SIXTH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES

Instructor: Ms. Perrin Email:

Phone: 281-641-4852Tutoring: see Web site

TEXT: McGraw Hill World Cultures and Geography

Sixth grade social studies investigates the earth’s continents, various cultural regions and history. Studies begin with geography skills and then will continue as follows:

Semester 1

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Semester 2

Geography, Human Geography, Culture & Skills / Europe, Russia and Eurasian Republics
North America – Latin America / Middle East (SW Asia) & Northern Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa
Australia and Pacific Realm

Grades:Grades are classified as either summative or formative. For PreAP classes and level classes, summative determines 60% while the formative category determines 40% of the student’s grade. Summative scores are assigned to tests, projects and most quizzes. Formative scores are assigned to homework, daily work, maps, and in most cases, group participation. An “A” in a grade field indicates missing work due to an absence. A “Z” indicates that I am waiting for late work. When a zero is entered, the student has gone past to amount of time to receive credit

Late work:THE LATE POLICY IS STRICTLY ENFORCED.

20 points are deducted from the earned grade for every day late. On the fifth day a zero is entered as the student’s grade.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE CLASS

  1. Bring all supplies to class each day. BINDER MUST BE AT EVERY CLASS.
  2. Turn in all work on the day the assignment is due. The late work policy is strictly enforced.
  3. Makeup work is found on the student work table. The student bears full responsibility for completion of make-up work. Make-up tests and quizzes must be completed during tutorial sessions. Upon returning to school, the student should see teacher for instruction.
  4. Keep all work in a neatly organized binder.

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BRING SEPARATE BINDER AND DIVIDERS TO CLASS ON THURSDAY 8/27/15.

SUPPLY LIST

(Supplies should be replenished as needed.)

70 page spiral notebook. No pictures- plane, light color cover. We will be writing on the cover

2 blue or black pens

2 red grading pens

Black Sharpie pen— not felt tipped Used for labeling maps.

2 #2 pencils

colored pencils— 12 pack

small pencil sharpener with cover THIS IS A MUST FOR MAPS.

1 glue stick

supply bag or pencil box

planner (one book is used for all classes) May be purchased at RMS

Other supplies may be required for special projects.

BRING SUPPLIES EVERY DAY WITH SOCIAL STUDIES BINDER.

MAPS

GRADING:Points will be deducted as follows:

-50 pts for uncolored or incomplete maps.

25 pts messy product. (Messy product may require a second effort.)

Often maps are assigned a completion grade of 100%, 75%, 50% or 0%. The maps are then used to complete a thorough map quiz.

STUDY GUIDES

If a unit test is given, a study guide will be administered. The student will be responsible for explaining each concept or term on the guide by using their notes, textbook and other resources when specified. In most cases, class time will be afford for study guided completion.

RETAKES

One summative test or quiz per nine weeks may be retaken for up to a 70%. The retake must be taken during tutoring within two weeks of the test.

6TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES GROUP RULES

Group work is an important part of the social studies learning experience. For this reason, the following rules are implemented to help ensure that all members benefit from the experience.

Productivity is mandatory. The job must get done.

All conversation must concern the current project/task. Work with your group.

Remain kind and professional. School is your job. Treat group work as an important part of your job, and treat your fellow students with respect.

Stay focused. Completion is necessary for success.

In some cases, two grades will be awarded for group work: an individual participation grade for each individual member (formative) and whole group grade for the completed project.

Points will be deducted from the participation grade if the rules are violated:

1 reminder=a warning – 0 points deducted

2 or more reminders – points are deducted according to activity

If necessary, a parent contact will be made. In many cases, the individual will be removed from the group and the assigned project will be finished individually by the student.

Cheating

Cheating is a form of academic dishonesty where a student takes credit for work that is not entirely his/her own.

Examples may include:

  • Using work done by someone else
  • Claiming someone else’s work as his/her own
  • Sharing or copying work from another student
  • Looking at another student’s paper, getting answers from another student, or communicating with other students during a test, quiz or individual work without teacher permission
  • Using resources such as notes, text books, cheat sheets, reviews, etc., during a test or quiz (unless directed to do so by the teacher)
  • Plagiarism (definition and examples will be taught each year in LA)
  • Working together on an assignment given as independent work
  • Changing answers and asking for a grade change
  • Copying and pasting information off the internet for an assignment
  • Allowing another student to copy off your paper or giving answers to another student
  • Unauthorized use of electronic devices such as calculators, cell phones, etc. on any assignment

Consequences

  • A zero for the assignment in question
  • For second offense a zero and an Office Referral is submitted.

Avoiding situations that might lead to cheating.

  • Don’t wait until the last minute to do assignments, study for tests, write essays, or do projects. Under pressure, poor choices are more likely to be made.
  • Make sure you know what the teacher’s expectations are. What did the teacher say about collaborating with other students?

Plan ahead and go to tutoring if you need help.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

I have read the attached syllabus, and I agree to follow the instructions included. In addition, I agree to keep this syllabus in my notebook and use as needed for successful completion of projects and tasks during the school year. I understand that following these instructions, as well as keeping a complete and well-organized notebook, is crucial to my success.

Student name printed: ______

Student signature: ______

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Parent signature: ______

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