Mrs. Blackburn's 6th grade syllabus

Mrs. Blackburn 244 – rblackburn@cpsed.net

Western Hills Middle School- Social Studies 6^th Grade

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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: 21^st 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.

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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.  

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