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Mrs. Donna Bokach. 6th grade Social studies. www.classzone.com has the online textbook activation code is 4779671-20 * Many students made accounts already but please double check*. First and Foremost : Now is not the time to “step back” and “see how it goes”!!!
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Mrs. Donna Bokach 6th grade Social studies www.classzone.comhas the online textbook activation code is 4779671-20 *Many students made accounts already but please double check*
First and Foremost: Now is not the time to “step back” and “see how it goes”!!! Now is when you need to say: “Can I see your Math or Science homework?” “Can I see how your notebooks are organized?” “Can I see how you are using your agenda?” “Let’s look at Powerschool together.” “Let’s see what is on Mrs. Bokach’s website.” “Do you have any tests or quizzes coming up?” Please only step back after your child has settled into Columbia.
Location • Place • Region • Movement • Human Environment Interaction The five Themes of Geography
Early Civilizations Africa (Egypt) Middle East (Mesopotamia, Israel) Asia (China, India) Europe (Greece) *Emphasis on geography and culture *For course/student proficiencies see online curriculum World Studies ~ ancient to present
Guided fill in notes and organizers • Teacher modeling of good note taking • Group note taking • Self sufficient note taking by end of year • Two colors of pens- crucial for success Note taking
Current events- 1 per marking period • Notebook of numbered pages which is spot checked and graded • Individual and group projects- no group grade • Mini Research Project • HW~ 3 nights per week • Tests~ 5 days notice, weighted twice • Quizzes~ usually 3 days notice • Classroom Credits- program for following the rules of 6th grade, reward every 5 weeks Student Responsibilities
Powerschool lists all grades • My website lists homework assignments • Gold calendar on website lists quizzes, tests, project due dates, current event due dates • dbokach@bhpsnj.org, Email is the quickest way to reach me • Please stay involved the 1st marking period! Don’t step back! • Please remind students that an important part of their success this year will be asking for help when needed. I’m available to meet with students in EP Days 1, 2, & 4. Contact me