Clay Soldier Project

I hope that you walked away from today's class with an understanding of how awesome the Terracotta Soldier discovery has been not only for China, but the world. It is now your turn to create your own soldier. The directions below are meant to give you a basic understanding of what you must do. The important thing for you to do is be creative, and complete the project by Sunday.

1. You will need a small amount of brown colored clay, which you should know where to find.
2. You will need toothpicks or kabab sticks. They will help you attach the arms, legs, and head to your soldier's body. The sticks can also help you etch/scratch designs such as armor, head gear, eyes, and so on into your piece of clay.
3. If you have toy swords, bow/arrow, spears, shields, etc. that you can attach to your soldier, use them.
4. Your soldier needs to be 6 inches tall. The original soldiers are around 6 feet, so you will scale yours down to 6 inches.
5. I recommend you look at a variety of pictures to get a better idea of how to create your soldier. This can obviously be done by going to google images.
6. Make sure you write your name on the back of your soldier before the clay becomes dry so that I/we can keep track of who created what. Remember, there will be over 100 of them.
7. Good luck and know that you job is ultimately to protect the emperor!!!

Chp. 5, Sec. 1 & 2 Study Packet Just in Case you Lost it

Reading: You will be responsible for reading the following pages from Chapter 5. The only way to answer the guiding questions is to read the sections.

Section 1, Land of the Middle Kingdom: pp. 146-149
Section 2, The First Dynasties of China: pp. 150-157
Section 3, The First Chinese Empire: pp. 160-165
Section 4, The Han Dynasty: pp. 166-171

Quiz: Your chapter quiz is scheduled for Tuesday, December 14
Test: Your test will be Thursday, December 16

Terms/Vocabulary: The definitions and pictures for the following terms/vocabulary will be due Thursday, December 16. You will only be able to find a few definitions in the textbook. The remaining ones can be defined by using a paper or online dictionary (Webster/Merriam for example). When you go online to find pictures, I recommend that you enter search phrases such as: “Chinese canals,” or “Ancient Chinese tombs.” Basically, I want you to use “Ancient China or Chinese” to help your search. You need to print the pictures in color. If you don’t have a color printer, paste the pictures onto a word document and take them to a printing store.

GET VOCABULARY FROM A FRIEND!!!!!

Guiding Questions: I have typed out the questions for you, and left enough room for answers (YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-WRITE THE QUESTIONS ON NOTEBOOK PAPER). All that you need to do is answer them to the best of your abilities. Some of the questions will simply ask you to answer the question using the information from the textbook (FACTUAL), and some will require you to answer them by making inferences and providing your opinion. What this basically means is that you will need to pay attention to information that you can find while reading the sections, and will also need to think outside of what the book has already explained to you.

In Class Activities:

• Ancient Time Line and Comparing Dynasties (Sunday, December 5)
• Terracotta Soldier Art Activity (Thursday, December 9)
• Classroom Barter Market (Sunday, December 12)
• Journals Through History: Ancient China Film (Monday, December 13)
• Chapter 5 Power Point Review (Wednesday, December 15)

Map Work: Your map must be labeled and colored in order to be considered complete

• Create Compass
• Label the following:
• Gobi, Mu Us, and Taklimakan Deserts
• Kunlun Shan, Tian Shan, Atlay, and Himalaya Mountains
• Tibet and North China Plains
• Huang and Chang Rivers
• Yellow, East China, and South China Seas
• Huang River Valley

Study Packets are due Thursday, December 16, 2010

Packet organization:
1) Map
2) Guiding Questions
3) Vocabulary
4) Comparing Dynasties Chart
5) Graphic Organizers
6) Power Point Notes

Section 1, The Land of the Middle Kingdom Guiding Questions
1. During what season does most of the loess end up being washed into the Huang He?

2. When were the earliest crops grown in the Huang He valley?

3. What are 3 problems caused by the floods?

4. How large is the Gobi Desert?

5. What is a unique fact about the Chang Hang River that only 2 other rivers in the world can call themselves?

6. What are the northern steppes good for, and how are they a challenge?

7. In your opinion should the Chinese have built the Three Gorges Dam? Why?

8. What parts of China are the coldest to live, and why?

9. What is a benefit of being a farmer, and what is a benefit of being a herder?

10. Why does the flow of silt come to a stop when it reaches the north China plain?


Section 2, The First Dynasties of China
1. How did towns develop during the Shang Dynasty?

2. What are some things that towns provided?

3. What have archeologists found in Shang temples?

4. What makes Fu Hao a unique ruler?

5. What was a benefit of moving from pictures to symbols when we talk about the ancient Chinese writing?

6. How have oracle bones survived the “test of time?”

7. Why is the Shang dynasty considered a polytheistic culture?

8. What people/dynasty conquered the Shang dynasty? When?

9. Why is the “Mandate of Heaven” a belief that we can all understand and agree with?

10. What form of money was used before “Zhou Coins?”

11. Why were tools needed?

12. Why was Confucius so popular then and now?


13. What do Lao Zi and Siddhartha Gautama have in common?

14. If I died and you wrote a book about me what would you say about what you learn and how you learn in my class?

15. What is your opinion of Confucius’ teachings?

Section 1, Land of the Middle Kingdom

Loess –

Famine -

Gorge -

Steppe -

Canals -

Levees -

Millet -

Rice -

Mongols -


Section 2, The First Chinese Dynasties of China
Dynasty –

Oracle bones –

Mandate of Heaven –

Warring States Period –

Pit-houses –

Royal Tomb –

Bamboo –

Daoism –

Bronze –

Chariot –

Analects –

December 5-9 Schedules

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from December 5, 2010 to December 9, 2010

Holmes Social Studies 6th

Sunday,

12/05
• Receive weekly schedule and Chapter 5 study packet
• In Class Activity: Dynasty timeline and grouping
• Select 5 students for Wednesday’s Current Event Workshop

Homework:
- Read Section 1 and answer guiding questions, work on map, and begin vocabulary
- If you were selected to present current event on Wednesday you need to show me your article by tomorrow to get the clearance to present article

Monday,

12/06
• Review Sec. 1 and 2: Graphic Organizers

Homework:
- Read Section 2 and answer guiding questions, complete map, and work on vocabulary
- Copy any notes that we didn’t complete in class by going to website
- If you are one of the students presenting a current event to class, start putting together your board and presentation

Tuesday,

12/07
• NO SCHOOL

Homework:
- If you are behind on study packet, get caught up
- Those of you who will be presenting your current event to class on Wednesday need to be ready

Wednesday,

12/08
• Current Event Workshop
• Terracotta Soldier Story
• Review Thursday’s activity

Homework:
- Make sure you have everything done for Sec. 1 and 2

Thursday,

12/09
• Build Terracotta Soldiers

Homework:
- No Homework!!!


The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:
1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. HOMEWORK IS DESIGNED FOR YOU TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MATERIAL BEFORE WE REVIEW IT IN CLASS. IT ALSO GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN SOME POINTS.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SSH-1.2 Arrange dates in order on a time line using the B.C. and A.D.

[6]SSH-1.1 Construct a multiple-tier time line from a list of events and interpret the relationships between the events

[6]SSH-1.4 Compare the geographic, political, economic and social characteristics of the river civilizations in the Huang He River Valley before 1,000 B.C.
- Location
- Government
- Religion
- Agriculture
- Cultural and Scientific Contributions

[6]SSPS-2.1 Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including:
- Class Structure
- Gender Roles
- Beliefs
- Customs and Traditions

The Huang He Valley: From its beginning, over 6,000 years ago in the Huang He Valley, Chinese culture influenced much of Asia. Over the centuries its culture has also influenced cultures in other parts of the world. In this chapter, you will learn about China’s beginnings. It is a story of soldiers, scholars, emperors, and farmers. Read on to learn more about Chinese history and culture.

Objectives:

Section 1 – The Huang He Valley
• Locate and describe the features of the Huang He
• Analyze the effects of the Huang He on the development of the Huang He valley culture
• Identify the geographical regions of China

Section 2 – The First Dynasties of China
• Describe the government and culture of the Shang dynasty
• Explain how China changed under the Zhou dynasty
• Identify the cultural advances that occurred during the Warring States Period

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes): The following will be assessed: None This Week!!!

November 28 - December 2 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from November 28, 2010 to December 2, 2010

Holmes Social Studies

Sunday,

11/28
• Receive weekly schedule
• Review for test: Power Point
• Receive Graded Quizes which need to be signed and returned

Homework:
- Study for test using power point, graphic organizers, and foldable
- Copy missing notes for Sec. 2 by going to the website
- Get quizzes signed and be ready to turn-in tomorrow

Monday,

11/29
• Select/Volunteer 5 new students for Wednesday’s Current Event Workshop
• Review for test using mini dry erase boards and markers
• Receive graded homeworks

Homework:
- Study for test using power point, graphic organizers, and foldable

Tuesday,

11/30
• Chapter 4 Test: Indus River Valley Civilizations

Homework:
- Organize all materials from Chp. 4, place in plastic protective envelope, and be ready to turn in at the beginning of Wednesday’s class

Wednesday,

12/01
• Current Event Workshop
• Begin creating Chp. 5 foldable if there is time

Homework:
- Read Chp. 5, Sec. 1 – pp. 146-149 and answer Q’s

Thursday,

12/02
• Review Sec. 1 in class
• Begin creating Chp. 5 foldable

Homework:
- No Homework!!!


