Overview and Introduction

6th Grade Social Studies

The "7W's" of Social Studies…

You, your experiences and prior knowledge, Mrs. Chambers, various historians and all people of history.

Who?

Ancient History: Prehistory-The American Revolution

Cultures, ethnicities, races, religions, and customs of world civilizations

What?

The World: Starting with the Middle East as civilization spreads throughout Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Where?

4000 B.C. to approx. 18oo A.D.

When?

Roman Ruins in Syria

4000 BC 3000 BC 2000 BC 1000 BC 0 1000 AD 2000 AD1500 AD

Prehistory Ancient Civilizations Classical Age Middle Ages

Renaissance

Before4000 BC

4000-1000 BC 1000 BC –500 AD 500-1500 AD

1300-1600 AD

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Textbook (two texts)Primary Sources vs. Secondary SourcesGeography Activities (Amerigo Vespucci)Group Discussion/ProjectsIndependent ResearchCurrent EventsRegular Notebook ChecksRegular timeline, maps, and vocabulary

assignments Quizzes (check tests)/Tests

How?

Primary Source=a source that came DIRECTLY from the person or environment in which an event occurred.

Secondary Source=a source was created or came after an event occurred.

Sources=places that contain information that a person can use to analyze and draw conclusions about a question they have.

Primary Source Secondary Source

Place the source in the correct column:

fossil

Diary/journal

Newspaper reporter interviewing a witness

Social studies textbook

Marriage license

Medical records

Television documentary

photograph

Broken pottery

Reproduction of artwork

letters

Why do we study history?How do you think understanding the ancient

past affects you and your life today?

Why is it Important?

You will be expected to have the following in class with you EVERY DAY:

Covered TextbookNotebookPens/pencils/highlightersCompleted assignmentsA GOOD attitude, RESPECT for yourself,

teachers, and peers, and RESPONSIBILITY for your own learning.

Failure to have these with you can result in a…

Classroom Materials:

…Waste. Of. Time.

Life is short.

Three Sections:1st -2nd Sections: Class notes —these include notes taken

assigned in book and NOT assigned during class. 6th grade = becoming responsible for EVERYTHING discussed in class, not just what the teacher tells you to write down. Vocabulary —completed within your notes. I will check for

vocabulary and quality of notes each chapter as a completion grade.

Timelines —You will create a visual aid timeline during/at the end of each chapter to help them in their understanding of the chronological context of the important events we discuss. I will check timelines each chapter for quality of completion. Timelines can be done in any design but must include at least 10 important events from that chapter. (example on next slide)

3rd Section: Journals —We will periodically journal on certain topics, selections read, or current events. This may be independent or done with group reflections. I may check this during my notebook check, or per assignment.

Setting up your notebook…

Ch. 1 Timeline: Mrs. Chambers’ Life April 12, 1984: Mrs. C. was born. 1989: Mrs. C. moved to England 1991: Mrs. C. moved back to the U.S. 1998: Mrs. C. graduated 8th grade

from St. Luke School in Beavercreek, OH.

2002: Mrs. C. graduated from Carroll High School in Dayton, OH.

2004-2006: Mrs. C. worked on a dude ranch in Colorado during the summers.

2006: Mrs. C. graduated from Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, IN (Go Belles!)

2007: Mrs. C. moved to Texas to get her teaching license.

2008: Mrs. C. moved to Beavercreek to teach at St. Luke

2012: Mrs. C. moved to Cincinnati and started working at SMS.

August 1, 2015: Mrs. C. got hitched.

Example of a Chapter Timeline:

Notes:• Timelines can be vertical orHorizontal• Events must include year of

occurrence at the very least• Must be in chronological order• Events must include at least a

“who” and a “what.”• Drawing pictures and symbols

is ENCOURAGED.