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CONTENTCONTACT6th Grade Social

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2020-2021

Mr. Gordon

Rm 312

“Only The Educated Are Free”

-Epictetus

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CONTENTCONTACTDear Parents and Students,

Welcome to the interactive syllabus for 6th Grade Social Studies! I hope that this document helps you to understand how our Social Studies class will run and what we will be studying this year. We are about to embark on a learning journey together!

-Mr. Gordon

6th Grade Social Studies The Ancient World

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CONTENTCONTACTCONTACT Email: cgordon2@cps.edu

Please note, I check email throughout the day and will reply as soon as possible.

My name is Mr. Gordon. This is the beginning of my 21st year as a teacher! I love teaching and my goal is to make Social Studies class interesting, engaging, and fun. When students truly engage in learning, it is the opposite of boring and they we learn a whole lot more in the process. I hope that you join me in this new adventure with a positive attitude and willingness to participate!

P.S. I am a Packers fan!

Remind App for Parentswww.remind.comI will also use remind to send group updates and messages to all parents at once or individual parents when necessary. Parents, please feel free to message me anytime using Remind.

Google Classroom:www.classroom.google.com Students will use Google Classroom to enter virtual class, access assignments and submit work.

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CONTENTCONTACTEmail: jmocallaghan@cps.edu

Please note, I check email throughout the day and will reply within 24 hours.

Ms. O’Callaghan

Hello, I am Ms. O’Callaghan and I am a learning specialist for fifth and sixth grade this year. I will be working with the sixth graders in Social Studies with Mr. Gordon. I have been very lucky to be at Goudy for 25 years. The staff and the students are very special to me. This has been a very memorable and hectic summer for me because my twin daughters left for college this year. I look forward to working with your children! Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions during this challenging quarter.

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CONTENTTCI Social Studies

https://student.teachtci.com/student/sign_in

Online text, Spanish text, audio text, vocabulary,

review games

Google Classroomclassroom.google.com

Access and submit assignments and

materials

ASPENaspen.cps.edu Access student grades

Remindremind.com

2-way messaging with Mr. Gordon (for parents)

FlipGridflipgrid.com

Record and submit quick videos for selected

assignments

1st Quarter L2-Early Hominids: Students learn about 5 early ancestors of humans (hominids), specifically how each hominid survived using capabilities that were more advanced than those who came before it. Students document their learning in a hominid flipbook and show what knowledge they have retained in a lesson quiz on Google Classroom.

L3-From Hunters & Gatherers to Farmers: Students complete a preview activity (cartoon) in which they examine how certain technologies have changed life for humans. They read about the Paleolithic and Neolithic age and learn how one ancient technology (agriculture) changed the face of human history. They take notes from the perspective of two fictional characters, "Neolithic Ned" and "Neolithic Nel". The lesson ends with a quiz on Google Classroom.

L4-The Rise of Sumerian City-States:

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Slide 6: GOOGLE MEETs (60%)

1. Make sure your camera is on and your microphone is muted.

2. Dress appropriately for class 3. Be on time (and prepared).4. Find a quiet place to sit during class and

use headphones.5. Participate!6. Always contact Mr. Gordon via email or the

Remind app if you are having login or internet issues. No-shows will not get credit.

7. Always use the chat feature responsibly and purposefully.

8. Stay on task and try to do other things while in class

Google Meet Expectations

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Quizzes (40%)

On most Social Studies days, students will end their class with a quiz on Google classroom. A successful quiz score shows understanding of the day’s lessons. There are no shortcuts! If you want a high score on the quiz, you will need to work hard, pay attention, and participate!

Classwork (30%)

Classwork includes: projects, presentations, group work, in-class assignments, and any other work that is completed during virtual class time

Attendance & Participation (30%)

Positive: coming to class, speaking, listening, camera on, responding to questions, showing enthusiasm

Negative:camera off, not responding, off task, not muting when others are speaking, not coming to class, poor attitude

Grading

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Class Expectations

1. We will treat each other with respect

2. We will participate actively in class (speaking and/or listening)

3. We will continually try to improve ourselves

Signs of a Successful Student

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We will continually try to improve ourselves.

1. Asks questions2. Has enthusiasm for learning3. Is not afraid to make mistakes