1. Welcome! Curriculum Night 2015-2016
Mrs. Cristin Castaneda 8 Titans Social Studies
Welcome! Curriculum Night

2. 8th Grade Social Studies Curriculum
Common Core Standards and Skill based-themed Units using 51/44 minute periods
Historical content includes U.S. History from late 1800s to present day
Discipline: School Handbook (on cell Phones, cheating, absences, tardy, and behavior) & PBIS
Kagan Structures & Team Work

3. Class Materials Text Books: Pencil and separate folder for papers
Creating America
The History of US. Textbook chapters
Supplemental materials
Pencil and separate folder for papers

4. Curriculum

5. Classroom Routines
Knowing the Objectives and Essential questions for each unit
Working in a team, collaboration with others
Communication and high expectations
Homework Club/CICO

6. PBIS The PBIS intervention system used in class rewards good behavior.
Students receive tickets when rewarded that they can use in the classroom.
Some of the rewards include changing seats for the day, sit in the teacher’s chair, etc.

7. Grades and Measurement of Learning
Common Core and Il. State Standards
High expectations for every student. Positive behavior and good manners will be reinforced.
Grades are calculated based on academic ability, effort, participation, and assignments received in a timely manner.

8. Kagan/Group work
Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures will be used throughout the year.
Kagan Structures are engaging activities that increase academic achievement, improve ethnic relations, enhance self-esteem, create a more harmonious classroom climate, reduce discipline problems, and develop students' social skills and character virtues.
Using these structures encourage teamwork, teambuilding, and collaboration. Working with others can be difficult, but a necessary skill to be successful in the future.

9. Communication & Classroom Website
Continual communication between teacher, student, and parent is essential for success!
Teacher Information:
Availability: Phone ,
Location: Room 109
Webpage: