1. Social Studies/6th Teachers: Roberts/Gonzalez/Sanchez 2013-2014

2. Unit TEKS: (RS/SS) 6.1 (A)(RS) trace characteristics of various contemporary societies in regions that resulted from historical events or factors such as invasion, conquests, colonization, immigration, and trade; 6.4 (B)(RS) identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions; 6.5 (A)(SS) identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for the location of economic activities in places and regions; 6.11 (B)(SS) compare the characteristics of limited and unlimited governments; 6.15 (B)(SS) identify and describe common traits that define cultures; 6.17 (A)(RS) identify and describe how culture traits such as trade, travel, and war spread;

3. Subject:Social Studies DATE:1-6-14 Objective 6.5 (A)(SS) identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for the location of economic activities in places and regions; WARM-UP Video segment on Western Europe. Activity Students will complete a flow chart and take notes on the cultures of Western Europe. Assessment Teacher observation LANGUAGE OBJ Students will: 4G: Show comprehension of English text about Western Europe by completing flow chart and taking notes. Homework Study notes HOT How has industry shaped the cities of Western Europe?

4. Subject:Social Studies DATE:1-7-14 Objective 6.1 (A)(RS) trace characteristics of various contemporary societies in regions that resulted from historical events or factors such as invasion, conquests, colonization, immigration, and trade; WARM-UP Video segment on Eastern Europe. Activity Students will complete a concept web and take notes the cultures of Eastern Europe. Assessment Teacher observation LANGUAGE OBJ Students will: 5B: Write using newly acquired vocabulary about the cultures of Eastern Europe by completing concept web. Homework Study notes HOT What are the causes of ethnic conflict in Eastern Europe?

5. Subject:Social Studies DATE:1-8-14 Objective 6.15 (B)(SS) identify and describe common traits that define cultures; WARM-UP Video segment on the cultures of Russia. Activity Students will complete table and take notes on the cultures of Russia. Assessment Teacher observation LANGUAGE OBJ Students will: 4G: Show comprehension of English text about the cultures of Russia by completing table and taking notes. Homework Study notes HOT How are the people of Russia reconnecting with their cultural traditions?

6. Subject:Social Studies DATE:1-9-14 Objective 6.11 (B)(SS) compare the characteristics of limited and unlimited governments; WARM-UP Brain Pop/Queen Elizabeth II Activity Students will read and take notes on Great Britain and Ireland and answer questions. Assessment Teacher observation and grade questions. LANGUAGE OBJ Students will: 4G: Show comprehension of English text by answering questions about Great Britain and Ireland. Homework Study notes HOT How did democracy develop in Britain?

7. Subject:Social Studies DATE:1-10-14 Objective 6.4 (B)(RS) identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions; WARM-UP Video Streaming/on the Geography of Europe. Activity Students will answer questions from video streaming on the Geography of Europe. Assessment Teacher will grade questions. LANGUAGE OBJ Students will : Homework Study notes HOT Why are most large cities in Europe located near water ? 5B: Write using newly acquired vocabulary about Europe.