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