Course Overview
Modified Social Studies – 6th grade
Mrs. Vaccaro vaccarob@pville.k12.ny.us
Course Description:
This course is designed to trace the history of the various ancient civilizations throughout the world (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Chinese and others). We will examine the similarities, differences and contributions each civilization has impacted on present day life. Understanding of geography, interpreting maps, discussing current events and being able to understand cause and effect as it relates to people’s actions will be an on-going theme in this Social Studies class. Students will also examine character development through the actions of people in the news and the ancient civilizations.
Classroom Expectations:
Each student is expected to keep an organized notebook containing notes, current events, tests and any other related material. Notes will be checked frequently (weekly) to ensure they are complete. These students will be directly integrated into the mainstream class on a daily basis. Students are active participants in the class and should volunteer answers, generate questions, and be informed of current events. No student may interfere with the learning of others.
Improving writing skills as they apply to Social Studies content will be one of the focuses of this class. Each student will be expected to generate written work that demonstrates their understanding and knowledge of important information from lectures, class notes, films, and activities.
Homework:
Homework is an integral part of the learning process and is therefore expected to be completed on time and with care. Homework will be assigned several times throughout the week and usually takes no more than 20 minutes to complete. This teacher will be sensitive and flexible to the demands made upon students of this age when assigning any homework or projects.
Before each test students will be required to submit a study guide that demonstrates they have actively prepared themselves for the test.
Grading:
Tests/quizzes, homework, classroom participation and all work as it relates to Social Studies will affect the student’s grade.
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Course Overview
Modified Science – 6th grade
2007 – 2008
Mrs. Vaccaro vaccarob@pville.k12.ny.us
Course Description:
The major thrust of this 6th grade Science course is to introduce students to the earth and physical sciences. The goal is to provide students with an understanding of our world and the importance of our actions on it, to present basic principles of science to which the students can relate, and to develop scientific skills of inquiry.
Classroom Expectations:
Each student is expected to keep an organized notebook containing three sections; notes, labs, and tests. Students are active participants in the class and should volunteer answers and generate questions. These students will be directly integrated into the mainstream class on a daily basis. No student may interfere with the learning of others.
Lab Expectations:
Several labs will be completed in class each quarter. Students will participate in their completion and are expected to follow all safety rules. At the completion of performing each experiment the students will record their findings using the Scientific Method standard Lab Report format. These reports will then be filed in the appropriate section of their notebook.
Homework:
Homework will be assigned 2-3 times each week and usually takes no more than 20 minutes to complete. This teacher will be sensitive and flexible to the demands made upon students of this age when assigning any homework or projects. Before each test students will be required to submit a study guide that demonstrates they have actively prepared themselves for the exam.
Grading:
Tests/quizzes, homework, labs, classroom participation and all work as it relates to Science will affect the student’s grade. Extra credit work is encouraged only when the student has requested it as a result of their strong interest in a topic and motivation to go above and beyond the work required; otherwise extra credit work is not recommended.