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

2. Unit TEKS: (RS/SS) 6.1 (B)(SS) analyze the historical background of various contemporary societies to evaluate relationships between past conflicts and current conditions. 6.4 (B)(RS) identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions; 6.5 (A)(SS) identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for the location of economic activities in places and regions; 6.15 (B)(SS) identify and describe common traits that define cultures; 6.18 (A) [SS]explain the relationships that exist between societies and their architecture, art, music, and literature; 6.22 (A) use social studies terminology correctly;

3. Subject:Social Studies DATE:1-13-14 Objective 6.5 (A)(SS) identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for the location of economic activities in places and regions WARM-UP Video segment on Belgium & the Netherlands. Activity Students will: read will in pair Western Europe: Close-Up. They will answer the Knowledge Check. Assessment Teacher observation Knowledge Check will be graded. LANGUAGE OBJ Students will: 4G: Show comprehension of English text when reading and sharing information with partner and also when answering oral & writtern questions. Homework Study notes HOT How did the Netherlands reclaimed land from the sea?

4. . Subject:Social Studies DATE:1-14-14 Objective 6.22 (A) use social studies terminology correctly; WARM-UP Students can study before the test. Activity Students will complete the Semester Exam. Students will read and answer questions on The People of Europe. Assessment Teacher observation. Students will take Semester Exam LANGUAGE OBJ Students will: 1A. Use what they know to answer the Semester Exam. Homework Study notes HOT How did strong national identities emerged in Europe?

5. Subject:Social Studies DATE:1-15-14 Objective 6.18 (A) [SS]explain the relationships that exist between societies and their architecture, art, music, and literature; WARM-UP Brain Pop- William Shakespeare Activity Students will: European Culture: Close Up- read – share, and answer the Knowledge Check.. Assessment Teacher observation LANGUAGE OBJ Students will: 4G: Show comprehension of English text about the cultures of Russia by completing table and taking notes. Homework Study notes HOT How are the people of Russia reconnecting with their cultural traditions?

6. - Subject:Social Studies DATE:1-16-14 Objective 6.1 (B) analyze the historical background of various contemporary societies to evaluate relationships between past conflicts and current conditions. WARM-UP Escape from Berlin- Discovery Education Activity Students will see a video- Escape from Berlin and answer questions. Assessment Teacher observation and grade questions. LANGUAGE OBJ Students will: 4G: Show comprehension of English text by answering questions about Escaping from Berlin. Homework Study notes HOT Why was Germany divided after WWII ?

7. Subject:Social Studies DATE:1-17-14 Objective WARM-UP Activity Student- HOLIDAY. Assessment Teacher will grade questions. LANGUAGE OBJ Students will: Homework Study notes HOT 5B: