Inman Middle School

WORLD GEOGRAPHY | 6TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES

2016-2017
TEACHER: MS. EDSON
MR. COLLIER
MR. TAYLOR
MS. MOORE

TEAM 6-1
TEAM 6-2
TEAM 6-3
TEAM 6-4

ROOM #2023
ROOM #2036
ROOM #3020
ROOM #3025

CONFERENCES AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT

Email Address
Edson - medson@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Collier Curt.Collier@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Taylor jtaylor@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Moore - jane.moore@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Yancy-Anderson anyanderson@atlanta.k12.ga.us

Teacher Web Page

Edson - http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/Page/36202
Collier - http://mrcollier-inman.weebly.com/
Taylor - http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/Page/8109
Moore - http://jmooresocialstudies.weebly.com/

Tutorials
Ms. Edson/Ms. Yancy-Anderson Friday morning 7:40am-8:40am
Mr. Collier Friday evening 4:15pm-5:15pm
Mr. Taylor Wednesday morning 7:40am-8:40am
Ms. Moore Thursday evening 4:15pm-5:15pm

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The major focus in sixth grade social studies is a physical and cultural area study of Europe, Canada, Latin America and Australia. The
geographic environment, political, economic and historical development in each of these is explored throughout the course. We will also
study important threads including ethnic patterns, cultural expressions of values through the arts as well as the interdependence of nations
in the past and in the modern era.

COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT

Economics

Government

Introduction to Introduction to
Economics
Government
Systems

Latin America
and Caribbean
Geography,
Conflict and
Culture

Australia
Geography,
Culture, and
Colonization

Contemporary
Studies

Contemporary
Studies

Europe
Geography and
Colonization

Canada
Geography, Culture,
and Political
Development

Conflict and Change

Contemporary
Studies

Natural Resources,
Environmental Issues
and Commerce

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

Published Materials

Students will not receive a textbook for this course.

However, the teacher will use a class set of the
textbooks and various other resources to support
instruction and classroom activities.

Instructional Supplies

3 ring binder
5 dividers
Ruled notebook paper
Composition book/spiral notebook
Colored pencils/markers/highlighters
#2 pencils, Pens (black, blue, red)
USB disk (2GB)
Inman agenda

EVALUATION AND GRADING

Grade Weights

Homework
Class Work
Quizzes
Tests
Projects

10%
30%
20%
20%
20%

Grading Scale

A:
B:
C:
F:

90 and above
80 89
70 79
69 or below

CLASS EXPECTATIONS:
Every student is expected to be prepared for class each day. That includes a calculator, notebook and/or paper, pencil, other teacherrequested resources, and a colored pen/highlighter as well as being as being an active participant in class. Students are also expected to
exhibit behavior conducive to learning and follow all the policies and procedures that are stated in your student handbook.
LATE WORK POLICY: The teacher reserves the right to determine which assignments may be submitted late. An alternative assignment
may be given in lieu of a late grade.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Instances of cheating will not impact students academic grades. Violations of policy JFA Academic Integrity will be handled as violations of
the student code of conduct and addressed via the progressive discipline guidelines in the Student Handbook. Student mastery of the
standards covered by the assignment on which cheating was detected will be reassessed with supervision.
MAKE-UP WORK:
1. If a student is absent one day, one day will be given to make up the work missed. Two days, two days will be given, etc.
2. If a student is present when an assignment is given, the student is expected to have the assignment when he or she returns unless
arrangements have been made with the teacher.
3. Work given for prearranged absences is due on the day the student returns.
4. Late work is a behavior issue where discipline consequences may be imposed.
5. Late work will only be accepted up to the date of the current unit test.
PROMOTION POLICY
Grades 6-8: Students must perform at seventy percent mastery of content standards in English/language arts, mathematics, science and
social studies based on the average of the first and second semester grades for any yearlong courses.
Additionally, students in grade eight must demonstrate developing, proficient, or distinguished ratings in reading and mathematics on the
initial or retest administration of the Georgia Milestones assessment as required by the state law and state board law.

* All students receiving services through the Special Education Department and/or Section 504, will receive accommodations and
modifications as listed in the students individualized education plan.
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