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Welcome to 6 th Grade: Global Studies 1

Welcome to 6 th Grade: Global Studies 1. Mrs. Harris Wilson West Middle School. Inquiring minds want to know…. What will I learn in Global Studies 1? What resources will we use? How will my grade be calculated? What will I need to have every day? What are your expectations?

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Welcome to 6 th Grade: Global Studies 1

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  1. Welcome to 6th Grade: Global Studies 1 Mrs. Harris Wilson West Middle School

  2. Inquiring minds want to know… What will I learn in Global Studies 1? What resources will we use? How will my grade be calculated? What will I need to have every day? What are your expectations? What kinds of help can I expect? What other procedures do I need to know?

  3. What you will learn…

  4. The World What are the five themes of geography? What geography skills do I need? Why does the earth look the way it does? How does geography influence where people live?

  5. The US and Canada What physical features make each place unique? Who were the First People? How did each become independent?

  6. Latin America What features make Latin America unique? Who were the first people? What happened to them? How did separate nations form?

  7. You will use these resources… • Textbook: Bring home and cover • Your entire textbook is also ONLINE! • Atlas and other print resources • “Glencoe Online” for home study • Other websites and video clips • Notes, chapter summaries, etc. • ME!! See me during teamwork, ACE, email

  8. How your grade will be determined • 50 % of your grade is from summative assessments • Chapter and unit tests, writing pieces • 15 % of your grade is from Homework • 35% is “Other” • assignments, projects, etc. • What should this mean to you?

  9. Here’s what you will need EVERYDAY Textbook with a cover Binder Notebook paper in the binder Sharpened pencil and back-up(s) Post-it note pad (optional) 3” x 5” Index cards (optional) Highlighter (optional) Flash drive (optional)

  10. Retaking a Test • If you score below 65%, you are REQUIRED to retake a test • If you score below 93%, you may opt to retake a test • Requirements: • You will take a different version • You will be given additional work to complete • You must make an appointment with me

  11. Here’s what I expect… Come to class prepared with assignment book, textbook, binder, sharpened pencils Be ready to learn Ask questions Do all of your assignments ON TIME Follow your study plan BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR LEARNING

  12. Here’s what you can expect… Resources Due dates/test dates clearly communicated Information on my website Grades updated frequently

  13. You also need to know… When can I go to my locker? When can I sharpen my pencil? When can I use the bathroom? May I bring my backpack to class? What if I forget something? May I sit wherever I want?

  14. Now you should know… I will learn about… I will use… My grade will be… I need to bring with me… Mrs. Harris expects… I can expect… I also need to know…

  15. True or False? This is my 19th year teaching. I taught 2nd grade previously. I am a HUGElanguage arts fan. I love to travel, hike, and bike. My husband has been traveling with me for 30years. My two children are grown and independent. All TRUE!

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