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Hello! Welcome to 6th grade World Geography and Cultures.


ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE:

May-29th-  B
May-30th- C D
May-31st- E A

FLASHCARDS ARE ON THE GEOGRAPHY DOCS PAGE



Overview:
During this quarter we will be learning about the basic concepts of Geography and Culture of  South/Central/Eastern Asia. 

Special skills learned throughout the year. 
Vocabulary
Historical/Informational & Reflective Writing
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


4th quarter projects start in April.
                          
                                 ASIA PROJECTS SHOULD START TO BE WORKED ON NOW.

Choose your Own Adventure Project: CHOICE #1 AFRICA       Due_Date March 22/23rd

Directions: Demonstrate your understanding of the content that we have learned this quarter. Choose a topic from the list to create an informational project. The project should convey your clear understanding of the content and be evident of a month’s worth of time spent on its completion. You may choose the project display type from the list below or create one that you feel will be appropriate (permission required).


Project Topics: ASIA

Geography of Asia

Resource Use

Kingdoms/Dynasties-

Exploration & Colonization

Silk Road

Colonization and Independence

Technology & Invention

Modern Asia

Population Issues

Religion & Culture

Country Study

Other:


Project Types

Newscast (5-7 Minutes)- Script needs pre-approval

News Paper- Gazette- (3-4 pages of Information)- Typed with Illustration/pictures

Power Point- 6 slides

Weebly- 5 pages

Children’s Book- (10 pages) See me for specific guidelines

Exhibit- 500-700 words- Typed with Illustration/pictures

Unit Review- (answers and questions)

Paper- (3pages- @ 1200 words maximum)

Other:

Special Information/Materials Needed:

Binder/Folder with brads to include the following items:

o    Research Proposal

o    Presentation: layout design, slide sorter design, essay-rough draft….

o    Research Notes-( background and approx. 10 sub-questions/topics to expand on)

o    Bibliography


Due Dates:

 Proposal: April 10- Assigned...Due  ASAP

Note Check #1: April 19th

Note Check #2: April 27th

Note Check #3: May 3C/ 4 ABE 

Notes #4 &  Project Design Plan: May10C /11 ABE

Project Due: May 17th C and 21st -ABE


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Thank You

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