1. Welcome to 6th Grade TAG Social Studies!
Please use the index card and pens to write down the following information for me:
Your name Your child’s name
3 words that best describe your child
2 things I should know about your child (Anything you feel I need to know about your student to be the best teacher I can be for her/him!)
1 wish that you have for your child this year

2. About Mrs. Sheftel Education Teaching Experience Hobbies/Interests
Indiana University – B.S., Marketing
University of Georgia – M.Ed
Lincoln Memorial University – Ed.S
Teaching Experience
12 years in Gwinnett County
3rd year in Fulton and at WBMS
Hobbies/Interests

3. SOCIAL STUDIES Map & Globe Skills Information Processing Geography
Emphasized All Year Long
Enduring Conceptual Understandings
Map & Globe Skills
Information Processing
Geography
History
Government
Economics

4. SOCIAL STUDIES – 1st Nine Weeks
Physical Geography
Historical Developments
Political Developments
Economic Developments
Europe

5. SOCIAL STUDIES – 2nd Nine Weeks
Physical Geography
Historical Developments
Political Developments
Economic Developments
Canada

6. SOCIAL STUDIES – 3rd Nine Weeks
Physical Geography
Historical Developments
Political Developments
Economic Developments
Latin America

7. SOCIAL STUDIES – 4th Nine Weeks
Physical Geography
Historical Developments
Political Developments
Economic Developments
Australia
& Personal Finance

8. Grade Weights Summative Assessments:
Tests/Projects...………………………………………………50%
Formative Assessments:
Quizzes …………………………….…………….30%
Classwork/Homework ………………………………… %

9. Extra Help Sessions
Extra help sessions are held on Monday mornings in room 605 from 8:00-8:30 or by appointment.
Students must have a note in their agenda to attend the help sessions!

10. Contact Info
Check out my website!
On this site you will find:
Important dates – quizzes, tests, projects
PPT’s and handouts we use in class
Helpful links for students to use
Announcements
***I also have Edmodo for student use
Edmodo.com/sheftel

11. Friday Ticket Drawings
On a regular basis, your child is rewarded for positive behaviors with tickets.
Tickets may be cashed in for weekly drawings for prizes.
Bulldog Buck
Bulldog Buck
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Bulldog Buck
Team 6D
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12. How can you help?
Your HELP is needed!......We need prizes for our ticket drawings. Examples include: individually wrapped candy, pencils, erasers, etc.
No gum, please!
Are you interested in being a guest speaker? Please let me know!

13. Thank you for coming!