January 30 - February 03 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from January 30, 2011 to February 03, 2011

Holmes Social Studies 6th

Sunday,

01/30
• Receive and review new weekly schedule (REMEMBER: It is just an outline that can be changed at any time)
• Review Chp. 7, Sec. 1 and review chapter highlights

Homework:
- Read Sec. 2 and complete HW Q’s and continue defining terms
- Review Graphic Organizer from today’s Sec. 1 review

Monday,

01/31
• Review Sec. 2 HW and reading (graphic organizer)

Homework:
- Study for Sec. 1 & 2 Quiz: Review Sec. 1 and 2 Graphic Organizers and homework

Tuesday,

02/01
• Section 1 & 2 Quiz covering HW Q’s
• Watch film: “Building an Empire”

Homework:
- Read Sec. 3 and complete HW Q’s and continue defining terms

Wednesday,

02/02
• Review Section 3 HW and reading (graphic organizer)

Homework:
- Review Sec. 3 Graphic Organizer and work on vocabulary terms if you are behind

Thursday,

02/03
• Sport’s Day

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]SSG-3.5 Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including:
- Bodies of water
- Landforms
- Climates
- Vegetation
- Weathering
- Seismic Activity

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

Chapter 7 – Ancient Rome: Rome was a small village in the rocky hills of Italy. In time, Rome would build a large and powerful empire and grow from a small town into one of the world’s largest and most beautiful cities. More importantly, the great empire Rome founded would deeply influence the future of Europe’s civilization.

Objectives:

Section 1 – The Land of Italy
• Describe the geography of the Italian peninsula
• Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the geographical features of Italy
• Describe the founding of Rome

Section 2 – The Roman Republic
• Describe the founding of the Roman Republic
• Explain how Rome grew into a powerful civilization
• Analyze the wars with Carthage and the problems in Italy

Section 3 – The Roman Empire
• Explain how Julius Caesar and the Senate struggled for power over Rome
• Describe how Augustus created the Roman Empire
• Analyze daily life in a Roman city by investigating Pompeii
• Identify Rome’s great architectural achievements

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

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 Chapter 7: Section 1 & 2 Quiz