6th Grade Social Studies syllabus
Welcome! This course will offer learners the opportunity to actively explore and engage in critical readings and discussions related to the various regions of the Western Hemisphere. It is aimed at providing learners with the tools and skills necessary to analyze and interpret the world from a geographic perspective. Learners will develop an understanding of the physical and cultural processes that shape the earth and its people, and an appreciation for our roles and responsibilities as world citizens.
Learner expectations
Each learner is expected to play an active role in his or her own education. This will require a critical mind and engagement in classroom assignments and activities. It will also require them to complete all assignments in a timely manner. Those who need extra time or have accommodations and modifications will receive these based on individual student needs and student-teacher communication. Communication will be essential throughout the learning experience. Learners are also expected to be respectful and conduct themselves in a manner that is in accordance to the school rules and expectations. As a result, learners can expect to receive respect in return in a safe learning environment.
Assessment
Students will be graded on their performance using standards-based assessment. This system will be based on the Boulder Valley content standards and the Colorado State frameworks.
4 Advanced
3 Proficient
2 Partially Proficient
1 Unsatisfactory
Parents may monitor student progress on-line using infinite campus. This can be accessed through the Boulder Valley School District website: www.bvsd.org
Course Topics
I. Cultural Explorations: What is Culture? How influenced by Environment and other factors?
II. Physical Geography: Earth Science - Mapping Skills
III. Human Geography: Where people live and why, Graphing, Data analysis
III. Ancient Americans: Maya, Aztec and Inca civilizations
IV. Spanish Conquest: Colonization and the Columbian Exchange
V. Caribbean: The Rise of Piracy and The Economics of Tourism
VI. Cuba: Inquiry of an Island; Communism and Sustainability
VII. Canada: Discovery, Native Cultures, and Geography
VIII. Globalization, Environmentalism, Model United Nations
Contact information
Please feel free to direct questions and requests to[email protected]
Welcome! This course will offer learners the opportunity to actively explore and engage in critical readings and discussions related to the various regions of the Western Hemisphere. It is aimed at providing learners with the tools and skills necessary to analyze and interpret the world from a geographic perspective. Learners will develop an understanding of the physical and cultural processes that shape the earth and its people, and an appreciation for our roles and responsibilities as world citizens.
Learner expectations
Each learner is expected to play an active role in his or her own education. This will require a critical mind and engagement in classroom assignments and activities. It will also require them to complete all assignments in a timely manner. Those who need extra time or have accommodations and modifications will receive these based on individual student needs and student-teacher communication. Communication will be essential throughout the learning experience. Learners are also expected to be respectful and conduct themselves in a manner that is in accordance to the school rules and expectations. As a result, learners can expect to receive respect in return in a safe learning environment.
Assessment
Students will be graded on their performance using standards-based assessment. This system will be based on the Boulder Valley content standards and the Colorado State frameworks.
4 Advanced
3 Proficient
2 Partially Proficient
1 Unsatisfactory
Parents may monitor student progress on-line using infinite campus. This can be accessed through the Boulder Valley School District website: www.bvsd.org
Course Topics
I. Cultural Explorations: What is Culture? How influenced by Environment and other factors?
II. Physical Geography: Earth Science - Mapping Skills
III. Human Geography: Where people live and why, Graphing, Data analysis
III. Ancient Americans: Maya, Aztec and Inca civilizations
IV. Spanish Conquest: Colonization and the Columbian Exchange
V. Caribbean: The Rise of Piracy and The Economics of Tourism
VI. Cuba: Inquiry of an Island; Communism and Sustainability
VII. Canada: Discovery, Native Cultures, and Geography
VIII. Globalization, Environmentalism, Model United Nations
Contact information
Please feel free to direct questions and requests to[email protected]