Mr. Garcia 6th grade Social Studies 2017-2018 Rick Gracia Per. 3 (Culver City Middle School) //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/848483/assignments/ Class Name: Mr. Garcia 6th grade Social Studies 2017-2018 Rick Gracia Per. 3 Instructor(s): Richard Garcia en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 05/28/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4983418 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/848483/assignments/ hey my wonderful 6th graders,
 
This week is the Actors Gang on Tuesday and Wednesday.  All will be given the final chapter in the Social Studies book on Ancient Rome.  We will be doing chapters 13 and 14, a total of 7 lessons. 
 
 
Your final for the year is on June 7th and 8th, or next Thursday and Friday.  On June 4th/5th is when book have to be turned in.  I hope all of you are reviewing all of the chapters we have been studying this year because your final is about all of the civilizations we have been learning about.  
 
Remember that that last day to turn in any and all missed assignments is the day of the final.  I will not accept any missed assignments after this deadline.  SOME OF YOU ARE RUNNING OUT OF TIME TO FINISH ANY AND ALL MISSED IN CLASS ASSIGNMENTS, NOT HOMEWORK.  THAT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED,
 
Attached to this email is chapters 13 and 14.
 
 
Text or call if you need any more information.
 
 
MR G.

]]> Mon, 28 May 2018 21:36:18 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/30/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4965865 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/848483/assignments/ Hey Students,
 
Attached to this site will be the Chinese and Western Dragons and, Chapter 11 and 12 annotation homework for Ancient Greece.
 
 
 
Call me if you have any questions.
 
 
Mr. Garcia
 
310-871-3679

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Confidence doesn't come out of nowhere.

It's a result of something....

Hours, days, weeks and years

of constant work and dedication

(Unknown writer)

 

 
 
Wow Can you believe how fast the year has gone!!!!!  As of this Monday 60 day left of the school year.  That is only 29 days in my class.  This is unbelievable!!!!
 
 

  We will be Continuing  Time Life’s “Dynasties of Powers”   After the video we will be taking a quiz and correcting it. Remember if you want to watch the movie again, you can go to YouTube and search for “Dynasties of Powers,” and re-watch the video. Remember as always you may use all notes taken while you were watching in class. 

For all  periods  the warm-ups China #1 and #2, #3, and #4 are due today Monday. Warmup packets #5, #6. #7, #8, and #9 will be given today.

Tuesday and Wednesday:

We will be finishing up  Time Life’s “Dynasties of Powers”  

Thursday and Friday

     If we finish the Video "Dynasties of Powers," and finish the quiz we will be  comparing of  Chinese Dragon and Western Dragon.  Then you will be coloring these two types of Dragons.

 

 

Like always call or text if I'm unclear

 

Mr. G.

310-871-3679


]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2018 22:06:42 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/08/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4941834 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/848483/assignments/ My amazing and wonderful 6th grade students, and yes it is late, but there is an old saying "better late than never."  :)
 
 
These last two weeks have hopefully  recharged your brains and now its back to edumacation!!!!!
 
 
Well today there are a couple of things I want to inform you on that I personally though is an important life lesson to learn, and I'm going to spent this period presenting it to you.  Hopefully it will make a positive impression on you and what your thoughts are about your life.  We will see!!!
 
 
 

What's happening the week of April 10th to the 13th.

 
We will finish up the China map, then follow this with the "Time life's" DVD "Dynasties of Powers," and delve into Ancient China.  
 
Remember all of you need to get ready for the final, and I hope that all of you have been reviewing your social studies book on all of the civilizations we have and have not gone through. You will need to be aware of these civilizations in order to take the final.
 
As of today there is a total of  9 weeks of school left before you official become a 7th grader.  Bear in mind this is weather you are ready or not.   I hope and pray that all of you will be ready!!!!!!
 
