Page2 Course Prospectus Page 1 Warm Up: “For Africa to me... is more than a glamorous fact. It is a historical truth. No man can know where he is going unless he knows exactly where he has been and exactly how he arrived at his present place.” Maya Angelou Rewrite in your own words on today’s warm- up. What do you think this means? WIO: List qualities of Ideal Social Studies Student Date: A B Class Work: format NB together Collect HW Prospectus- DO YOU HAVE INTERNET? Ideal Classmate/All about me Go over Warm-Up What are the expectations of sixth grade social studies, and how will they help me become a successful student? HW: Decorate your notebook cover. Use drawings, pictures, magazine clippings, Clipart or flattened household items to create An expression of who you are and your personality/interests SIGNED PROSPECTUS

Page 4 5 Themes of Social Studies Notes Page 3 Warm Up: What is government and why do we need goals, rules, and procedures? Answer in complete sentences. WIO: Take each of the 5 themes of Social Studies and describe a PERSONAL connection to each one/how have you seen this in your daily life? Do two in class. 2 sentences for each. Date: A B Class Work: 1)Check front cover of notebook/Signature 2)Go over warm-up 3) Introduce Interactive Notebook-PPT “The Perfect Notebook” 4) 5 Themes of Social Studies Notes WS 5)WIO What are the 5 common themes of Social Studies? HW: Take each of the 5 themes of Social Studies and describe a PERSONAL connection to each one/how have you seen this in your daily life? Do two in class. 2 sentences for each. **Finish the last 3 themes for HW**

Page 6 Geography Skills: Scavenger Hunt Page 5 Warm Up: COPY BOLDED ONLY Analyze the maps on page S24 and S25. Answer the 2 multiple choice questions on each page. Be prepared to explain your answer. S24 1)S25 1) 2) 2) WIO:3, 2, 1 on notecard to TURN IN 3- 3 things that I learned today 2- 2 things I need more practice on 1- 1 question that I have Date: A B Class Work: 1)Check 5 Themes of SS HW (p. 4 WIO) 2)Go over warm-up 3)Geography Skills Review Slides 4)Geography Scavenger Hunt 5) WIO EQ: How do we read, interpret, and analyze information on maps? HW: Define the following terms using notes and internet 1.Compass Rose 2.Map Legend 3.Latitude 4.Longitude 5.Hemisphere 6.Projection 7.Absolute Location 8.Relative Location 9.Physical Map 10.Political Map 11.Thematic Map 12.Scale 13.Equator 14.Prime Meridian 15.Cartographer 16.Surveyor 17.Global Position System

Page 8 Land and Water Forms Vocabulary and Identification Page 7 Warm Up: COPY BOLDED WORDS ONLY!!! Analyze the maps on pages S22 and S23. Answer the 2 multiple choice questions on each page. Be prepared to explain your answers. S22 1.)S23 1.) 2.) 2.) WIO: on a note card things you learned 2-2 things you still need practice with 1-1 question you have Date: A B Class Work: Check HW – Vocabulary definitions/Late work? Finish Scavenger Hunt Map Skills Quiz Latitude/Longitude Video Copy Vocab Land and Water Forms Vocabulary Activity How do we read, interpret and analyze information on maps? HW: Using the Land and Water Forms Vocabulary worksheet, complete the Land and Water Forms map skills WS. **Complete Geography Vocab if not done yet**

Page 10 5 Themes of Geography Notes Page 9 Warm Up: COPY BOLDED WORDS ONLY!!! We are going to watch a video clip of President Bush in response 9/11. Answer the following questions in complete sentences. How would you summarize the events of 9/11/2001? How do you think that day should be remembered? WIO: Find examples of each of the 5 themes of geography for the United States. Work with a partner to brainstorm. Date: A B Class Work: Warm-up – Discovery Ed Video Check HW – Land/Water Forms Vocab Go over HW Vocab words Review map skills quiz 5 Themes of Geography Notes/PPT WIO Explain HW – Imaginary Nation How do the 5 themes of Geography influence our studies of the earth and its civilizations? HW: Create a map of your own country. Map should show map basics discussed with at least: 2 landforms 2 water forms Name your country Show political details Use assignment rubric provided. Include EVERYTHING on the rubric!!!

Page 11 5 Themes of Geography Notes Page 10 Warm Up: COPY BOLDED WORDS ONLY!!! We are going to watch a video clip of President Bush in response 9/11. Answer the following questions in complete sentences. How would you summarize the events of 9/11/2001? How do you think that day should be remembered? WIO: Find examples of each of the 5 themes of geography for the United States. Work with a partner to brainstorm. Date: A B And A B Class Work: Warm-up – Discovery Ed Video Check HW – Land/Water Forms Vocab Go over HW Vocab words Review map skills quiz 5 Themes of Geography Notes/PPT WIO Explain HW – Imaginary Nation How do the 5 themes of Geography influence our studies of the earth and its civilizations? HW: Create a map of your own country. Follow Instruction sheet and Rubric. COMPLETE PART 1 of Assignment QUIZ on 5 Themes of SS, Geography Skills, and 5 themes of Geography Sept. 17/18