7th Grade Social Studies Regina Robinson regina.robinson@cobbk12.org

Topics to be covered in the theater tonight. Introduction/Theme Advanced Placement Testing Breakdown Gradebook/Blog Expectations School Council Update Foundation News Solar Eclipse info PTSA Budget Approval

If you have any questions over the information presented in the theater, please send them to the administration. Thank you!

Course Description Asia Africa This year in Social Studies we will study Geography, History, Government and Economics of the following REGIONS: Asia Africa

Materials Agenda 1”-1 ½” three ring binder Colored Pencils Pencils Hand-held Pencil Sharpener Pens Highlighter

Student Notebook Each assignment is given a number on the Table of Contents (TOC has 8 assignments to date) Binders should have 5 dividing tabs: SRA Warm-ups Middle East Africa Asia Graded Work It is very important for students to keep up with the assignments!

Student Absence Procedures It is the student’s responsibility to retrieve make-up work and turn in work from absences. Read the blog before returning to class: Overview of activity What was turned in Reminders

Tuesday Help Session I have a help session every Tuesday morning at 8:15. Students can make up missed tests/quizzes, ask to go over past tests/quizzes, organize, or get clarity on a topic we are learning, etc.

How to help… Check student’s agenda Writing in homework Notes/Stamps from teacher – may request signature Help with organization…check notebook occasionally. Check the teacher’s blogs…through LMS website. Use Synergy…to check grades. Use email to contact teachers if you have a question your child cannot answer!

Blog http://www.cobblearning.net/rrobinson/

Cultural activities to enhance the curriculum standards Cultural Extension Cultural activities to enhance the curriculum standards Students will make and learn about: Mosaics, Turkish rugs, baskets, Kente cloth, Origami Food tastings Fee is $20 – cost covers the year. Information forms went home today!