1. Mrs. Pinkwasser World History

2. 6th Grade Thematic Units
Overview of G.R.A.P.E.S
G---the specific GEOGRAPHY of the area a civilization developed in
R---that civilization’s RELIGION and belief system
A---the specific ACHIEVEMENTS (or advancements) of a civilization
P---each civilization’s POLITICAL structure
E---each civilization’s ECONOMY and economic structure
S---and finally, each civilization’s SOCIAL structure
World Geography
Early Humans
Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Ancient India
Ancient China
Ancient Greece
Rome
The Middle Ages/Medieval Europe
The Renaissance & Reformation

3. ABOUT ME
Grew up in New York and went to Brooklyn College where I received my B.A. in Education
I received my Masters in Education from NAU in 1994
My husband and I moved to Arizona in 1979
We have two grown children - my son is married and has an 8 year old daughter and they live locally; my daughter is currently living and working in Seattle
This is my 6th year at Altadena
Previously, I taught ELA at Akimel A-al for 13 years
Before that, I taught Kindergarten in Mesa for 9 years
I also taught 6 years in a preschool in Tempe
I am Highly Qualified and Certified to teach English Language Arts and World History

4. PLEASE CHECK GRADES ONLINE WEEKLY.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Students will focus on the HOW/WHY/WHAT IF of history through document analysis of primary and secondary sources as well as engage in critical thinking and thorough class discussions.
Students will be asked to state their opinions (orally and in writing) about a historical situation, while providing cited evidence from analyzed sources which support their reasoning.
Students will see some really cool stuff!
GRADING
Assessments (Tests/Projects/Essays) = 80%
Classwork = 20%
Late assessments = 10%/day off
Classwork is not accepted late
How grades in my class are calculated:
Grading in my class is based upon a simple point system. Each classroom activity, homework assignment, quiz, test or project is worth a set number of points. Students receiving 90% of the points or better in a quarter, receive an “A” for that quarter. Students receiving % of the points will receive a “B” and students receiving % of the points will receive a “C,” and so on.
PLEASE CHECK GRADES ONLINE WEEKLY.