Grade 6 Social Studies

If you were a fighter pilot, what would your call sign be?

If you could pick one famous person to be your neighbor, who would you have next door to you?

Go over Continents and Oceans-Sheppard Software;
Geography essential terms revisited-let’s practice!
Blog samples-What counts?
Class Syllabus-How does Mrs. K. grade?

Homework: Study for Continent/Ocean Test next class period

1. Which continent has the most species of animals called marsupials?

2. Emperor penguins are found in their natural habitat on which continent?

Go over Essential Terms
Geography Baseline part deux/doc/elua/ni
Geography essential terms revisited-let’s practice!
Sheppard Software Introduction
SS Goals/Cover page-Finish already!

Homework: Sheppard Software-World Geography practice; see Blogroll; two characteristics about each continent and ocean. What makes each unique?

Geography Baseline part deux/doc/elua/ni
Geography essential terms revisited-let’s practice!
Sheppard Software Introduction
SS Goals/Cover page-Finish already!

Homework: Sheppard Software-World Geography practice; see Blogroll; two characteristics about each continent.  What makes each unique?

Go over homework
Complete Essential Vocabulary-Go over
Geography Baseline
Finish SS goal; Cover page

Homework: Blog #1 (see Geography category)

Go over homework
Complete Essential Vocabulary then go over
Geography Baseline-how much geography do you know right NOW?
Finish SS goal; Cover page

Homework: Blog #1 (see Geography category)

Okay, am I the only person sad to see the Olympics conclude? I watched with regret as the final fireworks exploded and the familiar silhouette of the bird’s nest faded into black. My late nights watching the games are now empty…I guess I could grade papers but what’s so Olympic about that? The games were probably the most exciting I’ve ever witnessed, full of drama and unparalleled talent. I’m usually not one to be impressed by the pomp and circumstance of sport but these games were different. Instead, I was elevated to a higher plain, one where allegiance to a country did not matter as much as the realization that these athletes were the best in the world and dedicated their lives to the pursuit of being world class representatives for their sport. Bearing witness to world records being made, history being written was thrilling not to mention mind-blowing. The spirit of the Olympics prevailed, it brought the world together in celebration of humanity. On an even playing field we put aside our differences so that we can play and have fun. In the words of Grant (or was it Reece?), “play nice and you will make friends.” The Olympics reminded us that it’s as simple as that.

What did the Olympics mean to you? What was your favorite moment?

Winners or Losers? You decide…

Grade Discover Activities about Ancient World

Essential Vocabulary: Geography
- Introduction to “essential terms”
- Read pages M4, M5, M10, M11 in textbook
- In “vocabulary” section of notebook, define words (in your own words, include a sentence using term and then draw a picture)

Homework: Practice Geography Skills M5, M10, M11 in text; #1-2 ; to be done in “Textbook” section of notebook; 6 total; answers only.