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6 TH GRADE CURRICULUM NIGHT TAG SOCIAL STUDIES MRS. DEBBIE SHEFTEL ROOM 605 Welcome

Welcome to 6 th Grade TAG Social Studies! Please get an index card out of the green basket. Just place it in the teal basket on your way out. Your child’s name and class period on top please 3 words that best describe your child 2 things I should know about your child (Anything you feel I need to know about your student to be the best teacher I can be for her/him!) 1 wish that you have for your child this year

About Mrs. Sheftel Education Indiana University – B.S., Marketing University of Georgia – M.Ed Lincoln Memorial University – Ed.S Teaching Experience 12 years in Gwinnett County 5th year in Fulton and at WBMS Hobbies/Interests

Supplies Composition Notebook Pens/Pencils Glue/Tape Colored Pencils BYOT – we use technology a lot! **No textbook** assigned to students

What makes TAG different? Moves at a quicker pace More in depth Higher order questioning Learning based on inquiry Learning though project-based assessments

Emphasized All Year Long Map & Globe Skills Information Processing Geography History Government Economics SOCIAL STUDIES Enduring Conceptual Understandings

SOCIAL STUDIES – 1st Nine Weeks Physical Geography Historical Developments Political Developments Economic Developments

SOCIAL STUDIES – 2nd Nine Weeks Physical Geography Historical Developments Political Developments Economic Developments

SOCIAL STUDIES – 3rd Nine Weeks Physical Geography Historical Developments Political Developments Economic Developments

SOCIAL STUDIES – 4th Nine Weeks Physical Geography Historical Developments Political Developments Economic Developments

Grade Weights Summative Assessments : Tests/Projects...………………………………………………50% Formative Assessments : Quizzes …………………………….…………….35% Classwork/Homework ………………………………… %

Extra Help Sessions Extra help sessions are held on Friday mornings in room 605 from 8:00-8:30 or other mornings by appointment. Online help sessions on Edmodo JAG time

Contact Info Websites: Important dates – quizzes, tests, projects Announcements powerpoints and handouts we use in class Helpful links for students to use

How can you help? Are you interested in being a guest speaker? Please let me know! Wish list items: -Kleenex -Reams of colored copy paper -Expo markers -Post it notes -Paper towels -USA Today newspapers -Charging cords & USB plugs for classroom charging station

Thank you for coming!