1. The Study of Geography

2. Welcome Social Studies Earliest cultures – Enlightenment Sheila Nice

3. About Me  I have been in 6 th grade for 25 years!  Married - two sons, one grandchild  Love to travel  Involved with the Arizona Geographic Alliance  Also like to hike, camp read historical fiction and go to the movies.

4. Arizona Social Studies Curriculum Five strands in each grade level: World History U.S. History Civics/Government Geography Economics

5. Sixth Grade Emphasizes World history from its earliest cultures through the Enlightenment Early Civilizations:  Mesopotamia  Egypt  India  China  Greece  Rome

6. Sixth Grade Emphasizes World history from its earliest cultures through the Enlightenment Early Civilizations in the Americas:  Hohokam  Hopewell  Mayans  Aztecs  Incans

7. Sixth Grade Emphasizes World history from its earliest cultures through the Enlightenment World in Transition:  Middle Ages  Renaissance  Reformation

8. Sixth Grade Emphasizes World history from its earliest cultures through the Enlightenment Focus of each cultural theme:  Geography  Economics  Government  Social Structure  Religion  Arts/Sciences (architecture, inventions)  Daily Life (diet, entertainment)  Education  Culture

9. Sixth Grade Additional Curriculum  Foundations of Economics  Personal Finance  Research Skills – time lines, graphs, charts  Current Events  Archaeology

10. Common Core  Reading informational text and discussing key vocabulary words and intended meaning of unfamiliar words.  Restating and summarizing main idea and point of view of informational text.  Writing argumentative responses to informational text.  Writing a formal business letter.

11. Presentation of Material  Textbooks/supplemental books  Hands-on activities  Political cartoons  Picture books  Videos  Fieldtrips  Possible speakers

12. Types of Assessments  Tests & quizzes  Projects  Performance skills - oral presentations - skits - class participation  Group activities  Teacher observation

13. Grading Policy  Grading  A------100%-90%  B------- 89%-80%  C------- 79%-70%  D------ 69%-60%  F------- Below 60%

14. Grading Policy  My Grades are weighted as the following:  Assessments ( Tests, Projects, Quizzes)------80%  Daily work and Homework ----- 20%

15. Homework and class work:  Full credit can be earned for work submitted on time.  Any work submitted after one day will receive half credit.  Any work two or more days late will receive a zero.

16. Projects:  Late projects are marked down 10% each day for three days. After three days it’s a zero.  Tests ---Study guides and notes are provided for tests. In most cases the study guide is given a the beginning of the week. Books are not sent home in this class.

17. Planners

18. Parent Communication  Web Site  Grades are online  Report cards every 9 weeks  Email snice@kyrene.orgsnice@kyrene.org  Phone calls  480-541-6103  Parent conferences

19. Team Rules  Raise your hand before speaking  Be in your seat when the bell rings  Keep your hands and feet to yourself  Do not throw objects in the classroom  Demonstrate respect for everyone  Voices off when teacher is talking

20. Printer Problems If your child is unable to print their homework, etc., they can always save it to a jump drive or email it to us and we will print it at school.

21. ABSENCES  The student is responsible for missing assignments and turning them in the required amount of time. check website check planner ask me ask a “buddy” student  Students are expected to complete all assignments and tests missed during an absence.  For every excused absence, the student is given TWO days to complete the missing work.

22. Contact Me  Check the web site at www.kyrene.org www.kyrene.org  Email: snice@kyrene.orgsnice@kyrene.org  Phone: 480-541-6103

23. Changes You May See In Your Child This Year  Emotional ups and downs  Physical changes  Social strains  Changes that will not only affect them but you as well  Go from this sweet lovable child to someone you barely recognize at times  Want to become more independent  May not want to share what’s going on in their lives

24. What You As A Parent Can Do  Don’t give up on them  Show them you care – talk to them  Spend time with them  Be a detective – find out what their learning (planner, website)  Know who their friends are and meet their parents

25. Making Sense of Adolescence? HAPPY jealous HYSTERICAL ANGRY depressed EMBARRASSED OVERWHELMED shocked HOPEFUL SHY love struck SMUG