1. Social Studies /6th Teachers: Roberts/Gonzalez/Sanchez 2013-2014

2. Unit TEKS: (RS/SS) 6.4 (A)(SS) locate various contemporary societies on maps and globes using latitude and longitude to determine absolute location; 6.11 (B)(SS) compare the characteristics of limited and unlimited governments 6.11 (C){SS] identify reasons for limiting the power of government; 6.12 (A){RS} identify and give examples of governments with rule by one, few, or many; 6.15 (C) {SS}define a multicultural society and consider both the positive and negative qualities of multiculturalism; 6.15 (D) analyze the experiences and evaluate the contributions of diverse groups to multicultural societies; 6.17 (D) identify and define the impact of cultural diffusion on individuals and world societies; 6.19 (A) explain the relationship among religious ideas, philosophical ideas, and cultures; 6.17 (C){SS} evaluate the impact of improved communication technology among cultures; 6.20 (A) give examples of scientific discoveries and technological innovations, including the roles of scientists and inventors, that have transcended the boundaries of societies and have shaped the world; 6.20 (B) explain how resources, belief systems, economic factors, and political decisions have affected the use of technology;

3. Subject Social Studies DATE:11-18-13 SE 6.4 (B){RS} identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions; WARM-UP Why have many Mexican been moving from rural to urban areas ? Activity Students will label the countries and capitals and bodies of water in a map of South America. On a map of Mexico, Middle America and the Caribbean Islands, students will label the countries and bodies of water. Assessment Teacher checks for understanding. LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Study class notes and organize binders. What is the largest country ?

4. Subject Social Studies DATE:11-19-13 SE 6.17 (D)[RS] identify and define the impact of cultural diffusion on individuals and world societies; WARM-UP How are Latin American cultures alike? How are they different? Activity Students will read: The People of South America p.22 : Close Up. They will answer the Knowledge Check questions. Assessment Teacher checks for understanding. The questions to the People of South America will be grade. LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Study class notes & organize your binders. Essential Question What are the main religions and languages of the people of South America?

5. Subject Social Studies DATE:11-20-13 SE. 6.15 (D) analyze the experiences and evaluate the contributions of diverse groups to multicultural societies 6.19 (A) explain the relationship among religious ideas, philosophical ideas, and cultures; WARM-UP Students will see segment on South American cultures? Activity Students will read: p.27- South American Culture: Close Up and answer the questions on page 28 Assessment Teacher checks for understanding. LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Study class notes and organize your binder. Essential Question? What are three periods that South American history and culture?

6. 6.11 (B)(SS) compare the characteristics of limited and unlimited governments 6.11 (C){SS] identify reasons for limiting the power of government; S tudy your notes and organize your binder. Subject Social Studies DATE:11-21-13 SE WARM-UP Video segment on Nicaragua: Sandinistas Victory. Activity Students will use information from the timeline to find examples of how the U.S. and the Soviet union influenced Nicaragua’s government. Assessment Students questions will be graded. LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Essential Question? What was the Cold War?

7. Teacher checks for understanding. Grade questions. Subject Social Studies DATE:11-22-13 SE 6.11 (B)(SS) compare the characteristics of limited and unlimited governments 6.11 (C){SS] identify reasons for limiting the power of government; WARM-UP The assassination of President John F. Kennedy Activity Students will read: Communism Comes to Cuba along with 3 questions. They will analyze a chart of the United Mexican States and answer 4 questions... Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Essential Question? How long has Fidel Castro been in office?