6th Grade Social Studies
Zoom meeting times: Tuesday 11:00-12:00 PM, Fri. 11:00-12:00 PM
Zoom Link
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/745815704?pwd=VUdYVTRsc1JrUVJEZTRrMnNQK3VKUT09
The Textbook
You will need the packet picked up from the school. Chapter 4 Section 3 - The Persians Attack the Greek,
or you can get the chapter here - http://www.itsmyhomework.com/6thGrade/JATTextbook/JAT04Ancient_Greece.pdf
The Audio book to that section is here - http://www.itsmyhomework.com/6thGrade/JAT_Audio/jat0403.mp3
Tuesday April 7th Class
Before Tuesday April 7th, please watch the following video and read Chapter 4 section 3:
The Persian Wars - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jwBxxgYcaw
Answer and submit via email your answers to questions 1-4 on page 137 by the end of the day Tuesday (April 7th) or return it to the school at the designated time for packet returns.
Friday April 10th Class
Before Friday April 10th please watch the following video:
What is the religion called Zoroastrianism? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl9QgeHdKYk
Chapter 4 section 3 mentions Zoroastrianism too.
Please answer the following questions based on the book and video and research you can look up:
Who was Zoroaster?
What is Zoroastrianism and where did it come from?
What are the basic ideas and beliefs in this religion?
How many practice this religion today?
What kind of influence did it have on other religions such as Christianity?
Submit through email your answers by 5 pm Friday (April 10th)
Tuesday April 13th through Friday April 17
Here is the work for the week due on Friday, April 17th by 5 pm through email, or completed and returned when your work gets dropped off at school.
We will be looking at Greek Culture - drama, mythology, fables, and lots of other things.
Go here to get a copy of the textbook reading and the worksheets
http://www.rgschool.com/6thgrade.html
In class we will discuss Greek culture and help with any questions you may have with the reading and questions.
Some Youtube Vids to Help Us Out
Greek Drama (origins) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSRLK7SogvE , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYM65NL5714
Tragedies and Comedies - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWmfltQOT8U
Fables - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjkzXpRxBQM
The 12 Olympians (main Greek gods) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJCm8W5RZes
Zoom Link
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/745815704?pwd=VUdYVTRsc1JrUVJEZTRrMnNQK3VKUT09
The Textbook
You will need the packet picked up from the school. Chapter 4 Section 3 - The Persians Attack the Greek,
or you can get the chapter here - http://www.itsmyhomework.com/6thGrade/JATTextbook/JAT04Ancient_Greece.pdf
The Audio book to that section is here - http://www.itsmyhomework.com/6thGrade/JAT_Audio/jat0403.mp3
Tuesday April 7th Class
Before Tuesday April 7th, please watch the following video and read Chapter 4 section 3:
The Persian Wars - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jwBxxgYcaw
Answer and submit via email your answers to questions 1-4 on page 137 by the end of the day Tuesday (April 7th) or return it to the school at the designated time for packet returns.
Friday April 10th Class
Before Friday April 10th please watch the following video:
What is the religion called Zoroastrianism? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl9QgeHdKYk
Chapter 4 section 3 mentions Zoroastrianism too.
Please answer the following questions based on the book and video and research you can look up:
Who was Zoroaster?
What is Zoroastrianism and where did it come from?
What are the basic ideas and beliefs in this religion?
How many practice this religion today?
What kind of influence did it have on other religions such as Christianity?
Submit through email your answers by 5 pm Friday (April 10th)
Tuesday April 13th through Friday April 17
Here is the work for the week due on Friday, April 17th by 5 pm through email, or completed and returned when your work gets dropped off at school.
We will be looking at Greek Culture - drama, mythology, fables, and lots of other things.
Go here to get a copy of the textbook reading and the worksheets
http://www.rgschool.com/6thgrade.html
In class we will discuss Greek culture and help with any questions you may have with the reading and questions.
Some Youtube Vids to Help Us Out
Greek Drama (origins) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSRLK7SogvE , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYM65NL5714
Tragedies and Comedies - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWmfltQOT8U
Fables - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjkzXpRxBQM
The 12 Olympians (main Greek gods) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJCm8W5RZes
Assignment for the weeks of April 20th through April 29th
We will be writing a Greek play this week and performing it on Zoom next week. All of the instructions are on the handout. We will spend Zoom class time answering questions about it.
Go to http://www.rgschool.com/6thgrade.html or click below to get a copy of the handout.
We will be writing a Greek play this week and performing it on Zoom next week. All of the instructions are on the handout. We will spend Zoom class time answering questions about it.
Go to http://www.rgschool.com/6thgrade.html or click below to get a copy of the handout.
write_a_greek_play_2017.doc | |
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Assignment for the week of May 4th
This week we will be reading about Greek philosophy. These are not super complicated ideas, don't worry. Every kid is a natural philosopher. What questions we ask and answers we accept shape our reality. In class, we will talk about the different types of philosophy, their purposes, and how we use them in our daily lives and don't even know it!
Your Assignment
1. Read chapter 5 section 2 entitled "Greek Philosophy and History". The whole chapter can be downloaded here: http://www.rgschool.com/6thgrade.html
2. Answer the terms and questions for chapter 5 section 2 (click and download the file below)
Due Friday May 8th - please send completed work to [email protected]
This week we will be reading about Greek philosophy. These are not super complicated ideas, don't worry. Every kid is a natural philosopher. What questions we ask and answers we accept shape our reality. In class, we will talk about the different types of philosophy, their purposes, and how we use them in our daily lives and don't even know it!
Your Assignment
1. Read chapter 5 section 2 entitled "Greek Philosophy and History". The whole chapter can be downloaded here: http://www.rgschool.com/6thgrade.html
2. Answer the terms and questions for chapter 5 section 2 (click and download the file below)
Due Friday May 8th - please send completed work to [email protected]
ch_5_sect_2_t_q_greek_philosophy_2014.docx | |
File Size: | 20 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Assignment for the week of May 11th
Considering this is our last week, I wanted to go a little light and not get into any new material. But I want to hear from you and your thoughts about some things.
1. In light of our continued COVID situation and all the negatives we have been dealing with, write down a TOP FIVE LIST of the best things about this year. Describe each event with a couple of sentences.
2. Then, write down what you want out of next year as incoming 7th graders. What are you dreading? What are you looking forward to? What do you want to learn about in your classes? Do you have any goals you want to reach?
This is due before Tuesday's class time.
Please take a picture of your paper and email this to me: [email protected]
On Tuesday's class we will discuss some of what you wrote!
Considering this is our last week, I wanted to go a little light and not get into any new material. But I want to hear from you and your thoughts about some things.
1. In light of our continued COVID situation and all the negatives we have been dealing with, write down a TOP FIVE LIST of the best things about this year. Describe each event with a couple of sentences.
2. Then, write down what you want out of next year as incoming 7th graders. What are you dreading? What are you looking forward to? What do you want to learn about in your classes? Do you have any goals you want to reach?
This is due before Tuesday's class time.
Please take a picture of your paper and email this to me: [email protected]
On Tuesday's class we will discuss some of what you wrote!