Welcome to Mrs. Wilbers Social Studies!

General Academic Plan for Sixth Grade Social Studies

Mrs. Wilber
St. James Middle School
2016-2017
http://mrsnwilber.weebly.com/
Social studies in grade six develops and enhances the students understanding of history through the
study of people and events from earliest man to the era of European exploration. This course focuses on the
significance of geography, economics, and government in the development of the human story, including the
conflicts and accomplishments of the people and their roles in developing the social, economic, and political
structures of the major civilizations.
Course Objectives
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To develop a competency in map skills and geographical terms.

To gain an understanding of customs and history of ancient history to 1600.
To trace the origins and spread of major world religions.
To understand the importance of government and economics in the ancient world.
To identify the major contributions of ancient civilizations to the modern world

Methods of Instruction
Assigned Reading
Daily Skills Practice
Note Taking
Discovery Ed.
Study Questions
Instructional Materials

Textbooks
iTunes U 6th Grade Social Studies
Websites
SC Curriculum Standard
Digital Content Apps

Discussions
Research
Cooperative Learning/Kagan
Strategies

Maps and Atlas

Literature Selections
SC DISCUS
Reference Books

Evaluation
Grading Scale
100-90= A
89-80= B
79-70= C
69-60= D
59 and below=F

Basis for Grades

Major-tests, essays, DBQ, long-term projects(50%)
Mid-Level-quizzes and classwork (30%)
Practice- homework, bellwork, exit slips, self-directed digital content (20%)

Nine Week Assignments

1. Tests are given every two or three weeks.
2. Long-term Projects usually are assigned each quarter and are counted as a test grade. Projects are
graded by a rubric that each student will receive when the project is assigned.
Homework Assignments
Graded homework assignments will be assigned on Monday and due by Friday. Parents, please
check agenda books nightly for assignments. Students will be given time in class to record their
homework assignments in their agenda. Other homework assignments will include vocabulary, current
events, studying for an upcoming quiz or test, review of the days work, or gaining background
knowledge for an upcoming assignment.
Mastery of Concepts and Makeup Work
My goal is to have all of my students master the content and skills required in 6th grade Social Studies.
With that goal in mind, students are allowed test corrections and makeup missing assignments as long as
it is done during the interim period that it is given. Throughout the school year student will have the
opportunity to earn extra credit points which will be added to the 9-weeks grades. The teacher will tell
students when extra-credit assignments are available. Makeup work for absences has the same amount of
days to complete as the amount of days absent. A useful tool is PowerSchools ParentPortal to check a
students grades and assignments. PowerSchool will be updated weekly.
Personalized Digital Learning (PDL)
Again this school year, students in middle school will be participating in the Personalized Digital
Learning (PDL) initiative that will place iPads in the hands of all students. The technological tools will
enable teachers to personalize education in ways not possible before. There is more information about the
initiative on the school districts website at www.horrycountyschools.net.
How to Contact Me and Teacher Webpage
My planning is from 2:45 PM until 3:20 PM, on a regular school day. If you wish to make an
appointment, contact the school at 650-5543 extension 2206.
The easiest way to contact me is via email.
My email address is: nwilber@horrycountyschools.net
Teacher Webpage: http://mrsnwilber.weebly.com/ Teacher webpage will have useful information
including helpful websites, posted weekly lesson plans, contact page, and curriculum documents for the
South Carolina Department of Education.
Remind Code: mrsnwilber
Supplies Required Daily for Class

Pencils
Loose leaf notebook paper
Binder and/or folder to keep papers in
iPad (supplied by the school)
Headphones/ear buds
Agenda (First one supplied by the school)

 Textbook (Only if student does not have an iPad; we will access the textbook online.)

PLEASE RETURN THIS TO MRS. WILBER NO LATER THAN AUGUST 29th!!

Student Name_____________________________________ DOB__________ PERIOD_____

Please make sure your contact information (email addresses and phone
numbers) are up to date in PowerSchool. This will be used to contact
you throughout the year.
If you need to update any information please contact Mrs. Watkins in
the front office

Questions to answer:
1. Does your child have access to the internet at home on a regular basis? YES OR NO
2. Does your child have access to a printer at home on a regular basis? YES OR NO
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