. Please send in the updated student information sheet so you can receive my weekly emails and pictures. Sixth AIM Supplies Double Stick Tape 1 composition notebook Pencil top erasers Scrapbook paper (any color/ pattern) 2 gold sharpies Curriculum Our integrated unit of study is The 1920s in America: A Decade of Tension. We will be studying the United States during this decade to learn how systems of geography, government, economics, and culture interact. Students will also determine cause and effect relationships involving events of this time period. The curriculum objectives for the year are listed below. Each student will have the opportunity to research, contribute to discussions, and present various projects throughout the year. Objectives  Examining the economic, social and political changes of the 1920s Investigating the role and experiences of sub populations in the 1920s Exploring the sentiments and influences of the popular cultures Describing experiences of American citizens during the 1920s era & the Great Depression Analyzing and interpreting primary documents to locate information about the 1920s Class time Monday This year 6th grade AIM students will meet each Monday. We will begin AIM the second week of school. STEAM Guidelines The engineering design process is the driver for finding solutions in the identified problem. Engaging, inquiry based instructional approaches are used and research is incorporated. Students work in teams to find solutions, and multiple right solutions are possible. The definition of technology is anything created by humans in response to a need or want. AIM Wish List If you would like to donate 1-2 for projects. (optional) Sponge paint brushes (cheapest ones) Package Tape or Duct Tape Chenille Sticks or pipe cleaners Magnets Clear pkg. tape Model magic Dice Metal washers Toilet paper and paper towel rolls Velcro dots or tape