EOC

The EOC for 6th grade Social Studies is Thursday, we will be spending the next three days reviewing.

Chapter 18 Notes

Section 1:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rWERvVGllNnA4clU/edit?usp=sharing

Section 2:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rUXd2SllwbFpDWGM/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 17 Test Review

Here is a link to the chapter 17 test review:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rdG5PX2JzNTdmd2s/edit?usp=sharing

Link to King Tut Notes

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rRTVJTFM5R0xQR2M/edit?usp=sharing

Link to King Tut Notes

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rRTVJTFM5R0xQR2M/edit?usp=sharing

Link to King Tut Notes

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rRTVJTFM5R0xQR2M/edit?usp=sharing

Cleopatra Notes

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rdjduNnMweEdPdHc/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 17 Section 2 Notes

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rWERWQTZfdjQ1cTA/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 17 Section 1

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rNG1lZXNJemlvWFU/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 16 Notes

Here is the link to the chapter 16 notes:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rRnlJV21pM1F6TEE/edit?usp=sharing

Test review

Here is the link to the review for tomorrow's test:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rNjRKcEVaZVJBRFk/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 14 Notes

Here is the link to Chapter 14 Notes:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rcjFwVWxFMDlCdjQ/edit?usp=sharing

This week

We are starting our Russia unit, here is a link to the first chapter of notes:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rbG03a29qR05XYW8/edit?usp=sharing

Europe Assignments

Good morning and happy last week before Spring Break. I can't believe there are only nine more weeks of school! This week we will be working on a Europe assignment. Each kid has been given a country that they are assigned and they are making books on their country. The top books will be selected to present to the primary school. The students with those books will get to read them to the students.

With our emphasis on Common Core, this is a great assignment that meets many standards. I have taken the time to list some of these standards. If you have any questions about the assignment or Common Core standards, don't hesitate to leave a comment or shoot me an e-mail.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2.A
Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2.F
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.6
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

Chapter 11 Test

Here is a link to the chapter 11 study guide:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rY05tS0x2QmlaSnc/edit?usp=sharing

This is the last grade of the quarter, so be sure to study!

Chapter 11 Section 2

Here is the link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rZURBckRLN0RvcFE/edit?usp=sharing

The week of 3/10-3/14

This week we will be focusing on the history of Europe and how it has evolved over time. We will touch bases on the impact this has had on geography while dissecting a variety of different European maps.

The standards that we are tackling this week include:

Speaking and Listening 6.2, 6.4, and 6.6

Chapter 11 Section 1 Notes

Here is a link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6raTg3ZzVrR04xRUE/edit?usp=sharing

Black Death Assignment

The Black Death assignment went great! It was a challenging assignment for many students, but we did an intensive amount of scaffolding and many of the kids understand the concepts of persuasive writing. I had a 99% turn in rate for the assignment and I saw some great writing. The kids have come a long way since the beginning of the year and are warming up to the common core concepts we are using in the classroom. Thank you for all of your help and hard work! Have a great weekend!

The Black Death

Final essays are due Wednesday! It has been a great process so far. I feel that many students are beginning to understand how to sink their teeth into the writing process. I am seeing some excellent work.

This week

This week we will be working on our Black Death packets and the beginning phases of our essays.

Here are links to the packet :


https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6reW16dzM1R3FtTG8/edit?usp=sharing


https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rcFZQN3VJNFN0RVE/edit?usp=sharing

Here are some of the standards we will be covering:

RIT 6-3 Identify the causes of the Black Plague and where it took place.

RIT 6-7 Analyze how the primary sources provide detail that cannot be seen in the summary.

RIT 6-2 Explain how people reacted to the plague and what steps were taken to prevent or cure the plague.

RIT 6-3 Identify the causes of the Black Plague and where it took place. ·         CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.2a Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

Next Unit

Our next unit is on the Black Death. Students received a large packet with graphic organizers, readings, and outlines that they will be working on over the next few weeks. This unit is part of the Idaho Core Coach program. I will be sharing select works with other teachers and state representatives in coming months. These assignments SHOULD be completed in class. If your student misses a day in coming weeks, please make sure they meet with me. This is a great assignment that the kids should enjoy, it addresses many core standards and it should be an interesting journey into their first attempt at persuasive writing.

Thanks,

Mr. Ballard

Here are some of the standards we will be working on:

·         CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.2a Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

·         CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.2a Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

·         CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.

Chapter 10 Test

We will be having a chapter 10 test on Friday. It is a short test with a small map portion. Study guides for the map were handed out in class.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rc3NkMDZoT0lTZlk/edit?usp=sharing

Common core standard:

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
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Update

On Thursday there will me a map test on Europe. Students were give a study guide today. Here is a link to a few helpful Europe maps:

http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/pdf/eur_country.pdf

http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/pdf/eur_countrynl.pdf

Also, next week we are going to start a large writing assignment on the Black Death. This should be completed in class.

Chapter 10 Section 2 notes

Here is the link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rdThFaVllUGs5OGc/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 10 Section 1 Notes

Here is the link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rUTA1akdJQktodTQ/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 9 Notes

Chapter 9 Section 2:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rb2hwSHU1SDNBOVU/edit?usp=sharing


Chapter 9 Section 3:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rUFRXNy16WTRtc1k/edit?usp=sharing


Don't forget, you also need to know the capitals of:

Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Guatemala

Chapter 8 Test Review

Here is the link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rbEFvYVJRc21KM28/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 9 Section 1 Notes

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rOXZNa1ZyLVlIaUk/edit?usp=sharing

This Week

Today we wrapped up presentations and there is a test on Wednesday. Make sure your student is studying!

Projects

Today was the first round of presentations and there were many students that did not have it complete. They will lose 20 points off of their grade and if they are not done on Monday there grade will remain a zero and they will have an F on their progress report. Please check in with your student and make sure their project is complete.

Thank you,

Mr. Ballard

Chapter 8 Section 2 notes

Here is the link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rLTF5OVcwcVZTTkU/edit?usp=sharing

Essays

The essay portion of the project is due Friday. A fair amount of students have already turned them in. If they are not completed by Friday the student will  lose ten percent for each day it is late.

If you have any questions please refer to the rubric I posted last week.

Thanks,

Mr. Ballard

Chapter 8 Section 1 notes

Here is a link to the notes we will be working on the next few days:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rWjZPLTBZN3dzWHM/edit?usp=sharing

Latin America Project

Today we are beginning our 3rd quarter project. Each student will be assigned a Latin America country. They will need a poster board to complete this. Here is a link to the rubric:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rLVVOSGY2LXQxV1U/edit?usp=sharing