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6TH GRADE CURRICULUM NIGHTTAG SOCIAL STUDIES

MRS. DEBBIE SHEFTELROOM 605

Welcome

Welcome to 6th Grade TAG Social Studies! Please get an index card out of the green basket. Just

place it in the teal basket on your way out.

Your child’s name and class period on top please

3 words that best describe your child

2 things I should know about your child (Anything you feel I need to know about your student to be the best teacher I can be for her/him!)

1 wish that you have for your child this year

About Mrs. SheftelEducation

Indiana University – B.S., Marketing

University of Georgia – M.Ed

Lincoln Memorial University – Ed.S

Teaching Experience 12 years in Gwinnett County 5th year in Fulton and at WBMS

Hobbies/Interests

SuppliesComposition NotebookPens/PencilsGlue/TapeColored PencilsBYOT – we use technology a lot!

**No textbook** assigned to students

What makes TAG different?Moves at a quicker paceMore in depthHigher order questioningLearning based on inquiryLearning though project-based

assessments

Map & Globe Skills Information

Processing

GeographyHistoryGovernmentEconomics

SOCIAL STUDIES

SOCIAL STUDIES – 1st Nine Weeks

Physical GeographyHistorical DevelopmentsPolitical DevelopmentsEconomic Developments

SOCIAL STUDIES – 2nd Nine WeeksPhysical GeographyHistorical DevelopmentsPolitical DevelopmentsEconomic Developments

SOCIAL STUDIES – 3rd Nine WeeksPhysical GeographyHistorical DevelopmentsPolitical DevelopmentsEconomic Developments

SOCIAL STUDIES – 4th Nine WeeksPhysical GeographyHistorical DevelopmentsPolitical DevelopmentsEconomic Developments

Grade Weights

Summative Assessments:

Tests/Projects...………………………………………………50%

Formative Assessments:

Quizzes …………………………….…………….35%

Classwork/Homework ………………………………….......15%

Extra Help Sessions

Extra help sessions are held on Friday mornings in room 605 from 8:00-8:30 or other mornings by appointment.

Online help sessions on EdmodoJAG time

Contact InfoEmail: sheftel@fultonschools.orgWebsites: www.edmodo.com/sheftel

Important dates – quizzes, tests, projectsAnnouncements

www.sheftel.weebly.compowerpoints and handouts we use in classHelpful links for students to use

How can you help?Are you interested in being a guest speaker?

Please let me know!Wish list items:-Kleenex

-Reams of colored copy paper

-Expo markers

-Post it notes

-Paper towels

-USA Today newspapers

-Charging cords & USB plugs for classroom charging station

Thank you for coming!