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Mrs. Bennett: Grade 6 Religion and Language Arts; Grades 5/6 Social Studies |
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Social Studies 5In our study of Ancient Egypt, we will first focus on the role of the Nile River, its effect on the economy of Egypt, and its role in the growth of the Egyptian civilization. After the unification of the kingdoms, the pharaohs were able to develop an organized government which led to the creation of one of the most powerful empires in history. The children are strongly encouraged to make flashcards after the information is highlighted in their study packets. These cards will help them review the important material on a daily basis and enable them to be adequately prepared for class discussions, daily "mini tests", quizzes, and the final test.
Please encourage your children to play the following map puzzle game. This game will help them locate countries, world features, monuments, and identify capitals. It is frequently used in class. http://www.yourchildlearns.com/map-puzzles.htm Parents are encouraged to ask their children about what they have learned in class each day. Being able to verbalize information precipitates discussion of the subject matter. The children now have the opportunity to summarize the material in their own words and focus on the important points. Children are more attentive in class and more engaged in class discussions when parents show their own enthusiasm for the learning process by engaging in genuine dialogue with their children about their academic day. All of the students are shown their graded tests the day after the test is given. Students may not keep their tests or take them home until all of the absent children have had the opportunity to take the test. |
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