Justin Sullivan
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Mr. Sullivan’s Social Studies Parkside School 2011-2012
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In 6th grade social studies, students will take an educational journey around the world learning about various aspects of different countries. As students travel from continent to continent they will explore the geography and culture of the different societies that inhabit these countries. Prior to students travel, they engage in various map skills training activities, where they will gain many useful skills to help them navigate this large planet that we call Earth.
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Grading: The overall grade in class is based on a point system: total number of points earned out of the total number of points possible throughout the quarter. |
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Daily Geography – These are warm-up activities & questions that help the students prepare for the daily lesson or might draw on previously learned knowledge.
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Homework – Assignments will be turned in and checked regularly. Homework will help students build and practice on learned classroom knowledge.
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Quizzes – Quizzes (Vocabulary/Map/Chapter) will be given periodically to check student understanding.
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Test & Projects – A test or technology projects will be given at the end of units to check the overall understanding of the material. Test study guides will be given 3-4 days in advance.
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Participation – Effort and participation are important elements in being successful in most classes. Involvement in classroom questioning and discussion helps most students “get more” out of the overall class experience. Participation will be recorded daily/weekly based on lesson activity.
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Classroom Text: The World and it’s People Glencoe 2005 http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078609763/ Students may use this online resource to read chapter/section overviews, practice vocabulary, and take sample quizzes.
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Map & Globe Skills Daily Activities
| Monday | Parts of A Map Student Practice |
| Tuesday | Types of Maps |
| Wednesday | Identifying Types of Maps (Clickers) |
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Canada Test Review Who Want's To Be A Millionaire #1 Who Wants To Be A Millionaire #2 Who Want's To Be A Millionaire #3
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Mexico Sites
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States Practice Continents & States Practice AST. SMART NOTEBOOK Abbreviations Practice |
Intro To Canada Lesson
Canada Economic Activity Map
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Latin American Latitude & Longitude
5 Themes of Geography Connect 4 Review
Latitude & Longitude Web quest (Monday December 12)
