MRS. HARRISWILSON WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

Welcome to 6th Grade: Global Studies 1

Inquiring minds want to know…

What will I learn in Global Studies 1?What resources will we use?How will my grade be calculated?What will I need to have every day?What are your expectations?What kinds of help can I expect?What other procedures do I need to know?

What you will learn…

The World

The US and Canada

Latin America

The World

What are the five themes of geography?What geography skills do I need? Why does the earth look the way it does?How does geography influence where people

live?

The US and Canada

What physical features make each place unique?

Who were the First People?How did each become independent?

Latin America

What features make Latin America unique?Who were the first people?What happened to them?How did separate nations form?

You will use these resources…

Textbook: Bring home and cover Your entire textbook is also ONLINE!

Atlas and other print resources“Glencoe Online” for home studyOther websites and video clipsNotes, chapter summaries, etc.ME!! See me during teamwork, ACE, email

How your grade will be determined

50 % of your grade is from summative assessments Chapter and unit tests, writing pieces

15 % of your grade is from Homework

35% is “Other” assignments, projects, etc.

What should this mean to you?

Here’s what you will need EVERYDAY

Textbook with a coverBinderNotebook paper in the binderSharpened pencil and back-up(s)Post-it note pad (optional)3” x 5” Index cards (optional)Highlighter (optional)Flash drive (optional)

Retaking a Test

If you score below 65%, you are REQUIRED to retake a test

If you score below 93%, you may opt to retake a test

Requirements: You will take a different version You will be given additional work to complete You must make an appointment with me

Here’s what I expect…

Come to class prepared with assignment book, textbook, binder, sharpened pencils

Be ready to learnAsk questionsDo all of your assignments ON TIMEFollow your study planBE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR LEARNING

ResourcesDue dates/test dates clearly communicated

Information on my websiteGrades updated frequently

Here’s what you can expect…

You also need to know…

When can I go to my locker?When can I sharpen my pencil?When can I use the bathroom?May I bring my backpack to class?What if I forget something?May I sit wherever I want?

Now you should know…

I will learn about…I will use…My grade will be…I need to bring with me…Mrs. Harris expects…I can expect…I also need to know…

True or False?

This is my 19th year teaching.I taught 2nd grade previously.I am a HUGE language arts fan.I love to travel, hike, and bike. My husband has been traveling with me for

30 years.My two children are grown and independent.

All TRUE!