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: WinslowV@issaquah.wednet.eduPhone: Leave message on voice mail: 425-837-

6838EXTRA HELP:

After school--Best to make appointment

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