19/20 6th Grade Social Studies
Quiz scheduled 10/2/2019 this is the review and study guide
October Quizzes
Octber 2, 2019 Quiz on timelines
Map Games
Unit 1 Test
November quizzes
if you finish early start your HW or click the link above to learn about famous Native Americans or practice your map skills with the map games
December Quizzes
Once the document opens click file
Select make a copy
Delete: "copy of 3-13-2020 cw Cnn10" and instead name your file with your name, homeroom, and date.
example: "Mr.Brelsford 108 3-13-2020"
Then click the share button and write in my email: [email protected]
Finally fill in your answers in the appropriate spots
Happy March 16th! our first day of distance learning.
start with this introduction video introduction video
then watch this video on women's rights( it may ask for a username and password. username: jbrelsford password: DhaliaB05$$)
Next Watch the vocabulary, read aloud, and annotations video.
valiant Word web image Suffrage Word Web Image Determination Word Web Image (if you have trouble viewing these enter this ogin information : username:[email protected] Password: DhaliaB05$$
Then go to Achieve 3000 select lesson: Women Who Won The Vote. read the article and answer questions. remember to fill out your tracker.if you are using a phone or tablet for your lesson this link might help you access Achieve3000 better achieve apps for device
this link is to a survey about the lesson please tell me what you thought about today's lessons survey of day 1
Day2 of distance Learning March 17th
After seeing your responses to the surveys I tried to make it simpler to get to your lesson.
watch the video
log into achieve3000 https://www.achieve3000.com/
read the article at your level Best Invention? The Wheel!
complete the activity by going back and forth between the text and the questions.
thanks for your advice and comments in the survey. I eliminated a lot of things I tried yesterday that we can do in the classroom but not so easily away from it. please let me know if today was better.Day 2 Survey
March 18th day 3 of distance learning
after you've watched the video
log into achieve3000 https://www.achieve3000.com/
Read the article: Still A Tough Road
complete the activity going back and forth between the text to check your answer.
here is another survey if you want to give me some advice on the lessons i will try to add it. survey
March 10th day 4 of distance learning
after you've watched the video
log into Achieve3000 https://www.achieve3000.com/
read the article on your level : Mario's Still Super
Complete the activity
everything went well it looks like yesterday according to the survey. No, you couldn't eat my hat. Today's video and lesson is hopefully more interesting. video got a low score. here is today's survey.
March 20th Day 5 of distance learning
It's a current events Friday!
Once the document opens click file(top left)
- Select make a copy
- Delete: "copy of 3-13-2020 cw Cnn10" and instead name your file with your name, homeroom, and date. Example: "Mr.Brelsford 108 3-20-2020"
- Then click the share button(blue rectangle in the top right) and write in my email: [email protected]
- Finally fill in your answers in the appropriate spots. Or if you're doing this on a tablet or phone write out your answers, take a picture and email me.
link to the CNN10 video remember comment on the CNN10 you tube page "Please shout out Park City Prep Charter School in Bridgeport CT" I noticed a lot of ads on today's video you might rather go to https://www.cnn.com/cnn10
I will look for your work around 3pm if you haven't done it by then I will be messaging home. Thanks and have a great weekend!
March 23, 2020 day 6 of distance learning
People have been asking for me to open up a google classroom to make it easier so... check your email for an invite or use the link and code below to join
Google classroom 108 classcode: jowdc6f
Google classroom 107 classcode: mmt3mcw
Google classroom 106 classcode: d7rr4xw
Google classroom 105 classcode: taiujwu
Watch: Mystory beginning of civilization assigned on Google classroom.
Answer the question in part 2 using RACES. I posted an example of what your answer should look like using RACES below.
Read unit opener pages 79-81 on Google classroom. Pages 79-81 use the speaker button to make it read to you.
Fill in Google Doc worksheet on Gilgamesh Gilgamesh compare click the link then click file(top left)
- Select make a copy
- Delete: "copy of Gilgamesh compare" and instead name your file with your name, homeroom, and date. Example: "Mr.Brelsford 108 Gilgamesh"
- Then click the share button(blue rectangle in the top right) and write in my email: [email protected]
- Finally fill in your answers in the appropriate spots. Or if you're doing this on a tablet or phone write out your answers, take a picture and email me.
then...
Once the document opens click file(top left)
- Select make a copy
- Delete: "copy of 3-13-2020 cw Cnn10" and instead name your file with your name, homeroom, and date. Example: "Mr.Brelsford 108 3-23-2020"
- Then click the share button(blue rectangle in the top right) and write in my email: [email protected]
- Finally fill in your answers in the appropriate spots. Or if you're doing this on a tablet or phone write out your answers, take a picture and email me.
go to https://www.cnn.com/cnn10 for the video or to their you tube channel
March 24, 2020 distance learning day 7
If you haven't been invited or joined my new Google classroom go back to the 23rd and join.