The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:
1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. HOMEWORK IS DESIGNED FOR YOU TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MATERIAL BEFORE WE REVIEW IT IN CLASS. IT ALSO GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN SOME POINTS.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SSH-1.4 Compare the geographic, political, economic and social characteristics of the river civilizations in the Huang He River Valley before 1,000 B.C.
- Location
- Government
- Religion
- Agriculture
- Cultural and Scientific Contributions

[6]SSPS-2.1 Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including:
- Class Structure
- Gender Roles
- Beliefs
- Customs and Traditions

The Huang He Valley: From its beginning, over 6,000 years ago in the Huang He Valley, Chinese culture influenced much of Asia. Over the centuries its culture has also influenced cultures in other parts of the world. In this chapter, you will learn about China’s beginnings. It is a story of soldiers, scholars, emperors, and farmers. Read on to learn more about Chinese history and culture.

Objectives:

Section 1 – The Huang He Valley
• Locate and describe the features of the Huang He
• Analyze the effects of the Huang He on the development of the Huang He valley culture
• Identify the geographical regions of China


Assessment (Tests/Quizzes): The following will be assessed:


Tuesday, November 30, 2010 Chapter 4 Test

Section 2 Notes (all of them for you guys in 6-4) - Sorry for posting this so late

Most of you have two remaining bubbles that need notes for Section 2. Here they go

Lost Cities of the Indus #1

- Harappa was discovered in 1921. This name (Harappa) is used to refer to ancient civilizations of India
- Harappan civilization lasted for 1,000 years
- Large cities existed (40,000 people)
- Cities had large avenues (paved streets) and tall buildings
- City was surrounded by fortress called a "citadel"
- Grain houses existed, religious pools, canals, gates

Harappan Culture #2

- Archeologists have been unable to understand symbols (language) found on artifacts
- Used precise measurements to make bricks, as well as molds to form shape
- Houses had toilets which shows understanding for engineering
- Organization of cities was led by powerful governments

Specialized Skills #3

- Specialized craft workers (jewelers) used gold, shells, gems
- Beautiful "Seals" marked possessions and goods
- Weavers, metal workers, pottery makers, and tailors
- Traded with Mesopotamian people
- Traveled by boat, foot, and animal

The Aryans #4

- In 1500 B.C. group of people crossed Hindu Kush mountain range
- Came from central Asia on horses and with their animals (sheep, cattle, horses)
- Traveled west into Europe and then south to Indian subcontinent
- Brought "Sanskrit" language and new religion

Foldable/Graphic Organizer Announcement

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. You can now add the questions, answers, and vocabulary to your foldable in a neat and organized fashion since Sections 1-5 are posted. Remember, this is a project, not just a drill in copying information. You MUST also include draw pictures that connect to the information from Chp. 4. I want you to do this on the back of your foldable. When I grade your foldable I will be looking for your cover to have the map of India. It must be colored, neat, labeled and include a large heading up top. On the inside of your foldable you need to have all the vocabulary, questions, and answers from Chp. 4. This needs to be done neat and organized. Remember, your foldable is one of 3 tools (graphic organizers, foldable, power point notes) that you can use to study for the test. On the back of your foldable I am looking for at least 5 pictures. They need to once again be neat and colored and labeled.

As for the graphic organizer notes for Chp. 4, Sec. 2, I will post those on Sunday; left them at school. To prepare for the test, you need to look over your foldable, and all the notes that you have taken in class (graphic organizers). If you do this you will have no problem writing your essays. There will be 5 essays: One for each section. Similar to Chapter 3, I will write the first sentence for you. I will also list key vocabulary words/concepts that need to be used and highlighted in your essay. I will also include a couple pictures/maps to help you put your thoughts in together. It is not enough to just use the vocabulary words/concepts in a sentence ("There were tributes in India.") for example. You have to explain and provide examples ("In order for the regional kings to stay in power, they had to pay tributes to Chandragupta"). When you take the test on Tuesday, I will give you the test, and you will need to get right to work. You need all the time possible to complete 5 quality short essays. On Wednesday you will turn in your foldable, graphic organizers, and homework. I want you to organize everything at home, put it into a plastic envelope in order like in the past, and be ready to hand it in on Wednesday. I don't want us to take up important time in class on on Wednesday searching for things.

See you Sunday!!!

Mr. Holmes

Have a great weekend!!!

Sec. 5 - Indian Empires Questions/Answers

2. Who was the founder of the Gupta Empire?

Chandragupta I

3. How did the Maurya and Gupta empires shape Indian culture?

The Maurya introduced Buddhism and encouraged nonviolence and religious tolerance, the Gupta fostered the arts and sciences.

4. Why was the invention of the Arabic numerals significant?

It made possible complicated arithmetic calculations.

5. What generalization can you make about the golden age of India?

It was an age of peace and prosperity, as well as of artistic and scientific achievements.

Chp. 4, Sec. 3 & 4 Questions and Answers for Foldable

Chp. 4, Sec. 3 - The Birth of Hinduism

2. What is the importance of dharma to Hindus?
Dharma contains hundreds of rules that tell each caste how to live in society.

3. What Indian customs come from the teachings of Hinduism?

Indian customs include the caste system, festivals, special exercises, and not eating certain foods.

4. Some Hindus do not eat fish, meat, poultry, or eggs. How might this custom affect India's farm economy?

India's farm economy might produce more vegetarian products than other farm economies.

5. Why did the government of India make the decision to end the caste system?

The caste system was unfair and limited the opportunities of the citizens of modern India.

Chp. 4, Sec. 4 - The Birth of Buddhism

2. Why did Siddhartha leave the life of a prince and become a monk?

To find peace and a solution to end suffering and find the meaning of life.

3. What did the Buddha teach about the proper way of life?

The Buddha taught people to end suffering by following the Eightfold Path and by following a Middle Way of living. Karma and the cycle of life, death, and reincarnation, or rebirth, are also part of his teachings.

4. How might Buddhism have changed the culture of the areas of India that accepted the Buddha's teaching?

It might have ended the caste system

5. Compare and contrast the life of Prince Siddhartha Gautama with his life as the Buddha

The prince had power, wealth, and the best worldly things. The Buddha had no possessions and had given up worldly things, but through was free of suffering.

November 21-25 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from November 21, 2010 to November 25, 2010

Holmes Social Studies 6th

Sunday,

11/21
• Receive new weekly schedule
• Review Geography Quiz from before the Eid vacation
• Watch film highlighting Hinduism
• Student generated notes to follow film

Homework:
- Read pp. 124-129 and answer questions on pg. 129

Monday,

11/22
• Review Sec. 3 using Graphic Organizer
• Return graded HW from Sec. 1 & 2
• Introduce Current Event instructions and look for volunteers to present on Wednesday

Homework:
- Read pp. 130-135 and answer questions on pg. 135
- Make corrections to returned homework from Sec. 1 & 2 before recording in foldable
- Go to website for instructions on how to begin placing information in foldable

Tuesday,

11/23
• Review Sec. 4 using Graphic Organizer

Homework:
- None if you have already updated your foldable for sections 1 & 2

Wednesday,

11/24
• Compare and Contrast Hinduism and Buddhism using reader
• Analyze differences in class and present
• Current Event Workshop

Homework:
- Read pp. 136-139 and answer questions on pg. 139

Thursday,

11/25
• Review Sec. 5 using Graphic Organizer
• Take Chp. 4 Quiz

Homework:
- No Homework!!!

The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:
1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. YOU CAN ALWAYS CATCH UP ON WORK ASSIGNED BEFORE THE TWO WEEK STUDY OF THE CHAPTER ENDS, AT WHICH TIME I WILL COLLECT GRADED AS WELL AS LATE WORK. WORK THAT IS TURNED IN ON TIME WILL EARN YOU 100%. LATE WORK WILL EARN YOU A 75%, AND IF YOU DON’T TURN YOUR WORK IN AT ALL YOU WILL RECEIVE A 50%

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SSPS-2.2 Compare world religions and belief systems focusing on geographic origins, founding leaders, and teachings:
 Hinduism
 Buddhism

[6]SSH-1.4 Compare the geographic, political, economic and social characteristics of the river civilizations in the Indus River Valley before 1,000 B.C.
 Location
 Government
 Religion
 Agriculture
 Cultural and Scientific Contributions

Chapter 4 Objectives: The Indus Valley – A river valley civilization began in the Indian subcontinent about 8,000 years ago, around the same time Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt developed. Much of the heritage of modern India has its roots in this ancient culture. Two of the world’s great spiritual traditions, Hinduism and Buddhism, also trace their beginnings to ancient India.

Section 3 – The Birth of Hinduism
• Explain the origins of Hinduism
• Identify the important beliefs of Hinduism
• Analyze how Hinduism has changed

Section 4 – The Birth of Buddhism
• Explain how Buddhism developed
• Identify its core beliefs
• Describe how Buddhism has spread and changed

Section 5 – Indian Empires
• Identify the Maurya Empire and its major achievements
• Describe the Gupta Empire and its major achievements

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes) dates can be changed at any point and pop quizzes will be given without notice if necessary

The following will be assessed:

Thursday, November 25, 2010 Chapter 4 Chapter Quiz
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 Chapter 4 Test

Instructions and Q's/Answers for Chp. 4 Foldable

As I explained to you in class today you must now neatly record the important information from Chp. 4, Sec. 1 and 2 into your foldable - vocabulary and Q's/Answers from Sec. 1 and 2. You need to record the vocabulary/definitions for Sec. 1 and 2 on one flap. This is easy because the Sec. 1 and 2 vocabulary are only "subcontinent" and "citadel."

