1. CURRICULUM NIGHT 2016 WELCOME!
IMS 6th Grade Social Studies

2. My Background Seattle area 20 years
Certified Teacher: Middle Level Humanities & 9th-12th Grade English and German
Issaquah School District--IMS

3. Why do I teach?
I want to provide ALL students with the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to ensure a rich and fulfilling future. I want to inspire them to achieve their very best each day and to view learning as a lifelong endeavor.
FORMULA FOR SUCCESS:
Confidence + Hard Work + Perseverance
“I can do this/I got this” attitude fostered by positive classroom environment. Being a hard worker can make up for weaknesses in other areas and will allow you to achieve success. Perseverance is a life skill—the greatest learning moments are the ones that include setbacks that you overcome and don’t give up on.

4. Classroom Community Students create “IMS Way” classroom matrix:
Be Safe, Be Respectful & Kind, Be Responsible.
Students will feel safe and cared about in my classroom.
They will have a voice—their opinions and feelings matter!
If they help create the “rules,” they take ownership of them on a daily basis.

5. Social Studies History Geography Civics Economics Critical Thinking
Look at the ancient civilizations through these lenses. A focus will also be critical thinking.

6. Social Studies Historical Perspective
Uses knowledge of the past to construct meaningful understanding of our history in order to enrich and enlighten our lives
How can we use the past as a guide to help ensure a positive future for ourselves and others

7. Social Studies Geographic Perspective
Uses knowledge of geographical concepts such as spatial patterns, and both human and natural systems, to understand processes that impact our world.
Landforms glossary—completed—apply that information to all the civilizations—how did the geography affect the way the people lived, survived, downfall

8. Social Studies Civic Perspective
Uses knowledge of government, law, and politics to make decisions about and take action on local, national, and international issues to further the public good
Aided in a civilization’s survival or contributed to their downfall, connection to our government—city, state, U.S.

9. Social Studies Economic Perspective
Uses knowledge of production, distribution, and consumption within economics to make decisions.
Economies of the ancient civilizations, what good did they produce, how did they distribute these goods, how did it affect decisions that were made by these societies and their survival and downfall

10. Social Studies Critical Thinking Skills
Used to investigate and analyze a variety of resources and issues and seek answers

11. Social Studies: TRIMESTER 1
Geography (landforms, maps)
Early Humans (hunters/gatherers)
Mesopotamia (agriculture)
Landforms—applied to all civilizations—how do these affect the economy, politics, daily life in general of the people/ hunters and gatherers/ agriculture

12. Social Studies: TRIMESTER 2
Ancient Egypt
Gift of the Nile
Life in ancient Egypt
Pyramid Builders
The New Kingdom

13. Social Studies: TRIMESTER 2
Israelites
Beginnings & Beliefs
Kings
Two Kingdoms

14. Trimester II (continued)
Ancient Greece
Beliefs and Customs
City States and Democracy
Sparta and Athens
Golden Age
Alexander the Great
Legacies

15. Social Studies Trimester III Ancient Rome Republic Empire Daily Life
Empire’s Decline
Legacies

16. Trimester III (continued)
The Rise of Christianity
The Early Church
A Christian Europe
This leads them up to where they will begin their study of medieval Europe in 7th grade

17. Homework Average Amount = 10 to 15 minutes/night
Reinforcing class learning or preparation for following day
Posted on website

18. Classroom Website Daily Blog Files (Important Documents) Links
Click on each date for complete information
Files (Important Documents)
Syllabus, Major Assignments
Links

19. Having FUN!!! Movies and video clips to introduce and enhance learning
Simulations/Dramatizations
Integrating students’ interests into lessons
Games
Group Work

20. How can you help?
Quiet place to study without interruptions (no cell phone, no TV)
Be sure your child is recording homework and due dates in planner
Check website for essay, project, and test dates—help student learn to organize/manage time (use student planner)

21. Contact Information and Extra Help
CONTACT:
Phone: Leave message on voice mail:
EXTRA HELP:
After school--Best to make appointment

22. Please complete the Parent Survey.

23. Thank you for coming!
Write a short note to your child and I will leave it on their desk so that they see it when they come into class tomorrow