Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from February 20, 2011 to February 24, 2011

Holmes Social Studies 6th

Sunday,

02/20
• Receive and review weekly schedule
• Last day to turn in vocab and soldier
• Students that were absent last week must make up test today; tomorrow at the latest – all tests will not be returned until these people have taken the test and I have had the opportunity to grade them
• Review power point examples and instructions, which will be posted on the website
• Volunteers needed for current event workshop

HomeworkL:
- Work on power point if you feel like you are falling behind in computer class or have not yet started (band/French)
Monday,

02/21
• Receive Chp. 8 packet with instruction, vocab, and Sec. 1 Q’s

Homework:
- Read/review Sec. 1 and complete vocabulary and Q’s

Tuesday,

02/22
• Review Sec. 1 HW and complete Graphic Organizer

Homework:
- Read/review Sec. 2 and complete vocabulary and Q’s

Wednesday,

02/23
• Current Event Workshop
• Review Sec. 2 HW

Homework:
- Make sure you are caught up with vocabulary and that you are actively reviewing the information

Thursday,

02/24
• Watch film highlighting the occupation/liberation of Kuwait

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 8 – The Ancient Americas:
Crossing a land bridge over what is now the Bering Strait, people entered the Americas during the Ice Age. These people adapted to diverse environments. In Mexico and Central America, the Olmec and Maya flourished. In North America, the Anasazi and Hohokam thrived

Section 1: Geography of North America
• Describe the geography and climate of the major regions of North America
• Explain the arrival and migration of ancient settlers

Section 2: The Olmec and Maya
• Identify the important features of Olmec culture
• Identify important features of Maya culture
• Explain Maya systems of writing and mathematics and their importance to the culture

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes): The following will be assessed:
None this week, but there will be a quiz next week