News & Information

During the 2nd Quarter the students will be learning about North Africa and the Middle East (NAME)

Physical Features of the region, climate, weather etc...
Political Features of the region
History of the Fertile Crescent, Mesopotamia, & Egypt
Current Issues and Technology of the Region 

Special Skills  

How to read and use... 
timelines 
bar graphs, line graphs, pie graphs, pictographs
climographs
cartograms
Political Cartoons
Analyze Data to determine a country's developmental status

Reflection Connection

Students will complete several written reflections about what they are learning about in Social Studies. The students will write about how they feel about topics that relate to Geography, Culture, and History of the Eastern Hemisphere and the United States. Students can choose from articles in the news as well as items that we discuss in class.  Check the Spirals Section #6 for details.

GT- HISTORY DAY- THIS QUARTER WILL BE FULLY PACKED WITH RESEARCH RELATED TO HISTORY DAY. PLEASE ASK YOUR STUDENT ABOUT THEIR PROJECT/DUE DATES OFTEN!!! THEY HAVE SOME REALLY INTERESTING TOPICS. 

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Thank You

Susan Ryan
6th Grade Geography & World Cultures
Folly Quarter Middle School


 
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