September 18-22

September 15, 2023

Monday, September 18

⚡ Geography

Standard of Learning (SOL): 2d Geographic Features
Read or listen to the text: Key Geographic Features, page 26
Journal: Illustrate Land & Water Features
2d Geographic Features Open Note Quiz
SOLPass: Geography
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Make-up Work & Retakes
Journal Check: 2c Bodies of Water

Homework: Study for Geography Unit Test Friday (see Geography Unit Study Guide in Canvas).

Tuesday, September 19

⚡ Fall VGA Reading

Geography Unit Review
Geography Unit Study Guide
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Make-up Work & Retakes

Homework: Study for Geography Unit Test Friday.

Wednesday, September 20

⚡ Geography

Geography Unit Review
- Geography Unit Study Guide
- Geography Unit Practice Test
- Quizizz Geography
- SOLPass Geography
- GimKit Geography

Homework: Study for Geography Unit Test Friday.

Thursday, September 21

⚡ Fall VGA Math

Geography Unit Review
Geography Unit Study Guide
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Make-up Work & Retakes

Homework: Study for Geography Unit Test Friday.

Friday, September 22

⚡ Geography Unit Test

2a Oceans & Continents
2b Geographic Regions
2c Bodies of Water
2d Key Geographic Features

Homework: Study for Geography Unit Test Retakes Tuesday.

September 11-15

September 11, 2023

Monday, September 11

⚡ Geography

Read the standard: 2c Bodies of Water
Read and/or listen to the text:
- Waters of Life, pages 22-23
- Mighty Rivers, pages 24-25
Journal: Create a map locating the four major bodies of water and seven rivers
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Make-up Work & Retakes

Homework: Work on your journal; review the standard; review the text; charge your computer. Heads up: 2c Formative Quiz Thursday.

Tuesday, September 12

⚡ Geography

Review the standard: 2c Bodies of Water
Review and/or listen to the text:
- Waters of Life, pages 22-23
- Mighty Rivers, pages 24-25
Journal: Explain the importance of the four major bodies of water
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Make-up Work & Retakes

Homework: Work on your journal; review the standard; review the text; charge your computer. Heads up: 2c Formative Quiz Thursday.

Wednesday, September 13

⚡ Geography

Review the standard: 2c Bodies of Water
Review and/or listen to the text:
- Waters of Life, pages 22-23
- Mighty Rivers, pages 24-25
Journal: Explain the importance of the seven rivers

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Make-up Work & Retakes

Homework: Work on your journal; review the standard; review the text; charge your computer. Heads up: 2c Bodies of Water Formative Quiz Thursday.

Thursday, September 14

⚡ Geography

Review the standard: 2c Bodies of Water
Journal: Finish 2c Bodies of Water pages
Quizizz Practice: 2c Bodies of Water
Formative Quiz: 2c Bodies of Water
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Make-up Work & Retakes

Homework:

Work on your journal
Review Standards 2a, 2b, & 2c
Review the text pages 8-26
Charge your computer
HEADS UP: Summative Geography Unit Test next week (2a, 2b, 2c…)

Friday, September 15

⚡ No School

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September 4-8

September 5, 2023

Monday, September 4

⚡ No School

Tuesday, September 5

⚡ Geography

Warm-up: Quick, Draw!
Review: Standard 2b Geographic Regions
Make a list of key words about the Rocky Mountains & Great Plains
Read or listen:
- Rocky Mountains, page 16
- Great Plains, page 17
Journal: Locate and describe the characteristics of each region
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Make-up Work & Retakes

Homework: Work on your journal; review the standard; review the text; charge your computer. Heads up: 2b Formative Quiz Thursday.

Wednesday, September 6

⚡ Geography

Warm-up: Quick, Draw!
Review: Standard 2b Geographic Regions
Make a list of key words about the Interior Lowlands & the Canadian Shield
Read or listen:
- Interior Lowlands, page 18
- Canadian Shield, page 21
Journal: Locate and describe the characteristics of each region.

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Make-up Work & Retakes

Homework: Work on your journal; review the standard; review the text; charge your computer. Heads up: 2b Formative Quiz Thursday.

Thursday, September 7

⚡ Geography

Warm-up: Quick, Draw!
Review: Standard 2b Geographic Regions
Make a list of key words about the Appalachian Mountains & the Coastal Plain
Read or listen:
- Appalachian Mountains, page 19
- Coastal Plains, page 20
Journal: Illustrate, list, and describe the characteristics of each region
Quizizz Practice: 2b Geographic Regions
Formative Quiz: 2b Geographic Regions
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Make-up Work & Retakes

Homework: Work on your journal; review the standard; review the text; charge your computer.

Friday, September

⚡ Counseling Lesson

August 28-September 1

August 28, 2023

Monday, August 28

⚡ Geography

Read silently: Standard 2a Oceans and Continents
Read or listen silently: Our America to 1865 - Chapter One: From Sea to Shining Sea
- Introduction, pages 8-9
- Around a Round World, pages 10-11
Journal: Geography Title Page
Journal: Make a map of the five oceans and seven continents (Effort)
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Make-up Work & Retakes

Homework: Work on your journal; review the standard; review the text; charge your computer; be prepared for a formative 2a Oceans & Continents Open Note Quiz tomorrow.

Tuesday, August 29

⚡ Geography

Review: Standard 2a Oceans and Continents
Review: Around a Round World, pages 10-11
Journal: Finish map of the world to include the 7 continents and 5 oceans
Practice: Quizizz Game: 2a Oceans & Continents
Formative: 2a Oceans & Continents Open Note Quiz (you may use your journal)
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Make-up Work & Retakes

Homework: Work on your journal; review the standard; review the text; charge your computer.

Wednesday, August 30

⚡ Geography

Read silently: Standard 2b Geographic Regions
Read or listen silently: America, the Varied, pages 12-13
Journal: Create a map showing the location of each region

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Make-up Work & Retakes

Homework: Work on your journal; review the standard; review the text; charge your computer.

Thursday, August 31

⚡ Geography

Review: Standard 2b Geographic Regions
Read or listen:
- Coastal Range, page 14
- Basin & Range, page 15
Journal: Describe the characteristics of each region
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Make-up Work & Retakes

Homework: Work on your journal; review the standard; review the text; charge your computer.

Friday, September 1

⚡ No School Today or Monday - Have a great four day weekend!

August 21-25

August 19, 2023

Monday, August 21

⚡ Welcome to 6th Grade

Social Studies Supplies
- Composition Book
- Writing Utensils
- Earbuds
- School-issued Laptop
Team Pride Rules
Favorites Activity

Homework: Gather class supplies

Tuesday, August 22

⚡ Journaling as a Study Strategy

Name Tags
- Pencil
- Outline
- Color
- Illustrate
Homework: Gather class supplies

Wednesday, August 23

⚡ Setting up for Success

Journal Setup - Effort (O=outstanding, S=satisfactory, U=unsatisfactory)
Favorites Revision - Effort
1. Proper Heading
2. Favorite color, music, subject, place, & hobby
3. Classmates who share your interests
4. Why do we study history?
5. How are you?
Name Tags - Effort
- First & last name
- Period number
- Illustrations
- Pencil, outline, & color
Homework: Charge Laptop