SOCIAL STUDIES

Hello 6th graders!!!!

You are almost done!!! I am so proud of the effort and determination you have shown the past 7 weeks of remote learning and the whole year.

This week, we will be analyzing the different types of economic systems found in the world. I know that this may seem confusing since we just looked at government types around the world. Government systems analyze how each country decides how to control or protect their citizens, while economic systems analyze how each country controls the regulation of money. How much do they tax the citizens, is it a capitalist/free market economy where the citizens are allowed to do what they want with their money without interference from the government. A controlled/command/communist economy is where the government has complete control over the money and the distribution of funds. A mixed economy, like the USA, is one where citizens can control their own money (start a business, buy houses, invest in the stock market, etc.) but the government still controls aspects of the economy (taxes, regulations, etc.)

This week, you will have to read Lesson 6- Economic Basics, answer the notebook, reading check questions, and lesson check questions at the end of the lesson. Then take the 5 question quiz following the lesson. I also assigned a Crash Course lesson comparing capitalism and socialism that you will need to watch and answer questions.

Remember to turn in all missing assignments by FRIDAY!!!

Directions:

Please read Lesson 6: Economic Basics and answer the notebook and reading check questions in the lesson and answer the lesson check questions following the lesson.

View each of the Crash Course videos on YouTube and respond to the questions below before class.

John Green speaks very quickly, so please watch the videos with captions [ON]. Pause and rewind when necessary.

Capitalism and Socialism (Crash Course #33) – Consider the competition between industrial capitalism and socialism, and the role governments play in supporting both economic systems. Is capitalist competition (competing against each other to make the most profit) natural and good, or should there be a system in place to control the economy for the sake of our collective well-being?

Due Monday 5/18

Day by day breakdown:

Monday- Read Lesson 6: Economic Basics and answer the notebook and student response questions.

Tuesday- Answer the lesson check questions following Lesson 6- Economic Basics

Wednesday- Take the Lesson 6- Economic Basic Quiz

Thursday- Watch Crash Course World History #33 and answer the 10 question response worksheet.

Friday- work on missing assignments!! Due Today!! Submit all work for the week when you are finished!! Have a great week!

Like always, let me know if you need any help!

Mr. Linnehan

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