As a class we practiced finding latitude & longitude together, then students were assigned a worksheet to do on their own (below).
Friday, August 30, 2013
Latitude/Longitude
August 28, 2014
As a class we practiced finding latitude & longitude together, then students were assigned a worksheet to do on their own (below).
As a class we practiced finding latitude & longitude together, then students were assigned a worksheet to do on their own (below).
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Remind 101 - text messages
We will be using Remind 101, to send out text alerts for upcoming tests and projects. If you are interested please text the following message:
@mrvanev
to (479) 439-9401
The alerts and this blog will be for students in both Mr. VanEvera's and Mrs. Collier's classes!
If you need to email us, please use the school email addresses.
vaneverap@greenbrierschools.org or collierv@greenbrierschools.org
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
US Physical Map
August 26-August 30, 2013
This week we are studying the land form regions of the United States. Students have learned the six land form regions and characteristics of each. We have also reviewed the bodies of water associated with North America. Lastly, students created a physical map of the United States. Any of the following images can be saved to a word document and printed.
This week we are studying the land form regions of the United States. Students have learned the six land form regions and characteristics of each. We have also reviewed the bodies of water associated with North America. Lastly, students created a physical map of the United States. Any of the following images can be saved to a word document and printed.
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| Blank US physical map |
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| List of labels and questions to answer Notes for Chapter 1 lesson 1
Notes for Chapter 1 Lesson 2
River system is made up of a river and its
tributaries.
Mississippi River System drains most of the land between the
Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky Mountains.
Tributaries of the Mississippi are:
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Illinois River
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Missouri River
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Tennessee River
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Ohio River
•
Arkansas River
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| US Physical Map labeled |
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| US Physical Map labeled and colored - end result |
Friday, August 23, 2013
August 23, 2013
The first week of school is in the books! Yeah!!!
This week students have learned how to log in to the school computers, rules and procedures for their classes, and various changes in the handbook (which can be found on the link below). Most importantly, however, the majority of students are figuring out their locker combinations!!!
http://www.greenbrierschools.org/parent-information.html
The above link will take you to the Greenbrier Schools parent information page where you can download a copy of the district handbook.
The first week of school is in the books! Yeah!!!
This week students have learned how to log in to the school computers, rules and procedures for their classes, and various changes in the handbook (which can be found on the link below). Most importantly, however, the majority of students are figuring out their locker combinations!!!
http://www.greenbrierschools.org/parent-information.html
The above link will take you to the Greenbrier Schools parent information page where you can download a copy of the district handbook.
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| Look for this image to download the handbook. |
Monday, August 19, 2013
Welcome to 6th
Grade Social Studies!
Course Description:
This American
History course is a survey of American history beginning in 1865 with
Reconstruction ending in the present day. This course is designed to help
students understand how and why particular events and patterns of events
occurred in our society. The purpose of
this course is to provide students with an historical background of the 21st
Century. This survey course will enable
students to understand the geographic, political and economic developments that
affect current events.
Course Expectations:
Students in
this American History class are expected to develop writing skills, to keep up
with reading assignments, and to begin the process of historical analysis
critical to understanding and interpreting the past. Discussion enhances the learning environment
and students should respect the views of others.
Sequence:
Unit 1 – United States Geography and Reconstruction
Unit 2 – Growth and Industries
Unit 3 – Becoming a Modern Nation
Unit 4 – The Great Depression and World War II
Unit 5 – The Later Twentieth Century
Unit 6 – The United States Today
The Three
B’s of Learning:
- BE
ready to learn and prompt to class.
- BE
in your seat and prepared with all needed work and materials.
- BE
Responsible & Respectful
Course Policies:
Student
Work:. All students are expected to read class material,
think critically and write effectively. Students are expected to use
complete sentences, proper grammar and correct spelling in every assignment.
Group
Activities: Students will be
working in groups on a regular basis. Groups will be given cooperative learning
activities to complete. Students are expected
to actively participate, points will be assessed accordingly. Students will always be graded as an
individual; however groups will earn points together.
v Any
work not completed during the daily lesson will be considered homework. Any
work done in class or at home should be placed in the student’s folder, which
the student should bring to every class.
v There will be at least TWO five paragraph essays. Writing will
assessed based on content, grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
v Academic honesty is expected in this
class.
“The only history that is worth
anything is the history we make today.”
Henry Ford
Chicago Tribune
May 25, 1916
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