Welcome to Mrs. Ericson’s 7 th grade Social Studies class At school we practice to become adults.

Who is this Mrs. Ericson? Family Education and Experience

Curriculum Common Core Standards American History – Research skills for history – Civil War and Reconstruction – Contemporary United States – Emergence of the Modern United States – Great Depression and leading up World War II

Curriculum Curriculum World History – Contemporary World – Age of Revolution – Age of Imperialism – World at War Civics and Government – Foundation of Government – Structures/Function of Government – Rights, Responsibilities, and Roles of Citizenship – Government Systems of the World

Curriculum Curriculum Geography – The World in Spatial Terms – Places and Regions – Human Systems; Environment and Society – Geographic Application Economics – Foundation of Economics – Micro/Macro Economics

Agendas/Binders If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail! Agendas must be filled in DAILY, and LEGIBLY. Please check agendas on a regular basis. Academic Lab (AcLab)

Homework/Class work Work that is not completed in class will be added to homework. Late work is accepted for 1 day, results in a 20% deduction in grade. TurnItIn.com assignments are due by 7:52AM Absent students are responsible for getting their make up work upon their return. If any tests/quizzes are missed, student must immediately make arrangements for make-up.

Weekly Schedule DateHomework Due ClassAssigned Homework Monday 7/25 LEARNING GOAL: The students will understand classroom expectations and procedures. WU: introduction response CLASS: class syllabus Tuesday 7/26 LEARNING GOAL: The students will understand classroom expectations and procedures. WU: character trait response CLASS: class portfolio

Classroom Donations Tissues (biggest need) Hand sanitizer Highlighters Markers Glue Sticks Disinfectant Wipes

Our greatest glory is not in never falling but rising every time we do. Confucius