8th grade history Curriculum Night 2016-2017 About myself, My family, My history as education, My history in WB

It helps us to appreciate multiple perspectives and teaches empathy. Why study history? Among other things, studying history strengthens our critical thinking skills. It helps us to appreciate multiple perspectives and teaches empathy. Opportunity to guide your student through this part of educational journey

Core Resources History Alive Primary source material Chrome Books Some kids appreciate having their own copies of the books. You can order online or visit used book stores. Chrome books– online etique-- what is plagerizing – what is using resources– what are apps??? We are all learning together (behind our kids )

Methods of Communication for Parents For the most effective and timely communication, please contact me through email and allow me 24 hours to respond. Please be sure to include your child’s full name in the message link of your email. Please refer to Power School for grade-based information about your child’s progress. Please check my website for homework, reminders, extra credit, and celebrations.  My website can be accessed through the OLMS webpage. WBSD.ORG OR just go to sweller.weebly.com

Work Ethic Final Grade = Homework (20%) + Assessments (80%) Want to try an assessment again? Student must have no late or missing work for that unit. Lost work? Check the website! If you share the work, you share the grade. Tech Tempts: Plagerism Distraction Surfing Using resources as resources, not as “your” work

You may be wondering about... Tape Tissue and hand sanitizer

You may be wondering about... Tape Tissue and hand sanitizer Thank you! If you’re interested in your own copy of this presentation, it can be downloaded from our classroom website: sweller.weebly.com

Thank you! If you’re interested in your own copy of this presentation, it can be downloaded from our classroom website: sweller.weebly.com