Jasper Middle School / 6th Grade Social Studies Syllabus
Kelly Dorsey
Jonathan Faix
Andrew Grigsby
Textbook and Main Resources:
The World and Its People, Glencoe
6th Grade Social Studies, Gallopade
6th Grade Georgia Performance Standards: https://www.georgiastandards.org
6th Grade Common Core Georgia Performance Standards: https://www.georgiastandards.org/Common-Core
Course Description / Rationale:
Sixth grade is the first year of a two year World Area Studies course. Sixth grade students study Latin America, Canada, Europe, and Australia. The goal of this first year course is to acquaint middle school students with the world in which they live. The geography domain includes both physical and human geography. The intent of the geography domain is for students to begin to grasp the importance geography plays in their everyday lives. The government/civics domain focuses on selected types of government found in the various areas so as to help students begin to understand the variety of governments in the world. The economics domain builds on the K-5 economics; however, the focus shifts from the United States to how other countries answer the basic questions of economics. The history domain focuses on major events in each region during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. (https://www.georgiastandards.org)
Student Supplies:
Students should come to class prepared everyday with the following items:
-IGN (Interactive Geography Notebook)
-Pencils
-Colored Pencils
-Highlighter
-Ink Pen
-Wide-Ruled Notebook Paper
-Homework / Projects (when assigned)
-6th Grade Student Folder
Course Evaluation Scale:
Summative Assessment (Tests and Projects) – 40%
Formative Assessment (Daily Assignments, Homework, and Quizzes) – 60%
Make-up Work:
Please see the Pickens County Code of Conduct.
Class format:
In order to accommodate the various learning styles and academic readiness of each student, instruction will be differentiated. Students may work on different assignments during instructional time to attain the same goal. Instructional methods and tools will consist of lecture, audio-visual materials, projects, cooperative learning, computer technology, and research.
Class Expectations:
Students are expected to abide by the following:
Kelly Dorsey
Jonathan Faix
Andrew Grigsby
Textbook and Main Resources:
The World and Its People, Glencoe
6th Grade Social Studies, Gallopade
6th Grade Georgia Performance Standards: https://www.georgiastandards.org
6th Grade Common Core Georgia Performance Standards: https://www.georgiastandards.org/Common-Core
Course Description / Rationale:
Sixth grade is the first year of a two year World Area Studies course. Sixth grade students study Latin America, Canada, Europe, and Australia. The goal of this first year course is to acquaint middle school students with the world in which they live. The geography domain includes both physical and human geography. The intent of the geography domain is for students to begin to grasp the importance geography plays in their everyday lives. The government/civics domain focuses on selected types of government found in the various areas so as to help students begin to understand the variety of governments in the world. The economics domain builds on the K-5 economics; however, the focus shifts from the United States to how other countries answer the basic questions of economics. The history domain focuses on major events in each region during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. (https://www.georgiastandards.org)
Student Supplies:
Students should come to class prepared everyday with the following items:
-IGN (Interactive Geography Notebook)
-Pencils
-Colored Pencils
-Highlighter
-Ink Pen
-Wide-Ruled Notebook Paper
-Homework / Projects (when assigned)
-6th Grade Student Folder
Course Evaluation Scale:
Summative Assessment (Tests and Projects) – 40%
Formative Assessment (Daily Assignments, Homework, and Quizzes) – 60%
Make-up Work:
Please see the Pickens County Code of Conduct.
Class format:
In order to accommodate the various learning styles and academic readiness of each student, instruction will be differentiated. Students may work on different assignments during instructional time to attain the same goal. Instructional methods and tools will consist of lecture, audio-visual materials, projects, cooperative learning, computer technology, and research.
Class Expectations:
Students are expected to abide by the following:
- Be respectful: to the teacher, others and their property.
- Be responsible: always be prepared and be responsible for your actions.
- Follow all school rules according to student code of conduct.
- Come to class prepared with a positive attitude, motivated, and willing to learn. Be the best person / student that you can be.