WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
2011-2012 Year-at-a-Glance Chart for 6th grade/Social Studies
1st Six Weeks: August 22 – September 2726 days, including benchmark date: 09/23/11 / 2nd Six Weeks: September 28 – November 4
27 days, including benchmark date: 11/4/11 / 3rd Six Weeks: November 7 – December 20
[29 days, including benchmark date: 12/16/11
· Culture, Religion, History, Technology, Geography, Government & Economy for each continent
· Intro to World Geography that includes ancient civilizations.
· North Africa and Southwest Asia - Egypt, Libya, The Maghreb, Turkey, Israel, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan
· Freedom Week (9/19-23/2011)
Our World Today –Textbook
Chapters 1,2,3,4 / · Culture, Religion, History, Technology, Geography, Government & Economy for each continent
· Asia – India, China, Japan, North and South Korea, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Mongolia, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and the Philippines
Our World Today – Textbook
Chapters 5,6,7,8 / · Culture, Religion, History, Technology, Geography, Government & Economy for each continent
· Early Europe – Ancient Greece, Rome, Middle Ages, Renaissance, French Revolution , Industrial Revolution, WWI and Intro to the Rise of Fascism
Our World Today – Textbook
Chapters 9 & 10.1
4th Six Weeks: January 9 – February 17
29 days, including benchmark date: 2/17/12 / 5th Six Weeks: February 20 – April 5
29 days, including benchmark date: 04/05/12 / 6th Six Weeks: April 10 – May 30
37 days, including benchmark date: 5/25/12
· Culture, Religion, History, Technology, Geography, Government & Economy for each continent
· Modern Europe – WWII, Cold War, end of Soviet Union, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Benelux Countries, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Iberian Peninsula, Poland, Baltic Republics, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, the Balkan Countries, Ukrainian, Belarus, Moldova, Russia, the Caucasus, the Central Asian Republics
Our World Today – Textbook
Chapters 10,1,,12,13,14 / · Culture, Religion, History, Technology, Geography, Government & Economy for each continent
· The Americas – Canada, the United States, Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, EL Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Caribbean, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Venezuela, the Guiana, Columbia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Chile
Our World Today – Textbook
Chapters 18,19,20,21,22,23 / · Culture, Religion, History, Technology, Geography, Government & Economy for each continent
· Sub –Sahara Africa, Australia & Pacific Rim – Kenya, Tanzania, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Central Africa, Nigeria, West African Countries, South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Angola, Namibia, Mozambique, Madagascar, Small Island countries, Australia, New Zealand, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, and Antarctica
Our World Today – Textbook
Chapters 15,16,17,24,25
Scope and Sequence 6th Grade/ World History
1st Six Weeks: [ 26 days] / Unit: Intro to World Geograhpy / Benchmark date: September 23,2011Supporting Standard/CCRS:
History.(1B)analyze the historical background of various contemporary societies to evaluate relationships between past conflicts and current conditions.
History.(2B)evaluate the social, political, economic, and cultural contributions of individuals History. The student understands that historical events influence contemporary events. The student is expected to:
Geography.(3A)pose and answer geographic questions, including: Where is it located? Why is it there? What is significant about its location? How is its location related to the location of other people, places, and environments?;
Geography. (3C)compare various world regions and countries using data from geographic tools, including maps, graphs, charts, databases, and models; and
Geography.(4A)locate various contemporary societies on maps and globes using latitude and longitude to determine absolute location
Geography. (4B)identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions;
Geography. (4D)identify and locate major physical and human geographic features such as landforms, water bodies, and urban centers of various places and regions;
Geography. (4E)draw sketch maps that illustrate various places and regions; and
Geography. (4F)identify the location of major world countries such as Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Russia, South Africa, Nigeria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel, Iran, India, Pakistan, the People's Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan), Japan, North and South Korea, Indonesia, and Australia.
Geography. The student understands how geographic factors influence the economic development, political relationships, and policies of societies. The student is expected to:
Geography. (5A)identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for the location of economic activities in places and regions;
History. (1A)trace characteristics of various contemporary societies in regions that resulted from historical events or factors such as invasion, conquests, colonization, immigration, and trade; and
and groups from various societies, past and present.
Economics.(8A)describe ways in which the factors of production (natural resources, labor, capital, and entrepreneurs) influence the economies of various contemporary societies;
Economics. (10A)define and give examples of agricultural, wholesale, retail, manufacturing (goods), and service industries;
Economics. (10C)identify and describe the effects of government regulation and taxation on economic development and business planning.
