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Week of Nov. 4 - 8
Hello Parents,
This week are viewing Unit 3 (Expressions). Our Common Unit assessment will Thursday, Nov. 7. Students were given a study guide to help them review for Unit 3. There also will be a Vocabulary Quiz on tomorrow Nov. 5. Please ensure that your child is studying the required material for this unit. We will complete the Unit 4 Pre-test on Friday.
Homework:
Monday: Unit 3 Study Guide
Tuesday: Study for Unit 3 Post test
Wednesday: Study for Unit 3 Post test
Thursday: None
Friday: None
We will complete Unit common Unit assessment this week.
Fort Service Learning Magnet Academy ~ Lesson Plans
2013-2014
All Lesson Plans are due on Monday
Name: _ Hood Subject: _Social Studies (Unit 3 Week 4)________
Week of: _ October 28-November 1 Grade Level: _6th__________________________
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Activity |
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*Essential Questions |
Assessment/ Homework |
Resources/ Comment |
Accommodations for Special Needs &/or Struggling Students |
Mon
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SS6G9: The student will discuss environmental issues in Europe. a. Explain major concerns of Europeans regarding the issues such as acid rain in Germany, air pollution in the United Kingdom and the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine. |
Warm-Up: What is causing the pollution in the United Kingdom? Activity: 1. Review power 2. Social studies fair introduction Closing: CFU: How has acid rain harmed Germany’s environment? Explain. |
Students will understand that environmental concerns in one country can impact surrounding area? |
What environmental concerns to countries in Europe face? |
Assessment: Performance on Pre-Test
HW: None |
Computer Lab
SMARTBoard
Classworks
PowerPoint |
Extended time
Visual aid |
Tues.
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SS6G9: The student will discuss environmental issues in Europe. a. Explain major concerns of Europeans regarding the issues such as acid rain in Germany, air pollution in the United Kingdom and the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine. |
Warm-Up: What are some precautions to help prevent acid rain? Activity: 1. Review activity 2. Social Studies topics explored Closing: Exit Card |
Students will understand that environmental concerns in one country can impact surrounding area? |
How has the nuclear disaster that occurred in Chernobyl, Ukraine affected the region and other surrounding areas? |
Assessment: Advertisement
HW: Finish Advertisement: DUE TOMORROW! |
SMARTBoard
PowerPoint
United Streaming/ BrainPop
Construction Paper
Makers/Colored Pencils |
Extended time and assistance
Visual aid |
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SS6E5: The student will analyze different economic systems. a. Compare how traditional, command and market economies answer the economic questions of 1-what to produce, 2-how to produce and 3- for whom to produce. |
Warm-Up: Why is the use of nuclear power so dangerous? Activity: 1. Review power point 2. Social studies power point Closing: Reflection and Discussion Questions
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Students will understand the differences between command, market and traditional economies. |
How do the three economic systems answer the questions what, how and for whom to produce? |
Assessment: Student participation Reflection Responses
Homework: Review Notes |
SMARTBoard
Colored Pencils/Markers
Scissors
Car Template
Construction Paper
Glue |
Extended time and assistance
Visual aids |
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Thurs |
SS6E5: The student will analyze different economic systems. b. Explain how most countries have a mixed economy located on a continuum between pure market and pure command economies. c. Compare the basic types of economic systems found in the United Kingdom, Germany and Russia. |
Warm-Up: What makes a pure market economy a problem?
Activities: 1. Unit 3 CUA
Closing: Exit Card |
Students will understand that most countries have a mixed economy located on a continuum between pure market and pure command economies. |
How do most countries strike a balance between having a pure command or a pure market economy? |
Assessment: Class participation
HW: Finish Expert Card |
Unit 3 Post test |
Pull out |
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Fri |
SS6E5: The student will analyze different economic systems. a. Compare how traditional, command and market economies answer the economic questions of 1-what to produce, 2-how to produce and 3- for whom to produce. b. Explain how most countries have a mixed economy located on a continuum between pure market and pure command economies. c. Compare the basic types of economic systems found in the United Kingdom, Germany and Russia. |
Opening: What type of economy do you think is best? Why? Activity: 1. Unit 4 pre-test Closing: Engagement Meter |
Students will understand the differences between the economies of the United Kingdom, Germany and Russia. |
How are the economic systems of the United Kingdom, Germany and Russia similar? How are they different? |
Assessment: Venn Diagram
HW: None! Have a great weekend! J |
Unit 4 Pre-test |
Pull out |
Week of Oct. 28 - Nov. 1
Hello Parents,
This week are continuing to study solving expressions (Unit 3). We will be focusing on the three properties (commutative, associative, and distributive) properties. Soon we will be completing a Common unit assessment on this unit. Please ensure that your child is studying this unit daily. We are continuing to teach these standards daily as well. Math tutoring will be cancelled this week, due to some personal conflicts.
Homework:
Monday: Order of Operation handout
Tuesday: None
Wednesday: Identifying properties handout
Thursday: Property handout
Friday: None
Math tutoring is cancelled this week, due to personal conflicts.
We will rescheduled for Tuesday Nov. 5 from 4:05 to 5:00.
If you have questions or concerns, please don't hestitate to email me at [email protected] or call at 706-5693740.
