ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS

Welcome to 6th grade Ancient Civilizations!

In this class you are going to be studying the beginning of civilization. Students in the middle-level social studies program will be engaged in the geographic study of world regions as they examine major civilization development. Students will observe societies in such a way as to broaden their understanding of people and places in an increasingly interdependent world. Students will examine areas of the world having the longest record of human habitation and the richest diversity of human experience. Students will trace the development of human society from its origin through the Renaissance Era and explore patterns of change by focusing on the expansion of and the decline of civilizations, patterns of geography, and development of political, economic, and societal systems. Students will analyze and evaluate how foundations of society influence the modern era. Studying ancient history contributes to our cultural understanding and intellectual development and studying history builds on who we are by furthering our understanding of our past. 

Units of Study:

Year long inquiry question:

“To what extent does the environment impact the development of society.”


Grades

100%-90%=A/89%-80%=B/79%-70%=C  69%-60%=D anything below a 60% is failing

The following is a breakdown of your grade in this class:


Classroom Expectations

All students are expected to remain open minded and respectful of all opinions and ideas in this classroom even if you do not agree. 

No cell phones are allowed to be used during class time unless specified by your teacher

Students must complete all classwork by the end of the each class day.

Students will use the class websites, google classroom and remind to stay connected with each other, the teacher and their class. 

Student must remain on-task and ask questions when needed as we will need to move along and cannot spend too much time on any one activity

Challenge your minds to think critically about the world around you.  




Classroom Rules

PROMPT: Be on time , enter the classroom quietly and have all supplies and materials ready to go before class starts. 

PREPARED: Bring all necessary work and materials to class everyday.

PRODUCTIVE: Stay on task, follow any and all directions while staying in your seat unless given permission to get up.

POLITE: Be respectful of yourself, your classmates, your school and your teacher. KAHFOOTY!!!

PATIENT: Raise you hand, wait respectfully and calmly for your turn to speak. 

Reminders