Government. (11A)identify and describe examples of limited and unlimited governments such as constitutional (limited) and totalitarian (unlimited);
Government. (11B)compare the characteristics of limited and unlimited governments;
Government. (12A)identify and give examples of governments with rule by one, few, or many;
Citizenship. (13B)Explain how opportunities for citizens to participate in and influence the political process vary among various contemporary societies; and
Citizenship. (13C)compare the role of citizens in the United States with the role of citizens from various contemporary societies with representative and non-representative governments.
Culture. (15A)define culture and the common traits that unify a culture region;
Culture.(15B)identify and describe common traits that define cultures;
Culture.(15E)analyze the similarities and differences among various world societies; and
Culture. (15F)identify and explain examples of conflict and cooperation between and among cultures.
Culture. (16A)identify institutions basic to all societies, including government, economic, educational, and religious institutions;
Culture. (16B)compare characteristics of institutions in various contemporary societies;
Culture. (17A)identify and describe how culture traits such as trade, travel, and war spread;
Culture. (17B)identify and describe factors that influence cultural change such as improved communication, transportation, and economic development;
Culture. (17D)identify and define the impact of cultural diffusion on individuals and world societies; and
Culture. (17E)identify examples of positive and negative effects of cultural diffusion.
Culture.(18A)explain the relationships that exist between societies and their architecture, art, music, and literature;
Culture. (18D)identify examples of art, music, and literature that have transcended the boundaries of societies and convey universal themes such as religion, justice, and the passage of time.
Culture. (19B)explain the significance of religious holidays and observances such as Christmas, Easter, Ramadan, the annual hajj, Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah, Diwali, and Vaisakhi in various contemporary societies.
Science, Technology , and Society (20B)explain how resources, belief systems, economic factors, and political decisions have affected the use of technology;
Social Studies Skills. (21A)differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as computer software; interviews; biographies; oral, print, and visual material; and artifacts to acquire information about various world cultures;
Social Studies Skills. (21B)analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions;
Social Studies Skills. (21C)organize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps;
Social Studies Skills. (21F)use appropriate mathematical skills to interpret social studies information such as maps and graphs.
Social Studies Skills. ( (22A)use social studies terminology correctly;
Social Studies Skills. ( (22D)create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies based on research;
Social Studies Skills. ( (22E)use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation; / Reporting Category: History
Reporting Category: Geography
Reporting Category: Economics
Reporting Category: Government
Reporting Category: Citizenship
Reporting Category: Culture
Reporting Category: Science, Technology, Society
Reporting Category: Social Studies Skills
Clarification:
· Map skills
· Latitude & longitude
· Hemispheres
· 5 Themes of Geography
· Identify and describe the different types of government and economic systems
· Explain the early advancements in Mesopotamia (farming, writing, and government)
· Discuss the Ancient Egyptians’ achievements
· Explain similarities and differences among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
· Discuss how past civilizations have contributed to our own culture / · Examine contemporary societies in the Middle East & North Africa
· Freedom Week (September 19-22, 2011)
ELPS:
· Learning Strategies: c1A, c1B, c1C, c1H,
· Listening: c2B, c2C, c2D, c2E, c2F, c2G,c2H, c2I
· Speaking: c3A, c3B, c3C,c3E,c3F,c3G,c3H,c3I
· Reading: c4C,c4D,c4E,c4F,c4H,c4I,c4J
· Writing: c5A,c5B,c5C,c5D,c5F,c5G / Learning Strategies
c1A: Use prior knowledge to learn new language
c1B: Monitor language with self-corrective techniques
Listening
c2B: Recognize English sound system in new vocabulary
c2C: Learn new language heard in classroom interactions and instruction
Speaking
c3A: Practice using English sound system in new vocabulary
c3B: Use new vocabulary in stories, descriptions, and classroom communication
Reading
