Monday, December 4, 2017

Monday, December 4th

Study for your test tomorrow. Focus on your two sets of notes (Roman Civilization & Cornell Notes Rome).

Some major topics to consider when studying:

Social Classes of Rome
Roman Military
Roman Government
Punic Wars
Julius Caesar
Pax Romana
Roman Technology and Entertainment



Friday, December 1, 2017

Friday, December 1st

Begin studying for your test next Tuesday. It will cover all of the information on Rome.

Study your notes including your Cornell Method Rome Notes.


Monday, November 27, 2017

Monday, November 27th

Complete the Punic Wars Discussion Question found in OneNote. Answer the question in complete sentences and answer all parts of the question.

**We will have a quiz on Wednesday. The quiz will cover the notes on Rome (Specifically the sections on Culture, Government, Military, and Punic Wars).



Thursday, November 16, 2017

Thursday, November 16th

ROME TRAVEL BROCHURE:

If you did not finish the brochure in the time provided this week, they will be due on the Wednesday after we come back from Thanksgiving Break.

Remember, tomorrow we will be on a field trip to see Wonder. You will not need your book bags or computers at school.


Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Wednesday, November 15th

If you have not done so in class, FINISH the first 3 pages of your travel brochure of Rome tonight for class tomorrow!


Monday, November 13, 2017

Monday, Nov. 13th

If you have not finished your front page (Title Page) of your Travel Brochure (ROME), finish that tonight.


Friday, November 3, 2017

Friday, November 3rd

Complete your Veterans Day Projects.

They are due on WEDNESDAY but you may turn them in early if you are finished. This is worth a TEST grade.

Also, remember the information sheet for the project can be found in the Content Library of your OneNote notebook. Please refer back to it for the guidelines.

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Thursday, November 2nd

Study for the test tomorrow. (Chapter 4).

Various Topics to Study:

  1. Geography of Greece
  2. Nobles and Tyrants of Greece
  3. Athens and Sparta
  4. Battles of the Persian Wars
  5. Daily life in Athens
  6. Peloponnesian War 


You will have to answer short answer discussion questions. Please be prepared to use the "RACE" method that we have discussed in class as well as has been taught in English.



Monday, October 30, 2017

Monday, Oct. 30th

All Classes:
Our Ch. 4 Test will be on Friday, November 3rd.

Also, continue working on your Veterans Day Projects. They are due next Wednesday, Nov. 8th and will be worth a TEST GRADE! Please do good work!

6th Period and Absent Students:

Please Read Ch. 4 Section 4 (Pgs. 139-146) and be prepared to discuss this information in class on Tuesday.

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Thursday, Oct. 26th

There is no written homework tonight.

If you were ABSENT, please read Ch. 4 Section 3 and focus on the 4 Battles of the Persian Wars (Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis, Plataea).
We will be discussing these battles in class tomorrow.


Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Tuesday, Oct. 24th

Study for your quiz tomorrow. The quiz will cover only Ch. 4 Section 2.

You should be prepared to answer discussion questions on this quiz.


Monday, October 23, 2017

Monday, Oct. 23rd

Answer the Ch. 4-2 Discussion Question that I included in OneNote in the Content Library. Move it over into your homework section and answer in complete sentences. Your answer should be handwritten and in at least 3-5 sentences.


We will have a Quiz on Ch. 4 Section 2 on Wednesday!


Friday, October 20, 2017

Friday, Oct. 20th

Discuss with your family possible options for your Veterans Day Project. I will be asking on Monday to see how many have an idea of who they can honor with their project.

If you do not have a family member or family friend who is a Veteran, please let me know as soon as possible.


Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Wednesday, Oct. 18th

In your One-note content library, move over the Page called "Chapter 4-1 Discussion Question" to your homework section.

Answer the question in complete sentences. Your response should be handwritten not typed and should be at least 3-5 sentences.



Thursday, October 12, 2017

Thursday, October 12th

Study for your test over Chapter 3 tomorrow.

Review your Section 1,2,& 3 Notes as well as notes you took during the review today.


Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Wednesday, October 11th

Complete the Ch. 3 Review (Pg. 104 #1-14) if you did not finish during class. Answer questions in complete sentences.

Ch. 3 Test will be on Friday, Oct. 13th!


Monday, October 2, 2017

Monday, Oct. 2nd

Complete Ch. 3-3 Review (pg. 102 #1-6).

Answer in complete sentences.


Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Wednesday, September 27th

Complete the Ch. 3 Section 2 Review (Pg. 92 #1-6).

Answer the questions in complete sentences!


Monday, September 25, 2017

Monday, September 25th

Complete Ch. 3-1 Review (Pg. 85 #1-6).

Answer the questions in complete sentences in OneNote.


Monday, September 18, 2017

Monday, September 18th

Upcoming Important Dates for Social Studies:


Tuesday, Sept. 19th - Quiz (Ch. 2 Sections 1 & 2; Also notes on Roman Numerals)


Friday Sept. 22nd - Test (All of Chapter 2)





Thursday, September 7, 2017

Thursday, Sept. 7th

Complete the 9/11 Interview that can be found in OneNote in the Content Library. You will need to "copy" the questions over into your homework section.

Interview someone who was alive and old enough to remember the day. (Parents or Grandparents)

This Assignment is Due on MONDAY!


Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Wednesday, September 6th

Read Chapter 2 Section 2 (Pgs. 48-52). Be ready to discuss when you come to class on Thursday.


Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Tuesday, September 5th

Read Chapter 2 Section 1 (Pgs. 39-46).

Complete Pg. 46 #1-6. Answer the question in complete sentences. Make sure to answer all parts of the questions.



Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Tuesday, August 29th

Complete Ch. 1-3 Review (Pg. 30 #1-6).

Begin studying for your test over Ch. 1 that will be on Friday.


Monday, August 28, 2017

Monday, Aug. 28th

Read Chapter 1 Section 3 (Pgs. 27-30).

Come in to class ready to discuss what you learned from the section.

**Reminder: Ch. 1 Test is this Friday!


Thursday, August 24, 2017

Thursday, Aug. 24th

There is no HW tonight!

Instead, as a GWA tradition, please plan to attend the Ice Cream Social tonight at 6:30. Ice Cream will be served in the Nicholson center followed by a Pep Rally on the Football Field to kick off the school year!

Hope to see everyone there!


Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Wednesday, Aug. 23rd

Complete the Chapter 1 Section 2 Review #1-5 on Pg. 23 of the textbook.

This should be completed in the Homework section of OneNote and in complete sentences.

Tomorrow night is the ICE CREAM SOCIAL. Please plan to attend with your family.


Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Tuesday, Aug. 22nd

Study for your Ch. 1-1 Quiz tomorrow. The quiz will cover all information from section 1 as well as the information on B.C. and A.D. time and timelines.

Also, read Ch. 1 Section 2. (Pgs. 17-23).


Monday, August 21, 2017

Monday, Aug. 21st

Begin studying for your Quiz on Wednesday.

The quiz will cover all information on Chapter 1 Section 1 as well as our discussion on time and timelines.

You should be able to put dates in order including B.C. and A.D. as well as create a timeline with appropriate spacing between dates.



Thursday, August 17, 2017

Thursday, Aug. 17th

There is no S.S. homework tonight.

We will have our 1st quiz next Tuesday covering only the material from Ch. 1-1 and our discussion on timelines. We will discuss the quiz more in class tomorrow.

Have a great afternoon.

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Wednesday, Aug. 16th

Complete the Ch. 1 Section 1 Review on Pg. 15. Complete #1-6.

Answer all questions using complete sentences.

This should be done on paper (NOT the computers).



Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Tuesday, Aug. 15th

For homework tonight:

Read Chapter 1 Section 1 only in your textbook. (Pgs. 9-15).

There is nothing that must be written for this assignment but you should be ready to discuss the material in class tomorrow.


Monday, August 14, 2017

Monday, Aug. 14th

Congratulations on receiving your laptop today!

For tonight, please make sure to download the Microsoft Office Suite tonight.

Also, be sure that your laptop is fully charged for class tomorrow!

Friday, August 11, 2017

Friday, August 11th

I hope everyone had a great 1st full day of Middle School. I enjoyed meeting each of my classes and look forward to a great year.

Enjoy the weekend and get ready for the 1st full week next week.



Monday, August 7, 2017

6th Grade World History Syllabus

6th Grade World History

Mr. Reynolds: mreynolds@gwa.com
2017-2018 World History

Welcome to 6th Grade! I look forward to having a great school year with all my students.  We will be working hard, learning as much as possible, and having fun!

Expectations:
  • BE POSITIVE!
  • You are 100% responsible for your actions.
  • Be on time! Be prepared.
  • Complete all work to the best of your ability
  • Respect yourself and others.
  • Listen to the person who is speaking.
  • Come into class Quietly and ready to learn.

Grading System

           20% -homework/class work
30% -quizzes
50% -tests/projects

There will be approximately 4-5 tests/projects each nine weeks. Test and projects are the best indicators of what you have learned so please prepare!

Homework Policy

We try to keep all homework assignments in each academic class less than 30 minutes per day, but this excludes special projects.
All completed=100
Two thirds completed=80
Half completed=50
Less than half or none completed=0.

Homework is the responsibility of the student in 6th grade. Part of completing the homework assignment is bringing it to school and to class.

History Field Trip

During our 3rd quarter, we will be studying the Middle Ages and Medieval Time period. As part of this unit, we will visit and participate in the Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament.
Absent Policy:
For every day a student misses, he or she has that many days to turn in the missed work. It is the responsibility of the student to find out the missed assignment and turn in the work. A “1” will be entered into the gradebook for any missed work due to absences, and will be changed if the assignment is turned in on time. If you are absent, please check each teachers blog for assignments.

RenWeb

Grades will be posted to RenWeb which parents have access to anytime. Please check your student’s grades periodically. To set up an account, or for any questions regarding your RenWeb access, please see the Guidance office.

Teacher Blogs:
           
Each 6th grade teacher has a blog that is updated with assignments, important upcoming dates such as tests/quizzes, or other important announcements. This is meant to be a resource for the students but any assignments that are assigned in class but not on the blog are still the responsibility of the student.

My blog address is:  www.gwahistory6-reynolds.blogspot.com/


 “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.”

-Confucius

Monday, July 17, 2017

Welcome to 6th Grade!

Welcome to 6th grade!

Hopefully everyone is enjoying their summer and finding time to relax and recharge for the upcoming school year. I am excited for a great school year and can't wait to meet all of my new students and kicking off a great 2017-2018 school year.

The blog will be the primary means of communication between school and home for important information such as daily and upcoming assignments as well as dates for quizzes and tests.

Enjoy the remaining time this summer!