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
Sunday, September 26, 2010
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
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
Saturday, September 25, 2010
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)
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.
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.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
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.
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
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
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
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
Saturday, September 11, 2010
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
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:
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:
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Dear Parent(s):
I have created this site in order to help you stay informed and updated regarding my class. Along with giving you a brief explanation of what your child is studying in my class, you will also be able to know about the assignments, upcoming tests/quizzes, and projects that your child is responsible for. If at any time you have questions please feel free to communicate them to me. I am here to not only assist your child, but you.
Thank You,
Mr. Roman Holmes
I have created this site in order to help you stay informed and updated regarding my class. Along with giving you a brief explanation of what your child is studying in my class, you will also be able to know about the assignments, upcoming tests/quizzes, and projects that your child is responsible for. If at any time you have questions please feel free to communicate them to me. I am here to not only assist your child, but you.
Thank You,
Mr. Roman Holmes
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