Use your government packet along with your Academic notebook to help you study and prepare for this quiz. Use this link to help you review the government vocabulary. Answer the following questions:
1. What are the different powers that make up each type of government?
2. What do each of these powers do within a government?
3. In a monarchy, how does one become a ruler?
4. How does a monarchy establish power in the government?
5. What is the difference between an absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy?
6. In a dictatorship, how does one become a ruler?
7. Who is in control of the power in a dictatorship?
8. In a democracy, how does one become a ruler?
9. For a democratic government how is power divided?
10. What is the difference between a direct democracy and representative democracy?
11. In a theocracy, how does one become a ruler?
12. How is the governmental power controlled?
13. Explain how citizen rights differ between a theocracy, democracy, dictatorship and monarchy.
Friday, May 15, 2015
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
6th Grade Bowling Party Sign Up
To access the Sign up for the bowling party click the following link:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c49a8ad22a7fc1-6thgrade
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c49a8ad22a7fc1-6thgrade
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Economy Final Test Study Guide
For three weeks we have been learning about Economics. The only resources we have been using are the green Economy packet and our academic notebooks. On Monday, May 4th we will be taking the final assessment for this unit. Please visit the Quizlet link to study the lesson vocabulary. I will be available before or after school- (let me know before you come) prior to the assessment to answer any questions and check your responses from the study guide. Please come prepared with questions completed to make your time meaningful!
1. In my own words, I can explain the Law of Supply and the Law of Demand and determine why competition can play a role in the pricing of an item. (Review pages in packet on hamburger prices - pages 317 -322 and also the Chicken Farm activities - page 5 and 7)
2. I can determine at least three factors or reasons why countries specialize in certain goods or services and give an example in the world today for each one. (packet pages 297-300)
3. I can explain why global trade occurs and provide an example of it happening in our world today. (packet pages 297-300 and 216)
4. Given the item of a Chipotle burrito I can explain the productive resources needed to make this good. Include the natural resources, human resources, capital goods and entrepreneur. (packet pages 283-279 and example in academic notebook)
5. I can define and give examples of each allocation of resources (academic notebook definitions and sample cards in packet)
6. I can analyze charts and maps to answer questions about economics ("Can You Think Like an Economist" Activity and packet pages 216, 317 or 318).
1. In my own words, I can explain the Law of Supply and the Law of Demand and determine why competition can play a role in the pricing of an item. (Review pages in packet on hamburger prices - pages 317 -322 and also the Chicken Farm activities - page 5 and 7)
2. I can determine at least three factors or reasons why countries specialize in certain goods or services and give an example in the world today for each one. (packet pages 297-300)
3. I can explain why global trade occurs and provide an example of it happening in our world today. (packet pages 297-300 and 216)
4. Given the item of a Chipotle burrito I can explain the productive resources needed to make this good. Include the natural resources, human resources, capital goods and entrepreneur. (packet pages 283-279 and example in academic notebook)
5. I can define and give examples of each allocation of resources (academic notebook definitions and sample cards in packet)
6. I can analyze charts and maps to answer questions about economics ("Can You Think Like an Economist" Activity and packet pages 216, 317 or 318).
Thursday, April 23, 2015
CIA World Fact Book
Use the following to connect to the CIA World Fact Book Site
https://www.cia.gov/.../the-world-factb
https://www.cia.gov/.../the-world-factb
Friday, March 27, 2015
Ancient China Unit Test Study Guide
Your final assessment for China will be Wednesday 4/1/15. Please use the following information to help guide your studying.
Make sure you answer the following questions to help prepare for your Final China Assessment. As always, I am available before or after school (let me know first if you are coming) to answer any questions or if you just want me to check any of your responses prior to the test. Also use the Quizlet link to help study your vocabulary. It would be beneficial to review lesson notes in China packet. The China unit was Chapter 11 in the Social Studies textbook.
1. Identify the geographic features in China and explain how each benefited the people of China.
2. Describe the different forms of governments and beliefs throughout the China dynasties. Explain how people were treated under each and the role of the government officials.
