SS+-+6th+Grade+-+Meeting+Notes

Notes for 2/23/10

-Discussed the different areas we were in the text (varied from Egypt to Greece/Rome) - All on Grow 19 -Talked about implementing Amazing Race Review at the end of the year -Possible fine tuning involved in using the review -Thoughts about making a timeline for 6th grade SS (Early Man to Middle Ages) -Thanks to Sandra Abbott for organizing and storing supplemental materials for 6 grade SS. in storage room

Notes for 10/13 Groups on Grow 5 Shared Personal Timeline Info. Most classes in Chap One Talked about alternative assessment for Chap. 1 Discussed Technology and laptop deployment

Notes for 9/29 -S.S. groups Grow 3 and 4 -continent assessment at end of NECAP -Lat. Long. pretty good understanding as whole -Notes for March 10, 2009 -Groups on Grow 23 and Grow 24 -S.A. brought new resources donated by the past Social Studies G.T. program to meeting we discussed how to use them to enhance student learning without any conflict (Teacher scheduling) -T.H. Greek unit using alternative method student research of key topics and reteaching to class as a supplement to book -We will be using the Roman Timeline as a common assessment for Trimester 3 (I will distribute the outline at our next meeting)

No Notes for March 3, 2009 MEAs

Notes for Feb 10, 2009 -All on Grow 21 -Discussed direction of Common Assessment to give in the future -Coloseum virtual tour under construction could be ready but take a long time to download

Notes Jan. 27, 2009 Discussed Common Assessment given on Continent Recognition - All on Grow 19 - Mixed results on where we are in text (Greeks to Egyptians) -Discussed PLC facilitators meeting from yesterday afternoon - All members pleased with time shared for best practices during PLC

Notes for Dec. 16, 2008 -All on Grow 15 -Geography Bee materials all in -All will be complete by first week of January (runner up and team rep.) -Reviewed standards from central office -C. Gagnon cross curriculum work creation of Egyptian Calendars (Math), Pod Casts done by T. Harvill (L.A.) -Discussed work in Focus and connected to section Resolve a Conflict in text

Notes for Dec. 2, 2008 -everyone on Grow 13 -Testing difficulty discussed methods to restructure to key points -No field trips due to budget issues -Cunieform website to enhance learning of Sumerian writing http://www.upennmuseum.com/cuneiform.cgi -Discussed alternative assessments to better suit learning styles of students

Notes for Oct. 7, 2008 -MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO MEETING EMERGENCY P.E.T.

Notes for Sept. 30, 2008 -Introduced T. Harvill to Grow exercises -Mock Elections a go for all 6th grade teams -Decided as a group to educate the students on issues and candidates for the election -Landforms wksht given to group byProxy-Connection: keep-alive Cache-Control: max-age=0 0Gagnon -Gagnon also shared a Lat Long website for further learning (www.kidsgeo.com)

Notes for Sept. 23, 2008 -All presently on Grow 4 -Handed out cross curriculum wksht/assessment on Lat. Long. -Quick discussion on Mock Elections -Spoke briefly about progress of PLC and direction for the year

Notes for May 13, 2008 -All classes on Grow 31 -Barbara contributed middle ages packet to the group to enhance Middle Ages teaching/learning -Sandra shared and discussed project she has had success with in the past concerning Middle Ages -Groups who have completed the timeline have seen positive results - I have purchased an IMAX movie on the Vikings to help bring to life the learning

Notes for April 8, 2008 -All three classes currently working on Grow 27 -Discussed the challenges associated teaching Christianity's impact on Roman Empire -Students knowledge on Christianity varied greatly from student to student -Roman Timeline is a good way to assess the students on placing both B.C. and A.D. on a timeline

Notes for April 1, 2008 -All three classes working on Grow 26 -Ideas were discussed about alternative assessments ie. projects to test kids knowledge retention rather than the test from the book -Discussed the benefit of Friday technology workshop. It was mentioned that Edline use be more thoroughly covered in the next technology meeting -Blackbear reports that all went well on their trip to Boston and was really beneficial -All teachers discussed the benefit of cross curriculum work and named ways they have incorporated into their teaching -Seaside will be beginning a cross curriculum read aloud involving skills in both L/A and S.S. this week

Notes for March 18, 2008

-All classes working on Grow 24

-Wiki conversations went well. Teachers discussed concern of public viewing of meeting minutes. Most teachers thought the idea/concept of the wiki could be very beneficial.

- Team Seaside will be coordinating their Boston field trip with Team Downeast. The date of the scheduled trip is June 9th.

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