1. 6th grade Social studies
Mrs. Donna Bokach
6th grade Social studies
has the online textbook
activation code is
*some students made accounts already but please double check*

2. First and Foremost:
Now is not the time to “step back” and “see how it goes”!!!
Now is when you need to say:
“Can I see your Math or Science homework?”
“Can I see how your notebooks are organized?”
“Can I see how you are using your agenda?”
“Let’s look at Powerschool together.”
“Let’s see what is on Mrs. Bokach’s website.”
“Do you have any tests or quizzes coming up?”
Please only step back after your child has settled into Columbia.

3. The five Themes of Geography
Location
Place
Region
Movement
Human Environment Interaction
Curriculum is based around these themes.
We are currently looking at how and why geographers study the world.

4. World Studies ~ ancient to present
Early Civilizations
Africa (Egypt)
Middle East (Mesopotamia, Israel)
Asia (China, India)
Europe (Greece)
*Emphasis on geography and culture
*For course/student proficiencies see online curriculum

5. Note taking Guided fill in notes and organizers
Teacher modeling of good note taking
Group note taking
Self sufficient note taking by end of year
Two colors of pens- crucial for success
Will be students biggest challenge this year
Is a skill that takes much of the year to develop

6. Student Responsibilities
Current events- 1 per marking period
Notebook of numbered pages which is spot checked and graded
Individual and group projects- no group grade
Mini Research Project
HW~ 3 nights per week
Tests~ 5 days notice, weighted twice
Quizzes~ usually 3 days notice
Classroom Credits- program for following the rules of 6th grade, reward every 5 weeks
Use OP for organization/extra help
Tests require more than one night to prepare for
Will outline a plan for preparing the first few times

7. Contact me Powerschool lists all grades
Google Classroom will soon list homework assignments as they become familiar with it- their agenda should be complete for every period every day and say drop or have an X if dropped
- is the quickest way to reach me
Please stay involved the 1st marking period! Don’t step back!
Please remind students that an important part of their success this year will be asking for help when needed. I’m available to meet with students in EP Days 1, 2, & 4.