Mr. Reggio
C108
Sixth Grade Honors
Social Studies
Agenda – 2017/18 School
Year
Topics
- Geographic Literacy
(HECGG)
- The Arab World
- Africa
- Asia -China
- Asia – India
- Central & South America
- Thematic Mini – Project
- Independent Google Sites
Research Project
Daily Activities
- Current Events
- Journals
- Group
Discussions
- Individual Research
Projects
- Group Research
Project
- Reading
Assignments
- Internet
Assignments
- Google Presentation Power
Point (Travel Itinerary Project)
- Google Sites
Project
- Research Paper
- 2 – Grade Level
Mini-Projects (Collage of Cultures & Made In…)
Ellis Graphic
Organizers
- Students will use graphic
organizers from the “Makes Sense” program.
- Organizers will be used to
for note taking, mapping, diagramming, and the planning and implementation of
research projects and power point presentations.
Collins
Writing
- Students will use Collins
Writing in all assignments, quizzes, tests and projects.
- Students will understand
and utilize the “5 Types” of writing process.
Grade Level
Assessments
- Students will take a mid-year (December) and end of the year (June) assessment.
- Assessments are constructed to gauge student learning, measure progress, and assess student’s writing techniques/levels.
- Assessments will be
averaged into the 2nd and 4th marking period grades.
- Technology
- The Internet will play a
major role in regards to accessing information.
- Google Presentation design
and construction will be incorporated.
- Google Sites web page design and construction will be incorporated.
Overview
Sixth
Grade Honors Social Studies will take an in-depth look at the various
cultures, governments, and people of the world. Throughout the year,
students will venture from continent to continent, focusing on the
cultures that shape everyday life. Students will be expected to
demonstrate their knowledge on these topics through a combination of
assessment tools. Google Presentation power point, Google Sites web page
construction, research papers, and public speaking are just a few of
the assessments used to determine grades. Class participation is also a
vital part of our classroom environment. Students are expected to
contribute their thoughts and ideas on current events, government, and
world news in class and through the weekly WIKI Blog and bi-weekly
Current Events.
Grading
Grades
are determined through a point system. Homework (10/20 points), quizzes
(20/40 points), and tests/projects (50/100 points) make up the point
system. Points are awarded for completion and quality. At the end of
each marking period, earned points will be averaged into the total
points possible to determine a marking period percentage and grade.
Please refer to the report card for the breakdown of averages and
grades. Grades can be accessed through SKYWARD (Grade Book) and
will be updated on a daily basis.
Homework
All
homework will be posted on the board at the end of every class period.
Students are expected to write their homework in the agenda book
provided by KMS. Homework assignments are always due the very next
school day (unless otherwise noted). Periodically, students may be
allotted a few days to complete a homework assignment. Students who are
absent can make-up homework assignments and have one day to complete the
assignment unless the instructor has given a longer timetable to
complete the assignment. Homework is also posted on Mr. Reggio’s
Homework web site daily.
Quizzes &
Tests
Students will be given several days notice prior to a scheduled quiz/test date. Students can make-up both quizzes and tests. Students will have the opportunity to make-up quizzes and tests during enrichment and/or during lunch.