 
Can't wait to see all of you tomorrow, and of you have any questions just text or call
 
Mr. G
310-871-3679

]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2018 22:22:39 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 03/20/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4931204 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/848483/assignments/ Chapter 8 China annotatation 
 
 
 
 
Any questions just call me
 
Mr. G
310-871-3679
 
 
 

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Hey my little chickadees,

 

JUST ADDES INDIAN INSTRUCTIONS AND MAP

 

 

 

 

Just adding the PowerPoint questions to this email!!!

 

 

The Midterm is just around the corner.  My job is to remind you that all of you should be researching your four topics on Egypt and four topics on India.  As of tomorrow, there are 10/11 days left.  So, my little padwhans, if you have not started researching DO IT NOW.  Do not do it the night before or the day of.

 

I will again attach the cheat sheets for India and Egypt to this site, so no one needs to search for them.  Also attached to this site will be the PowerPoint Indian program we were doing on Thursday and Friday.  This worksheet is due on Monday, or tomorrow.   Everyone should have the PowerPoint in their Slides on their G-mail account.  

 

Remember to all students who are missing their Hieroglyphics, Canopic Jar drawing, Indian and Egyptian map, Egypt quiz, and the Egyptian fill in the blank warm ups, your dead line to finish these assignments is the day of the Midterm.  If any of these items are not finished by the deadline I will not accept them afterwards.  All these assignments as a lot to your overall grade, 25%.

 

I am in my class every day at lunch, Paws (For students who get stamped). I just finished my last league JV Girl's basketball game on Friday, and am now in playoffs, so I will probably not be in my class afterschool for the next two weeks.

 

What's happening this week March 5th to 9th

 

We will be going over the PowerPoint and getting into India On Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.

 

On Thursday, I and Mr. Gutherie will be on the Beach fieldtrip, and on Friday we will continue going over India.

 

 

 

As always, if you need any more info just text or call.

 

 

Mr. Garcia

310-871-3679

 

 

 

 


]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:44:24 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 02/19/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4907035 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/848483/assignments/ Hello my amazing 6th grade students.
 
Are all of you ready to enter into the ancient civilization of India?  I have to admit this civilization will be quicker than the others we have been through so far, but it still is amazing.
 
Things to remember!
Your midterm is coming up soon, March 15/16, and if all of you have been doing what you are responsible for, you should have already chosen your 4 topics on ancient Egypt, and are in the process of researching.  
You now need to choose 4 topics on ancient. India, and like Egypt research these as well.  
 
The midterm will will be a total of 10 paragraphs, with 4 topics on India and 4 topics on Egypt.  This is with an introduction and of course a conclusion.
Your brainstorming will have a total of 7 subtopics per topic you chose.
 
Do not chose your topics the day before or the day of the test.  If you do you will not pass this important midterm.  
 
March 15/16, the days of the midterm, is the last day to turn in with full credit, any unfinished class assignment.  After that deadline no missed assignments will be accepted.  Any quizzes that needs to be retaken must be done ASAP, on your own time!!!!
 
THE WEEK OF  FEB 26 to March 2
 
we will be starting the Indian map and doing in class warmups.  I will explain in tomorrow’s class.
 Any questions call or text me
Mr. G
310-871-3679

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 Well my little chickadees,

 

Wasn't a three-day weekend just the bomb?  Now we come to the last four-day week, so enjoy it, the rest of the quarter will not have any free days, except for all of the students who are attending the Beach Fieldtrip.

Back to School!!!!   YEAH!!!!!

 

 What is happening this week the 20th to the 23rd. 

What is due on Tuesday and Wednesday:

Remember that your Canopic Jar drawings are due on Tuesday and Wednesday at the beginning of class.  Those students who are not finished will receive a "0" on their ARIES account, until it is completely done.  This must be accomplished on your own time.  The time that you have is either during PAWS, Lunch, or Friday afterschool.  Remember the computer will not change your grade automatically, I must do it.  It is your responsibility to finish this assignments on your own time and no one else.

