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First of all, we are going to have a lot of EDUCATIONAL FUN this year!
 What types of sources will be used in this class? We will use the textbooks, newspapers
(occasionally), & many different primary and secondary sources. In addition, in order to stay on top of current
events, T.V. can be used. From time to time, a movie may be scheduled to reinforce what we are learning in class as
well. The Internet will be utilized for historical research and laptops will be used to create Power Point presentations
which will be shown on the SmartBoard!
 What materials should I have for this class?Please always have a Social Studies
notebook open in my class as notes will be taken. You should have a Social Studies folder to help with organizational
skills and always have a sharpened pencil or pen ready to go every day.
Connecting to Social Studies-This class will allow students to make connections to different people
and various cultures around the world! For example, each student will learn how urban, suburban, and rural lifestyles
are similar in many ways. In addition, students in American History will recognize the connection of the original American
government to our modern day system of democracy.
 Reinforcing the importance of Social Studies-
1. Social Studies
teaches us about all cultures and opens our minds to different beliefs.
2. Social Studies teaches us to be
open-minded, tolerant, and respectful of people who are different from us. We learn from being exposed to diversity.
3. When we engage in writing and reading, we benefit from it directly no matter what the subject is.
4. We learn to use new vocabulary.
5. We become well-rounded students of the world.
*Please
remember to click on the link (on this site) to see NY Standards.
What
type of activities/work will you be doing this year in this class?
1. responding to questions
2. researching topics
3. presenting projects
4. reading for understanding
5.
writing essays
6. studying vocabulary
7. creating authentic projects
8. acting (Social Studies
plays)
9. using music to create projects and for artisitic purposes
10. creating advanced PowerPoint
presentations
11. using the Internet as a helpful reasearch device
What
can I do on my own? Student creativity is greatly encouraged! Students will be motivated to create original
work and come up with their own ideas. Sharing thoughts and showing off work in class is a big part of Social Studies!
Awards- Students will be recognized for attendance, homework, test scores, effort, participation, and good
citizenship in this class!
Groups-Each student will work in a group to learn the importance of getting along
with each other, cooperation, and respect.
Progressfolio's-Each student will have their own progressfolio
in which much of their work will be collected throughout the year.
Page song-World Hold On-Bob Sinclair
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