Mrs. Dickens' Class
6th & 8th Social Studies
Contact Information
Email: ldickens@sealyisd.com
Phone: 885-3292 X5024
Conference Period: 8:44-9:36
About Me: Hello. This is my 21st year in education. It is my 13th year in Sealy ISD and my eighth year at the junior high. I am looking forward to another successful year!
Remind 101
Remind 101 is a wonderful tool for communication. I will use this to send reminders about upcoming tests, quizzes, projects, due dates, etc. It would be beneficial for BOTH parents & students to sign up to receive these important reminders.
6th grade Social Studies text @dickens6th to 81010
Mrs. Dickens' Schedule
2nd: Conference
3rd: Tiger Time
4th: 8th grade U.S. History
Lunch
5th: 6th grade Social Studies
6th: 6th grade Social Studies
7th: 8th grade U.S. History
8th: 8th grade U.S. History
8th: U.S. History Year at a Glance
We will begin our historical journey with European Exploration in the Americas. Traveling through time we will then discuss the American Revolution, American Independence, and the struggles of our Founding Fathers. As time marches on, we will learn about our Presidents, Industrialization and Expansion of our great country. We will conclude with the conflicts within America surrounding and leading up to the Civil War and Reconstruction.
1st Nine Weeks
- Exploring the Americas
- Colonial America
- Life in the Colonies
- Spirit of Independence
- American Revolution
2nd Nine Weeks
- A More Perfect Union
- The Constitution
- Federalist Era
- Jefferson Era
- Growth and Expansion
3rd Nine Weeks
- Jackson Era
- Manifest Destiny
- North and South
- Spirit of Reform
4th Nine Weeks
- The Road to War
- The Civil War
- Reconstruction
6th: Social Studies Year at a Glance
6th grade Social Studies is more like World Geography. We will travel the world stopping all 7 continents to learn about the geography, history & culture of each.
1st 9 weeks:
North America, Central America & Caribbean, South America & Celebrate Freedom
2nd 9 Weeks:
Europe, Russia/Eurasia, East Asia
3rd 9 weeks:
Southeast Asia, South Asia, Southwest Asia (Middle East), North Africa
4th 9 weeks:
Sub Saharan Africa, Australia, & Antarctica
Grading Policy
50% major test (3 per 9 weeks)