 

We will be starting Hieroglyphics role playing this week.  Just like the Cuneiform role playing we did for Mesopotamia, student's will now become Ancient Egyptian Scribes.  Student's will be creating Hieroglyphic cartouches with stencils and Tempera paint.  We will have only this week to complete this assignment segueing into Ancient India.

 

 

Like always any question call or text me.

Mr. G

310-871-3679

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2018 18:49:02 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/16/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4899590 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/848483/assignments/
CCMS 2018-2019
WASHINGTON D.C. AND COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG
SPING BREAK TRIP
Parents and Student’s
An informational meeting will be held on February 22nd about Culver City Middle School’s 2018/2019 Spring Break trip to our Nation’s Capitol Washington D.C., and Colonial Williamsburg, in Mr. Garcia's room 138.
 
This meeting will be starting at 6 P.M., lasting no longer than one hour. Specific information about this trip will be the agenda.
 
Culver City Middle School is located at 4601 Elenda Street, Culver City Ca.
Spring Break information
 
Wow, what a wonderful year the 2017-2018 year has been. For this year’s Culver City Middle School’s Spring Break trip, to Boston and New York City, happening on Sunday, March 25th a total of 46 participants have signed up for this amazing and most memorable trip. There are a total of 35 CCMS students, 7 adults/parents, and 4 chaperones that will be going.
 
For all of those parents and students who did not sign up for this year’s trip, not to worry, next year’s trip is now being offered to all present day 6th and 7th grade students, and when the new school year begins, to all incoming 6th graders. (Any 5th grade parent’s who gets this date, and are interested in this trip, are welcomed to attend this meeting.)
 
The 2018-2019 Culver City Middle School Spring Break trip to our Nation’s capital, Washington D.C., and Colonial Williamsburg, will be a 5 day trip leaving the first Sunday of Culver City Middle School Spring Break. This will be Sunday, March 24th and returning Friday, March 29th between 9 p.m. and 12 a.m.
 
This is an all inclusive trip, costing a total of $2125.00 for students and about $300 more for any adult wanting to travel with us. This cost pays for all your child or parent who attends will need for this five day event.
 
What is paid for
• The cost of Airline ticket to and back (Does not included baggage, unless carry on. This is an addition $25.00 cost)
 
Although students do not need to bring any funds, I suggest that you child is given a minimum of $20.00 per day, for all of the non essentials such as; extra snacks, food, drinks, souvenirs and gifts. (Suggestion: I and any other chaperone can be your child’s bank, so your child does not to spend the money all in one day.)
 
• Hotel for both adults and students. (Student’s will be assigned 4 to a room, and adults 2 to a room.)
 
• Breakfast, Lunch and dinners (Any extra snacks or food will be the responsibility of the students or parent adult participating.)
 
• Typically there will be a day where we return early to hotel for kids to go the Hotel pool.
 
• On a Luxury bus the duration of the trip.
 
What is going to be seen on this trip
 
o Colonial Williamsburg
 Afternoon excursion Williamsburg is huge
 Courting of the Colonial Army reenactment, with musket fire.
 
o Colonial Jamestown
 All morning excursion Jamestown is huge
 
• The Home of the 3rd president of the United States,Thomas Jefferson called Monticello.
o This historical site will be seen on our way back to Washington D.C. after Colonial Williamsburg.

 

City of Washinton D.C.

o Tour in Jefferson’s home.
o Holocaust Museum o Iwo Jima Memorial
o Franklin Delano Roosevelt memorial
o WWII memorial o Vietnam Memorial o Lincoln Memorial
o Korean Memorial o Mount Vernon (George Washington’s home)
o Washington Monument (If opened go inside)
o Capitol Building (House and Senate room if possible)
o Supreme Court o Martin Luther King Memorial
o Library of Congress o White House (Tour if possible)
o Thomas Jefferson Memorial o Ford’s Theatre (Where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated)
o Smithsonian Aerospace Museum Natural History Museum Black History Museum
 American History Museum
• Arlington nation Cemetery
o Changing of the Guard at the tomb of the unknown solider
o Challenger memorial o Robert E. Lee’s home
o John F Kenney’s eternal flame Robert Kennedy Jackie Kennedy
• National Cathedral
 
This trip is an exciting, educational and a most memorable trip your child will ever take. For some, a life altering event, and I encourage all parents to attend this meeting to see for themselves, what will happen on this historical trip of a life time.
 