Happy Day 7. Today's video has two parts, sorry my phone died in the middle of the first one.
watch the videos:
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI8MGlK59ko
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAri2wKQdG0
complete the Vocabulary form and the Cause and effect form. There is an Extra Crispy version of the cause and effect form also. SCreen shots of the text are on google classroom in the vocabulary form assignment if you need them they are pages 82-89 in your textbook.
watch the videos:
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI8MGlK59ko
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAri2wKQdG0
complete the Vocabulary form and the Cause and effect form. There is an Extra Crispy version of the cause and effect form also. SCreen shots of the text are on google classroom in the vocabulary form assignment if you need them they are pages 82-89 in your textbook.
Friday we will have a quiz that will use information from both. Study guide will be posted tomorrow.
If you have questions, please call, reply here, text, dojo, or email me. Also if you are really confused at noon(12:00-12:30) I will host a lunch bunch video conference.
If you have questions, please call, reply here, text, dojo, or email me. Also if you are really confused at noon(12:00-12:30) I will host a lunch bunch video conference.
Lunch Bunch Zoom meeting ID 308-712-4300 password: 025015
Good morning, it is day 8 of distance learning March 25th.
today you will watch the lesson video.Read pages 82-89 in your text book and complete the Cause and effect retry and the Chapter 2 section1 reading questions.
Here is a study guide for our quiz on Friday.
today you will watch the lesson video.Read pages 82-89 in your text book and complete the Cause and effect retry and the Chapter 2 section1 reading questions.
Here is a study guide for our quiz on Friday.
No lunch bunch zoom meeting today sorry guys.
Good Morning! It's March 26 Distance learning day 8.
Please watch the lesson video below.
Then go to Achieve3000. Read Ancient Fast Food and Dessert.
Then answer the activity questions. DO NOT RUSH! Many of your grades have fallen because since you are not in class you are going through assignments as fast as you can. Take your time try for a 100%.
Then go to Achieve3000. Read Ancient Fast Food and Dessert.
Then answer the activity questions. DO NOT RUSH! Many of your grades have fallen because since you are not in class you are going through assignments as fast as you can. Take your time try for a 100%.
I will host a lunch bunch zoom meeting today at noon 12:00pm -12:30pm
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/766848695 or Meeting ID: 766 848 695
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/766848695 or Meeting ID: 766 848 695
If you have any questions please call, text, or email.
Happy Friday March 27th Day 10 of distance learning.
Due Today!
Today is our quiz. It is open book.
It is also a CNN 10 Friday please complete both of these.
Open the doc click file in the top left.
select make a copy.
Rename the file with your name, homeroom, and the date.
Share with me.
VERY IMPORTANT!!!: Starting Monday if an assignment is assigned on a day it must be done that day. ONLY if your parent contacts me with a reasonable excuse for your absence will you not get a zero. Too many people have been turning in work late. You will receive no credit if your parent does not explain why you did not complete it. I am tired of calling 40 parents to get you to do something.
Lunch Bunch Zoom conference 12:00pm-12:30pm
Meeting ID 308-712-4300
I know we are not going out in public, but if you come to my lunch bunch in a robe, or pajamas, or without a sleeved shirt I will turn off your video or kick you out. Please dress like a person who woke up before noon.
Due Today!
Today is our quiz. It is open book.
It is also a CNN 10 Friday please complete both of these.
Open the doc click file in the top left.
select make a copy.
Rename the file with your name, homeroom, and the date.
Share with me.
VERY IMPORTANT!!!: Starting Monday if an assignment is assigned on a day it must be done that day. ONLY if your parent contacts me with a reasonable excuse for your absence will you not get a zero. Too many people have been turning in work late. You will receive no credit if your parent does not explain why you did not complete it. I am tired of calling 40 parents to get you to do something.
Lunch Bunch Zoom conference 12:00pm-12:30pm
Meeting ID 308-712-4300
I know we are not going out in public, but if you come to my lunch bunch in a robe, or pajamas, or without a sleeved shirt I will turn off your video or kick you out. Please dress like a person who woke up before noon.
Good Morning! It is March 30th, and we are starting Week 3 of distance learning.
Today we are going on a field trip to the Smithsonian Museum Of Natural History in Washington DC. Watch this video to learn how to navigate your way through the Museum.
Then click this link to the National Museum of Natural History's virtual Tour.
You must answer questions on the Museum Tour Day 1 Questions form.
You do not need to answer in RACES format, but please use complete sentences.
