Welcome to sixth grade social studies!

Mrs. A. Mortimer

Learning Goal: As a result of tonight’s presentation, you will know the policies, procedures, and expectations of this course.

Introduction

NA GraduateClarion University of PA

Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education

Gannon University of PACurriculum and Instruction

Carson Middle SchoolNorth Allegheny resident

Concepts to Explore Physical Geography (Chapters 1 – 3)

A Geographer’s World Planet Earth Climate, Environment, and Resources

Human Geography (Chapter 4) The World’s People

Latin America (Chapters 7 – 11) Mexico Central America and the Caribbean Caribbean South America Atlantic South America Pacific South America

Map and Globe Skills Direction and Hemispheres Latitude/Longitude Time Zones

Maps related to current unit Current Events

Online TextbookTextbooks can be viewed onlineComputer Lab to explore featuresStudents given username & password on label in

assignment bookUsername = na(student number)Password = student number

Can also access English textbookWebsite = http://my.hrw.com

Graded Items/Grading ScaleWarm-upsClass Activities HomeworkQuizzesTestsProjects

Extra credit may be built into various activities.

90 – 100% = A80 – 89% = B70 – 79% = C60 – 69% = D59% or below = E

The points earned for each assignment will be added together and divided by the total number of points possible in order to determine the student’s percentage for the grading period.

Accessing GradesAccess using the NA Student Data PortalThe following codes will be used when entering grades:

0: The student attempted to complete the assignment but earned zero points.

M: The student did not complete the assignment, and he/she may not turn it in for credit.

X: The student is exempt from completing the assignment, and it will not affect his/her grade.

Items to DiscussAssignment Book/BoardDaily Warm-upDaily AgendaWhere in the World is Mrs. Mortimer?

Assignment Book/BoardRequired to keep track of assignmentsGiven time during classMarker Board most reliable sourceWebsite updated when changes occur

Warm-upStudents given warm-up packet

Required to answer every question assignedShould not work ahead

Respond to approximately 1 question dailyInformation discussed as classRandom collections occur for points

Thursday, August 27, 2015Learning Goal(s):As a result of this lesson, I will understand the policies and procedures of this course.

Learning Activities:1. Complete Warm-up Question #22. Review warm-up question #2/Organize packet3. Learning Goal(s)/Agenda/Assignment Book4. Check signed syllabus5. Discuss plan for upcoming days (Team Day)6. Distribute textbook/Discuss/Distribute textbook label - Bring to class according to sign/get covered7. Distribute Textbook Scavenger Hunt/Complete *Record textbooks

Useless Fact:The average person blinks 15,360 times per day (16 blinks per minute for a 16 hour day).

Where in the World is Mrs. Mortimer?Students given clue at start of weekSearch for answer onlineAnswer and name on ticket1 winner drawn/class period end of week

Homework PolicyFirst semester

Completed on-time = full creditTurned in 1 day late = ½ creditNo credit will be given beyond 1 day late

Second semesterAll work must be turned in on assigned due date to receive

credit.

Absence ProceduresForm filled outUpon return pick up missed work from assigned locationMake-up = number of days absentSee me at anytime for assistanceHomework Hotline = 2 or more days of absence

(412) 369-5454 * on websiteVacation Form

We are off to a great start!