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Sixth
Grade – Social Studies
by Donna Thomas
Competency
Goal: The learner will use the five themes of geography and
geographic tools to answer geographic questions and analyze geographic
concepts.
This unit focuses on an introduction to South America. The
history, people and cultures will be included in following units.
“C” Layer
Choose activities for a total of 70 points.
Points earned:
1. Read pages 235 – 262 in your Social Studies text.
10
points ______
2. Answer questions on page 263 from text book.
5 points ______
3. Create a 3 dimensional map outlining the different countries
and landforms in South America.
10
points ______
4. Go on NC Wise – Kaleidoscope and work through the South
America section. 10 points ______
5. Do a web search for information about South America. Complete
a “Fact Sheet” for our information board.
10 points ______
6. Choose a book from the Special Topic Table to read.
10 points ______
7. Quietly watch the “South America” video.
5 points ______
8. Listen to the audio-taped version of the Social Studies text.
10 points ______
9. Create a brochure for visitors to South America.
10 points ______
10. Locate ten of the fifty most populated cities in South America.
Mark their locations on a map. When you mark them include their
populations. 10 points
______
11. Create a database with the different countries found in South
America. You decide what to include in the database. One idea:
longitude/latitude. 10 points ______
12. Talk with a partner about the different countries and
landforms located in South America. Use a map or globe to help
you illustrate your ideas. 10
points _______
Total points earned in “C”
Layer _______
“B” Layer
Choose 1. Maximum points available = 15.
1. Compare and contrast the land of South America to
the land of North America.
2. Create power point presentation on South America
and its landforms.
3. Create a game using the countries and landforms of
South America.
Total points earned in “B” Layer _______
“A” Layer
Choose 1. Maximum points available = 15.
Remember responses must show reflective thinking!
1. What effect do you think South America’s location
and landforms have on its agriculture?
2. Do you think that South America and North America
should be considered one continent?
3. Do you think that we should have “open borders”
between North and South America?
Total points earned in “A” Layer ______
Total unit points _______
Grading Scale:
> 85 points = A
> 70 points = B
> 55 points = C
55 points or less = NY (Not yet)
Unit Grade: ________________
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