1. Welcome to 6th Grade Social Studies! (pt. 1 of a 2 year course)
6B3—Mrs. Nix

2. About Me… Originally from Chattanooga, TN (Signal Mountain)
Moved to Dalton, GA and graduated from high school there at Northwest Whitfield High
Inspired by my mother who is a 7th grade teacher (teaches AC Science at Vickery Creek Middle in Forsyth)
Attended the University of Georgia for undergraduate school (BSEd.1999), completed my gifted certification there, and began grad. school there
graduated from Kennesaw State University (MEd. 2006)
18th year teaching social studies  (15 years at HTMS, 3 years in Athens)

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4. Area of Study: The Western Hemisphere
Geography Review
Europe
North America
Latin America
Australia
We will focus on geography, history, and culture along with application of material to present times.
Goals: Writing through the curriculum (preparation for Honors and AP courses); Exceeding standards on CRCT
Current Events presentations and discussions
Stock Market Game
Global Awareness
Art/S.S. connection

5. Geography Basic map and globe skills Map quizzes Global Awareness
Physical and Human geography
Download TapQuiz & Socrative (Seesaw app to come)

6. Writing Through the Curriculum…
SAT/ACT
College entrance exams
Preparation for high school honors or AP history courses
Life skill 
Application of language arts/writing skills to a given area of study to encourage future success
Expect an essay question on tests eventually

7. Stock Market Game
Students will compete against their classmates along with other students across the state of Georgia.
Application of economic terms in real-world situations
Social Studies/Math/Business Connection
Fun game with possible prizes!

8. The Key to Success in Advanced Social Studies…
Application of knowledge
Motivation/effort
Work completion
The “Above and Beyond” factor