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Learning Coach Guide Contents Digital Citizenship Unit13 Introduction to Geography Unit14 Exploring North America and the Caribbean Unit15 Exploring Central and South America Unit16 Exploring Europe Unit17 Exploring Russia and the Eurasian Republics Unit18 Exploring Sub-Saharan Africa Unit19 Exploring Southwest Asia and North Africa Unit20 Exploring South Asia Unit21 Exploring East Asia Unit22 Exploring Southeast Asia and Oceania Unit23 Course Wrap-Up Unit24 Welcome Letter Dear Learning Coach, Thank you for partnering with CCA and investing in your learner’s education. This Learning Coach Guide is intended to help you support your learner in their Honors Social Studies 6 course. Within this guide, you will find the goals, components, and features of the online course. Please take time to read and review this information so you understand how to help your learner interact with all the course’s elements. The Learning Coach Guide also includes information about each of the units in this course. On each page of unit information, you will discover the following. The Unit Overview will tell you what the focus, content, and skills of the unit will be. The Unit Assessment section is a place for you and your learner to preview the graded work in the course. At the start of each unit, work with your learner to look at the unit in edio and find out which types of graded work are in this unit. Write them in the box and use it as a checklist. You can check off each one as your learner completes it. The Unit Materials section tells you the materials your learner will need to complete the activities in this unit. You will also find the materials list repeated within each lesson so that your learner has exactly what they need at the right time. The Unit Discussion Questions are optional questions that you may want to ask your learner during the unit to increase home and school connections about what your learner is studying. In the Unit Notables section, you may find optional activities, career connections, or ideas to help your learner if they get stuck, or safety tips. CCA wishes you and your learner a terrific school year! Supporting Your Learner Your role as a Learning Coach is very important. Here are a few ways you can help your learner do their very best in the course. Help your learner know what time guided or live class instruction is scheduled for, and prompt them to attend sessions or watch recordings. Remember, it is okay for your learner to get stuck. Learning new material takes time. Encourage them to take breaks, keep trying, and even ask the teacher for help. Help your learner navigate technology. That may mean helping them type information or upload work into edio. Always encourage your learner to do their very best. Review the course syllabus for your learner’s course. Maintain communication with your learner’s teacher. Part B:Course Information Course Goals In Honors Social Studies 6, your learner will discover the geography and culture of the world. By the end of the year, your learner will be able to: analyze geographic patterns for nine different world regions, exploring how the geography of a place impacts its people and culture; explain the connection between historical events and current geographies for nine different world regions; identify current and future challenges facing nine different world regions, specifically as they relate to movement and human-environment interaction; identify key locations, including cities, physical features, and landmarks on each continent. The learner will be able to explain how locations connect to resources and resources to economic activity; evaluate maps at different scales to ask and answer questions about nine world regions; and describe key ideas for the five themes of geography for nine world regions. Course Format Lesson Components: Each day, your learner will spend 45–60 minutes completing an honors social studies lesson. Some days may take less time, while other days may take a little more time. The lesson does not need to be completed in one sitting. Encourage your learner to take short breaks as they need. This section will help you to understand how your learner’s course is structured in edio. Lesson Bundling: Within the lesson bundles, there are different components your learner will interact with. These components will not be used every day. See the example below. 1. Getting Started Lesson: There is one Getting Started lesson in this course. It can be found on Day 1 of Unit 1. This lesson includes important information about the course and contact information for your teacher. 2. Unit Overview: Each unit will include a unit overview. This describes what your learner will learn in the unit and how many assessments the unit will have. 3. Prep for Success: At the beginning of each unit, your learner will find a Prep for Success. This component offers learners tips to be successful in the course, such as study tips, important software information, safety reminders, and more. 4. Knowledge Check: There will be one Knowledge Check in each unit. The Knowledge Check is designed to check prior learning and understanding about key skills and concepts that will be taught in the unit. The Knowledge Check is not a graded assessment. Each lesson has its own components to help guide your learner through the lesson. 1. Lesson Overview: At the beginning of every lesson, your learner will see the lesson overview. This section contains lesson objectives, lesson vocabulary, materials your learner will need for the lesson, and the suggested lesson length. 2. Engage: The first section of the lesson is Engage. In this section, learners will be introduced to the lesson by making a connection to past and present knowledge and will get ready for the lesson’s instruction. 3. Discover: New content and instruction is presented in the Discover section. Your learner will interact with the lesson content through defined vocabulary terms, videos, audio, and Pause and Think activities. Your learner will be able to practice and answer questions as they work through the lesson. 4. Show: Learners will demonstrate what they have learned in the lesson through a series of practice questions. 