After you complete your work feel free to explore the Museum. However, I am sorry the gift shop is closed. : (
Lunch Bunch Zoom: 12:00-12:15
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/993375636
meeting ID 993-375-636
Today we are going on a field trip to the Smithsonian Museum Of Natural History in Washington DC. Watch this video to learn how to navigate your way through the Museum.
Then click this link to the National Museum of Natural History's virtual Tour.
You must answer questions on the Museum Tour Day 1 Questions form.
You do not need to answer in RACES format, but please use complete sentences.
After you complete your work feel free to explore the Museum. However, I am sorry the gift shop is closed. : (
Lunch Bunch Zoom: 12:00-12:15
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/993375636
meeting ID 993-375-636
As always if you have any questions please email, text or call me. These are all also available on Google Classroom.
Good Morning it is March 31st
Today is our 2nd and final day of our virtual field trip.
Directions:
1. Watch my video first. "Western Cultures"
2. Click this link to the virtual tour.
3. Open a new tab and go to museum tour questions day 2.
4. Explore the exhibits.
5. There are no arrows on the floor when you are done with a room to move on use the fast forward button.
6. We are only visiting 3 rooms. If you want to continue you can, but there are only questions for the first 3 rooms.
7. Written answers do not need to be in RACES format, but MUST be in complete sentences. Capital letter to start and period at the end to count.
A lot of you are doing your work at late hours in the day. This is fine if you do the work and do it well.
If you are doing your work after midnight it is considered late.
If you try to contact me after 5 pm I will not answer you until the next day. Your assignment is still due. You need to figure out your problems on your own after 5pm.
Lunch Bunch Zoom: 12:00-12:15
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/993375636
meeting ID 993-375-636
Today is our 2nd and final day of our virtual field trip.
Directions:
1. Watch my video first. "Western Cultures"
2. Click this link to the virtual tour.
3. Open a new tab and go to museum tour questions day 2.
4. Explore the exhibits.
5. There are no arrows on the floor when you are done with a room to move on use the fast forward button.
6. We are only visiting 3 rooms. If you want to continue you can, but there are only questions for the first 3 rooms.
7. Written answers do not need to be in RACES format, but MUST be in complete sentences. Capital letter to start and period at the end to count.
A lot of you are doing your work at late hours in the day. This is fine if you do the work and do it well.
If you are doing your work after midnight it is considered late.
If you try to contact me after 5 pm I will not answer you until the next day. Your assignment is still due. You need to figure out your problems on your own after 5pm.
Lunch Bunch Zoom: 12:00-12:15
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/993375636
meeting ID 993-375-636
Good Morning. Happy April 2nd!
Directions for today:
1. Please watch today's lesson video.
2. Preview the Vocabulary and economy questions assignment
3. Re-read pages 90-97
4. Answer the vocabulary and economy questions assignment. (Only do extra crispy if i normally assign it to you in class.)
No lunch bunch today : ( I have a zoom meeting I have to be ready for with Mr. Ravage)
Directions for today:
1. Please watch today's lesson video.
2. Preview the Vocabulary and economy questions assignment
3. Re-read pages 90-97
4. Answer the vocabulary and economy questions assignment. (Only do extra crispy if i normally assign it to you in class.)
No lunch bunch today : ( I have a zoom meeting I have to be ready for with Mr. Ravage)
Good morning,
Happy Friday! April 3rd.
Today we have a quiz on Chapter 2 section 2,
and our usual CNN 10 assignment. Check the classwork tab for both.
Lunch Bunch Zoom: 12:00-12:30
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/993375636
meeting ID 993-375-636
Email me, message me, call me, or text me if you have questions.
Happy Friday! April 3rd.
Today we have a quiz on Chapter 2 section 2,
and our usual CNN 10 assignment. Check the classwork tab for both.
Lunch Bunch Zoom: 12:00-12:30
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/993375636
meeting ID 993-375-636
Email me, message me, call me, or text me if you have questions.
Good Morning it's April 6th
Today you will read a case study of a citizen living in the City of Ur, in ancient Sumer, and a case study of a citizen of Machu Picchu, in the Incan Empire. You will look for evidence to support the eight factors of civilizations in each case study. The assignment is in your classwork tab called Eight Factors of Civilization.
I am also giving you a study guide for a chapter test (look below) we will do on Thursday 4/9 covering pages 79-97 in the textbook.
On our quiz Friday we had 19 people get 100% great job! keep up the good work!
Today you will read a case study of a citizen living in the City of Ur, in ancient Sumer, and a case study of a citizen of Machu Picchu, in the Incan Empire. You will look for evidence to support the eight factors of civilizations in each case study. The assignment is in your classwork tab called Eight Factors of Civilization.
