Social Studies Mrs. Ferree

All About Me 16th year teaching for New Lenox School district, 18 years of experience overall. Bachelors & Masters Degrees from University of St. Francis. I live in New Lenox with my husband and 3 children. I love History & Culture and I’m hoping to share that with your children this year!

Curriculum World Cultures- Goal is to gain an understanding and appreciation for the many cultures around the world. American History- U.S. Civil War 1st Trimester units: Culture, Japan 2nd Trimester units: China, India 3rd Trimester units: Middle East, Africa, Civil War We will also focus on important common core skills such as reading and understanding informational text and supporting arguments with evidence.

Major Projects Cultural Heritage book (Culture Unit) 5 paragraph Persuasive Essay (China) In class novel study (Africa)- A Year of No Rain by Alice Mead End of the year- Civil War Project to be determined.

Textbook Exploring Our World-People, places and cultures Class sets for use in the room. Most homework can be completed with other resources (ex. Internet). In cases where internet is not available we can check out textbooks as needed.

Homework Will not be given on a daily basis. A weekly agenda posted on first school day of the week will be available on my webpage. Usually due the next class period (they have class every other day). Encourage students to complete on the night it is assigned. Homework rewards will be given. Late work will be accepted for full credit as long as completed in a timely manner. In cases of 3 or more late assignments parents will be contacted.

Google Classroom Google classroom will be used this year for review quizzes and class assignments. Students can save work done at school and access at home as long as they have internet access.

Powerschool I update Powerschool on a weekly basis. Logins and passwords will be distributed when ready for use for new students. Returning New Lenox student’s passwords remain the same.

Homework Help I’m always available in the mornings from 7:50-8:15 if students have questions on homework. They can also email me and I will try to get back to them as quick as possible. After school help can be scheduled when needed. Occasionally study sessions will be held for tests when needed.

My Website http://www.nlsd122.org