Ancient Civilizations On the Block Schedule Gloucester Township Social Studies Department

Sixth Grade: Ancient Cultures –Values - Beliefs -Rituals Conceptual Constructs Mission Statement: Our mission as Social Studies educators is to guide students on their journey to adulthood. With certainty, our subject is the best vehicle to influence students’ morals, to foster tolerance for all cultures and beliefs, and to practice decision making skills. Through intellectually stimulating experiences, students will explore the human condition and analyze the motives and consequences of past behavior. By understanding the past students will begin to realize that their individual actions or reactions not only impact their future, but the future of our diverse nation.

Your child will be scheduled for Social Studies The First & Second Marking Periods or The Third & Fourth Marking Periods During the other two marking periods he or she will have Science.

The Revised Curriculum First (Third) Marking Period Geography “Review” - 1 Week River Civilizations - 4 Weeks Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China Greece-5 Weeks Second (Fourth) Marking Period Rome – 4 Weeks Middle Ages – 6 Weeks

Performance & Benchmark Assessments First (Third) Marking Period Geography “Review” - None River Civilizations - Cultural Commonalities Powerpoint Benchmark Assessment - Two Civilization Chart Greece - Citizenship Comparison & Response to Story Myth Benchmark Assessment - Responsibility Letter Second (Fourth) Marking Period Rome – Rome’s Expansion Map Benchmark Assessment - Speech Middle Ages – Social Hierarchy Poster Benchmark Assessment - Newspaper Article

The Revised Curriculum Grading System A Student achieves B Student achieves C Student achieves D Student achieves F Student achieves 69 & below Weighted Grading Homework/ Classwork/ Agenda/ Effort – 10% Quizzes– 40% Tests/Projects – 50%

Daily Expectations Come Prepared & Organized to class Agenda book (with weekly bathroom pass) Writing Implement (Pen preferred) Notebook (Composition Book) Literacy Notebook Any projects or homework. PLEASE NOTE FOR THIS CLASS THERE IS NO STUDENT TEXTBOOK

With no student textbook How will you prepare for a test? In Class Pay attention during class & participate. Ask questions to help your understanding. Copy all notes carefully & study them. Make vocabulary flash cards. At Home Reread & Study your notebook. Create possible test questions & study them. Make flashcards & practice with someone.

Our Social Studies Class Homework / Classwork (10% of grade) Note taking = Responsibility & Organization Map / Diagrams Worksheets Research (Independent & Group) Video / DVD Discoveries & Worksheets Quizzes (40% of grade) Vocabulary Quizzes Scavenger Notebook Quizzes (Most Fridays) Tests (50% of grade) Formal Tests + signed by a parent (HW grade) Cooperative Group Projects (test grades) 1) Performance Assessments 2) Benchmark Tests

During our Social Studies classes we will: Sing Read the classroom copy of the textbook with an audio tape Take Notes Participate in Discussions ( by asking questions & giving answers) Draw Map & Diagrams Complete Worksheets Write Paragraphs (Compare & Contrast, Persuasive) Research (Independent & Group) Watch Video / DVD Discoveries & Worksheets BATHROOMS: You have your bathroom pass (one girl and one boy are allowed to and sign out at a time). YOU ARE ADVISED NOT TO USE THE BATHROOM DURING READING, OR WHILE THE CLASS IS WATCHING A VIDEO.

Contact Me: Call the Office: (856) leave a message (for questions, concerns, & submissions) (for questions, concerns, & submissions) Realtime: Login in for daily homework & test schedules. WiKi: Timescapes.pbworks.com (for notes, review games, & performance assessment information) Need Extra Help? I am available practically everyday after school until the 3:40 PM. late bus.

THANKS for your kind attention !!!