Sincerely,
Richard A. Garcia
Been doing this trip for 19 years since 1994
History teacher at Culver City Middle School
Rickgarcia@ccusd.org
Cell number 310-871-3679

]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2018 09:30:02 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/05/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4885434 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/848483/assignments/ Students I'm so sorry for the late posting.  I was having words with my computer this evening.  It started updating, and took nearly 3 hours,  Arrrrrrrrg!!!!
 
Just a note.
 
How many of you did what I asked on Thursday and Friday and give your best attempt to tell the story of How life began in Egypt?  If you did, how many of you were successful telling the story without adding any extra information?  If you were, I' impressed, and if you were not that's ok, it shows that you are all humans.  I certainly hope a good majority at least attempted this endeavor.
 
 
 
Anyways, here is an idea what is happening this week of school.  
 
Monday Feb 5th.
If I have not already started to do so, we will be discussing the process of Mummification that the Ancient Egyptians were very popular in achieving.   We will learn about Canopic Jars, or the pottery that the Egyptians put the four organs in.  The lungs, liver, stomach and intestines.  We will also talk about the symbol of life called a Scarab or Dung Beetle.
 
HOMEWORK
Chapter 7 Ancient India will be handed out today as well.
Here is the Homework schedule for this and next week.
 
Periods 1 and 3 schedule
Lesson 1 is due on Tuesday 
Lesson 2 and 3 are due on Thursday
Lesson 4 is due on Tuesday the following week.
 
Periods 2, 4 and 6
Lesson 1 and 2 is due on Wednesday
Lesson 3 and 4 is due on Friday
 
Tuesday through Friday.
When the process of mummification is finished, students will be drawing and creating a picture ancient Egyptian Canopic Jar drawings.  
 
We will also be creating, and painting Hieroglyphics.  Just like the Ancient Sumerian Cuneiform we did on clay, this time the Hieroglyphics will be created and painted on paper.
 
 
Also attached to this site, is the Chapter 7 Annotated Indian homework assignment, along with the Indian Cheat sheet. 
 
3rd quarter Mid-term
Remember that your 3rd quarter mid-term will be on Egypt and India on March 15th and 16th .  4 topics on Egypt, and 4 topics on India.  The in class essay will have a total of 10 paragraphs, or 8 topics with an introduction and a conclusion.
 
Every student received the Egyptian Cheat sheet last week, and now the Indian cheat sheet will be handed out tomorrow.  It is the responsibility of each and every students to choose 4 topics each on India and Egypt, then research your chosen topic and get ready for the test.  
 
Remember that this is an open note open book test, and you may use any information brought the day of the test.  Your job after choosing your topics, is to research the chosen topic, and become an expert on those topics. Then, using your 6th grade brain, write to me your best understanding of the information.
 
CHOOSE  YOUR TOPICS NOW, EVEN INDIA!  EVEN THOUGH WE HAVENOT STARTED INDIA YET, START RESEARCHING SOMETHING THAT MAY INTREST YOU.  
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DAY BEFORE THE TEST, OR EVEN WORSE, THE DAY OF THE TEST TO CHOSE YOUR TOPICS.  
 
The more information you write me about your topics, but most importantly your understanding of the information, the better your grade.  The rubric of how the essay is put together has not changed, since our last Mid-term and Final, first and second quarter.
 
We will talk in detail in class.  
 
 
Any questions
 
Text or call me
310-871-3679
 
 
Mr. G
 
 
 

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