1. Welcome to 6 th Grade Social Studies! Jay M. Robinson Middle School Miss Jessica Simo

2. Warm-Up Answer the following questions: Answer the following questions: What topics will we cover in social studies this year? What topics will we cover in social studies this year? Where do I find important information regarding social studies? Where do I find important information regarding social studies? What should your child do when he/she is absent? What should your child do when he/she is absent? Where does all social studies notes and daily information go? Where does all social studies notes and daily information go?

3. Why teach social studies? I believe social studies should be part of the curriculum for the purpose of helping students understand human interactions that occurred in the past, are occurring now, and that are likely to occur in the future. I believe social studies should be part of the curriculum for the purpose of helping students understand human interactions that occurred in the past, are occurring now, and that are likely to occur in the future.

4. Units of study Students will trace the development of human society from its origin through the Renaissance Era. Students will explore patterns of change and continuity by focusing on the expansion of and the decline of civilizations, patterns of geography, and development of political, economic, and societal systems. Students will analyze and evaluate how foundations of society influence the modern era. Students will trace the development of human society from its origin through the Renaissance Era. Students will explore patterns of change and continuity by focusing on the expansion of and the decline of civilizations, patterns of geography, and development of political, economic, and societal systems. Students will analyze and evaluate how foundations of society influence the modern era. Era 1: The Beginnings of Human Society Giving Shape to World History Era 1: The Beginnings of Human Society Giving Shape to World History Era 2: Early Civilizations and the Emergence of Pastoral People, 4000- 1000 BCE Era 2: Early Civilizations and the Emergence of Pastoral People, 4000- 1000 BCE Era 3: Classical Traditions, Major Religions, and Giant Empires, 1000 BCE-300 CE Era 3: Classical Traditions, Major Religions, and Giant Empires, 1000 BCE-300 CE Era 4: Expanding Zones of Exchange and Encounter, 300-1000 CE Era 4: Expanding Zones of Exchange and Encounter, 300-1000 CE Era 5: Intensified Hemispheric Interactions, 1000 – 1500 CE Era 5: Intensified Hemispheric Interactions, 1000 – 1500 CE Students will trace the development of human society from its origin through the Renaissance Era. Students will explore patterns of change and continuity by focusing on the expansion of and the decline of civilizations, patterns of geography, and development of political, economic, and societal systems. Students will analyze and evaluate how foundations of society influence the modern era.

5. Textbooks We use a 3-5 subject notebook. We use a 3-5 subject notebook. All students have been given access to an online textbook. Website and code given in class and is on my website. All students have been given access to an online textbook. Website and code given in class and is on my website. All students have a textbook in class as well. All students have a textbook in class as well. All tests and quizzes are based on notes given, class discussions, maps, and information found in their notebooks. All tests and quizzes are based on notes given, class discussions, maps, and information found in their notebooks.

6. Who is PAM? PAM stands for Parent Assistant Module PAM stands for Parent Assistant Module Students should use it too! Students should use it too! This is a tool that you can use to access all of your child’s grades. This is a tool that you can use to access all of your child’s grades. For example: Science, Math, LA, Social Studies, and Electives For example: Science, Math, LA, Social Studies, and Electives If you do not have log-in information, you can email parentassistant@cms.k12.nc.us If you do not have log-in information, you can email parentassistant@cms.k12.nc.usparentassistant@cms.k12.nc.us

7. Interactive Notebooks The lifeline that connects your student to social studies The lifeline that connects your student to social studies All assignments and information needed for social studies must be placed into the notebook on the correct page. All assignments and information needed for social studies must be placed into the notebook on the correct page. Much emphasis is placed on the organization and placement of papers in the notebook. Much emphasis is placed on the organization and placement of papers in the notebook. Notebook checks have the same weight as a test and are content specific. Notebook checks have the same weight as a test and are content specific.

8. Websites How do you contact me? How do you contact me? Jessica Simo Broncos Team Jessica Simo Broncos Team 6 th Grade Social Studies teacher 6 th Grade Social Studies teacher Phone: 980.343.6944 Phone: 980.343.6944 Email:JessicaS.Simo@cms.k12.nc.us Email:JessicaS.Simo@cms.k12.nc.us