Make sure you answer the following questions to help prepare for your Final China Assessment. As always, I am available before or after school (let me know first if you are coming) to answer any questions or if you just want me to check any of your responses prior to the test. Also use the Quizlet link to help study your vocabulary. It would be beneficial to review lesson notes in China packet. The China unit was Chapter 11 in the Social Studies textbook.
1. Identify the geographic features in China and explain how each benefited the people of China.
2. Describe the different forms of governments and beliefs throughout the China dynasties. Explain how people were treated under each and the role of the government officials.
- Feudalism
- Confucianism
- Daoism
- Legalism
- Shang
- Zhou
- Qin
- Han
4. Review the H.E.L.P. perspective to make sure you understand each viewpoint. (Historian, Economist, Locator/Geographer and Political Scientist)
5. Analyze information that is on a flow-chart (use pages 380-381 in your textbook and answer questions 1-4 on page 381 for practice)
6. Map Skills (use pages 440-441 in your textbook and answer questions 1-3 for practice)
7. Determine the factors that caused the Chinese people, their products and their ideas to move throughout China in the past and today.
- Economic Factors - example such as trade patterns, employment opportunities or availability of resources
- Social Factors - examples of discrimination, intolerance or religious freedoms
- Political Factors - examples with political leadership or the citizen rights
- Environmental Factors - examples of climate or natural disastors
Friday, March 6, 2015
Ancient India Study Guide
On Thursday, March 12th, the final assessment for India will be given. This unit covered the ancient civilization of India as well as the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism. Below I have posted several questions/statements you can answer to help prepare for the assessment. Please see me before school or after school if you have any questions. You can also access the link to Quizlet to review your India terms.
1. Determine four geographic features of Ancient India and explain how each feature impacted the early civilization of India.
2. Describe how India's civilization had a major impact on cultures of the Eastern Hemisphere today. (Describe the Caste System and how it affected the lives of ancient Indians)
3. Review the H.E.L.P. perspective (Historian - a person who studies, writes and is an authority of history, Economist - a person who studies how people distribute wealth and resources and controls their finances, Location/Geographer - a person tho studies the earth's natural and physical features, Political Scientist - an expert on local and international governments) Give an example for each within India.
4. Describe the geographic origin, founding leader and teachings of both Hinduism and Buddhism.
5. Explain how the ideas, beliefs and achievements of the ancient Indians show the influence of diffusion (the spreading of something more widely) and traditions in the world today.
6. Justify why Gandhi was important to India. Also explain his beliefs and how they impact the world today. (Explain how he acted as a responsible citizen)
7. Give specific ways the physical environment in India influences human activities and how the human activities can also influence the environment of India.
1. Determine four geographic features of Ancient India and explain how each feature impacted the early civilization of India.
2. Describe how India's civilization had a major impact on cultures of the Eastern Hemisphere today. (Describe the Caste System and how it affected the lives of ancient Indians)
3. Review the H.E.L.P. perspective (Historian - a person who studies, writes and is an authority of history, Economist - a person who studies how people distribute wealth and resources and controls their finances, Location/Geographer - a person tho studies the earth's natural and physical features, Political Scientist - an expert on local and international governments) Give an example for each within India.
4. Describe the geographic origin, founding leader and teachings of both Hinduism and Buddhism.
5. Explain how the ideas, beliefs and achievements of the ancient Indians show the influence of diffusion (the spreading of something more widely) and traditions in the world today.
6. Justify why Gandhi was important to India. Also explain his beliefs and how they impact the world today. (Explain how he acted as a responsible citizen)
7. Give specific ways the physical environment in India influences human activities and how the human activities can also influence the environment of India.
Monday, March 2, 2015
Hinduism and Buddhism Fact Cube Project
Use the following link to access directions, a graphic organizer chart and a rubric to be used for the Fact Cube Project. These forms were passed out during class on 3/3 as well. If you need a Fact Cube wk. sheet see me during your Social Studies class period. Remember you can use the link to make the cube online, your choice! The assignment is due on Tuesday, March 10th.
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