1. 6th Grade Curriculum Night Social Studies Mrs. Debbie Sheftel Room 605
Welcome
6th Grade Curriculum Night Social Studies Mrs. Debbie Sheftel Room 605

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
6th year in Fulton and at WBMS
Hobbies/Interests

3. **No textbook** assigned to students
Supplies
Composition Notebook
Pens/Pencils
Glue/Tape
Colored Pencils
BYOT
Ear buds
**No textbook** assigned to students

4. 6th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES
Emphasized All Year Long
Enduring Conceptual Understandings
Map & Globe Skills
Information Processing
Geography
History
Government
Economics

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

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

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

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

9. Grade Weights Summative Assessments:
Tests/Projects...………………………………………………50%
Formative Assessments:
Quizzes …………………………….…………….35%
Classwork/Homework ………………………………… %

10. Extra Help Sessions
Extra help sessions are held on Tuesday mornings in room 605 from 8:00-8:30 or by appointment.
Ms. Christian’s help sessions Mondays at 8:00 AM.
Online help sessions on Edmodo

11. Contact Info
Websites:
Important dates – quizzes, tests, projects
Announcements
Students will turn in assignments electronically!

12. How can you help?
Are you interested in being a guest speaker? Please let me know!
Wish list items:
-Kleenex
-Expo markers
-Post it notes
-Charging cords & USB plugs for classroom charging station

13. Thank you for coming!