Social
Studies/6th
Teachers:
Roberts/Gonzalez/Sanchez
2013-2014
Unit TEKS:
(RS/SS)
6.1 (B)(SS) analyze the historical background of various contemporary societies
to evaluate relationships between past conflicts and current conditions.
6.4 (B)(RS) identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns
of population in places and regions;
6.5 (A)(SS) identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for the
location of economic activities in places and regions;
6.15 (B)(SS) identify and describe common traits that define cultures;
6.18 (A) [SS]explain the relationships that exist between societies and their
architecture, art, music, and literature;
6.22 (A) use social studies terminology correctly;
DATE:1-13-14
Subject:Social Studies
Objective
6.5 (A)(SS) identify and
explain the geographic
factors responsible for the
location of economic
activities in places and
regions
WARM-UP
Activity
Video segment on
Belgium & the
Netherlands.
Students will: read will in pair
Western Europe: Close-Up.
They will answer the
Knowledge Check.
Homework
Study notes
LANGUAGE OBJ
Assessment
Teacher observation
Knowledge Check will be
graded.
Students will: 4G: Show
HOT
How did the
Netherlands reclaimed
land from the sea?
comprehension of English text
when reading and sharing
information with partner and also
when answering oral & writtern
questions.
DATE:1-14-14
Subject:Social Studies
Objective
6.22 (A) use social
studies terminology
correctly;
WARM-UP
Students can study
before the test.
Activity
Students will complete the
Semester Exam.
Students will read and
answer questions on The
People of Europe.
Homework
Study notes
LANGUAGE OBJ
Assessment
Teacher observation.
Students will take
. Exam
Semester
Students will: 1A. Use what
HOT
How did strong
national identities
emerged in Europe?
they know to answer the
Semester Exam.
DATE:1-15-14
Subject:Social Studies
Objective
6.18 (A) [SS]explain the
relationships that exist
between societies and
their architecture, art,
music, and literature;
WARM-UP
Brain Pop- William
Shakespeare
Activity
Students will: European
Culture: Close Up- read –
share, and answer the
Knowledge Check.
.
Homework
Study notes
LANGUAGE OBJ
Assessment
Teacher observation
HOT
How are the people of
Russia reconnecting
with their cultural
traditions?
Students will: 4G: Show
comprehension of English
text about the cultures of
Russia by completing
table and taking notes.
Subject:Social Studies
Objective
6.1 (B) analyze the
historical background
of various
contemporary societies
to evaluate
relationships between
past conflicts and
current conditions.
DATE:1-16-14
WARM-UP
Activity
Escape from BerlinDiscovery Education
Students will see a videoEscape from Berlin and
answer questions.
Homework
Study notes
LANGUAGE OBJ
Assessment
Teacher observation and
grade questions.
HOT
Why was Germany
divided after WWII ?
Students will: 4G: Show
comprehension of
English text by
answering questions
about Escaping from
Berlin.
DATE:1-17-14
Subject:Social Studies
Objective
WARM-UP
Activity
Student- HOLIDAY .
Homework
Study notes
LANGUAGE OBJ
Assessment
Teacher will grade
questions.
HOT
Students will:
5B: