6th Grade Pre-Algebra I
6th Grade Social Studies
Brown Team/Mrs. Grimard-Levis
klevis@
Course description: 5 major units comprise 6th grade social studies:
1. Economics
2. Government
3. Introduction to Geography
4. The United States and Canada
5. Latin America
Textbook: World Explorer: Western Hemisphere
Prentice Hall copyright 1999
Supplemental materials: Junior Achievement’s JA BizTown Curriculum
Major objectives: Develop effective study and questioning skills
Expand knowledge of geographic, economic and governmental vocabulary and concepts
Increase awareness of current events related to areas and issues studied
Develop research skills using a variety of sources
Analyze and synthesize information
Course requirements:
✓ Come to class ready to work with paper, pencil, notebook, textbook and planner.
✓ Keep an organized notebook/binder complete with daily notes and graphic organizers.
✓ Complete required projects, quizzes and tests.
✓ Participate in class discussions and group work.
✓ Accept responsibilities for your actions.
✓ Always do your best.
Assessment: Quizzes and tests
Daily oral geography (DOG) lessons
In- class activities
Written assignments, possibly including exit journals
Homework
Approximately one major project each marking period
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Homework policy: Homework is to be attempted and neatly completed.
Questions are encouraged during class, lunch, 11th period, or homeroom.
For absences due to lessons, early dismissals, and illnesses, work must be made up in a timely manner.
Grading system: Marking period grades are determined using total points. (Total points earned/total points possible x 100 = %)
98 – 100 A+ 78 – 79 C+
93 – 97 A 73 – 77 C
90 – 92 A- 70 – 72 C-
88 – 89 B+ 68 – 69 D+
83 – 87 B 63 – 67 D
80 – 82 B- 60 – 62 D-
59 and below F
Other helpful suggestions:
Students are given graphic organizers, study guides, maps, and other handouts for each unit of study. They may use them any way they wish to prepare for quizzes and tests.
Encourage your adolescents to establish a buddy system. When questions develop, they can FB, Tweet, or phone a friend.
Use the Internet as a resource.
Homework is posted DAILY on the Brown Team website.
If you want to know how your child is doing in this course, please remember to check his/her grades on-line, send me an email, or call me.
Contact information:
✓ klevis@
✓ Call 566.5342 between the hours of 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p..m.
✓ If calling after 1:30 p.m., ask for my voice mail to leave a message, and I will return your call within 24-48 hours.
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