You also need to write the questions and answers for section 1 and 2 on the same square. We didn't talk about this in class, but I decided that it is the best way to get all of the information for Chp. 4. Use the extra space you will have on the vocab flap for section 1 & 2 since you only have to define two words. If you are having a difficult time understanding these instructions know that I am looking for vocab to be defined, Q's and answers to be complete, and for it all to be done neatly.

Last, on the very back you need to draw something that connects to Sec. 1 and
Sec. 2. Use colors if you have colors, and do the best job you can. I know that not all of you feel strongly about art, but know that I am just asking you to try your best.

Chp. 4, Sec. 1 - The Indus River Valley

2. Why is India called a subcontinent?
It is a large landmass that is geographically separated from the rest of the continent of Asia.

3. In what ways did the Indus River help the farmers of its river valley?
By providing silt and water.

4. Why did Indus Valley farmers plant different crops at different times of the year?

Because different crops grew better during different times of the year.

5. Make a generalization about the importance of the Indus River to the people of the Indus River valley.
The river helped people to have surplus harvests and allowed them to specialize and become skilled workers.


Chp. 4, Sec. 2 - Indus Valley Civilization

2. How was the Aryan was of life different from that of the Harappan civilization?The Aryans wer animal herders and had a different language and religion.

3. What was life like in the early Indus Valley cities?

People lived comfortably in cities that were planned with paved streets and sanitation systems. These cities also had apartment buildings, citadels for protection, large grain storehouses, and pool sized baths.

4. How do you think the Harappans were able to make bricks that were exactly the same?
They probably used molds.

5. Make a generalization about the role trade played in the life of the people of the Indus River valley.

Trade made it possible for people to obtain goods they would not have otherwise had access to. It allowed for more specialization and greater wealth.

November 7-11 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from November 7, 2010 to November 11, 2010

Holmes Social Studies 6th

Sunday,

11/07
• Receive new weekly schedule
• Turn in globes for on the spot grading
• Read/Review pp. 116-117 (Longitude/Latitude)
- Complete activity using maps

Homework:
- Read pp. 112-115 (Sec. 1) and answer Q’s on pg. 115
- Answer map skills questions on pg. 113, Q’s 1 & 2

Monday,

11/08
• Turn in Sec. 1 HW for grading
• Complete Sec. 1 Graphic Organizer

Homework:
- Read pp. 118-123 (Sec. 2) and answer Q’s on pg. 123
- Answer map and diagram questions on pp. 119, 120, 122

Tuesday,

11/09
• Turn in Sec. 2 HW for grading
• Complete Sec. 2 Graphic Organizer

Homework:
- Read pp. 124-129 (Sec. 3) and answer Q’s on pg. 129

Wednesday,

11/10
• Turn in Sec. 3 HW for grading
• Review instructions for Current Event Workshop and sign up for next week’s presentations
• Complete Sec. 3 Graphic Organizer

Homework:
- Transfer HW Q’s & Answers into foldable. Same goes for vocab and graphic organizer notes

Thursday,

11/11
• In Class Assignment
- Geography of Indus River Valley
- Clay Seals
- Building Mohenjo Daro

Homework:
- No Homework!!!

The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:
1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. YOU CAN ALWAYS CATCH UP ON WORK ASSIGNED BEFORE THE TWO WEEK STUDY OF THE CHAPTER ENDS, AT WHICH TIME I WILL COLLECT GRADED AS WELL AS LATE WORK. WORK THAT IS TURNED IN ON TIME WILL EARN YOU 100%. LATE WORK WILL EARN YOU A 75%, AND IF YOU DON’T TURN YOUR WORK IN AT ALL YOU WILL RECEIVE A 50%.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SGG-3.2 Use the coordinates of latitude and longitude to locate points on a world map

[6]SSPS-2.2 Compare world religions and belief systems focusing on geographic origins, founding leaders, and teachings:
- Hinduism

[6]SSH-1.4 Compare the geographic, political, economic and social characteristics of the river civilizations in the Indus River Valley before 1,000 B.C.
- Location
- Government
- Religion
- Agriculture
- Cultural and Scientific Contributions

Chapter 4 Objectives: Using Latitude and Longitude

Section 1 – Geography Skills
1. Define latitude and longitude
2. Apply understanding of latitude and longitude
3. Review understanding of continents and bodies of water

Chapter 4 Objectives: The Indus Valley – A river valley civilization began in the Indian subcontinent about 8,000 years ago, around the same time Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt developed. Much of the heritage of modern India has its roots in this ancient culture. Two of the world’s great spiritual traditions, Hinduism and Buddhism, also trace their beginnings to ancient India.

Section 1 – The Indus River Valley
• Identify the location and course of the Indus River
• Describe the land through which the Indus River flows
• Explain how the river affected farming in the Indus River valley

Section 2 – Indus Valley Civilizations
• Identify the lost cities of the Indus
• Describe Harappan Civilization
• Analyze effects of the Aryan migration into the Indus Valley

Section 3 – The Birth of Hinduism
• Explain the origins of Hinduism
• Identify the important beliefs of Hinduism
• Analyze how Hinduism has changed

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes) dates can be changed at any point and pop quizzes will be given without notice if necessary

The following will be assessed: None Planned for This Week!!!

Globe Project Instructions

Globe Project!!! – Due Sunday, November 7

1. I think you can agree that drawing/labeling the world on paper is much easier than drawing/labeling it on a round surface!!!

2. I have given you instructions and time in class to understand this assignment. I would now like you to finish it at home this weekend, and bring it back to school on Sunday so that I can grade it. REMEMBER, YOU ARE THE ONE THAT NEEDS TO DO THE DRAWING AND LABELING, NOT MOM, DAD, BROTHER, SISTER, OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS, TUTORS, ETC.

3. Just a reminder of what needs to be shown on your globe: 7 Continents, 4 Oceans, an accurate compass, Mediterranean Sea, Arabian Sea, Yellow Sea (North China Sea), East China Sea, and South China Sea. This can all be found in your textbook using the maps at the end of the book.

4. Your globe needs to be colored. The continents should be green (you may want to color certain areas brown to show the major desert regions of the world), water should be blue. You need to also show the Prime Meridian (0 degrees from north to south) and Equator (0 degrees from East to West)


5. Your globe will be graded as follows:
a. Did you buy/bring materials to class like you were asked (4 pts.)
b. Did you work to the best of your abilities even though it was CHALLENGING and sometimes FRUSTRATING (4 pts.)
c. Is your globe more or less accurate, meaning, are things where they should be (4 pts.)
d. Is it done neatly and completely (4 pts.)
e. Did you bring it back to school on SUNDAY to be graded as instructed (4 pts.)
f. As you can see the project is worth a total of 20 points.

October 31-November 4 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from October 31, 2010 to November 4, 2010

Holmes Social Studies 6th

Sunday,

10/31
• Receive new weekly schedule and turn in last week’s
• Take Chapter 3 Test
*** Turn in all assignments related to Chp. 3 after completing test

Homework:
- Buy white volleyball with little to no writing on it for Longitude/Latitude, Continents, Bodies of Water project
- Buy or Bring fine tipped Green, Brown, Blue, Black, and Brown markers)
- Bring all of these materials to school by Tuesday!!!

Monday,

11/01
• Create Chapter 4 foldable in class (cut, label, draw) by following instructions

Homework:
- Buy and bring materials for Longitude/Latitude, Continents, Bodies of Water project by tomorrow

Tuesday,

11/02
• Longitude/Latitude Project

Homework:
- No Homework

Wednesday,

11/03
• Current Event Workshop!!!
• Try to Complete Longitude/Latitude Project in class

Homework:
- Complete Project at home if you didn’t finish at school

Thursday,

11/04
• Current Event Workshop for afternoon sections since it is a half day
Homework:
- Complete Globe at home and bring to school for grading

The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:
1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. YOU CAN ALWAYS CATCH UP ON WORK ASSIGNED BEFORE THE TWO WEEK STUDY OF THE CHAPTER ENDS, AT WHICH TIME I WILL COLLECT GRADED AS WELL AS LATE WORK. WORK THAT IS TURNED IN ON TIME WILL EARN YOU 100%. LATE WORK WILL EARN YOU A 75%, AND IF YOU DON’T TURN YOUR WORK IN AT ALL YOU WILL RECEIVE A 50%.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SGG-3.2 Use the coordinates of latitude and longitude to locate points on a world map

Chapter 4 Objectives: Using Latitude and Longitude

Section 1 – Geography Skills
1. Define latitude and longitude
2. Apply understanding of latitude and longitude
3. Review understanding of continents and bodies of water

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes) dates can be changed at any point and pop quizzes will be given without notice if necessary The following will be assessed:

1. Map Skills/Geography
2. Concepts from the Graphic Organizers (Class Notes)
3. Concepts from Homework/Independent Practice Activities
4. Films
5. Power Point Review of Chapter 3

Sunday, October 31 Chapter 3: Test

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY'S TEST

We have spent a lot of time studying ancient Egypt, and YOU have spent a lot of time and energy completing assignments inside and outside of class to increase your understanding of the concepts. So this is what we have done, which are all resources that you can use to study for the test.

