6th World Geography Syllabus + Info
Welcome To Ms. Kincaid’s 6th Grade Social Studies Experience
Ms. Kincaid – Unis Middle School
voicemail – (313) 827-7703
email – kincaia@dearbornschools.org
For class information:http://iblog.dearbornschools.org/kincaia
– Or Google: Ms. K’s Social Studies Experience
– use 6th Geography w/ HEI tab
Course Overview:
Global studies class compares regions across the globe to define and highlight world issues. Students will focus on world geography, the five themes of geography, economics, and human environmental issues, and their impact on the world.
Rules and Procedures:
-
-
-
- Come to class ON TIME and prepared with an open mind and a willingness to learn.
- The Golden Rule – Treat others the way you want to be treated.
- Do not be afraid to make mistakes.
- Take responsibility for your action and work.
- Be respectful of each other and the teacher at all times.
- Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak.
- Follow directions as given.
- Refrain from using unacceptable language.
- Food and drink are not allowed in class unless previously notified by the teacher.
-
-
- Cheating and/plagiarism are unacceptable and strictly prohibited = NO CREDIT!
Grading Policy
Exit Tickets, informal task, document based writings, and projects count for the majority of the grade. Classwork, bell work, and participation count for a smaller portion of the grade.
Homework is given when classwork is not completed. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking will occur daily in class. Student participation and engagement on a daily basis are essential to student success.
Assignments not completed in class will be required homework and due within a week. Late assignments will be given a reduced grade.
Assessments will be given throughout the course of study to determine the individual student’s development, as well as, the effectiveness of the teaching/learning environment.
Reminder: Students who are frequently absent miss valuable instructional time, and often struggle in their classes. Therefore, it is important that the student is in class every day so they do not miss out on the concepts that have been taught that day.
Grading Scale
A+ 97.0 A 93.0 A- 90.0 B+ 87.0 B 83.0 B- 80.0
C+ 77.0 C 73.0 C- 70.0 D+ 67.0 D 63.0 D- 60.0
E 59.0 and below
Supplies
A binder, loose leaf paper, dividers, or a thick notebook with dividers
Pencils & colored pencils
Curriculum:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XkTwBR6Tj4udTM1GNho0iuMfI3T53Kdcyxp4C68SN7A/edit
Why We Teach Geography in School:
https://youtu.be/7NJrj1uFQfM
World Geography (funny)
Unit 1 Foundations of World Geography
What is Geography?
Continents and Oceans
Answer Key:
https://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/continents/continents_bw.GIF
Challenge Questions:
Where is the Middle East?
Where is Central America?
Why are there 2 #11’s on the map?
Note: Use My World History CD
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDwR9v46xJ1eCKH68-Rs0suOQ8HdyF4Pj
Practice Game:
https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/world_G0_Click.html
https://mrnussbaum.com/continents-and-oceans-game/
G1.1.2 Drawing a Sketch Map of the World
World Geography: The Biggest, Oldest, Longest…
https://youtu.be/rXx5VXh4haQ
Video: If the world was a village of 100 (Intro to notetaking)
Video With Written Notes Included – notetaking practice
Unit 1 – Lesson 2: Geographical Inquiry (inquiry based process)
https://oaklandk12-public.rubiconatlas.org/Atlas/View/File?AttachmentID=25100&
Five Themes of Geography
ELA Common Core Standards
Reading
Informational Text
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
5.RI.7 Draw on information from multiple
print or digital sources, demonstrating the
ability to locate an answer to a question
quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.
5.RI.9 Integrate information from several
texts on the same topic in order to write or
speak about the subject knowledgeably.
Writing
Production and Distribution of Writing
5.W.4 Produce clear and coherent writing
in which the development and
organization are appropriate to task,
purpose, and audience.
