Welcome to 7th Grade World Studies Curriculum Night Mrs. Hawkins September 19th, 2012

A little about Mrs. Hawkins… Bachelor of Arts in Business Education with a major in Finance Cleary University Teacher: 11th year (7th in RCS) Mother of 3: Jessica (Graduate of EMU), Tori (West 6th grader) Jeff (Long Meadow 3rd grader) Wife: Married for 13 years University of Michigan Masters of Arts in Elementary Education Endorsed in Language Arts & Social Studies A little about Mrs. Hawkins…

MY SCHEDULE SCHOOL STARTS 7:30 SCHOOL ENDS 2:20 Half days end 10:38   1st Hour World Studies 7 7:45-8:41 2nd Hour World Studies 7 8:46-9:42 3rd Hour Language Arts/AP 9:47-10:43 4th Hour Language Arts/AP 10:48-11:47 Lunch LUNCH 11:47-12:17 5th Hour World Studies 7 12:22-1:18 6th Hour PREP 1:23-2:20 MY SCHEDULE

Grade Level Content Expectations Common Core State Standards Our Curriculum Grade Level Content Expectations State Common Core State Standards National www.michigan.gov/k-12

Curriculum at a Glance History Use historical conceptual devices to organize and study the past Use historical inquiry and analysis to study the past Use historical concepts, patterns, and themes to study the past. The beginnings of Human Society Classical traditions, World Religions and Major Empires Geography Use maps and other geographic tools to acquire and process information Use geographic inquiry and analysis to answer important questions Use geographic themes to study the Earth (5 Themes of Geography) Civics and Government Purpose of government Structure & functions Relationship of USA to other nations Economics Market, National and, International Economies Curriculum at a Glance

World Studies: The Ancient World MyWorld Geography Eastern Hemisphere Issued textbooks and online World Studies: The Ancient World Textbook available in class and online at:

COMMUNICATION Email MyRCS Planner/ Agenda Classroom Web Page Report Cards/ Progress Reports Parent Conference Email MyRCS

STUDENT PLANNERS Filled in for entire week on Monday Most accurate information. IC-In class HW-Homework RD-Read & Discuss Parents-please check! Encourage students to write down all assignments. STUDENT PLANNERS

Rochester Community Schools Class Website Rochester Community Schools Middle Schools Schools School Menu Van Hoosen Mrs. Hawkins Classroom News Weekly Agenda (updated every Monday) Reminders, PowerPoint's, and forms. Online sites for additional practice or review.

Classroom Rules 1. Students will follow all Viking Virtues. Follow all directions the first time given. Be in class and seated when the bell rings. Passes are limited to emergencies; be prepared and take care of personal needs between classes. Raise your hand and wait to be recognized by the teacher to comment. Act respectfully with classroom materials and school technology. Viking POWER Positive Ownership Well-mannered Excellence Respect

with or without office referral Discipline Warning Non-verbal or Verbal Reflection Form Requires parent signature MyRCS Detention with or without office referral Parent Contacted via phone or text

Absences What should I do when my child is absent? Absence Check classroom web page. Email me. What should I do when my child is absent? Student is responsible for checking the “Missed Work” folders once they return. Student should also check the Agenda on the board. Allowed two days per each day absence to complete and turn in assignment. Absence (Due to Illness) May request work five days prior to absence. Make-up work is due the first day of return. (Due to pre-planned Circumstances)

Homework Policy Homework vs. Homework Completion Homework builds responsibility, self-discipline and good time-management skills. Homework vs. Homework Completion Regular Homework is turned in and graded. Homework completion refers to those assignments which are not graded but simply recorded as complete. Expect 2 or 3 days of homework. Current Events Presentation 4 times a year Homework Policy

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