Mrs.
Blackburn 244 – rblackburn@cpsed.net
Western Hills Middle School- Social Studies 6th Grade
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inch binder w/page protectors, Composition
Notebook, Writing Utensils, 2 Folders, Colored Pencils, Glue Sticks, Hand Held
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Curriculum
Information:
Text Book: Discovering Our Past A History of
The United States 2016 McGraw Hill
ISBN 978-0-07-659939-4
MODERN UNITED
STATES HISTORY GRADE 6
a detailed course description can be found at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UgX8FQ8ShrKqPPilLdNg065lmx84RslSIDIZSUkFLVQ/edit
Course
Description:
In this class we will explore
the development of the United States from the Civil War Era to the
present. Geographical, social, political, and economic themes are examined in a
chronological approach as the United States moved from the problems created by
the Civil War into a modern superpower. Emphasis will also be placed
I.
Historical
Topics:
First Quarter: The Civil War
Second Quarter: Reconstruction/Industrial
Age/Progressive Era
Third Quarter: The Great War/Great
Depression/New Deal
Fourth Quarter: World War II/Global
Powerhouse; Military, Economic, and Culturally
II.
CURRENT
EVENTS/HOT TOPICS/STUDENT CNN- Students will be exposed to all types of
Current Events and Hot Topics throughout the year. These high interest themes will engage
students while enhancing the process of participating in respectful
conversations, learning how to ask and respond to great questions, and most
importantly use a variety of sources. (primary and secondary)
III.
Technology:
21st century education. Students will be expected to
communicate, collaborate, and publish Social Studies projects using digital
media and other platforms. Frequent
exposure and participation in 21st century activities will enhance, foster, and
develop key skills to be successful in a globally competitive information
age. Students will be encouraged and
challenged to use new types of digital communication as well as teach skills
that they already have mastered.
Please access and monitor your child’s
ASPEN account frequently for updated grades
GRADING – The students grades are weighted as follows:
Tests, quizzes, projects & Quarterly Assessments
………………….….…... 80%
Classwork and homework...……………………………………………..……. 20%
Classroom
Rules: Cobra Code – Cooperative, On Task, Prepared, Respectful/Responsible,
Accountable
Class Work:
Students are encouraged and expected to participate in all classroom activities
and discussions. Class discussions will
enhance collaboration and respectful communication.
EXTRA HELP is always
available and may be requested by teacher, student, or parent.