I am also giving you a study guide for a chapter test (look below) we will do on Thursday 4/9 covering pages 79-97 in the textbook.
On our quiz Friday we had 19 people get 100% great job! keep up the good work!
Good Morning and happy April 7th!
Today will be the first of two review days for our test on Thursday. If you didn't get the study guide yet go to yesterday's announcement.
Using pages 79-97 in your text book I created a Fling Mr. Brelsford review game.
Go to the classwork tab and look for Fling Mr Brelsford assignment.
Here is a video on how to do todays assignment.
Lunch Bunch Zoom will be at 12:00-12:30
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/385857632?pwd=TGZJVjJxMnExQ1R5K0dJU01WTHpNUT09
Meeting ID: 385 857 632
Password: PCP 108
Today will be the first of two review days for our test on Thursday. If you didn't get the study guide yet go to yesterday's announcement.
Using pages 79-97 in your text book I created a Fling Mr. Brelsford review game.
Go to the classwork tab and look for Fling Mr Brelsford assignment.
Here is a video on how to do todays assignment.
Lunch Bunch Zoom will be at 12:00-12:30
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/385857632?pwd=TGZJVjJxMnExQ1R5K0dJU01WTHpNUT09
Meeting ID: 385 857 632
Password: PCP 108
Good morning it's April 8th.
We had 18 people with perfect scores on the high score leader board. Great Job! I know you will be ready for tomorrow's test. Today is day 2 of review for the test. Assignment is here
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/385857632?pwd=TGZJVjJxMnExQ1R5K0dJU01WTHpNUT09
Meeting ID: 385 857 632
Password: PCP 108
We had 18 people with perfect scores on the high score leader board. Great Job! I know you will be ready for tomorrow's test. Today is day 2 of review for the test. Assignment is here
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/385857632?pwd=TGZJVjJxMnExQ1R5K0dJU01WTHpNUT09
Meeting ID: 385 857 632
Password: PCP 108
Good Morning April 9th.
We have our Chapter 2 Test today. Wednesday night started the jewish celebration of Passover and tomorrow is the Christian holiday Good Friday. We also begin our Spring Break. I will post work that is due by 4/19 before 3pm today.
Good luck on your test today.
Due to a meeting with other teachers and Mr. Ravage there will be no Lunch Bunch today. I'll miss you guys, see you on the 20th.
We have our Chapter 2 Test today. Wednesday night started the jewish celebration of Passover and tomorrow is the Christian holiday Good Friday. We also begin our Spring Break. I will post work that is due by 4/19 before 3pm today.
Good luck on your test today.
Due to a meeting with other teachers and Mr. Ravage there will be no Lunch Bunch today. I'll miss you guys, see you on the 20th.
Good morning!
We are starting a new chapter in our text book and a new unit this week. Chapter 3 section 1 starts on page 107 in your text book. We will begin exploring the ancient Middle East or ancient south west Asia. Watch this lesson video below, then practice the locations of the countries by completing the puzzle. Finally, do the assignment modern Middle East Countries.
We are starting a new chapter in our text book and a new unit this week. Chapter 3 section 1 starts on page 107 in your text book. We will begin exploring the ancient Middle East or ancient south west Asia. Watch this lesson video below, then practice the locations of the countries by completing the puzzle. Finally, do the assignment modern Middle East Countries.
Good morning
Not much to do today. It took a while but I got through all your vacation assignments yesterday. Some of the pictures you uploaded were great!
for today, watch this video below and do the Mesopotamia Interactive Map assignment today.
if you want to join the lunch bunch the zoom information is the same all week look at the announcement on google classroom.
Have a great day!
Not much to do today. It took a while but I got through all your vacation assignments yesterday. Some of the pictures you uploaded were great!
for today, watch this video below and do the Mesopotamia Interactive Map assignment today.
if you want to join the lunch bunch the zoom information is the same all week look at the announcement on google classroom.
Have a great day!
Good morning, its April 22nd.
So far this week we have worked with maps and discussed a region known as both the Middle East and Mesopotamia. Today we will skim pages 110-117 to better understand our new set of vocabulary words.
1. Watch the lesson video
2. Skim pages 110-117 for the vocabulary words listed on page 107
3. Do the Google Form Chapter 3 Section 1 Vocabulary
Feel free to use your text book and the slideshow if its helpful to you.
So far this week we have worked with maps and discussed a region known as both the Middle East and Mesopotamia. Today we will skim pages 110-117 to better understand our new set of vocabulary words.
1. Watch the lesson video
2. Skim pages 110-117 for the vocabulary words listed on page 107
3. Do the Google Form Chapter 3 Section 1 Vocabulary
Feel free to use your text book and the slideshow if its helpful to you.