6th grade social studies for the week of 1.7.13

OVERVIEW: We will begin our WAR themed unit today by talking about the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War and why colonists were unhappy with England.  We will read and watch videos to gain background knowledge on the events, people, and places of the specific time period.  In this unit we will look at reasons for war, results of war, bystanders of war, and what war looks like (just to name a few).  We will concentrate on American wars (i.e. the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the most recent conflicts in the Middle East.

HOMEWORK: Students will have readings and questions to complete at home each night.

ASSESSMENTS: no quizzes of tests this week