KEEP THIS IN YOU NOTEBOOK FOR THE ENTIRE 2011-2012 YEAR
August 25, 2013 to June 13, 2014
Mr. Richard A. Garcia
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6 GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES
Course Description
COURSE CONTENT:
Sixth grade social studies according to the California social studies standards, stipulate that nine ancient
civilizations be studied.
1. Ancient Man –Standard 6.1
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Paleolithic Era to the agricultural revolution
Hunter-gatherer societies
Development of tools and fire
Development of communities and adaptation to their
environment
Geography and climatic changes and adaptation
Domestication of plants and animals
Creation of clothing and shelter
2. Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt and Kush –
Standard 6.2
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Geographic
Political
Economic
Religious
Social Structure
3. Ancient Hebrews –Standard 6.3
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Geographic
Political
Economic
Religious
Social Structure
4. Ancient Greece –Standard 6.4
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Geographic
Political
Economic
Religious
Social Structure
5. Ancient India –Standard 6.5
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Geographic
Political
Economic
Religious
Social Structure
6. Ancient China –Standard 6.6
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Geographic
Political
Economic
Religious
Social Structure
7. Ancient Rome –Standard 6.7
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Geographic
Political
Economic
Religious
Social Structure
TENTATIVE UNIT SCHEDULE
1. Geography-All grade levels focus
August 26 to September 6 – 10 days
 Review Geography/continents/ longitude and latitude
 Big Bang vs. Religion
 Dinosaurs
 Rise of man
2. Ancient Man Unit
September 9th to October 4th- 20 days
 Paleolithic Era to the agricultural revolution
 Hunter-gatherer societies
 Development of tools and fire
 Development of communities and adaptation to their
environment
 Geography and climatic changes and adaptation
 Domestication of plants and animals
 Creation of clothing and shelter
3. Ancient Mesopotamia Egypt, Kush & Hebrew Unit
October 7th to January 17th – 65 days
 Geographic
 Political
 Economic
 Religious
 Social Structure
4. Ancient Greece Unit
January 20th to February 25th -- 30 days
 Geographic
 Political
 Economic
 Religious
 Social Structure
5. Ancient India Unit
March 3rd —March 28th –20 days Geographic
 Political
 Economic
 Religious
 Social Structure
6. Ancient China Unit
March 31st –May 9th – 30 days
 Geographic
 Political
 Economic
 Religious
 Social Structure
7. Ancient Rome Unit
May 142h to June13th --26 days
 Geographic
 Political
 Economic
 Religious
 Social Structure
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (ELD):
Sixth grades English Language Development (ELD) students, will be introduced to a variety of teaching
methodologies to help the students better grasp and understand sixth grade ancient world history
curriculum. Mr. Garcia will incorporate many techniques enabling limited English-speaking students the
ability to learn the complexities of the ancient world history.
GRADES:
each student will receive the letter grade ranging from an “A” to “F.” the following break Will give you
a better understanding of what is expected each sixth-grade student. Important, Mr. Garcia grades on a
percentage basis not points. Understand that students must complete all items on the grade scale to pass
the class. It is impossible to fail Mr. Garcia’s class. Those students who participate and do what is
expected of them will pass.
Final – In-class timed written essay
= 25%
Mid-Term – In-class timed written essay
= 25%
Homework – In-class & Home
= 15%
Most of HW assignments will be finished in class,
other than the book chapter section, students will
be given ample time to finish working in class.
Cultural Project –One each quarter
=10%
All students will be required to complete a total of
four cultural assignments. One per quarter base on
what the class is studying at the time
Research Project – Brochure or written
=10 %
Unit standardize quizzes
=5%
Pop Quizzes – Given frequently
=10%
Total = 100%
MID-TERM:
Every five weeks of every quarter, students will be given a timed written midterm (25% of overall
grade), based on the ancient civilization covered. Students will learn the proper method in writing a
historical based essay covering the specific points pertaining to ancient world history.
Each consecutive essay, of which there will be a total of four
midterms and four finals, will have an increase in written topics
beginning with the first midterm four to six hundred words, and
ending the year with a 1200 to 2000 word final essay.
FINAL:
At the end of every quarter, 10 week period, each student will be given a timed written final, (25% of
overall grade), based on the ancient civilizations covered. Students will continue to work on the proper
method in writing historical based essays.
