Welcome to Sixth Grade Social Studies at Corriher-Lipe Middle School Mr. Gary C. Rhyne Green Gator Team
Students will be exploring and experiencing the world of geography and will learn to use the geographical tools acquired to navigate through the countries of Europe and Latin America.
My job as a social studies teacher is not only to teach students about geography, history, and economics of Europe/Russia and Latin America; but also to help students form opinions about all issues and to become responsible citizens. All students can achieve these goals through their individual abilities and responsible behavior and efforts. We urge you to be all you can be in this class with the help of your parents and the teacher.
TOPICS TO BE EXPERIENCED
1.The World of Geography
2. Earth's Physical Geography
3. Earth's Human Geography
4. Cultures of the World
5. Earth's Natural Resources 6. Latin America: Physical Geography 7. Latin America: Shaped by History 8. Cultures of Latin America 9. Exploring Mexico and Central America 10. Exploring the Caribbean 11. Exploring South America 12. Europe and Russia: Physical Geography 13. Europe and Russia: Shaped by History 14. Cultures of Europe and Russia 15. Exploring Western Europe and 16. Exploring Eastern Europe and Russia.br /> WEEKLY EXPECTATIONS
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT PARENTS BE INVOLVED BY SIGNING THE WEEKLY PROGRESS OF QUIZZES OR CHAPTER OR UNIT TESTS TO BE BROUGHT HOME BY YOUR CHILD WEEKLY. THIS WILL BE ONE POINT OF DISCUSSION AT ANY AND ALL CONFERENCES.
SOCIAL STUDIES PROJECT FAIR
Every student is expected to participate in the Social Studies Fair Project at the end of the course. The school, parents, and community are invited to attend the Sixth Grade Social Studies Fair in the school's Media Center on May 9, 2008 .
Weekly Activities:
Classes are off to a very good start this school year 07-08. We have just finished Chapter 4, Exploring Western Europe and will review for a chapter test on Wednesday. (Great Britain, France, Sweden, Italy, and Germany) In addition, we will continue our search for current events. (Weekly) We are also completing our EOY Projects for our May 9th Social Studies Fair. All of you are invited to attend as we invite the school, community and media. Each student will be competing for first , second, and third place ribbons per block.
Instructions have been given to each student as of Oct. 7th on the End of the Year Project. Hopefully your child has brought it home to you and these instructions are put up in a safe place. Any country in EUROPE (INCLUDING THE COUNTRY OF RUSSIA) OR LATIN AMERICA may be selected to do the project. It is now time to start work and start the research.
Thanks to you the parents who continually take an active role in the education of your child. Grades in this class are based on the effort and abilities of each child on an individual bases.
To schedule a conference please contact me at 704-857-7946 Ext. 239 between 12:15-1:30.
After school help is on Thursdays from 3:15-4pm. Those students who plan to ride the bus home will stay until 4:30pm. Please remember, students who do the END OF THE YEAR Project will move their final Social Studies grade up ONE LETTER AND CONVERSELY STUDENTS WHO DO NOT DO A SOC. STUD. END OF THE YEAR PROJECT WILL LOWER THE FINAL GRADE BY ONE LETTER.
Homework Hotline: 704-857-1852 and our extension is 2601
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