1. Welcome to Mrs. Ericson’s 7 th grade Social Studies class At school we practice to become adults.

2. Who is this Mrs. Ericson? Family Education and Experience

3. Curriculum Common Core Standards American History – Research skills for history – Civil War and Reconstruction – Contemporary United States – Emergence of the Modern United States – Great Depression and leading up World War II

4. Curriculum Curriculum World History – Contemporary World – Age of Revolution – Age of Imperialism – World at War Civics and Government – Foundation of Government – Structures/Function of Government – Rights, Responsibilities, and Roles of Citizenship – Government Systems of the World

5. Curriculum Curriculum Geography – The World in Spatial Terms – Places and Regions – Human Systems; Environment and Society – Geographic Application Economics – Foundation of Economics – Micro/Macro Economics

6. Agendas/Binders If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail! Agendas must be filled in DAILY, and LEGIBLY. Please check agendas on a regular basis. Academic Lab (AcLab)

7. Homework/Class work Work that is not completed in class will be added to homework. Late work is accepted for 1 day, results in a 20% deduction in grade. TurnItIn.com assignments are due by 7:52AM Absent students are responsible for getting their make up work upon their return. If any tests/quizzes are missed, student must immediately make arrangements for make-up.

8. Weekly Schedule DateHomework Due ClassAssigned Homework Monday 7/25 LEARNING GOAL: The students will understand classroom expectations and procedures. WU: introduction response CLASS: class syllabus Tuesday 7/26 LEARNING GOAL: The students will understand classroom expectations and procedures. WU: character trait response CLASS: class portfolio

9. Classroom Donations Tissues (biggest need) Hand sanitizer Highlighters Markers Glue Sticks Disinfectant Wipes

10. Our greatest glory is not in never falling but rising every time we do. Confucius