5. Wrap Up: This section recaps the day’s objectives and prepares learners for a future lesson or assessment. The course includes assignments and projects. These graded assignments allow your learner to show what they have learned and apply their new skills. All CCA assignments and projects include these components. 1. Assessment Overview: At the beginning of each assessment, your learner will see the assessment overview. This section contains the goals of the assessment, materials your learner will need, length of the assessment, and directions for completion. 2. Plan: In the Plan section, learners will be introduced to the assignment or project. Learners may be provided with a review of content from the previous lessons, strategies for completing the activity, graphic organizers, and grading rubrics. 3. Do: Learners put their plan into action and work to complete the assignment or project successfully. This section also provides the grading expectations and/or rubric the teacher will use to grade the work. 4. Reflect: In Reflect, learners will think back to the work they completed. They will reflect upon the experience and analyze how well they completed the task. These moments of reflection are important and allow learners to think about their learning and their work habits. In addition to assignments and projects, this course also includes quizzes and tests. Quiz Review: Before a quiz, learners will have the opportunity to review the content they will be assessed on in a quiz. Quiz: A quiz may be given at the end of a topic or the end of a unit. Test Review: Before a test, learners will have the opportunity to review the content they will be assessed on in the test. Test: A test will assess learning across topics or at the end of a unit. Course Features This course includes and uses unique features such as: Real-world case studies: Case studies, which apply the concepts to specific geographical situations, help students see the real-world applications of the topics they study. Visual analysis: Learners apply geographical skills through analysis of visual data, including images, charts, graphs, and maps. This helps students draw conclusions about the similarities and differences in different places and provides data to support their conclusions. Honors-level questions: Because this is an honors class, learners will be asked to think at a higher level. This can include justifying an answer, making comparisons, or learning additional content. The examples students read will be rich in detail and the questions students answer will challenge them to take ownership of their learning. Part C:Unit Information Digital Citizenship Unit Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will explore digital citizenship. This means how they act and behave in online communities. They will explore topics like cyberbullying, online safety, and privacy. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions How is communicating online different from communicating in person? Why is digital citizenship important? Unit Notables Reinforce that the skill of effective digital citizenship is one that your learner will use throughout their academic and professional career. Provide examples from your own life for how you exercise appropriate digital citizenship. Kit Materials none Household Materials Introduction to Geography Unit Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will be introduced to different tools geographers use to make sense of the world. They will explore different types of maps and practice reading them. Then, they will explore the difference between physical and human geography. Finally, they will investigate different elements of culture. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions How do you use maps in your everyday life? Can you identify the five themes of geography in your local community? Unit Notables Highlight examples of maps in your everyday life. Invite your learner to help with navigation using a mapping app or GPS system. In addition, challenge your learner to see examples of the five themes of geography as they move about their day. They will soon see that geography is everywhere! Kit Materials none Household Materials Exploring North America and the Caribbean Unit Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will explore the geographic features and climate zones of North America and the Caribbean. Then, they will learn about the impact of historical colonization in this region. They will explore the value of natural resources in this region and discover how culture and globalization are key to the development of this region. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions How can you see the impact of immigration in your local community? Based on what you are learning, what part of North America or the Caribbean would you most like to visit? Unit Notables As your learner explores the world, they will look at aspects of physical and human geography in each region. As they learn about North America and the Caribbean, they may make connections to the economy and culture in your local community. Kit Materials none Household Materials Exploring Central and South America Unit Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will explore the geographic features and climate zones of Central and South America. Then, they will learn about the colonial history of this region. They will explore the connection between resources and economics, before analyzing the culture in this region. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions How does the history of Central and South America impact the culture of the area? Why is sustainability important in Central and South America? Unit Notables Central and South America covers a big area, so there are many interesting case studies. Your learner can look forward to creating a virtual museum display as a project in this unit on a location of their choice within this region! Kit Materials none Household Materials Exploring Europe Unit Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will explore the physical features of Europe. Then, they will learn key ideas in the history of Europe. Finally, they will explore how national pride and the European Union have impacted cooperation in Europe. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What historical event in Europe was most interesting for you to learn about? How did the Industrial Revolution change life in Europe? What are the benefits of being part of the European Union? Unit Notables This unit highlights the connection between history and modern times. There are many ways to see the legacies of these ideas: technology, architecture, language, government, and more! Kit Materials none Household Materials Exploring Russia and the Eurasian Republics Unit Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will learn about the geographic features and climate zones of Russia and Eurasia. Then, they will learn about how cultural tensions create challenges today. Finally, students will learn about environmental issues in this region. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions How does climate affect how and where people live? What makes the region of Russia and Eurasia different from the region of Europe? What makes it similar? Unit Notables The expansiveness and vast differences of this region can make this unit a challenge. Students will be challenged to explore beyond the generalization that this region is cold and sparsely populated. Students can look forward to a creative project to design a travel brochure about this region! Kit Materials none Household Materials Exploring Sub-Saharan Africa Unit Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will explore the key geographic features of each area of Sub-Saharan Africa. Then, they will discover the impact of historical forces. Learners will explore the current cultural diversity of Sub-Saharan Africa. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What is it like to live in Sub-Saharan Africa today? Which region of Sub-Saharan Africa would you most like to visit? Why? Unit Notables This unit focuses on the incredible cultural diversity of Sub-Saharan Africa. It is important to remember that there are many different religious groups, languages, and cultures that make up this region of the world. Your learner will recognize the opportunities and challenges this presents. Kit Materials none Household Materials Exploring Southwest Asia and North Africa Unit Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will explore the geographic features and climate zones of Southwest Asia and North Africa. Then, they will discover the impact of religion and culture in this region. They will explore the situation of this region as a major trade and cultural crossroads. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What defines the culture of Southwest Asia and North Africa? How does Southwest Asia and North Africa illustrate a cultural crossroads between Europe and Asia? Unit Notables The impact of religion is uniquely important in this region. As the hearth (origin location) for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, religion is a defining trait in this region. This region features some very well known sites, including the Pyramids of Giza, the Blue Mosque, the Western Wall, and the Dome of the Rock. Kit Materials none Household Materials Exploring South Asia Unit Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will explore the geographic features and climate zones of South Asia. They will discover the impact of colonization and the significance of independence movements. Then, they will analyze the connection between resources and economies. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What is it like to live in South Asia today? How does globalization impact South Asia? Unit Notables The intersection of cultural and political geography is especially important in this unit. South Asia’s history with colonialism and independence, combined with strong cultural practices, makes this a fascinating unit. Your learner will think about cause and effect in this unit, thinking especially about how historical events create modern opportunities. Kit Materials none Household Materials Exploring East Asia Unit Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will explore the geographic features of East Asia. Then, they will investigate historical events that shaped this region. Finally, they will learn about the modern geographical importance of this region. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions Why and how have different parts of East Asia developed differently over time? Which country would you like to learn more about in this unit? Unit Notables The development stories of China, Mongolia, Korea, and Japan are all different. Remind your learner that just because areas are physically close does not mean that the area has uniform cultural or political characteristics. At the end of this unit, your learner will complete mini-research on a country of their choice in this region! Kit Materials none Household Materials Exploring Southeast Asia and Oceania Unit Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will explore the key geographic features of Southeast Asia’s mainland and surrounding areas including Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Island, and Antarctica. Then, they will investigate the cultures and economies of these regions. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What are the benefits and drawbacks of having a long coastline? What challenges will different parts of this region face in the future? Unit Notables From the rugged Australian Outback to the frigid landscapes of Antarctica, the physical geography in this region presents challenges to survival. Changing physical geography also impacts island nations whose livelihood is threatened due to rising sea levels. Kit Materials none Household Materials Course Wrap-Up Unit Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will review what they have learned in this course. They will reflect on how the ideas they have learned apply to their own lives. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions Which region was your favorite to learn about? Why? Which region do you predict will experience the most change in the future? Why? Which region would you most like to visit? Why? Unit Notables Throughout this course, your learner travelled the entire globe! Visual supporting materials, like a three-dimensional globe, might help them consider the whole geography of what they studied in this course. Kit Materials none Household Materials
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