1. Social Studies /6th Teachers: Roberts/Gonzalez/Sanchez 2013-2014

2. Unit TEKS: (RS/SS) 6.1 (B){SS} analyze the historical background of various contemporary societies to evaluate relationships between past conflicts and current conditions. 6.4 (B){RS} identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions; 6.6 (C)[SS} analyze the effects of the interaction of physical processes and the environment on humans. 6.7 (A){RS} identify and analyze ways people have adapted to the physical environment in various places and regions; 6.8 (C)[RS[ explain the impact of relative scarcity of resources on international trade and economic interdependence 6.9 (A){RS} compare ways in which various societies organize the production and distribution of goods and services; 6.11 (C){SS] identify reasons for limiting the power of government; 6.12 (A){RS} identify and give examples of governments with rule by one, few, or many; 6.15 (C) {SS}define a multicultural society and consider both the positive and negative qualities of multiculturalism; 6.15 (D) analyze the experiences and evaluate the contributions of diverse groups to multicultural societies; 6.17 (C){SS} evaluate the impact of improved communication technology among cultures; 6.18 (A) explain the relationships that exist between societies and their architecture, art, music, and literature; 6.20 (A) give examples of scientific discoveries and technological innovations, including the roles of scientists and inventors, that have transcended the boundaries of societies and have shaped the world; 6.20 (B) explain how resources, belief systems, economic factors, and political decisions have affected the use technology; 6.1 (A) trace characteristics of various contemporary societies in regions that resulted from historical events or factors such as invasion, conquests, colonization, immigration, and trade;

3. Unit TEKS: (RS/SS) 6.2 (A){SS} identify and describe the influence of individual or group achievements on various historical or contemporary 6.1 (A) trace characteristics of various contemporary societies in regions that resulted from historical events or factors such as invasion, conquests, colonization, immigration, and trade; 6.8 (C)[RS[ explain the impact of relative scarcity of resources on international trade and economic interdependence 6.17 (A) [SS]identify and describe how culture traits such as trade, travel, and war spread; 6.19 (A[RS]) explain the relationship among religious ideas, philosophical ideas, and cultures; 6.15 (B[SS]) identify and describe common traits that define cultures; 6.18 (A) explain the relationships that exist between societies and their architecture, art, music, and literature; 6.21 (C)(PS) organize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps;

4. 6.12 (A)(RS) identify and give examples of governments with rule by one, few, or many; 6.18 (A)(SS) explain the relationships that exist between societies and their architecture, art, music, and literature; Subject Social Studies DATE:10-28-13 SEWARM-UP Brain pop/Mayans Activity Students will complete a Venn diagram on Mayan, Aztec, and Incan civilizations. Assessment Teacher checks for understanding. LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Study class notes, organize binder, and report are due 10-28,13 Essential Question? What are some similarities of the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan cultures ?

5. 6.1 (A)(RS) trace characteristics of various contemporary societies in regions that resulted from historical events or factors such as invasion, conquests, colonization, immigration, and trade; Study your notes and organize your binder. Subject Social Studies DATE:10-29-13 SEWARM-UP Brain pop/Aztecs Activity Students will watch an answer questions on the Ancient Americans from video streaming. Assessment Teacher will grade video questions. LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Essential Question? Why were the Conquistadors able to conquer the native Americans?

6. 6.2 (A){SS} identify and describe the influence of individual or group achievements on various historical or contemporary Teacher checks for understanding. Subject Social Studies DATE:10-30-13 SEWARM-UP Brain Pop - Hernan Cortes and Conquistadores Activity Students will complete a chart with information about the causes & effects of Spain’s colonization of Latin America. Students will see a segment on the Treaty of Tordesillas 10-2 Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Study notes and organize your binders. Essential Question? Who was Hernan Cortes and why was he important?

7. Subject Social Studies DATE:10-31-13 SE 6.8 (C) explain the impact of relative scarcity of resources on international trade and economic interdependence 6.21 (C)(PS) organize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps; WARM-UP Brain Pop-Simon Bolivar, Mexican Revolution Activity Students will complete a chart with information about how and when Latin American countries gained independence and take notes. Students will read parts of the Liberators accounts.-Simon Bolivar, San Martin, Father Hidalgo. 10-3 Assessment Teacher checks for understanding. LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Study class notes and organize your binder. Essential Question? Why did Latin American colonies want independence from their European rulers?

8. Teacher checks for understanding. Subject Social Studies DATE:11-01-13 SE 6.19 (A) explain the relationship among religious ideas, philosophical ideas, and cultures; WARM-UP Brain Pop - Halloween Students will answer 10 questions Activity Students will see a video clip – Dia de los Muertos- Elm. Sp. Unit 01 Lesson -2 Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Study notes and organize your binders. Essential Question? What do Halloween and El Dia de los Muertos have in common?