1. 7 th Grade Social Studies Mrs. Harper – Room 202

2. What is the class about? American History from -the Causes of the Civil War (1830’s) - to the Causes of World War II (1930’s) SOCIAL STUDIES – 5 elements

3. My educational philosophy is: That learning happens when: the student finds a personal connection to the content they are curious about the content they believe they can achieve the expectations.

4. The Curriculum We use the textbook, readers, primary and secondary sources and videos You can find the readers and the on- line textbook on my teacher page

5. Besides class work: Homework every Monday night Homework every Monday night Occasional In-Classroom Projects Occasional In-Classroom Projects Independent Projects Independent Projects Civil War projects Civil War projects Book report Book report Community Service Community Service

6. How to find what you need…

11. The way we roll in this class… We dig in deep We question things and we develop our own opinions We debate and discuss We try it hands on

12. You will hear from me : if grade drops to D or lower. after several student warnings (behavior). Cheating/Plagiarism. detention.

13. Supplies needed  Four spiral bound notebooks (1 per quarter)  Pink, yellow, blue highlighters  Pencil  Red Pen