HOMEWORK:
Parents can go to the CCUSD ARIES website to get all of your child's CCMS class information
including Mr. Garcia's sixth grade social studies. Parents, although each of the CCMS’ classes meets
three days a week, it is typical that your child will have homework from every class on a daily basis. Is
my philosophy to assign your child new unit chapter work only? I will try to complete all activities in
class, and not assign too much homework. That being said, homework accounts for 15% of the overall
grade. It is your child's responsibility, not yours to review on a daily basis all of the materials covered in
class. Written homework given out is due back completed 100% the following class meeting. Those
students who do not turn in completed work will receive a “0” or no grade. Students must show the
teacher any missed assignment on their own time after school to get full credit. All materials studied in
class, including the course book will be used for testing purposes. Mr. Garcia's intention is to make all
students comfortable seeking help and advice. Students who are ill will be given extra time to complete
their Mr. signed homework without any penalties but, it is the responsibility of all students absent to get
all of and any missed homework assignments." I was absence is no excuse!"
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CULTURAL PROJECT:
There will be a cultural project due (10% of overall grade), each quarter based on the ancient civilization
studied at the time. Mr. Garcia will assign a general topic to each student to guide them in completing
this assignment.
Students will have as many as 72 days to complete this project each quarter. Parents, you need to monitor
your child and review their time tracker, homework website or Aries account on a daily basis for important
tests and project dates. Mr. Garcia will give many examples from previous projects as a model for all
students.
All projects assigned to can be a video, drawing, creative model, mobile, or diagram, in fact this long is it
the cultural project relates to your topic you can surprise me. Important, you are not spending more than
$2.50 per project per quarter. A total of four projects will be created one each quarter. Things around the
house can be used to make any and all cultural projects, in fact I encourage you to think of things that do not
cost anything to create a cultural project
Important
Because your child is given so much time figuring out, and coming up with a cultural project, Mr.
Garcia will not accept any project after the deadline date, including any absences. You will have
as many as 70 days to complete this project. MR. GARCIA ENCOURAGES ALL STUDENTS
TO TURN IN THEIR PROJECT BEFORE THE DUE DATE, TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF A
POSSIBLE ABSENCE. Mr. Garcia will give daily in class reminders to his students, as well as
have a written count down on the white-board.
RESEARCH/BROCHURE:
The Research/Brochure project (10% of overall grade); will be given to all students each semester. This
will be a take home assignment to be done at home. Numerous examples will be given to all students to
complete this project. Students will be given as much as three weeks to complete this assignment.
UNIT STANDARD QUIZZES
At the end of every course a quiz (5% of overall grade), will be given. The teacher will view with
students all pertinent information before any and all quizzes with the exception of pop quizzes
POP QUIZZES:
During the course of the academic school year pop quizzes (10% of overall grade), will be given
frequently to all 6th grade students. All pop quizzes will be based on what the class is studying at the
present moment.
TEXTBOOK:
The official textbook used by the Culver City unified school district is social studies ancient civilization
by Harcourt Brace. This book should have been given out when you registered in August. If you have
not received this book, please inform the teacher as soon as possible. A class that will be available to all
students, so the book assigned to you must stay home. Do not bring this book to school. Parents and
students are responsible for the proper care of this district book if at any time the book is damage or lost,
the District will bill the cost the parent. Parents can be as much as $70, so make sure that your home
copy is kept away from younger brothers and sisters and most importantly covered
TEST SCHEDULE:
There will be a written midterm and final essay each quarter. A total of four midterms and four finals
will be given during the course of the academic year. The midterm and final account for a total of 50%
of overall grade, standard based quizzes will also be given at the end of every unit. All quizzes will be
based on what the class is studying as the moment. Overall quizzes account for 10% of your grade.
All important test dates and quizzes will be written in your Time Tracker and Whiteboard in the
front of the classroom. A daily count down reminder will be given to all students at every class
meeting.
DISCIPLINE:
In your Time Tracker, given out on the first week of school are a set of Culver City Middle School and
Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) rules and regulations. It is mandatory that all CCMS
students and parents go over these rules. For any infraction broken consequences will occur. Students
and parents are required to sign and turn in the “Student Parent Handbook” form located on the first
page of your Time Tracker
EXTRA HELP:
If you are having problems in any academic subject, including social studies, I am available five days a
week. Mr. Garcia can be reached at the following phone numbers.
Home 310-839-8577
Cell 310-871-3679
School 310-849-4200 Ext... 5138
Please do not call after 8:00 p.m. I will not answer.
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I understand all that is required of me in Mr. Garcia’s sixth grade social studies class “Ancient History.”
If I have any further question I will ask Mr. Garcia to explain them.
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