1. Social Studies The study of history is not memorization of facts, dates, and names. Materials: There is no main textbook being used in Fifth or Sixth grade. We will use: books, music, internet, simulations, maps, photos, videos The three-ring binder with a section dedicated specifically to Social Studies. Lined paper (at least 10 sheets) One notebook Pen, pencil/ eraser, crayons, color pencils

2. Sixth Grade Curriculum Overview Through archeology as well as, human evolution and early migration patterns students will understand how historians learn about the past. Ancient Civilizations Egypt Greece Rome China Those that developed in South America.

3. Fifth Grade Curriculum Overview Early America Physical features: waterways, landforms Native Americans The Age of Exploration Colonization Slavery American Revolution Westward Expansion

4. Assessments/ Projects/ Activities Students will be expected to: develop their ability to draw conclusions from readings articulate their opinions and understandings of the unit of study Assessments will focus on: argumentative and organizational writing individual and group projects/ activities