Five Themes Introduction Rap
https://youtu.be/psnN5H8W_GQ
Five Themes Fortnite Intro
Personal Shortcut (5 Theme Lessons/Review/Project)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GQ0dFxIN-Y6i_CdfnMyt4Q1rYCj_DEOoO9ztQJ5eDDk/edit
Textbook – Five Themes of Geography Chapter:
https://wejazzjune.weebly.com/uploads/9/2/1/0/9210204/5_themes_pearson_education.pdf
Location :
Brick words: Absolute Location, Relative Location
Mortar words: Longitude, Latitude, close to, nearby…
Place / Movement :
Place:
Brick words: Human Characteristics, Physical Characteristics
Mortar words: man-made, nature and/or natural
Movement:
Brick words: Ideas, Goods
Mortar concept: movement of people
Human Environment Interaction (HEI):
Brick Words: Modify, Adapt, Depend
Mortar Words: change, rework, use
https://youtu.be/bbZgJ5D9i68
Region:
Brick Words: common
Mortar concept: shared features, human features, physical features, regional, cultural
Stop video after each way to distinguish a region. Discuss small group to whole group how Dearborn is a region based on each distinguishing feature.
Interactive Practice:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1aM8kvPQ5BAW_PZQdsY8hnRgAtVTjWiiq73P0Mk-2nq8/edit#slide=id.p
Jeopardy:
https://jeopardylabs.com/play/5-themes-of-geography-jeopardy-game2
https://jeopardylabs.com/play/five-themes-geography
Notes:
https://drive.google.com/a/dearbornschools.org/?usp=chrome_app#folders/0B1OoIEagH2s0cXlzZ29ONV85YUE
https://geography.mrdonn.org/5themes-definitions.html
Visual:
https://chatt.hdsb.ca/~PattonM/FOV1-000F0AFF/S0B1F9F2A?Action=IBPicture20
Extra Help: Video Review
Project: Five Themes of Geography Flip Book
5 Themes of Geography Flipbook
After discussing the 5 themes of geography you will now create a flipbook detailing each of these vital aspects. Your flipbook MUST include a cover page and then a page for each of the 5 themes (thus it will be 6 total pages). Here are the requirements for each page:
Cover page (Title, your name, your hour, and a colored image that represents
geography)
Each theme page (Term, definition(s) of term, example of term(s), and a colored images
that represents each idea)
Place
-human characteristics
-physical characteristics
Location
-absolute
-relative
Human Environment Interaction (H.E.I.)
-modify
-adapt
-depend
Region
– common characteristics of an area
-3 common features from Dearborn or Detroit Area
Movement
-people
-ideas
-goods
*The flipbook is worth 30 points and will graded on the content as well as appearance*
Five Theme Activities
https://geoalliance.asu.edu/sites/default/files/LessonFiles/Ekiss/Themes/Alliance5ThemesS.pdf
extra info:
Unit 1-Lesson 3: Geographic Tools and Technologies
Unit 2 The World In Spatial Terms
Video Support (review library w/ left tab)
Basic Map Skills
https://youtu.be/ptp7-uuZWzA
Map Basics
https://oaklandk12-public.rubiconatlas.org/Atlas/View/File?AttachmentID=25104&
Longitude and Latitude
Michigan Maps of Interest
https://oaklandk12-public.rubiconatlas.org/Atlas/View/File?AttachmentID=25104&
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHxgqUAR1Ww
Human Systems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtnDobzNzT8
https://youtu.be/_FgpW65Avyc
Unit 3 Population and Migration
Unit 3.1 Terms and Activities
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kxBoC-7ShvXpVpBg8cQfJkHcZGSvGpHDGHG67kHgrTk/
Videos Support
( #25, 26, 27)
Unit 3.2 – Terms and Activities
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HTSNzpqX33kncvatTgy79uxDpypxMnp3A30nxTdY2yM/
Video Support
H.E.I. Issues/Global Project
Pollution
Global Warming
Overpopulation
Natural Resources Depletion
Waste Disposal
Climate Change
Loss of Biodiversity
Deforestation
Ocean Acidification
Ozone Layer Depletion
Acid Rain
Water Pollution
Urban Sprawl
Public Health issues
Genetic Engineering
Governmental Issues (i.e. War)
Economics
Vocabulary
private goods
advertising
entrepreneur
types of economies (ex. market economy)
Global Trade (ex. NAFTA)
Humanitarian Efforts (ex. Red Cross)
Formation of Islands
coral
volcanic
Police Protection (ex. all)
Unit 4 – Culture
Extension Activities:
Island Survival /decision making
https://prezi.com/zee-cbo1wh2q/lord-of-the-flies-survival-activity/