6th Grade Social Studies

Monte Vista Middle School 6th Grade Social Studies 

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Welcome to the exciting world of 6th-grade social studies at Monte Vista Middle School! We are thrilled to have your child as a part of our class this year. I am your child's social studies teacher, and I am looking forward to a year filled with exploration, learning, and growth.

Throughout the year, we will be using the Colorado Social Studies Grade 6 textbook published by McGraw-Hill to delve into a variety of fascinating topics. Here's an overview of the subjects we will be covering in the course:

1. Historian's Toolkit

2. The Americas

3. The Age of Exploration and Trade

4. The World and Spatial Terms

5. Places and Regions

6. Physical Geography

7. Population Geography

8. Cultural Geography

9. Economic Geography

10. Political Geography

11. Human-Environment Interaction

12. The Western Hemisphere

13. The Origins of American Government

14. Citizenship

15. Civic Participation

16. What is Economics?

17. Markets, Money, and Business

18. Revolutions and Empires

19. The Modern World

Our classroom will be a space where learning is not only enriching but also enjoyable. To create a positive and productive environment, we have established some classroom expectations for your child:

• Work Hard

• Be Kind

• Respect Each Other

• Respect Yourself

• Respect Our Classroom

• Raise Your Hand To Speak

• If It's Not Safe, Don't Do It

• Listen Actively

• Help Each Other

• Learn From Mistakes

• Stay Focused And On Task

• Ask Questions

• Participate

• Always Do Your Best

In order to succeed and make the most of our class, your child will need the following supplies throughout the year:

• Pencils

• Composition Notebook

• Highlighter

• Red Pen

• Three-Ring Binder

• Loose Leaf College Ruled Paper

• A Pack of Dry-Erase Markers 

• Colored Pencils

• A Good Attitude

• A Desire to Learn and Work Hard

We believe that with your support and involvement, your child's experience in our social studies class will be both rewarding and enriching. Feel free to reach out to me anytime at christopherms@monte.k12.co.us with any questions, concerns, or insights you might have.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. We are looking forward to a fantastic year of learning and discovery!

Sincerely,

Christopher Spears

6th Grade Social Studies