1. Foldable
2. Graphic Organizers
3. Ancient Egypt Map
4. Film Notes
5. Chapter 3 section 1, 2, 3, and 4 Assessments
6. Power Point Notes

If you have followed my instructions and recommendations, your foldable should have vocabulary lists, graphic organizer information, and section reviews and assessments (total of 4). There should be a map on the front cover of your foldable, and a minimum of 4 pictures/diagrams on the very back. If you have organized your foldable in this order, all that you should need to have in front of you when you study is your foldable, ancient Egypt map, and your power point notes.

The power point notes are basically the best example of what will be on the test, so if you know that information inside and out, you should do fine on the test.
You must be prepared to take the test. Don’t rely on using your foldable to complete the entire test. I will only allow you to use your foldable the last 5 minutes of the test. Many of you may not need to use it, but know that it is there to help you.

The test will be a written one, so when you are studying know that you are going to have to show me in writing that you understand the concepts that I am testing you on. I will provide you with pictures, writing prompts and key terms. You must then explain the relationship between the key words, photograph, and concept. Good luck studying, and remember be confident and be prepared!!!

Chp. 3, Sec. 3 & 4 Homework Q's and Answers

Section 3 - Ancient Egyptian Culture

2. What was the source of Nubia's weatlh?
3. What were some examples of the major achievements of ancient Egyptian culture?
4. What are some examples of ancient Egypt's scientific knowledge?
5. Compare and Contrast the Middle Kingdom and the New Kingdom.

Answers:

2. Gold
3. The pyramids, the temples at Karnak and in Nubia; a new realistic style of art, mythology, and hieroglyphics (ancient writing).
4. Astronomy (Study of the stars and planets), mathematics, pyramid engineering (building), and medicine
5. Pharaohs had a lot of power, successful trading networks within and outside of empire. Also, the New Kingdom was a stronger empire than the Middle Kingdom.

Section 4 - Nubia and Kush

2. Why did Kush move its capital to Meroe?
3. What were some characteristics of the Nubian civilization?
4. How did trade affect the lives of the people of ancient Nubia?
5. Why did Piye make the decision to invade Egypt?

Answers:

2. To better protect itself from Egyptian attacks
3. Like Egypt, Nubia was divided into upper and lower regions. It also devloped cities, trade, and a government run by kings. Last, they had complicated religious beliefs.
4. For centuries, Nubians were active traders, making many Nubians wealthy.
5. He recognized that the Egyptians had become weak enough to conquer.

October 24-28 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from October 24, 2010 to October 28, 2010

Holmes Social Studies 6th

Sunday,

10/24
• Receive weekly schedule (you need to get it signed each day by your parents
• Chp. 3, Sec. 1 & 2 Quiz – Open Notes
• Review Sec. 3 – “Ancient Egyptian Culture” (Graphic Organizer)
• Receive HW from Sections 3 & 4
1. Correct any incorrect answers by going to the website

Homework:
- Correct Sec. 3 & 4 HW mistakes by going on the website and viewing
- work on Foldable: Section 3 Only

Monday,

10/25
• Map Skills Day
1. Begin in Class and Complete at home

Homework:
- Complete Map at home. It is not due until Wednesday
- Correct or complete any assignments from Chp. 3 – This could be Section Assessments, Foldable Project, and the Map

Tuesday,

10/26
• Review Sec. 4 – “Nubia and Kush” (Graphic Organizer)
• Watch Films highlighting concepts from Chp. 3

Homework:
- Complete Map that you started on Monday and turn-in tomorrow

Wednesday,

10/27
• Current Event Workshop!!!
• Power Point for Chp. 3

Homework:
- No Homework if you are caught up on homework and Foldable Independent Study

Thursday,

10/28
• Egyptian Jeopardy!!!

Homework:
- Study for Chp. 3 Test, which will be on Monday


The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:

1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.
Homework Stamp Key:

A – “Super Star”
B – “Great Work”
C – “Well Done”
D – STAR
F – “Unhappy Face”

If you do not write questions before answering them the maximum grade I will give you is a
C – “Well Done.” This is avoidable, meaning write the questions

NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. YOU CAN ALWAYS CATCH UP ON WORK ASSIGNED BEFORE THE TWO WEEK STUDY OF THE CHAPTER ENDS, AT WHICH TIME I WILL COLLECT GRADED AS WELL AS LATE WORK. WORK THAT IS TURNED IN ON TIME WILL EARN YOU 100%. LATE WORK WILL EARN YOU A 75%, AND IF YOU DON’T TURN YOUR WORK IN AT ALL YOU WILL RECEIVE A 50%.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SSSM-7.3 Organize information using outlines and graphic organizers

[6]SSH-1.4 Compare the geographic, political, economic and social characteristics of the river civilizations in Nile River Valley
• Location
• Government
• Religion
• Agriculture
• Cultural and scientific contributions

[6]SSPS-2.1 Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including:
• Class structure
• Gender roles
• Beliefs
• Customs and traditions



Chapter 3 Objectives: The Nile River Valley –

The ancient Egyptians developed a great civilization on the banks of the Nile River. After 3100 B.C. a unified Egypt enjoyed a period of prosperity. Egyptians build great stone monuments, such as the pyramids, developed a system of writing, and traded with neighbors such as Kush.

Section 1 – The Gift of the Nile
• Describe the Nile River, the geographical area through which it runs, and the effects of its floods on ancient farms in the region
• Explain how the people of Egypt used the Nile River to develop a rich agriculture

Section 2 – The Kingdoms of Egypt
• Explain how ancient Egypt was unified
• Analyze the workings of government and the importance of religion in Egypt
• Describe the structure and purpose of the pyramids
• Explain the hieroglyphics, the Egyptian system of writing

Section 3 – Ancient Egyptian Culture
• Describe the changes that came to Egypt during the years of the Middle and New kingdoms
• Identify how Egypt prospered and became an empire during the New Kingdom
• Analyze how Egyptian ideas and skills spread even as the kingdom declined

Section 4 – Nubia and Kush
• Describe the geographical location of Nubia and explain how it was divided into two regions
• Explain how Nubia and Kush developed and grew wealthy
• Analyze the political and social structure of Kush and trace its history in relationship to Egypt

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes) Dates (These Dates May/Can be changed at any point) and pop quizzes will be given with no notice if necessary The following will be assessed:

1. Map Skills/Geography
2. Concepts from the Graphic Organizers (Class Notes)
3. Homework/Independent Practice Activities
4. Films
5. Vocabulary

*** Each section that I cover includes a set of objectives (learning goals) that you can view above. Many of the questions on the test will connect to these learning goals. Therefore, you can get an idea of what will be on the test.

Sunday, October 24 Chapter 3: Section 1 and 2 Quiz – Open Notes
Monday, November 1 Chapter 3: Test

Chp. 3, Sec. 1 & 2 HW Help

Sec. 1 - The Gift of the Nile

2) What happened if the annual floods were too great or too small?

Too much water meant villages were destroyed and farm animals drowned. Too little water meant crops would not grow well.

3) Why did life for the people of Egypt depend on the Nile?

The Nile's floods made growing food possible.

4) What technology did Egyptian farmers use to get water from the Nile to their fields?

A shadoof was used to lift water over the riverbank and into an irrigation canal.

5) How did Egyptians solve the problem of irrigating crops during the dry season?

They dug canals and used shadoofs to lift water into them.

Sec. 2 - The Kingdoms of Egypt

2) What part did Egyptian scribes play in government and trade?

Scribes wrote letters and kept accurate written records of taxes and contracts.

3) What were the major achievements of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom?

The Old Kingdom was the start of a long lasting and powerful civilization. Also during this time, large stone monuments were created.

4) What role did the Pharaoh play in Egypt's religion?

Egyptians believed he was given his power by the sun god, and was given the responsibility of ruling his people for god.

5) How did Champollion solve the problem or deciphering ancient Egyptian writing?

He compared the hieroglyphics with the Greek writing on the Rosetta Stone and found that the Greek was a translation of the hieroglyphics.

