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Welcome to sixth grade social studies!

Welcome to sixth grade social studies!. Mrs. A. Mortimer. Learning Goal: As a result of tonight’s presentation, you will know the policies, procedures, and expectations of this course. Introduction. NA Graduate Clarion University of PA Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education

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Welcome to sixth grade social studies!

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  1. Welcome to sixth grade social studies! Mrs. A. Mortimer Learning Goal: As a result of tonight’s presentation, you will know the policies, procedures, and expectations of this course.

  2. Introduction • NA Graduate • Clarion University of PA • Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education • Gannon University of PA • Curriculum and Instruction • Carson Middle School • North Allegheny resident Our little princess

  3. Concepts to Explore • Physical Geography (Chapters 1 – 3) • A Geographer’s World • Planet Earth • Climate, Environment, and Resources • Human Geography (Chapter 4) • The World’s People • Latin America (Chapters 7 – 11) • Mexico • Central America and the Caribbean • Caribbean South America • Atlantic South America • Pacific South America • Map and Globe Skills • Direction and Hemispheres • Latitude/Longitude • Time Zones • Maps related to current unit • Current Events

  4. Online Textbook • Textbooks can be viewed online • Students given username & password in social studies • Can also access English textbook • Use the distributed paper to activate • Website = http://my.hrw.com

  5. Graded Items • Class Activities • Homework • Quizzes • Tests • Projects • * Extra credit may be built into various activities.

  6. Grading Scale • 90 – 100% = A • 80 – 89% = B • 70 – 79% = C • 60 – 69% = D • 59% or below = E • The points earned for each assignment will be added together and divided by the total number of points possible in order to determine the student’s percentage for the grading period.

  7. Accessing Grades • Access using the NA Student Data Portal • The following codes will be used when entering grades: • 0: The student attempted to complete the assignment but earned zero points. • I: The student did not complete the assignment, but he/she may still turn it in for credit. • M: The student did not complete the assignment, and he/she may not turn it in for credit. • X: The student is exempt from completing the assignment, and it will not affect his/her grade.

  8. Assignment Book • Required to keep track of assignments • Given time during class

  9. Items to Discuss • Assignment board • Daily Agenda • Where in the World is Mrs. Mortimer? • Fantastic Friday

  10. Monday, September 9, 2013 Learning Goal(s): As a result of this lesson, I will understand the use of map projections and how they distort Earth in different ways. Learning Activities: 1. Learning Goal(s)/Agenda/Assignment book 2. Discuss Where in the World is Mrs. Mortimer?/Give clues (checked Thurs. this week) 3. Check/Discuss Chapter 1 Section 1 Study Guide 4. Discuss maps vs. globes – Similarities? Differences? 5. Project: Comparing Globes and Maps 6. Look at atlases (map projections/distortion) p. 184 - 185 Useless Fact:The average lead pencil will draw a line 35 miles long.

  11. Absence Procedures • Form filled out • Upon return pick up missed work from assigned location • Make-up = number of days absent • See me at anytime for assistance • Homework Hotline = 2 or more days of absence • (412) 369-5454 * on website • Vacation Form

  12. Homework Policy • First semester • Completed on-time = full credit • Turned in 1 day late = ½ credit • No credit will be given beyond 1 day late • Second semester • All work must be turned in on assigned due date to receive credit.

  13. Homework Site • Students given several days notice of quizzes and tests • Assignments, quiz dates, and test dates can be found on my homework page. • You may use Carson’s homework site to access the page! • www.northallegheny.org

  14. We are off to a great start!

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