Quiz Study Guide

On Wednesday, December 2nd the students will be taking the Mid-Point Assessment for Ancient Egypt. This quiz will cover lesson 4.1 "Gift of the Nile" and lesson 4.2 "The Old Kingdom". It will be helpful to review these two lessons, study the key vocabulary, people and places mentioned in the lessons, re-read handouts in the packet and look over the activities we have completed in the academic.
Below are some additional activities/questions you can work on to be prepared:

• Quizlet for lesson 4.1 and 4.2
• Review a map to identify the key physical or geographic features of Egypt.
• Explain how this geography affected much of their life including their culture, beliefs, economy and government.
• Compare and Contrast Ancient Egypt to the geography of Mesopotamia.
• Identify achievements of the Old Kingdom and explain their lasting impact on the Eastern Hemisphere

Mesopotamia Unit Test Study Guide

Mesopotamia Final Assessment Study Guide:

·         Review Chapter 3 lessons 1-4 (pages 94-119)

·         Review key vocabulary terms From Ch. 3 Lessons 1-4

·         Map Skills – be able to identify absolute and relative location

·         Be familiar with the main geographic features of Mesopotamia and how they helped the people

·         Identify technological advances of  Mesopotamia, the impact they had on the Sumerians, and their enduring influence on the Eastern Hemisphere today.

·         Be able to explain the importance of the river systems to the development of the unique civilization of    Ancient Mesopotamia

·         Be able to identify  the social classes in the Standard of Ur and list specific jobs for each class

·         Review the Five Themes of Geography

·         Compare/Contrast the Governments of Mesopotamia and the United State

·         Timeline Skills both B.C. and A.D.

·         Be familiar with the eight characteristics that make up a civilization-Specific to Mesopotamia

1.             -Cities

2.             -Government

3.             -Religion

4.             -Job Specialization

5.             -Social Classes

6.             -Art and Architecture

7.             -Public Works

8.             -Writing

Study guide for Intro to 6th Grade Social Studies

Study Guide for Intro to 6^th Grade Social Studies Assessment

Use the following information to help guide you as you prepare for the Unit Test.

• ·         Perspectives of H.E.L.P. (Historian, Economist, Location (geographer), and Political Scientist)
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• ·         Key Vocabulary terms from Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 and other topics covered:
• Absolute location, relative location, surplus, drought, domesticate, subsist,terrace, GIS ( you may not see all of these on the test)
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• ·         Explain what type of society was more beneficial(Hunter/gatherer vs. Agricultural) and defend reasons why
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• ·         Latitude/Longitude Skills
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• ·         Understand the 5 Themes of Geography-Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, Region
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• ·         Timeline Skills
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• ·         Know examples of how G.I.S. benefits people, places, or environments

Agricultural Revolution HELP Project

To help you stay on track to complete your H.E.L.P. project by the due date on 9/30 follow this plan!

Wednesday 9/23 - make plan/ideas (reviewed rubric in class & showed samples)-Begin.
Thursday 9/24 - draw and color your H picture-class time provided
Friday 9/25  - draw and color your E picture and complete the write up for your H and E picture-class time providedS
Saturday 9/26- draw and color your L picture
Sunday 9/27 - complete the write up for your L picture
Monday 9/28 - draw and color your P picture
Tuesday 9/29 - complete the write up for you P picture

You should be completed and ready to turn in your project on Wednesday 9/30 :)!!

Sentence Starter:
I drew a picture of ____________ to represent the (History, Economy, Geography/Location or Political Scientist) of the agricultural revolution. I drew this because....

Remember your pictures are to be hand drawn and colored using crayons or colored pencils. No white areas should be left on your paper - fill the space with your drawings. Sentences must be at least 2-4 sentences and detailed. Use the information from lesson 2.1, 2.2 or the brain-pop video clip we watched on the agricultural revolution.

Government Quiz Study Guide

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.

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

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).