October 17-21 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from October 17, 2010 to October 21, 2010

Holmes Social Studies 6th

Sunday,

10/17
• Receive weekly schedule (you need to get it signed each day by your parents - for a grade)
• Complete graphic organizers for Sec. 1 & 2
• Receive graded HW
• Review Chp. 3 Foldable Instructions

Homework:
- Complete/Correct Sec. 1 & 2 HW mistakes by going on the website and viewing
- Begin working on Foldable: “Independent Study”

Monday,

10/18
• Receive grade slips, which your parent(s) need to sign
• Ancient Egypt Workshop
1. Map
2. King’s Crown
3. Mummification
4. Hieroglyphics
5. Building a Pyramid

Homework:
- Read Sec. 3 and answer end of section Questions. Make sure to write questions before answering
- Continue working on “Independent Study”

Tuesday,

10/19
• Take Quiz (open notes)
• Review Sec. 3 using graphic organizer

Homework:
- Read Sec. 4 and answer end of section questions. Make sure you write questions before answering
- Continue working on “Independent Study”

Wednesday,

10/20
• Current Event Workshop!!! (Sections 6-3, 6-4, and 6-5)
• Field Trip for 6-1 and 6-2
• Catch up on Graphic Organizer for Sec. 3

Homework:
- No Homework if you are caught up on homework and Foldable Independent Study
Thursday,

10/21
• Map Skills Day
• Receive Graded HW

Homework:
- Make corrections to HW if needed and update Foldable


The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:

1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

Homework Stamp Key:

A – “Super Star”
B – “Great Work”
C – “Well Done”
D – STAR
F – “Please Correct”

If you do not write questions before answering them the maximum grade I will give you is a
C – “Well Done.” This is avoidable, meaning write the questions

NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. YOU CAN ALWAYS CATCH UP ON WORK ASSIGNED BEFORE THE TWO WEEK STUDY OF THE CHAPTER ENDS, AT WHICH TIME I WILL COLLECT GRADED AS WELL AS LATE WORK. WORK THAT IS TURNED IN ON TIME WILL EARN YOU 100%. LATE WORK WILL EARN YOU A 75%, AND IF YOU DON’T TURN YOUR WORK IN AT ALL YOU WILL RECEIVE A 50%.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SSSM-7.3 Organize information using outlines and graphic organizers

[6]SSH-1.4 Compare the geographic, political, economic and social characteristics of the river civilizations in Nile River Valley
• Location
• Government
• Religion
• Agriculture
• Cultural and scientific contributions

[6]SSPS-2.1 Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including:
• Class structure
• Gender roles
• Beliefs
• Customs and traditions

Chapter 3 Objectives: The Nile River Valley –

The ancient Egyptians developed a great civilization on the banks of the Nile River. After 3100 B.C. a unified Egypt enjoyed a period of prosperity. Egyptians build great stone monuments, such as the pyramids, developed a system of writing, and traded with neighbors such as Kush.

Section 1 – The Gift of the Nile
• Describe the Nile River, the geographical area through which it runs, and the effects of its floods on ancient farms in the region
• Explain how the people of Egypt used the Nile River to develop a rich agriculture

Section 2 – The Kingdoms of Egypt
• Explain how ancient Egypt was unified
• Analyze the workings of government and the importance of religion in Egypt
• Describe the structure and purpose of the pyramids
• Explain the hieroglyphics, the Egyptian system of writing

Section 3 – Ancient Egyptian Culture
• Describe the changes that came to Egypt during the years of the Middle and New kingdoms
• Identify how Egypt prospered and became an empire during the New Kingdom
• Analyze how Egyptian ideas and skills spread even as the kingdom declined

Section 4 – Nubia and Kush
• Describe the geographical location of Nubia and explain how it was divided into two regions
• Explain how Nubia and Kush developed and grew wealthy
• Analyze the political and social structure of Kush and trace its history in relationship to Egypt

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes) Dates (These Dates May/Can be changed at any point) and pop quizzes will be given with no notice if necessary The following will be assessed:

Tuesday, October 19 Chapter 3: Section 1 and 2 Quiz – Open Notes

October 10-14 schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from October 10, 2010 to October 14, 2010

Holmes Social Studies 6th

Sunday,

10/10
• Receive weekly schedule (you need to start getting it signed each day - for a grade)
• Chp. 2 Review for the test: Power Point (one more resource for you to use if you are still confused about any major concepts)  Study for Chp. 2 Test using the following resources:
1. Foldable vocab, chapter summaries, and HW Questions/Answer cards
2. Graphic Organizers
3. Power Point Notes
4. Film Notes if you have
5. Maps

Homework:
- Bring these things tomorrow to turn in for Grade
Monday,

10/11
• Chapter 2 Test: The Fertile Crescent (You will turn everything in for grade when you finish test)

Homework:
- No Homework

Tuesday,

10/12
• Understanding time using a timeline activity/lesson

Homework:
- Read Chp. 3, Sec. 1, pp. 82-85 and complete questions on pg. 85, 1-5. WRITE QUESTIONS AND THEN ANSWER THEM NEATLY ON NOTEBOOK PAPER WITH TITLE, NAME, AND SECTION NUMBER WRITTEN NEATLY ON THE TOP!!!

Wednesday,

10/13
• Current Event Workshop!!!
• Review Chp. 2 Test
• Chp. 2, Section 1 Graphic Organizer

Homework:
- Read Chp. 3, Sec. 2, pp. 88-95 and complete questions on pg. 95, 1-5. WRITE QUESTIONS AND THEN ANSWER THEM NEATLY ON NOTEBOOK PAPER WITH TITLE, NAME, AND SECTION NUMBER WRITTEN NEATLY ON THE TOP!!!

Thursday,

10/14
• Turn in Weekly Schedule with parent signatures next to each day (total of 5)
• Chp. 3, Sec. 1 and 2 Group Activity
1. Map
2. King’s Crown
3. Mummification
4. Hieroglyphics
5. Building a Pyramid

Homework:
- No Homework


The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:

1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. YOU CAN ALWAYS CATCH UP ON WORK ASSIGNED BEFORE THE TWO WEEK STUDY OF THE CHAPTER ENDS, AT WHICH TIME I WILL COLLECT GRADED AS WELL AS LATE WORK. WORK THAT IS TURNED IN ON TIME WILL EARN YOU 100%. LATE WORK WILL EARN YOU A 75%, AND IF YOU DON’T TURN YOUR WORK IN AT ALL YOU WILL RECEIVE A 50%.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SSSM-7.3 Organize information using outlines and graphic organizers

[6]SSH-1.2 Arrange dates in order on a time line using the conventions of B.C. and A.D. or B.C.E. and C.E.

[6]SSH-1.4 Compare the geographic, political, economic and social characteristics of the river civilizations in Nile River Valley
• Location
• Government
• Religion
• Agriculture
• Cultural and scientific contributions
[6]SSPS-2.1 Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including:
• Class structure
• Gender roles
• Beliefs
• Customs and traditions
Chapter 3 Objectives: The Nile River Valley –

The ancient Egyptians developed a great civilization on the banks of the Nile River. After 3100 B.C. a unified Egypt enjoyed a period of prosperity. Egyptians build great stone monuments, such as the pyramids, developed a system of writing, and traded with neighbors such as Kush.

Section 1 – The Gift of the Nile
• Describe the Nile River, the geographical area through which it runs, and the effects of its floods on ancient farms in the region
• Explain how the people of Egypt used the Nile River to develop a rich agriculture

Section 2 – The Kingdoms of Egypt
• Explain how ancient Egypt was unified
• Analyze the workings of government and the importance of religion in Egypt
• Describe the structure and purpose of the pyramids
• Explain the hieroglyphics, the Egyptian system of writing
Assessment (Tests/Quizzes) Dates (These Dates May/Can be changed at any point) and pop quizzes will be given with no notice if necessary The following will be assessed:

At this point your child should have the following resources to help them do well on Monday’s test

• Sec. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Graphic Organizers (notes taken in class)
• Student generated maps and completed map questions
• Foldable with chapter summaries, vocab cards, and Sec. 1, 2, 3, and 4 homework questions index cards (questions on one side, answers on the other side)
• Questions and answers (these should all be done because we watched film in class and discussed it) from film

Monday, October 11 Chapter 2: The Fertile Crescent Test

Parent/Teacher Conference

I want to thank all the parents for patiently waiting for their "appointment" today. I know it wasn't a perfect schedule, but I hope you walked away feeling confident with what your child is accomplishing, or needs to work to improve. As a teacher, it was a true pleasure to sit down with parents and talk about what you like about me class, what you are concerned about, and ultimately, how your students overall experience is going. I can only imagine how much of an adjustment it is for you helping your child adjust to middle school. My course is challenging, but please know that I wouldn't ask my students to do things that I know they couldn't do. At the end of the day I am here to challenge your child, and to get them ready for 7th grade and thereafter. We are more than half-way through the first term, with three and a half more to go. Know that your child will adjust if they already haven't. You are a HUGE part of this process and I want to once again thank you for everything that you do.

As promised ..... the Chp. 2 HW Answers!

As I was saying today students, I am posting the answers for the Sec. 1, 2, 3, and 4 homework. My goal is to prepare you for the exam. Those of you that tried answering the homework questions alone, great job, those of you that didn't, you need to start doing so. I do not plan to always do this! However, since I am for Chp. 2, take advantage of this gift.

Section 1: Geography of the Fertile Crescent

2. Where is Mesopotamia?
3. How did the Tigris and Euphrates rivers affect life in Mesopotamia?
4. How did Mesopotamian farmers alter their environment?
5. Make a generalization about the people of Mesopotamia. Give examples from the lesson to explain your generalization.


2. Between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in SW Asia.
3. The rivers provided water and silt for farming, but floods and drought led to the development of levees and canals.
4. By building levees, digging irrigation, canals, and cutting down forests.
5. The Mesopotamians were resourceful in adapting to and controlling their environment.

Section 2: The Cities of Sumer

2. How did Sargon change life in Mesopotamia?
3. What were some features of Sumerian civilization?
4. How might the invention of the wheel have affected the economy of Sumer?
5. What was an effect of Sargon's decision to create an empire in Sumer?


