Mr. Marlon DeLancy
6th Grade Social Studies
Jean C. Young Middle School
Room 216
Email: mxdelancy@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Course Description:
This course is designed to help the student understand basic concepts between cultures and their physical
surroundings. The basic themes of geography include location, place, human-environment interaction, movement,
and region. Students will focus on the relationships between these topics and their relevance to the modern Western
Hemisphere, specifically the continents of North America, South America, Europe and Australia. Students will also
learn about government in these continents and how they relate to governments around the world. In economics, we
will focus on the basic ideas of economics and how it works worldwide. Historically, we will lay the foundation of
the growth of North America, South America, Europe and Australia from the beginning of time to the modern
world.
Materials needed for the class:
For this class, you will need:
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Blue or black ink pens
Pencils
Spiral notebook (more than 120 sheets preferred, used for notes, activities and homework)
Composition Book (This will be used for testing)
If you need anything else throughout the year, I will be sure to let you know. Extra classroom supplies such as expo
markers and poster-board are always welcome but not required.
Course Objectives:
This course will follow the Georgia Performance Standards set forth by the State Department of Education. There
are thirty-two objectives ranging from physical characteristics of the earth, cultural characteristics of the earth, and
analyzing maps, graphs, and other information. All thirty-two objectives will be covered during the course. The
seventh grade social studies standards are posted on the Georgia state website at:
http://www.georgiastandards.org/socialstudies.aspx
Course Book:
Georgia’s Exploring Our World: People, Places and Cultures. (Glencoe) $65.00 (replacement cost)
Course Outline:
Unit Title
Enduring Understandings
Modern Europe
Environmental and
Economic Forces in
Europe
Europe’s Historical Influence
Latin America Today
Environmental and Economic
Forces in Latin America
Latin America’s Cultural
Legacy
Canada Today
Environmental and Economic
Forces in Canada
Australia
Your Financial Future
Unit Description
This unit is designed to introduce students to the eight themes
that will be featured in the sixth grade social studies course.
Students will explore the geography, culture, government, and
economy of Western Europe.
Students will examine the environmental and economic
forces in modern Europe.
Students will examine the theme of movement through the
study of European exploration, colonization, and empire
building in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Students will
also explore the impact of WWI and WWII.
Students will focus on modern Latin America. They will
analyze the impact of nationalism and explore the
development of modern Latin America and how this
conflict brought about change.
Students will examine the environmental and economic
concerns in modern Latin America and the Caribbean.
Students will understand how European contact changed the
cultural landscape of Latin America.
Students will study modern Canada. Conflict and change will
be studied as students analyze Quebec’s independence
movement.
Students will examine the environmental and economic
concerns in modern Canada.
Students will study Australia. Students will explore how
British exploration and colonization of Australia resulted in
a pattern of conflict and change that has had lasting impact
on the people and society of Australia.
This unit will reinforce economic concepts taught
throughout the sixth grade course.
Units:
Each unit will consist of multiple days of class time. While studying these units, various daily assignments,
notebook checks, projects, quizzes, and tests will be involved during the learning process. The units encompass
specific portions of the curriculum for 6th grade social studies. Other materials will be utilized for other aspects not
found in the book.
Unit 1 - Connecting Themes used in Sixth Grade Social Studies
Unit 2 - Europe Today
Unit 3 - Environmental and Economic Forces in Europe
Unit 4 - Europe's Historical Influence
Unit 5 - Latin America Today
Unit 6 - Environmental and Economic Forces in Latin America
Unit 7 - Latin America's Cultural Legacy
Unit 8 - Canada Today
Unit 9 - Environmental and Economic Forces in Canada
Unit 10 - Australia
Unit 11 - Your Financial Future
Grading Scale:
A 110-90
S: Satisfactory
B
89-80
N: Needs Improvement
C
79-70
U: Unsatisfactory
F
69- 0
Percentage Breakdown:
Homework: 20%
Reports/Projects: 20%
Class work: 20%
Quizzes: 20%
Tests: 20%
Daily Assignments include all work that is graded in class as well as homework Students will not have homework
assignments every night. All homework will be related to what we are doing in class. Test grades include written
tests, essays, projects, or any other type of assessment utilized within the class. In regards to make up work, if
student is absent (excused), he or she has the number of days he/she was absent to make up assignments after the
return to school. Make up work for unexcused absences will be given at the teacher’s discretion.
Tutorial and Conferences:
Tutorial is offered on Wednesdays from 4:20p.m–5:20p.m. Tutorial students must arrive promptly in order to
maintain a serious learning environment and to address student needs. Individual teachers may offer additional days
for tutorial.
Conferences are held upon request. Please call 404-802-5900 (J.C. Young Middle School) in order to schedule a
conference.
Website:
The website address for this class is: http://delancyworldhistory.wikispaces.com
In order to post responses, information, interact with others, etc on the wiki page, YOU MUST REGISTER!
To register for the page, follow these steps:
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Go to www.wikispaces.com
Click on the black box at the top right that says SIGN IN
Go to the link that says CREATE A NEW WIKISPACES ACCOUNT
Your username should be FIRSTNAME.LASTNAME (example: Joe.Powers)
Password is whatever you make. MAKE SOMETHING YOU CAN REMEMBER!
Provide a working and valid email address
Once you are done, click JOIN, then go to delancyworldhistory.wikispaces.com
In the top right corner, click on JOIN in the black box
Once you join, I will receive a request link from you, and then I will accept you as a member
Basic Rules of Class:
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1st offense – warning
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2nd offense – parent contact
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3rd offense – parent conference
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4th offense – office referral
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Be on time. Most of your academic classes will be conducted in this hallway. Therefore, be prepared to begin
class as soon as the bell rings.
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Complete your assignments. Finishing work will aid the learning process and make you competent for the
CRCT and future social studies courses.
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School procedures are expected to be followed within the classroom.
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Students will only be allowed the leave the room in emergency situations.
PERMISSION FORM FOR VIEWING SOCIAL STUDIES-THEMED MOVIES
As part of our Social Studies curriculum, we will be discussing key people and events that pertain to Latin American and
European history. Students will be watching and discussing various films as part of our lessons. The content and analysis of the
movies meet several of our 6th grade performance standards as stated in Georgia’s Social Studies Curriculum. Due to the nature
of real events that occurred throughout history, some movies contain some disturbing and graphic images and some very
strong language. Some of the movies have an R rating. Please indicate below the movies you will allow your child to watch this
school year by initialing next to the movies you approve for viewing.
LIST OF MOVIES:
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (Holocaust)
Apocalypto (Mayan Empire)
Rabbit Proof Fence (Australian Aborigines)
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