1. CURRICULUM NIGHT 2017 WELCOME!
IMS 7th Grade Social Studies

2. My Background Seattle area 20 years
Certified Teacher: Middle Level Humanities & 9th-12th Grade English and German

3. Why do I teach?
I want to provide ALL students with the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to ensure a rich and fulfilling future. I want to inspire them to achieve their very best each day and to view learning as a lifelong endeavor.
FORMULA FOR SUCCESS:
Confidence + Hard Work + Perseverance

4. Social Studies Textbook
History Alive! The Medieval World and Beyond
Based on the Common Core Standards
Simulations
Connections to Modern Day
Online Access or check out of library

5. Social Studies Trimester I Medieval Europe
Middle East during Medieval Times

6. Medieval Europe Development of Feudalism Roman Catholic Church
Life in Medieval Towns
Decline of Feudalism
Simulations: Kinesthetic activity Visual: movies, videos, video clips

7. Middle East in Medieval Times
Origins and Spread of Islam
Muslim Innovations
Crusades to Muslim Empire
Connection with present day events in the Middle East

8. Social Studies
Trimester II
Imperial China
Medieval Japan

9. Imperial China Three Philosophies Daoism Confucianism Legalism
Political Development
Discoveries and Inventions

10. Medieval Japan
Japan’s Golden Age
Rise of the Warrior Class

11. Social Studies Trimester III: Washington State History
Geography and Geology
From Treaties to Statehood
Growth and Reforms
Great Depression and WWII
Government and Economy

12. Community Experience Project
3 Cultural Events--Diversity
IMS Music Concerts & Plays
Museum
Field trip to Village Theater in Spring
Community Volunteer Experience
6 hours required with 2 different experiences

13. Having FUN!!! Movies and video clips to introduce and enhance learning
Simulations/Dramatizations
Integrating students’ interests into lessons
Student Interest Survey
Group Work

14. Homework 15 to 20 minutes per class period
Reinforcing class learning or preparation for following day
Posted on website
Some projects mixed in. Your student may take more or less time.

15. How can you help?
Quiet place to study without interruptions (no cell phone, no TV)
Be sure your child is recording homework and due dates in planner
Check website for essay, project, and test dates—help student learn to organize/manage time (use student planner)

16. Contact Information and Extra Help
CONTACT:
Phone: Leave message on voice mail:
EXTRA HELP:
After school--best to make appointment

17. Please complete the Parent Survey.

18. Thank you for coming!