2. Sargon created the first empire, which imposed the same laws and customs on all of Sumer.
3. Powerful empires, walled city, states, cuneiform writing, schools mainly for boys, polytheism, ziggurats, agricultural way of life, crafts, trade, and the use of the wheel.
4. People could more quickly transport larger and heavier loads of goods for trade, increasing trade and enriching the economy.
5. The widespread rule of uniform law that brought peace to his empire.


Section 3: Babylon and Assyria

2. Why did Hammurabi send copies of his law code all over his empire?
3. In what ways were Babylon and Assyria alike? How were they different?
4. How did the Assyrians bring water to their cities?
5. How did Hammurabi solve this problem of getting other city-states to cooperation with his plans?

2. He wanted to unify the empire by making its citizens subject to a single set of laws.
3. Both were warlike, but Assyria was the military leader and Babylon was the cultural leader.
4. An aqueduct carried water to the city from 30 miles away.
5. He built dams controlling the flow of water from the Euphrates River, which forced other city-states to cooperate or face drought or floods.

Section 4: The Birth of Judaism

2. How did Moses change Judaism?
3. How does the Torah help to shape Judaism?
4. Why is the invention of writing in Mesopotamia important to Judaism?
5. Compare and contrast Judaism with Mesopotamian religions.

2. He gave Jews the Torah and the Ten Commandments, the basis of Jewish religion and law.
3. By giving Jews religious writings and laws for living.
4. Because the Torah, the basis of Judaism, was written down.
5. Judaism is monotheistic; Mesopotamian religions were polytheistic.

Now that you have the answers, transfer them onto your note-cards and tape to foldable according the directions I gave you, as well as the example/picture I posted.

Update to Parents and Students

Here are a couple reminders that I hope will help clear up any confusion, not to mention remind students and parents of important assignments, responsibilities, etc.

- The Chp. 2 Foldable is not due until next Monday. I gave the students the materials to create the foldable yesterday. I told them in class that they should try to complete it by this Tuesday/Wednesday so that they can begin using it to study for next week's test.

- Today I gave the students 5 maps. These maps are also due on Monday. Once again, the sooner they get them done, the sooner they can use them as a study resource. There will be a map section on the test that will be very similar to the map work I assigned them this week.

- The test is scheduled for Monday, October 11. I will give the students a study guide and tips on Sunday. I will also summarize the important points of the chapter using a power point presentation. The students will be given a copy.

- My goal is to help the students make as many connections to the material, and have as many resources as they can to learn and understand the information.

- If you want to start studying for the test, use the vocab cards, chapter summaries, graphic organizers, maps, and question/answer cards to begin studying for the test.

Thank You,

Mr. Holmes

Chapter 2: The Fertile Crescent "Foldable"

Read the following instructions and use the example provided to complete the first steps towards creating your foldable. Page 53 shows you how to fold and label paper, and pg. 79 shows gives you another example of the important things like the labels and how cool it looks when you color the foldable. You don't have to write anything under the section titles. I have given you the summaries. All that you have to do is paste them where they belong. Be neat please!

1. Cut out vocab cards
and write definitions
on the back. After you
define vocab terms,
use a paper clip to keep
them in order and clip
to the four corners of the flaps.
When you turn foldable in on the
day of the test you will staple them
to foldable so that they don’t get lost.

2. Cut out chapter summaries
and paste them in order from left
to right in the correct order. Next to
each heading you will see a number
(1, 2, 3, 4). That tells you what order
to put them in when you paste them onto
foldable sections from left to right.

3. The index cards with the questions on
one side and the answers on the other will
be taped to the foldable so that you can flip
them. Use clear tape. I don’t want you to
write the vocabulary from Q’s 1 of the review
and assess. Only Q’s 2-5 followed by the
answers that go with Q’s 2-5.

October 3-7 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from October 3, 2010 to October 7, 2010

Holmes Social Studies 6 Grade

Sunday,

10/3
• Briefly review weekly schedule
• Sections 6-3, 6-4, and 6-5 will work on clay project: Cuneiform Writing the entire class
• Sections 6-1 and 6-2 will complete Graphic Organizers for Sec. 2 and 3
• All students will receive materials for Chp. 2 foldable as well as instructions on how to complete assignment at home

Homeworkd:
- Paste chapter summaries on foldable, and define vocabulary words on vocab cards (Use Example posted on website if you are confused about how to paste summaries, and where to place vocabulary cards)
- If you are behind on any homework from Chp. 2 you need to complete it now so that you don’t fall too behind!!!
- Bring Colored Pencils to Class tomorrow

Monday,

10/4
• Sections 6-3, 6-4, and 6-5 will complete graphic organizers for Sec. 2 and 3 and work on maps if there is time
. Section 6-1 and 62 will work on map activity with partner using maps provided by teacher

Homework:
- Read Sec. 4: “The Birth of Judaism;” pp. 72-76 and complete Q’s 1-5 on pp. 77
- Complete “Fertile Crescent” maps at home and answer related Q’s

Tuesday,

10/5
• Complete Sec. 4 graphic organizer: Judaism
• Review Sec. 1, 2, 3, and 4 homework (any questions student didn’t do, or answered incorrectly need to be corrected before transferring onto foldable index cards)

Homework:
- Complete “Fertile Crescent” maps at home

Wednesday,

10/6
• Current Event Workshop!!!
• Watch Film (“From Nomads to Farmers”) highlighting major concepts from Chp. 2
• Students will complete Q’s while watching film

Homework:
- Copy correct Questions and answers from Sec. 1, 2, 3, and 4 homework onto study cards before attaching to foldable (you do not need to copy vocab onto cards; only Q’s 2-5

Thursday,

10/7
• No School, but I will see you when you come with your parents

Homework:
- Study for next week's test


The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:

1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.
NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. YOU CAN ALWAYS CATCH UP ON WORK ASSIGNED BEFORE THE TWO WEEK STUDY OF THE CHAPTER ENDS, AT WHICH TIME I WILL COLLECT GRADED AS WELL AS LATE WORK. WORK THAT IS TURNED IN ON TIME WILL EARN YOU 100%. LATE WORK WILL EARN YOU A 75%, AND IF YOU DON’T TURN YOUR WORK IN AT ALL YOU WILL RECEIVE A 50%.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SSPS-2.2 Compare world religions and beliefs systems focusing on geographic origins, founding leaders and teachings including
• Judaism
[6]SSSM-7.3 Organize information using outlines and graphic organizers

[6]SSH-1.4 Compare the geographic, political, economic, and social characteristics of the river civilizations in the Tigris and Euphrates (Mesopotamia)
• Location
• Government
• Religion
• Agriculture
• Cultural and Scientific Contributions
[6]SSPS-2.1 Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including:
• Class structure
• Gender roles
• Beliefs
• Customs and traditions

Chapter 2 Objectives: The Fertile Crescent

Because early agriculture depended on fertile soil and irrigation, the first civilizations developed along rivers. The region surrounding the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, called the Fertile Crescent, was where the Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian empires developed and Judaism began.

Section 1 – Geography of the Fertile Crescent
• Describe the conditions in southern and northern Mesopotamia
• Explain how technology such as levees and canals improved farming in the Mesopotamian region
• Analyze the reasons for the growth of civilizations in the Fertile Crescent

Section 2 – The Cities of Sumer
• Explain how cuneiform developed and why it was so important for the Sumerians
• Analyze the development of Sumerian city-states
• Explain how Mesopotamian cultural values shaped local life

Section 3 – Babylon and Assyria
• Describe Babylon’s rise to power
• Analyze Babylonian life under the Code of Hammurabi
• Explain the style of warfare that Assyria used to conquer Babylon

Section 4 – The Birth of Judaism
• Describe the origins of Judaism
• Analyze Moses’ leadership of the Jews
• Explain how King Dave and King Solomon were important to Jerusalem’s history

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes) Dates (These Dates May/Can be changed at any point) and pop quizzes will be given with no notice if necessary The following will be assessed:

At this point your child should have the following resources to help them do well on next week’s test

• Sec. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Graphic Organizers (notes taken in class)
• Student generated maps and completed map questions
• Foldable with chapter summaries, vocab cards, and Sec. 1, 2, 3, and 4 homework questions index cards (questions on one side, answers on the other side)
• Questions and answers (these should all be done because we watched film in class and discussed it) from film

No test this week, but there will be one next week (Tentatively planned for Monday, October 11; Chapter 2) !!!

Note to Parents Concerning Chp. 1 Grades

Dear Parents:

Today I gave your child a grade slip, which tells you what your child got on the Chapter 1 test, and whether or not I would like them to re-take test; you should want the same. Students may only re-take the test if they received a grade lower than 60%, which is an "F."

Your child should have given you the slip of paper by now. I just need you to sign off that you got it, and make sure he/she brings it back to me tomorrow. It is the only way that I can communicate information regarding the test to you. Next week I will give your child a copy of their test for you to see.

If your child got an "F" on the Chapter 1 test, they need to re-take a similar test by Thursday, in the hopes of doing better. Re-tests must be taken during lunch or after school. I will combine the average of the first test grade with the second test grade. Your child should have all of the materials that I gave them, and those they created for Chp. 1. This is what they need to review. You should go back to the study guide and make sure are comfortable with the information I recommended the students study. Finally, remind your child that they need to give me back the homework/class assignments/foldable that they should have.