Thank you,
Ms. Hood
Week of Oct. 21 - 25
We are reviewing Unit 3 for Common Unit Assessment next week.
Fort Service Learning Magnet Academy ~ Lesson Plans
2013-2014
All Lesson Plans are due on Monday
Name: _Bennett, Smith-Wood, Squires, Hood and Dasher__ Subject: _Social Studies (Unit 3 Week 3)________
Week of: _ October 21-October 25 Grade Level: _6th__________________________
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Activity |
*Enduring Understanding |
*Essential Questions |
Assessment/ Homework |
Resources/ Comment |
Accommodations for Special Needs &/or Struggling Students |
Mon
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SS6E7 The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Europe. a. Explain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and GDP. b. Explain the relationship between investment in capital (factories, machinery, and technology) and GDP. c. Describe the role of natural resources in a country’s economy. d. Describe the role of entrepreneurship |
Warm-Up: Identify the human capital, natural resources, capital resources and entrepreneur investments needed to start a fast food restaurant. Activity: 1. Unit 3 Review PowerPoint 2.You, The Entrepreneur Project work period 3. Study Guide distributed and explained Closing: Exit Card |
The students will understand that economic growth depends on human capital, natural resources, capital resources and entrepreneurship. |
What is the relationship between a country’s investment in human capital and their GDP? |
Assessment:
HW: Finish Study Guide |
Review PPT
SMARTBoard
Study Guide
Project Rubric and Description |
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Tues.
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SS6E7 The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Europe. a. Explain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and GDP. b. Explain the relationship between investment in capital (factories, machinery, and technology) and GDP. c. Describe the role of natural resources in a country’s economy. d. Describe the role of entrepreneurship
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Warm-Up: How do countries rich in natural resources have an advantage over countries that must import most natural resources? Activity: 1. Unit 3 Review PPT 2. Project work period 3. Review Study Guide (Check for completion prior to review) Closing: Engagement Meter |
The student will understand that economic growth depends on human capital, natural resources, capital resources and entrepreneurship. |
What is the relationship between a country’s investment in human capital and their GDP? |
Assessment: Study Guide
HW: Work on project. STUDY CUA FRIDAY |
SMARTBoard
Review PPT
Project Materials (colored pencils/crayons, markers, posters, construction paper, etc) |
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Wed.
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SS6E7 The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Europe. a. Explain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and GDP. b. Explain the relationship between investment in capital (factories, machinery, and technology) and GDP. c. Describe the role of natural resources in a country’s economy. d. Describe the role of entrepreneurship |
Warm-Up: What skills do good entrepreneurs possess? Why are these skills important? Activity: 1. Unit 3 Review PPT 2. Project Work Time (Social Studies Technology Day) Closing: Exit Card |
The student will understand that entrepreneurs bring together capital goods, human capital and natural resources to create a business. |
Why are entrepreneurs essential to successful businesses? |
Assessment: Project Progress
HW: STUDY: CUA FRIDAY! Work on Project |
SMARTBoard
Review PPT
Project Materials (colored pencils/crayons, markers, posters, construction paper, etc) |
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Thurs |
SS6G9: The student will discuss environmental issues in Europe. SS6E5: The student will analyze different economic systems. SS6E6: The stuent will analyze the benefits of and barriers to voluntary trade in Europe. SS6E7: The student will describe the factors that cause economic growth and examine the presence or absence in Europe. |
Warm-Up: What environmental issue occurred in Chernobyl, Ukraine? How did it happen? Activity: 1. Unit 3 Review PPT 2. Unit 3 Review Games (Paddles, Trashketball, Bean Bag Toss, etc) Closing: Exit Card |
The students will understand the environmental issues of Europe, economic systems of Europe and the factors that cause economic growth. |
How do the environmental issues of Europe impact production of goods/services offered? |
Assessment: Class Participation
HW: STUDY: CUA TOMORROW!! J |
SMARTBoard
PowerPoint
Review Game Materials |
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Fri |
SS6G9: The student will discuss environmental issues in Europe. SS6E5: The student will analyze different economic systems. SS6E6: The stuent will analyze the benefits of and barriers to voluntary trade in Europe. SS6E7: The student will describe the factors that cause economic growth and examine the presence or absence in Europe. |
Warm-Up: Complete a triple Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting tariffs, quotas and embargos. Activity: 1. Unit 3 Common Unit Assessment (tentative) 2. Work on Project: DUE TUESDAY of next week! Closing: Exit Card |
The students will understand the environmental issues of Europe, economic systems of Europe and the factors that cause economic growth. |
What is the relationship between economic systems and factors of production? |
Assessment: Common Unit Assessment: Unit 3
HW: Project: DUE NEXT TUESDAY! |
CUA Unit 3
Access to computer lab/lap top cart |
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Week of Oct. 21 - 25
Hello Parents,
We are completing Common Unit Assessments for Unit 2. We are also beginning Unit 3 this week (Expressions). Tutoring will be on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 4:05 - 5:00. I can not stay past 5:00, due to other obligations. Please pick your child up at the allotted time. Thank you!
Homework:
Monday: None
Tuesday: Define vocabulary and give an example of two words of your choice.
Wednesday: handout
Thursday: Handout
Friday: None
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at [email protected]
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