CURRICULUM NIGHT 2017 WELCOME! IMS 7th Grade Social Studies

My Background Seattle area 20 years Certified Teacher: Middle Level Humanities & 9th-12th Grade English and German

Why do I teach? I want to provide ALL students with the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to ensure a rich and fulfilling future. I want to inspire them to achieve their very best each day and to view learning as a lifelong endeavor. FORMULA FOR SUCCESS: Confidence + Hard Work + Perseverance

Social Studies Textbook History Alive! The Medieval World and Beyond Based on the Common Core Standards Simulations Connections to Modern Day Online Access or check out of library

Social Studies Trimester I Medieval Europe Middle East during Medieval Times

Medieval Europe Development of Feudalism Roman Catholic Church Life in Medieval Towns Decline of Feudalism Simulations: Kinesthetic activity Visual: movies, videos, video clips

Middle East in Medieval Times Origins and Spread of Islam Muslim Innovations Crusades to Muslim Empire Connection with present day events in the Middle East

Social Studies Trimester II Imperial China Medieval Japan

Imperial China Three Philosophies Daoism Confucianism Legalism Political Development Discoveries and Inventions

Medieval Japan Japan’s Golden Age Rise of the Warrior Class

Social Studies Trimester III: Washington State History Geography and Geology From Treaties to Statehood Growth and Reforms Great Depression and WWII Government and Economy

Community Experience Project 3 Cultural Events--Diversity IMS Music Concerts & Plays Museum Field trip to Village Theater in Spring Community Volunteer Experience 6 hours required with 2 different experiences

Having FUN!!! Movies and video clips to introduce and enhance learning Simulations/Dramatizations Integrating students’ interests into lessons Student Interest Survey Group Work

Homework 15 to 20 minutes per class period Reinforcing class learning or preparation for following day Posted on website Some projects mixed in. Your student may take more or less time.

How can you help? Quiet place to study without interruptions (no cell phone, no TV) Be sure your child is recording homework and due dates in planner Check website for essay, project, and test dates—help student learn to organize/manage time (use student planner)

Contact Information and Extra Help CONTACT: Email: WinslowV@issaquah.wednet.edu Phone: Leave message on voice mail: 425-837-6838 EXTRA HELP: After school--best to make appointment

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