Thank You,

Mr. Holmes

September 26-30 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from September 26, 2010 to September 30, 2010

Holmes Social Studies 6th

Sunday,

9/26
• Review Weekly Schedule
• Review Tests (Students who earned an “F” must retake the test before the end of the week!!!
• All students must show their grade to parents using “Test Grade Slip.” I will give you a copy of your test to take home once all students have either taken the Chp. 1 test, or once students have re-taken the test
• I will introduce Chp. 2 using graphic timeline
• Begin creating Chp. 2 Foldable

Homework:
- Show grade slip to parents and have them sign it (due on Monday)
- Read Chp. 2, Sec. 1 – “Geography of the Fertile Crescent,” pp. 54-57 and complete Sec. 1 Review and Assess, pg. 57, 1-5
- Purchase brown clay for Thursday’s project

Monday,

9/27
• Turn in homework
• Review Sec. 1 using graphic organizer: “Causes and Effects”
• Work in groups to draw large map and farming scene

Homework:
- Read Chp. 2, Sec. 2 – “The Cities of Sumer,” pp. 58-63 and complete Sec. 2 Review and Assess, pg. 63, 1-5
- Purchase brown clay for Thursday’s project if you haven’t already done so

Tuesday,

9/28
• Turn in homework
• Review Sec. 2 using graphic organizer: “Compare and Constrast”
• Introduce understanding “Time-lines” concept

Homework:
- Read Chp. 2, Sec. 3 – “Babylon and Assyria,” pp. 66-71 and complete Sec. 3 Review and Assess, pg. 71, 1-5
- Purchase brown clay for Thursday’s project if you haven’t already done so

Wednesday,

9/29
• Turn in homework
• Current Event Workshop!!!
• Review Sec. 3 using graphic organizer: “Compare and Contrast”
• I will give you the vocabulary and chapter summaries for Chp. 2

Homework:
- Paste summaries where they belong and write definitions
- Transfer Homework questions and answers onto index card for “Foldable”
- Complete any assignment that you have not finished

Thursday,

9/30
• Cuneiform Script/Sumerian Architecture Art Activity

Homework:
- No Homework unless you are behind and need to catch up!!!


The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:

1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. YOU CAN ALWAYS CATCH UP ON WORK ASSIGNED BEFORE THE TWO WEEK STUDY OF THE CHAPTER ENDS, AT WHICH TIME I WILL COLLECT GRADED AS WELL AS LATE WORK. WORK THAT IS TURNED IN ON TIME WILL EARN YOU 100%. LATE WORK WILL EARN YOU A 75%, AND IF YOU DON’T TURN YOUR WORK IN AT ALL YOU WILL RECEIVE A 50%.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SSSM-7.7 Work effectively to achieve group goals:
• Engage in active listening
• Provide feedback in a constructive manner
• Help establish group goals
• Take various roles within the group
• Recognize contributions of others
[6]SSSM-7.3 Organize information using outlines and graphic organizers

[6]SSH-1.4 Compare the geographic, political, economic, and social characteristics of the river civilizations in the Tigris and Euphrates (Mesopotamia)
• Location
• Government
• Religion
• Agriculture
• Cultural and Scientific Contributions

[6]SSPS-2.1 Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including:
• Class structure
• Gender roles
• Beliefs
• Customs and traditions

Chapter 2 Objectives: The Fertile Crescent

Because early agriculture depended on fertile soil and irrigation, the first civilizations developed along rivers. The region surrounding the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, called the Fertile Crescent, was where the Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian empires developed and Judaism began.

Section 1 – Geography of the Fertile Crescent
• Describe the conditions in southern and northern Mesopotamia
• Explain how technology such as levees and canals improved farming in the Mesopotamian region
• Analyze the reasons for the growth of civilizations in the Fertile Crescent

Section 2 – The Cities of Sumer
• Explain how cuneiform developed and why it was so important for the Sumerians
• Analyze the development of Sumerian city-states
• Explain how Mesopotamian cultural values shaped local life

Section 3 – Babylon and Assyria
• Describe Babylon’s rise to power
• Analyze Babylonian life under the Code of Hammurabi
• Explain the style of warfare that Assyria used to conquer Babylon

Section 4 – The Birth of Judaism
• Describe the origins of Judaism
• Analyze Moses’ leadership of the Jews
• Explain how King Dave and King Solomon were important to Jerusalem’s history

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes) Dates (These Dates May/Can be changed at any point) and pop quizzes will be given with no notice if necessary The following will be assessed:

Thursday, October 6, 2010
Chapter 2 Test: The Fertile Crescent

Chapter 1 Study Guide

Chapter 1 – “The First Cultures” Study Guide

This study guide is designed to give you an idea of what will be on the test. I have also listed some tips for how to study. The test will require you to answer questions using complete sentences. You need to prepare yourself for this. THERE WILL NOT BE ANY MULTIPLE CHOICE, MATCHING, OR TRUE/FALSE QUESTIONS ON THE TEST!!!

I. You should know the meanings of all vocabulary words that we studied during our “journey” through Chapter 1 (There are a total of 11).

II. Like I always say, “A picture is worth a thousand words!!!” I want you to study the pictures and read any captions (explanation of the picture that is usually located near the picture) that go with the pictures on the following pages: 28, 29, 30, 33, 34, 35, 39, 40, 41, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49.

III. Study the maps and answer the questions (you don’t need to do this on paper. Just ask yourself the questions, and answer them) on pp. 32, 34, 46, 48. You may need to answer questions that relate to direction (North, South, East, West – intermediate directions too), and distance using a scale so be prepared to do so.

IV. Study the 3 Graphic Organizers we completed in class. There will be 3 questions on the test that will connect to the notes we took.

V. USE YOUR FOLDABLE TO STUDY!!! THIS IS WHY YOU MADE IT!!!
a. Review vocabulary cards
b. Read and re-read chapter summaries until it makes sense
c. Review the end of section questions that you wrote on note-cards
(5 per section (3) = 15)

VI. Study the comprehension questions and illustrations from the “First Farmers and Towns” packet I gave you. You will notice that the information is similar to that which you already know or have studied in the textbook. I just want to give you another opportunity to understand the content (information)

VII. You should have been reviewing this information little by little since we started Chapter 1. Spend the next 2 nights reviewing the information I have listed and you will do just fine.

VIII. LAST BUT NOT LEAST, YOU NEED TO BRING ALL OF THE MATERIALS THAT GO WITH CHAPTER 1 TO CLASS ON THURSDAY. WHEN YOU FINISH YOUR TEST YOU WILL STAPLE EVERYTHING TO THE BACK OF YOUR TEST. THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TURN IN:

Completed foldable (title on front page of book), 3 summaries pasted where they belong and in order, vocabulary cards cut and defined, 3 section questions and answers written on index card, “First Farmers and Towns” packet completed, 3 sections of homework questions and answers written on notebook paper, 3 graphic organizers
(Sec. 1, 2, and 3)

10 Tips for Successful Public Speaking

How to find your confidence.

Feeling some nervousness before giving a speech is natural and even good, but too much nervousness can be harmful. Here are some tips on how to control your butterflies and give better presentations:

1. Know your material. Pick a topic you are interested in (news article). Know more about the information than you include in your speech. Use humor, personal stories (maybe you have been to the country you picked for example) and conversational language – that way you won’t easily forget what to say.

2. Practice. Practice. Practice! Rehearse out loud with all equipment you plan on using (poster board, cards). Work to control filler words like “um, ah, like.” Practice with a timer/watch and allow time for something unexpected to happen.

3. Know the audience. Greet some of the audience members as they arrive and remember they look forward to hearing you speak. It’s easier to speak to a group of friends than to strangers.

4. Know the room. Arrive early, walk around the speaking area and practice using the microphone and any visual aids.

5. Relax. Begin by addressing the audience (Hello class the country I will be presenting my current event on is …….). It gives you time to calm down. Pause, smile and count to three before saying anything. Turn your nervous energy into enthusiasm.

6. Visualize yourself giving your speech. Imagine yourself speaking, your voice loud, clear and confident. Visualize the audience clapping – it will increase your confidence.

7. Realize that people want you to succeed. Audiences want you to be interesting, stimulating, informative and entertaining. They’re rooting for you!

8. Don’t apologize for any nervousness or problem – the audience probably never noticed it.

9. Concentrate on the message – not the medium (you). Focus your attention away from your own anxieties and concentrate on your message and your audience.

10. Gain experience. Mainly, your speech should represent you — a confident leader and person. Experience builds confidence, which is the key to effective speaking.

Instructions for Current Event Workshop

Current Event Workshop

Each week 3 students from this class will present a current event to the class. I will look for volunteers, but in extreme cases I will have to select students. Your responsibility is to then locate a current event you find interesting and present it to the class according the assignment’s instructions I have provided for you.

Once you have spun the globe and landed on a country, you will then go online and locate news (sports, business, current events, entertainment, etc.) from the country. You will need to show me the current event before presenting it to make sure it is appropriate for this assignment. You may want to use the following websites:

• CNN
• BBC
• Al-Jazeerza
• You can also do a web search using the key word: “News from Tanzania” for example

The current event that you research must be at least 500 words or more. Your responsibility is to:

• Find an article that is current (no older than one week)
• English only
• Read it and understand it

Once you have read and understood the current event you must:

• Summarize the article (5 Ws – Who, What, Where, When, Why/How) in YOUR OWN WORDS!
• You will need to find pictures and maps that relate to the event. You will also type out the 5 W’s using large text (36 pt. for example) using your own words.

