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Social Studies Curriculum
5th Grade Social Studies 6th Grade Social Studies
American HistoryGeography SkillsNative AmericansExplorers13 ColoniesNew Nation
World HistoryMesopotamiaEgyptGreeceRomeMiddle Ages
About Mrs. Gottshalk
BA in Education and History from Monmouth University
MA in Education from Monmouth University 11th year teaching at Bedminster School
– Social Studies 5th-8th
– Reading and Language Arts 6th
– 2nd Grade
In the Classroom
Rigorous lessons and activities– Aligned to common core, state, and district
curriculum
Emphasis on real-world application– How does what we are studying in history affect
our lives today?
Focus on higher order thinking skills– Questions that go beyond basic fact recall
Making History Come Alive
5th Grade Example– Colonial children had many chores to help make their households
run efficiently. Many of you have chores today. Do you think that the chores that you do in your house are as important as the chores colonial children had to do for their household? Why?
6th Grade Example– King Tut became a pharaoh at the age of 9, which is only a few
years younger than you. Imagine that you were given the same responsibility and became President of the United States. How would you handle this responsibility? Would you face the same hardships as King Tut?
Grading
Tests, Essays, and Major Projects: 50%– Tests questions include: fill in the blank, short answer, and essays – Essays are usually written in class, but may need to be completed
for homework – Projects are completed both in school and at home
Homework and Class Work: 30%– Assignments must be completed on time – Tasks and assignments given in class are complete
Quizzes and Binder Checks: 20%– Quizzes are given throughout the course of a unit/chapter – Binders are checked at the end of the unit/chapter
Contact Information
Phone– (908) 234-0768 x278
Email– [email protected]
Teacher Website– Homework assignments– Test and quiz dates– Project and essay rubrics– Educational website links
Home Logic– Check child’s progress in social studies