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

2. Unit TEKS: (RS/SS) 6.16 (A)(RS) identify institutions basic to all societies, including government, economic, educational, and religious institutions; 6.19 (A)(SS) explain the relationship among religious ideas, philosophical ideas, and cultures; 6.18 (A)(SS) explain the relationships that exist between societies and their architecture, art, music, and literature; 6.18 (C)(SS) describe ways in which contemporary issues influence creative expressions; 6.15 (B)(SS) identify and describe common traits that define cultures; 6.10 (A)(SS) define and give examples of agricultural, wholesale, retail, manufacturing (goods), and service industries; 6.4 (D)(RS) identify and locate major physical and human geographic features such as landforms, water bodies, and urban centers of various places and regions;

3. 6.16 (A)(RS) identify institutions basic to all societies, including government, economic, educational, and religious institutions; 6.19 (A)(SS) explain the relationship among religious ideas, philosophical ideas, and cultures; Teacher checks for understanding. Study notes and organize your binder. Subject Social Studies DATE:9-30-13 SEWARM-UP What led to cultural diversity in North America? Activity Students will read & take notes on cultural diversity in the United States & Canada. They will copy & complete the diagram on page 105, on cultural exchange. Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Essential Question? Why are the United States and Canada culturally and religiously diverse countries?

4. Subject Social Studies DATE:10-1-13 SE 6.18 (A)(SS) explain the relationships that exist between societies and their architecture, art, music, and literature; 6.18 (C)(SS) describe ways in which contemporary issues influence creative expressions; WARM-UP What led to religious diversity in the United States and Canada? Activity Copy and complete the chart on page 109 with information about the United States and Canada. 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? How are history and landscape reflected in the art and literature of Canada and the United States?

5. Subject Social Studies DATE:10-2-13 SE 6.15 (B)(SS) identify and describe common traits that define cultures; WARM-UP Brain Pop/ Inuit and Native Americans Activity 6 weeks test Students will organize binder. Assessment Teacher checks for understanding. Students will take the first 6 weeks test. LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Study class notes and organize binder. Essential Question How have both the U.S. and Canada handled conflicts with native peoples?

6. 6.10 (A)(SS) define and give examples of agricultural, wholesale, retail, manufacturing (goods), and service industries; Subject Social Studies DATE:10-3-13 SEWARM-UP In what whys are Philadelphia and Boston important to the United States? Activity Students will complete chart on major cities in the northeast U.S. and take notes. Assessment Teacher checks for understanding. Questions will be graded. LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Study class notes and organize your binder. Essential Question? Why are the cities of the Northeast so important to the economy?

7. 6.4 (D)(RS) identify and locate major physical and human geographic features such as landforms, water bodies, and urban centers of various places and regions; Study your notes and organize your binder. Subject Social Studies DATE:10-4-13 SEWARM-UP What made the South a good location for a growing textile industry? Activity Students will complete a table with information about the Southern states Agriculture, Natural Resources, Industries. Assessment Teacher observation LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Essential Question? Why have many people in the South moved from rural areas to urban areas?