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Mr. Hamler

7270 Lisbon St.

San Diego, CA 92114

619.263.9266

 

KLA Student

7270 Lisbon St.

San Diego, CA 92114

619.263.9266 Ext 2037

 

August 23, 2023

 

Dear KLA Leaders:

 

My name is Mr. Hamler and I would like to welcome to KLA all new and returning 6h grade students. I will be teaching the 6th grade Humanities classes and a REACH Leadership class. I am so excited to get to know all of you and to help facilitate your learning and understanding of history and language arts.I am so excited to have everyone of you back in the classroom!

Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I graduated from college at Cal Poly Pomona with a business degree and then attended National University for my teaching credential. I also have a Master's Degree in Cross-Cultural Education.  This will be my eighteenth year at KLA. When I began working at KLA, I was astounded at how many of the students took the role of a leader seriously. I am hoping to be astounded again this year.  I consider myself  lucky to be at a school with such dedicated students, staff, parents and administration.

One of my favorite things to do is to read and imagine myself in a new world. Currently I am reading a book by Carl Hiassen called “Squeeze Me”. It’s a humorous book about a wildlife expert that uncovered a scandal within the government.  It has so many twists and turns and exciting moments. I am planning on reading some new books in class with you this year to inspire you and to share my love of reading.

 

 I had an incredible summer. I spent much of my time surfing, camping,  and  hanging out with my wife, 14 year old daughter, Isabella, who attends Helix High School, and  my 10  year old boy, Granger, who attends La Mesa Arts Academy. I also spent a lot of time with my dogs, Charlie, Larly, and Lucy.  This summer the Hamler family visited family and went on a cross country adventure!  My wife and my kids flew out to New York and I drove with my dogs travelling through Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa and Ohio. We spent a few days in New York and went to a Syracuse Mets game. We visited the Stanley Theater in Utica and saw what we believed to be a real ghost! We then drove to Washington DC and visited the White House and the Capitol Building. After that, we went to Annapolis and Jamestown where the first settlement in the United States was located. After that, we did some camping in the Blue Mountains in North Carolina. We travelled through the cities of Chatanooga, Nashville, and Memphis in Tennesse and then finished off our adventure camping in New Mexico before heading home. It was an awesome summer and now I’m  refreshed and ready to go!

 

In my class, I will show leadership and expect you to do the same. I expect students to respect others, do all their classwork, participate in class frequently, work diligently in groups, complete all their homework, and most of all, convey an attitude that they are always striving for success. This year we will be focusing on developing Habits of  Mind to help guide our learning through the  Amplify Common Core curriculum.

 

If you or your parents have any questions or concerns about your performance in my class, or any other issues, you are welcome to set up an appointment with me after school. Email me anytime at [email protected]. I will try to get back to you as soon as possible. I am looking forward to meeting and learning more about each and every one of you!

Sincerely,

Mr. Hamler

6th Grade Humanities 

 



 

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7 Themes Book Project

The 7 Themes of History

Theme 1: Daily Life

Context: The daily life of early human beings was nomadic. They travelled around in search of food, water, and shelter.

On page 1-2 in your book:

·                     On the top write "Daily Life".

·                     Write the daily life sentence in context.

·                     Below that write a defintion of "daily life." (Your own words)

·                     On page 2 list 5 examples of what people do in their daily lives.

·                     In the box below draw a picture of something you do in your daily life and below the picture write a caption describing the picture

·                     Add at Least 2 of the following: charts, graphs, diagrams, bold or italicized words, subheading, text box, map, timeline.

Theme 2: Government and Leadership

Context: As ancient communities grew into larger villages, people felt the need for laws and leadership to keep order and settle disputes. People created early forms of government so solve this problem.

On page 3-4 of your book:

·                     In the top of the page, write the title "Leadership and Government"

·                     Write down the context sentence.

·                     Write a defintion of "government" and "leadership".

·                     Below the definition list 5 examples

of different kinds of governments (Hint: ASB).

·                     In the box below draw a picture showing how you are involved in the government.

·                     Below the picture, write a caption explaining how you are involved in the government.

·                     Add at Least 2 of the following: charts, graphs, diagrams, bold or italicized words, subheading, text box, map, timeline.

The 7 Themes of History

Theme 3: Technology

Write down the context:

Context: Early Humans had many technological advances including slash-and-burn agriculture, spearheads, metal tools and irrigation systems.

On page 5-6 of your book:

·                     Write"Technology" at the top.

·                     Write down the sentence in context.

·                     Write a defintion of "technology" .

·                     Below the definition list 5 examples of technology today.

·                     In the box below draw a picture and below the picture write a caption about how you use technology in your daily life.

Add at Least 2 of the following: charts, graphs, diagrams, bold or italicized words, subheading, text box, map, timeline

 

The 7 Themes of History

Theme 4: Geography and Environment

Context: Hunters and gatherers used the resources available from the geography and environment to survive.

On pages 7-8

·                     Write Geography and Environment at the top of the page.

·                     Write down the sentence in context.

·                     Write a defintion of "geography and environment."

·                     Below the definition list 5 examples of geography and environment.

·                     In the box below draw a picture that shows the geography of San Diego. Write a caption about the geography of San Diego.

Add at Least 2 of the following: charts, graphs, diagrams, bold or italicized words, subheading, text box, map, timeline

 

The 7 Themes of History

Theme 5: Religion and Belief Systems

Context: Early humans probably believed that everything in nature, including rocks, trees and animals had a spirit. This type of religion is called polytheism, or the belief in many gods.

Pages 9-10

·                     Write Religion and Belief systems at the top of the page.

·                     Write down the sentence in context.

·                     Write a defintion of "religion."

·                     Below the definition list 5 examples of religion.

·                     In the box below draw a picture that shows how you are invloved in a religion or how people you know are involved in religion.. Below the picture write a caption about religion.

Add at Least 2 of the following: charts, graphs, diagrams, bold or italicized words, subheading, text box, map, timeline

 

The 7 Themes of History

Theme 6: Culture

Context: Human language developed as people needed to learn to work together. Early humans used religion as a way to explain nature and things that happen. Art gives us insight into early humans' daily life. All of these are special to humans and are used to create their culture.

On pages 11-12

·                     At the top of the page, write "Culture."

·                     Write down the sentence in context.

·                     write a defintion of "culture."

·                     Below the definition list 5 examples of culture.

·                     In the box below draw a picture that shows your culture. Write a caption. about your culture.

Add at Least 2 of the following: charts, graphs, diagrams, bold or italicized words, subheading, text box, map, timeline

The 7 Themes of History

Theme 7: Economics

Context: The economics of early man including hunting food, gathering berries and edible plants and then trading those items for things that he needed like spearheads and bowls.

Pages 13-14

·                     At the top of the page, write "Economics."

·                     Write down the sentence in context.

·                     In the top box write a defintion of "economics"

·                     Below the definition list 5 examples of economics.

·                     In the box below draw a picture that shows you involved in economics. Write a caption about what is happening in the picture.

Add at Least 2 of the following: charts, graphs, diagrams, bold or italicized words, subheading, text box, map, timeline