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Teacher Info
 Social Studies ~ Drama Club Coach~GEO Bee Coordinator Pam Swierczewski - 6th Grade (Send e-mail)
WELCOME TO ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS in 6th Grade!
We will be studying the world's ancient civilizations including Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, India, Greece & Rome.
ALL HOMEWORK is listed on the board for the entire week. IF your child is absent for one day, I will connect with them when they return.
We really hit the ground running and everyone is doing a great job getting familiar with the schedule and coming to class prepared. Below is a quick reminder of my expectations.
BRING TO CLASS EACH DAY
1. Binder with labeled binder tabs
2. Composition book in front pocket of the binder
3. Pencil case with blue, black, red pens, a pencil and three different colored highlighters
4. Textbook when we begin using it
5. A cooperative and respectful attitude
6. Your questions, opinions, and comments for discussion
7. A water bottle if you are thirsty during the day
8. HOMEWORK!
Parents: Thank you for sending in the Ziploc Bags, Wipes, and Kleenx on the first day : )
ABSENCES: Please see me before school, right before lunch or after school so I can work with you individually.
Cell Phone Policy:
o First time phone goes off in class/student is using it during the school day- the teacher takes it and turns it into the office (parents are called- student can pick the phone up at the end of the day)
o Second time phone goes off in class/student is using it during the school day- the teacher takes it and turns it into the office (parents are called and the parents have to pick up the phone)
o Third time phone goes off in class/student is using it during the school day- the teacher takes it and turns it into the office (parents are called and students has to turn the phone in each morning)
Field Trip Policy:
Same as last year, if a student is in academic lunch more than 5 times in the 4th quarter that student will not be eligible to go on their end of the year field trip.
If you are bored, practice your keyboarding skills using correct finger placement on the "home row". I added a cool link for you!
Social Studies Mission Statement:
Our mission is to create enlightened citizens who are able to critically investigate historical events in order to interpret their significance on society and bridge the past, present, and future through informed decision making.
DRAMA CLUB: Informational meeting in cafetorium soon! Look at my "IMPORTANT DATES" for all the information.
Pencil Case Supplies:
Blue, Black, Red Pens
Pencil
Highlighters min. three colors
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This week in class Monday
September 18 - Maroon
Lascaux Cave/What can we learn about prehistoric people from the cave paintings and artifacts discovered?
HOMEWORK: Complete the two picture pages from the cave. In class you identified the two pictures and which of the 7 parts of the cave it was located in. For HW you need to get a picture, and using the historian's /archaeologists notes, explain the significance of the picture. What tools were used to create it? What pigments were used? The picture helps us understand...... Be as creative as you like and feel free to gather additional information from other reliable sources.
Pencil Case: pens, pencils, RED pen/marker, Three different color highlighters.
BRING TO CLASS EACH DAY: Binder, composition book, pencil case, assignment notebook and a great attitude!
Tuesday
September 19, GOLD
ascaux Cave/What can we learn about prehistoric people from the cave paintings and artifacts discovered?
HOMEWORK: Complete the two picture pages from the cave. In class you identified the two pictures and which of the 7 parts of the cave it was located in. For HW you need to get a picture, and using the historian's /archaeologists notes, explain the significance of the picture. What tools were used to create it? What pigments were used? The picture helps us understand...... Be as creative as you like and feel free to gather additional information from other reliable sources.
Wednesday
September 20, Maroon Day
In Class:
CNN10
Correct Lascaux HW/Draw conclusions
HW: Improve Lascaux Interpretations
Thursday
September 21, GOLD Day -
In Class:
CNN10
Correct Lascaux HW/Draw conclusions
HW: Improve Lascaux interpretations
Friday
September 22
IN CLASS: Introduce Depth of Knowledge questions/Inquiry
HOMEWORK: NONE
No Homework
Have a great weekend!
Important Dates 9/12/2017
Drama Club Informational Overview
9/15/2017
DRAMA Club Payments and Perm. Slips
10/24/2017
DRAMA CLUB PICTURES For Y.B..
10/28/2017
DRAMA CLUB COMPTETITION
11/16/2017
DRAMA CLUB AWARDS & Pizza Party
Downloads List Greece Ch. 4 power point [5/10/2017]
Research Collecting Notes [3/17/2017]
The Great Wall CER Organizer [5/3/2017]
Using Inquiry Skills Source Links [3/16/2017]
Cool Links 197 countries Map Knowledge Competition 15 min
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BBC TRAVEL the WORLD
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CNN Ten Minute News for Kids with Carl Azus
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Geography Games
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Hieroglyphics Decoder
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History Made Every day - link to Lascaux
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History.com - ANCIENT EGYPT-after commercial 20 min
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Horrible History Cartoon - The Egyptians 24min
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How to Cite Resources for Social Studies
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How to Evaluate a source as reliable - or not?
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Human Odyssey Interactive Map(200,000 years ago to present time)
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Journals Through History: Ancient Egypt 17min.
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Kids Animated Ancient Egypt - Ch. 2 Section 1 - 21 min.
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Lascaux Cave France Virtual Tour
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Lascaux in case other doesn't work
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Lizard Point Geography Matching
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MAP Man GAME of Geography Knowledge
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Mr. Nicky's Egypt Rap
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Mr. Nicky's King Tut
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Pick a Continent and name the countries in it!!
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Ten Cool Things About India
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The Mystery of Egyptian Desert Glass-Video
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TYPING correctly by practing with games
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