Dover Sherborn Middle School Curriculum Road Maps

Course Title: Social Studies Grade: 6

Unit: Egypt

Month Presented: December Unit Length (in weeks): 4

Essential Question (s) Focus:

Ø How are we like those who have come before us?

Ø How do we learn about people who we cannot meet?

Ø How do we figure out who they are/were?

Learning Objectives:

Students will learn “what makes a good question” for research.

Students will identify and construct “good” paragraphs.

Students will evaluate the process of questioning and investigating the past.

Skills Indicators:

1. Reflect on learning and community progress.
2. Identify and utilize a variety of reading strategies to determine the meaning and usefulness of a text.
3. Cooperate with others to create a positive learning environment.
4. Maintain an organized approach to learning: taking notes, completing homework and class work, and being prepared.
5. Exhibit understanding of essential questions pertaining to a specific area of study.

Skills focus for this unit: INDICATORS 1, 2, 5

Instructional Strategies & Activities:

Utilize reading strategies, OBJECTIVE vs. SUBJECTIVE note-taking emphasis

Source evaluation

Paragraph writing strategies

Revision Process

Materials Utilized:

Ancient Egypt: for Children- Schlessinger Media- VIDEO

GROSKIN WEBSITE!!!

Various readings on Egypt from “kid-friendly” sources

Assessment Strategies:

Paragraph on question of choice

Sweatbook notes

Reflection journals.