World Cultures & Geography Syllabus

[World Cultures & Geography] Syllabus

[2016-2017]

Instructor Information

Instructor / Email / Conference Location & Hours
[Karla Hoehn] / [ / [Second room on right Elementary Wing [8th Hour: 2:39-3:24 ]

General Information

Description of Course

World Cultures & Geography: The study of Earth and its peoples, places, and environments; as well as the study of the set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group of people.

Expectations and Goals

(1) In Grade 6, students study people, places, and societies of the contemporary world. Societies for study are from the following regions of the world: Europe, Russia and the Eurasian republics, North America, Central America and the Caribbean, South America, Southwest Asia-North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific realm. Students describe the influence of individuals and groups on historical and contemporary events in those societies and identify the locations and geographic characteristics of various societies. Students identify different ways of organizing economic and governmental systems. The concepts of limited and unlimited government are introduced, and students describe the nature of citizenship in various societies. Students compare institutions common to all societies such as government, education, and religious institutions. Students explain how the level of technology affects the development of the various societies and identify different points of view about events. The concept of frame of reference is introduced as an influence on an individual's point of view.

Course Materials

Required Materials

Pencils, Pens, Map Colors

Single Subject Spiral - To be used for Social Studies ONLY

Lined Notebook Paper

Required Text

[World Cultures & Geography] [Student Textbook], [McGraw Hill]

[Library Book] for Free Reading

Proposed Course Schedule

Reading / Notes/Outlining / Exercises
Students will be expected to stay current with reading assignments. Pages will be assigned at the end of a class period for the following day. / Students will outline each lesson and take notes following this outline. Students will learn how to use the book headings, subheadings, graphics, images, to access information. / Students will be expected to complete the activities and assignments during and at the end of each Chapter.
Exams
Students will have ongoing assessments following the completion of each chapter. Unit exams will be completed at the end of each Unit. ^ 6th Weeks and Semester Test Information to be given at a later date.

Additional Information and Resources

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Access the 6th Grade Social Studies Class Informational Page on the HISD website to stay current with assignments and deadlines.

[This site contains an electronic copy of your textbook as well as other student resources.]

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