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CURRICULUM NIGHT 2015WELCOME!
IMS 6th Grade Social Studies
My BackgroundSeattle area 20 yearsCertified Teacher: Middle Level
Humanities & 9th-12th Grade English and German
Issaquah School District—Substitute & Full-Time
Why do I teach?I want to provide ALL students with the
opportunity to learn the skills necessary to ensure a rich and fulfilling future. I want to inspire them to achieve their very best each day and to view learning as a lifelong endeavor.
FORMULA FOR SUCCESS: Confidence + Hard Work + Perseverance
Split BlockLanguage arts with Mrs. Johnsen and
social studies with me (same group of students)
New scheduling this yearWork closely with one another to
ensure similar experience to that of traditional block class
Open the wall at times and work with her 2nd period social studies class
Social StudiesGeographyHistoryCivicsEconomicsCritical Thinking
Social StudiesGeographic Perspective
Uses knowledge of geographical concepts such as spatial patterns, and both human and natural systems, to understand processes that impact our world.
Social StudiesHistorical Perspective
Uses knowledge of the past to construct meaningful understanding of our history in order to enrich and enlighten our lives
Social StudiesCivic Perspective
Uses knowledge of government, law, and politics to make decisions about and take action on local, national, and international issues to further the public good
Social StudiesEconomic Perspective
Uses knowledge of production, distribution, and consumption within economics to make decisions.
Social StudiesCritical Thinking Skills
Used to investigate and analyze a variety of resources and issues and seek answers
Social StudiesTrimester I
Geography (landforms, maps)Early Humans (hunters/gatherers)
Mesopotamia (agriculture)
Social StudiesTrimester II
Ancient EgyptGift of the NileLife in ancient EgyptPyramid BuildersThe New Kingdom
Trimester II (continued)Ancient Greece
Beliefs and CustomsCity States and DemocracySparta and AthensGolden AgeAlexander the GreatLegacies
Social StudiesTrimester III
Ancient RomeRepublicEmpireDaily LifeEmpire’s DeclineLegacies
Trimester III (continued)The Rise of Christianity
The Early ChurchA Christian Europe
HomeworkReinforcing class learning or
preparation for following dayPosted on website
Classroom Website Daily Blog
Click on each date for complete information—Color coded for class period and subject matter
Files (Important Documents)Syllabus, Major Assignments
LinksCNN Student News
Having FUN!!!Movies and video clips to introduce and
enhance learningSimulations/DramatizationsIntegrating students’ interests into
lessonsGamesGroup Work
How can you help?Quiet place to study without
interruptions (no cell phone, no TV)Be sure your child is recording
homework and due dates in plannerCheck website for essay, project,
and test dates—help student learn to organize/manage time (use student planner)
Contact Information and Extra HelpCONTACT:
Email: [email protected]: Leave message on voice mail: 425-837-
6838EXTRA HELP:
After school--Best to make appointment
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Thank you for coming!