c4C: Develop sight vocabulary and language structures
c4D: Use pre-reading supports
Writing
c5A: Learn relationships between sounds and letters when writing
c5B: Write using newly acquired vocabulary
Week: 1 / Topics/Content: / Vocabulary / Resources
1
Introduction to World Geography / Name of Country/Topic
· People far and Near
· Understanding culture
· Patterns in today’s World
· Time Reports: Our Shrinking World
· Reading Thematic Maps / · Ethnic groups
· Custom
· Minority group
· Majority group
· Social scientist
· Culture
· Ethnocentrism
· Cultural borrowing
· Cultural diffusion
· Limited government
· Democracy
· Unlimited government
· Dictatorship
· Absolute monarchy
· Constitutional monarchy
· Migrate
· Refugee
· Rights
· Responsibilities
· Interdependence
· Globalization / Our World Today: People, Places, and Issues
· Chapter 1 pgs. 20-47
· Assessment and Activities pg. 48
· Time Reports: Our shrinking World pgs. 39-45
· TAKS Practice: Social Studies Skills: Reading Thematic Maps pg. 46
Enrichment and Extension
· Enrichment Activity 1
· Cooperative Learning Activity 1
Maps and Geography Skills
· Chapter Map Activity 1
Review and reinforcement
· Vocabulary Activity 1
· Workbook Activity 1
Teacher Works CD
· Guided Reading 1-1, 1-2, 1-3
Technology
· Qwizdom
· United Streaming
North Africa and Southwest Asia
North Africa and Southwest Asia
Week: 2 / Topics/Content: / Vocabulary / Resources2
Earth Patterns / Name of Country/Topic
· Thinking Like a Geographer
· Physical Geography
· Location
· Place
· Region
· Movement
· Interaction
· Using A Map Key
· People and the Environment
· Eye on the Environment: Endangered species / · Geography
· Landform
· Environment
· Region
· Global Positioning system (GPS)
· Geographic Information System (GIS)
· Plate tectonics
· Fault
· Plain
· Plateau
· Canyon
· Aquifer
· Climate
· Tropics
· Greenhouse effect
· Conservaion
· Pesticide
· Ecosystem
· Crop rotation
· Erosion
· Deforestation
· Acid rain / Our World Today: People, Places, and Issues
· Chapter 2 pgs. 50-67
· Assessment and Activities pg. 68
· TAKS Practice: Social Studies Skills: Using a Map Key pg. 62
Enrichment and Extension
· Enrichment Activity 2
· Cooperative Learning Activity 2
Maps and Geography Skills
· Chapter Map Activity 2
Review and reinforcement
· Vocabulary Activity 2
· Workbook Activity 2
Teacher Works CD
· Guided Reading 2-1, 2-2, 2-3
Technology
· Qwizdom
· United Streaming
North Africa and Southwest Asia
Week: 3 / Topics/Content: / Vocabulary / Resources3
North Africa and southwest Asia – Early Cultures / Name of Country/Topic
· Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt
· Making Connections: Ancient Pyramids
· Religions of the Middle East
· Using Latitude and Longitude / · Civilization
· Irrigation system
· City-state
· Theocracy
· Cuneiform
· Empire
· Delta
· Pharaoh
· Polytheistic
· Embalm
· Pyramid
· Hieroglyphics
· Papyrus
· Scribe
· Monotheism
· Diaspora
· Scapegoat
· Messiah
· Disciple
· Minister
· Crusades
· Five pillars of faith
· Hajj / Our World Today: People, Places, and Issues
· Chapter 3 pgs. 80-95
· Assessment and Activities pg. 96
· TAKS Practice: Social Studies Skills: Using Latitude and Longitude pg. 97
Enrichment and Extension
· Enrichment Activity 3
· Cooperative Learning Activity 3
Maps and Geography Skills
· Chapter Map Activity 3
Review and reinforcement
· Vocabulary Activity 3
· Workbook Activity 3
Teacher Works CD
· Guided Reading 3-1, 3-2, 3-3
Technology
· Qwizdom
· United Streaming
North Africa and Southwest Asia
Week: 4 / Topics/Content: / Vocabulary / Resources4
North Africa and Southwest Asia Today / Name of Country/Topic
· North Africa
· Southwest Asia: Turkey and Israel
· Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Arabia / · Delta
· Silt
· Oasis
· Aquifer
· Dictator
· Terrorism
· Secular
· Constitutional monarchy
· Mosque
· Kibbutz
· Moshav
· Bedouin
· Wadi
· Desalinization
· Hajj / Our World Today: People, Places, and Issues
· Chapter 4 pgs. 98-114
Enrichment and Extension
· Enrichment Activity 4
· Cooperative Learning Activity 4
Maps and Geography Skills
· Chapter Map Activity 4
Review and reinforcement
· Vocabulary Activity 1
· Workbook Activity 1
Teacher Works CD
· Guided Reading 4-1, 4-2,
Technology
· Qwizdom
· United Streaming
North Africa and Southwest Asia
Week: 5 / Topics/Content: / Vocabulary / Resources5
North Africa and Southwest Asia Today / Name of Country/Topic
· The Arab-Israeli Conflict
· Time Reports: Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan
· Using the Internet / · Homeland
· Palestinian
· Clan
· West bank
· Al-Aqsa Intifadeh
· Alluvial plain
· Embargo
· Shah
· Islamic republic / Our World Today: People, Places, and Issues
· Chapter 4 pgs. 115-127