Welcome to Seventh Grade School Social Studies! Mrs. Amanda Pfeiffer B-211

Teacher Background West Chester University BSED Social Studies (grades 7-12) Master’s Degree Gratz College Years at Springton Lake: 13 All grades

TONS of material to memorize Think back to your middle school or high school social studies classes….. Was it a lot of this? Teachers droning on and on and on… Snooze-inducing TONS of material to memorize

What social studies SHOULD look like: Collaborative student groups Technology is utilized on a regular basis Students are engaged and interested in content

Course Curriculum 1787 – 1900 American geography review U.S. Citizenship American Revolutionary War review Constitutional Convention U.S. Constitution Early Presidents Western Expansion Civil War and Reconstruction Industrialization Immigration

What Can I Do To Help Your Child?

Grading Total points system Tests Projects Journal entries Quizzes Essays and short answer responses Independent classwork and at home work completion

Social Studies Skills and Preparation for the Future Research skills and citations Note taking: paraphrasing and graphic organizers Drawing logical conclusions based on evidence Debate and defending one’s ideas Close reading Cause and effect relationships

Communication Email: apfeiffer@rtmsd.org Voicemail: (610) 627-6605 Website: Access through RTMSD website New! Schoology site

Let’s have a great year!