After you have answered the 5Ws, you must write a reactionary paragraph. This is the time that you express your opinions, concerns, interests, and any questions you may still have.

In addition to reading and writing a summary, you must present the current event to the class. What I mean by present is you will explain and share the information of the article to us in
presentation format, meaning I don’t want you to stand up in front of the class and READ the summary you wrote word for word. Instead, you will use eye contact, a good speaking voice, and energy to explain the event to us like a news broadcaster does.

In order to succeed in doing this you must rehearse and be prepared.

September 19 - 23 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from September 19, 2010 to September 23, 2010

Holmes, Social Studies, 6th

Sunday,

9/19
• Review Section 2 homework
• Chp. 1, Sec. 2 Graphic Organizer (Compare and Contrast)
• The Process of Flaking demonstration (teacher)

Homework:
Read Section 3: “The Beginning of Agriculture” (pp. 44-49)
. Complete Review and Assess (pg. 49, Q’s 1-5)
. Write questions and then answer them
. Transfer Q’s and A’s from Review and Assess onto note card and add to Sec. 3 foldable pocket (you need to do the same for Sec. 1 & 2)

Monday,

9/20
• Review Section 3 homework
• Chp. 1, Sec. 3 Graphic Organizer (Compare and Contrast)

Homework:
. This is a catch up night for you. If you have not been completing homework assignments for Chp. 1 (foldable requirements and reading/review and assessments) do so tonight

Tuesday,

9/21
• Introduction to Public Speaking
• Complete comprehension questions for “First Farmers and Towns” with a partner

Homework:
. Complete “First Farmers and Towns” questions if you didn’t do so in class
. Study for Chp. 1 test using foldable, graphic organizers, and “First Farmers and Towns” comprehension questions

Wednesday,

9/22
• CURRENT EVENT DAY
• Review for Chapter 1 Test

Homework:
. Study for Chp. 1 test using all materials I gave you as well as those materials you created (Graphic Organizers, Vocab. Cards, Chapter Summaries, Section Reviews and Assessments, “First Farmers and Towns” Comprehension Questions

Thursday,

9/23
• Chapter 1 Test
• Turn-in all in-class assignments and homework (graphic organizers, foldable, review and assessments, ”First Farmers and Towns” comprehension questions 

Homework:
. NONE

The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:

1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SSSM-7.7 Work effectively to achieve group goals:
• Engage in active listening
• Provide feedback in a constructive manner
• Help establish group goals
• Take various roles within the group
• Recognize contributions of others
[6]SSSM-7.3 Organize information using outlines and graphic organizers

[6]SSH-1.3 Describe the early cultural development of humankind from Paleolithic Era to the revolution of agriculture incuding
• Hunting and gathering
• Tool making
• Use of fire
• Domestication of plants and animals
• Organizing societies
• Governance

Chapter 1 Objectives: The first Cultures – From about 70,000 to 12,000 years ago, groups of people hunted animals and gathered plants. About 10,000 years ago, these groups created more sophisticated tools. They began to farm and to develop the first towns.

Section 1 – Early People
• Identify the period called the Old Stone Age and place it in time
• Describe culture during the Old Stone Age
• Analyze how the use of tools developed as life changed among early humans
Section 2 – Stone Age Technology
• Define and explain technology as it relates to tools and the use of tools
• Describe how fire changed the lives of early humans
• Explain how early people discovered and began to use metals
Section 3 – The Beginning of Agriculture
• Describe the changes that occurred at the end of the Ice Age
• Explain the factors that led to permanent human settlements
• Summarize the ways that Catal Huyuk exemplified the changes brought by agriculture

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes) Dates (These Dates May/Can be changed at any point) The following will be assessed:
Thursday, September 23
Chapter 1 Test: The First Cultures

How to Make Your Foldable

Follow the steps listed below to create your Foldable. Your Foldable will help you stay organized and prepare for tests.

Steps:

1. Cut out individual vocabulary. On the back of each term write the definition, which can be found in the back of the book (glossary)

2. Cut out the chapter summaries. I have listed the subheadings to help you know which summaries belong with what section. Hope it helps!!! There are three: Sec. 1 - The Early People (People of the Old Stone Age and More Complex Skills), Sec. 2 - Stone Age Technology (Stone and Bone Tools and Special Tools), Sec. 3 - The Beginning of Agriculture (The New Stone Age, Catal Huyuk, Crafts and Trades)

3. You will glue each summary to the inside sections of the booklet you are making. The order that you do this is important. Sec. 1 to the left, Sec. 2 in the middle, and Sec. 3 to the right.

4. Label the bottom part of the booklet that helps keep everything together with the names of each section.

5. We have reviewed and completed Sec. 1 and will review Sec. 2 tomorrow in class. This means you have completed the homework for Sec. 1 and will complete the homework for Sec. 2 tonight. You need to copy the questions and answers from your notebook or loose leaf paper onto index cards. Write the questions on one side, and the answers on the other side.

6. The picture shows the supplies that you need (glue stick, scissors, colorful paper, vocabulary terms that need to be cut out, summaries that need to be cut out, and index cards. I forgot to list color marker or pen, but you obviously need this too.

Good luck and have fun being creative. The goal is to get yourself organized and ready for the upcoming test, which will be next week. If you are still confused, look at the picture closely and figure it out. This is due tomorrow so don't forget it at home or in your locker.

Have a good evening!

Mr. Holmes

September 5 - September 8 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from September 5, 2010 to September 8, 2010

Holmes, Social Studies, 6th

Sunday,

9/5
• Review Map Skills Worksheet (Scale, relative location, cardinal direction, intermediate direction)
• Review Weekly Plan
• “World Regions” pp. 4-11
• Review Vocab (Power Point)

Homework:
Read and Review pp. 4-11 and Study Vocab
1. Geography
2. Physical Region
3. Climate
4. Culture
5. Values
6. Customs

Monday,

9/6
• “Learning About the Past” pp. 14-19
• Review Vocab (Power Point)

Homework:
Read and Review pp. 14-19 and Study Vocab
1. Sources
2. Oral history
3. Artifacts
4. Primary sources
5. Secondary sources
6. Archaeologists
7. Excavate
8. Genes

Tuesday,

9/7
• Review for test using Review Sheet and previous notes/work sheets

Homework:
Study for “Introduction to Social Studies Test”

Wednesday,

9/8
• Introduction to Social Studies Test

Homework:
No Homework

Thursday,

9/9
• No School

Homework:
No Homework

The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:

1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

Standards:

[6]SSSM-7.7 Work effectively to achieve group goals:
• Engage in active listening
• Provide feedback in a constructive manner
• Help establish group goals
• Take various roles within the group
• Recognize contributions of others
Objectives:

• Explain the meaning and importance of geography
• Understand the meaning of culture and how it crosses physical borders
• Explain the meaning of values in a culture
• Analyze the effect of technology on culture
• Identify the sources historians use to piece together the past
• Understand how archaeological discoveries can change views of the world
• Analyze what historians can learn about the development of humans through the use of DNA

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes) Dates (These Dates May/Can be changed at any point) The following will be assessed:
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Introduction to Social Studies Test

August 29 - September 2 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from August 29, 2010 to September 2, 2010

Holmes, Social Studies, 6th

Sunday,

8/29
• Assign Seats
• Review weekly schedule
• Complete Introduction of 8 Strands of Social Studies; pp. A8 – A16 & H1-H2
• Explain 8 Strands of S.S. in class assignment

Homework:
Review pp. A8-A16 & pp. H1-H2

Monday,

8/30
• Distribute magazines and find 1 picture that relates to social studies strands
• Tape picture to “Strand Tree”

Homework:
Read pp. H11-H12 and study/review 9 terms/vocab and continental map on pg. H12

Tuesday,

8/31
• Review and discuss “Mapping Earth” vocab
• Learn difference between aerial photo, globe, maps, and longitude/latitude
• Work in small groups and complete questions connected to vocab/concepts using maps

Homework:
Read pp. H13-H15 and study/review 8 terms/vocab and 5 maps related to section; “Using Maps”

Wednesday,

9/1
• Review and discuss “Using Maps” vocab
• Learn difference between cardinal directions and intermediate directions
• Understand how to use a map scale, symbols, and keys
• Begin working on Compass in class

Homework:
Complete Compass Art project at home and bring to class

Thursday,

9/2
• Map Skills Day
• Use maps to enhance understanding of map keys, direction, and scale

Homework:
No Homework


The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:

1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

Standards:

[6]SSSM-7.7 Work effectively to achieve group goals:
• Engage in active listening
• Provide feedback in a constructive manner
• Help establish group goals
• Take various roles within the group
• Recognize contributions of others
[6]SSG-3.2 Use coordinates of longitude and latitude to locate points on a world map

Objectives:

• Students will understand the multiple layers that make up Social Studies
• Students will become familiar with the three perspectives of understanding location; maps, globs, aerial photographs
• Students will be able to locate map keys, and use the symbols to locate specific things on maps
• Students will use a variety of maps to enhance their map skills abilities
Assessment (Tests/Quizzes) Dates (These Dates May/Can be changed at any point) The following will be assessed: