Ancient World History

Welcome to 6th Grade History! This year, we will expand your understanding of history by studying the people and events that ushered in the dawn of the major Western and non-Western ancient civilizations. Geography is of special significance in the development of the human story. Continued emphasis is placed on the everyday lives, problems, and accomplishments of people, their role in developing social, economic, and political structures, as well as in establishing and spreading ideas that helped transform the world forever. We will develop higher levels of critical thinking by considering why civilizations developed where and when they did, why they became dominant, and why they declined. We will analyze the interactions among the various cultures, emphasizing their enduring contributions and the link, despite time, between the contemporary and ancient worlds. We will also emphasize reading and writing skills.

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Syllabus

By the end of this year, you will be able to: strengthen your note-taking skills, compare/contrast information, and exercise critical thinking and communication skills.

Course Outline/Instructional Units

SEMESTER ONE

Unit 1- Early Humans and Societies-

Unit 2- Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush-

Grading

All assignments will be graded on a 4-point rubric

4 Exceeds Standards A = 100%-89.5%
3 Meets Standards B = 89.49% - 79.5 %
2 Approaching Standards C = 79.49% - 69.5 %
1 Not Yet Approaching Standards D = 69.49% - 59.5%
0 No Attempt at Standards F = 59.49% - 0 %

SEMESTER TWO

Unit 3- Civilization in India and China

Unit 4- Foundations of Western Ideas

Unit 5- The Roman World

Grade Breakdown

Percentage of overall grade

Work Habits (attendance , check-ins, and participation)

10%

Formative (Classwork, participation, and quizzes)

40%

Summative Assessments (Tests, Final Drafts, Quizzes, Constructed Responses)

60%

Homework

Homework will be assigned each class session unless noted on the board. Homework assignments will be displayed on the board of the daily introduction slide under the agenda and must be copied into your agenda (even if you have completed it). Homework must be turned in or checked at the beginning of class or it will be marked late. I do not collect homework the day it is assigned even if it is completed before the end of class. Homework is often work that was started in class and must be finished at home.

Plagiarism / Cheating Policy

Any student, who knowingly turns in any work that has been done by someone other than himself or herself, and fraudulently represents it as his/her own, shall be considered to have cheated. Cheating also includes aiding someone else in cheating. Students found cheating will earn a failing grade for that work and may or may not be expected to re-do work at the teacher’s discretion. Repeated offense will result in further conversations with the principals.

Acceptability of Written Work

All work must be neatly done in legible handwriting or typed. All student-prepared work is to have the following heading:

Re - do Policy

Work assigned in class is important for learning and to determine student progress. Students are expected to complete ALL assignments to standard, even if they turn in the work late or need to re-do the work. Late work will be accepted, and the grade may be reduced to reflect poor work habits. Work turned in on time and demonstrating full effort may be re-done for up to full credit.

In order to re-do part or all of a major assignment, the student must:

1. Talk with the teacher to understand what needs to be done for re-do.

2. Demonstrate effort to improve or re-learn the material (determined by the teacher).

3. Complete the revised work within 2 weeks of receiving the original graded work. Mark the work “Late”, “Absent”, or “ReDo” and "ReSubmi" the assignment.

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Absence

If you are absent you will be responsible for getting any missing work.

Students should check the teacher's website for assignments and homework.
Tests, quizzes, and homework are to be completed the following class. Please see me if you were absent for more than one or two days to talk about make-up work.
If you are absent, remind me you were not here when you turn in work. Any work turned in without this reminder could be considered late, and consequences may be given.
If you are going to be gone for an extended amount of time (vacation, medical reasons, etc.) let me know as soon as possible to plan for make-up work.

Partner work/talk

You will be seated next to another student who will be your main partner. You will also have several different partners base on grouping/randomized breakout group/seat changes. You will be required to interact with your partner during partner talks and pair share time. Please speak to your partner in a positive manner.

Group work

Often, we will work in groups to complete assignments. I will put you in these groups. Everyone must participate. Work with your classmates and do not complain about who is in your group. The majority of your grade on group work will be dependent on what you contributed personally.

Additional Support/ Assistance

If you are having any difficulties in class or with assignments please come and see me during Office Hours.