6th Grade World History 2017 - 2018 Mrs. Beiersdorfer

Mrs. Beiersdorfer 2005 BA University of Louisville 2009 MAT Thomas More College 12th year of teaching

Topics of Study First Trimester - Stone Age; Early Ancient Civilizations Second Trimester - Greece; Rome; Islamic World; African Civilizations; Japan; China Third Trimester - Middle Ages; Renaissance and Reformation; Exploration; Enlightenment; Industrial Revolution Geography - Asia, Africa, Europe within the context of our studies * Topics studied in a trimester may change due to schedules and unforeseen conflicts.

Textbook Information Online Textbook: https://my.hrw.com Username should be taped in your child’s planner Password: Titans2020 Each student has been assigned a textbook

Grading / Preparing for Assessments Grading on a point system Study Guides are provided for every test notes: notebook and handouts Develop a study system that works for your child - flash cards, games, quizzing Data Based Questions on every test

Communication Homework www.saseasschool.org – posted daily; please subscribe to teacher and class pages Grades Option C - posted promptly; please allow more time for large assignments and tests Email beiersdorfere@saseas.org Phone 831-5277, follow prompts for my voicemail Students are welcome to email in the evening if they have questions about homework (after they have checked with a classmate) Please allow 24 hours to respond to parent emails, with the exception of weekends.