1. Social studies
Mrs. Talley //

2. Bell work
Answer the following questions on your own paper in your own words. You do not have to write in full sentences.
Explain three reasons why the ancient civilization of Rome fell.
Constantine believed in the religion ____________.
The eastern part of Rome became the __________ Empire.
Who is known as the “last Roman” in modern history?

3. agenda Bell Work – Fall of Rome Pretest Homework Review
SMARTbook training
Exit Ticket

4. Weekly homework – Student choice board!!
MUST complete the middle square
Complete two other squares of your choice
Color squares that you complete
Staple all work to the back of your student choice board when turning in
ALL work must be turned in at the SAME TIME! 
Due Friday

5. What is a SMARTbook? Personalized Textbook
Drawings, charts, notes by YOU
Progress Tracker
Measures how well you’re mastering the content
Shows What You Know!
Proves your knowledge and showcases your hard work and effort

6. L R How does it work? Left side (Odd-numbered pages)
“Left” for you
Show your creativity
Foldables, graphs, charts, other drawings
Right side (Even-numbered pages)
For teacher-guided notes and activities only
L R

7. SMArtbook activities Left side examples Right side examples
Diagrams Maps
Drawings Flash cards
Charts Posters
Foldables Web quests
Guided Notes
Study Guides
Vocabulary Definitions

8. Important Symbols Guiding Question Guides our lesson Light Bulb
Should be completed the first five minutes of class.
Helps you turn on the switch in your brain. 

9. Lets get started!!

10. SMARTbook Cover Page Your Name 7th Grade Social Studies Room 110
Mrs. Talley’s Class : Class Period
SMARTbook
Your Name
7th Grade
Social Studies
Room 110

11. Table of Contents Table of Contents Page # Assignment 1 Cover Page
Course Outline
Author’s Hopes and Dreams

12. Author’s hopes and dreams
Draw a horizontal line to divide your paper into two halves.
Label the top half Hopes and the bottom half Dreams.
Take some time to consider what hopes you have for this year in Social Studies. What are some of your short-term goals for this class? Write a few sentences answering those questions.
Then, consider what goals you have for your life. Ten years from now, thirty years from now, what do you hope to have accomplished? What career do you want to be enjoying? Write a few sentences answering those questions.

13. SMARTbook rules Your SMARTbook is ONLY to be used for Social Studies.
Each page already has an assignment, so do not use the paper in your SMARTbook for ANY other class, and do not tear any paper out!
Bring your SMARTbook to class every day.
Number each page in the bottom outside corner and put a box around it.
Wait for Mrs. Talley’s instruction before starting an assignment in your SMARTbook! 

14. Closure
What is the purpose of a SMARTbook? How will it help us accomplish our work in Social Studies?