1. 7th Grade Social Studies
Regina Robinson

2. Topics to be covered in the theater tonight.
Introduction/Theme
Advanced Placement
Testing Breakdown
Gradebook/Blog Expectations
School Council Update
Foundation News
Solar Eclipse info
PTSA Budget Approval

3. If you have any questions over the information presented in the theater, please send them to the administration. Thank you!

4. Course Description Asia Africa
This year in Social Studies we will study Geography, History, Government and Economics of the following REGIONS:
Asia
Africa

5. Materials Agenda 1”-1 ½” three ring binder Colored Pencils Pencils
Hand-held Pencil Sharpener
Pens
Highlighter

6. Student Notebook
Each assignment is given a number on the Table of Contents (TOC has 8 assignments to date)
Binders should have 5 dividing tabs:
SRA Warm-ups
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Graded Work
It is very important for students to keep up with the assignments!

7. Student Absence Procedures
It is the student’s responsibility to retrieve make-up work and turn in work from absences.
Read the blog before returning to class:
Overview of activity
What was turned in
Reminders

8. Tuesday Help Session
I have a help session every Tuesday morning at 8:15. Students can make up missed tests/quizzes, ask to go over past tests/quizzes, organize, or get clarity on a topic we are learning, etc.

9. How to help… Check student’s agenda
Writing in homework
Notes/Stamps from teacher – may request signature
Help with organization…check notebook occasionally.
Check the teacher’s blogs…through LMS website.
Use Synergy…to check grades.
Use to contact teachers if you have a question your child cannot answer!

10. Blog

11. Cultural activities to enhance the curriculum standards
Cultural Extension
Cultural activities to enhance the curriculum standards
Students will make and learn about:
Mosaics, Turkish rugs, baskets, Kente cloth, Origami
Food tastings
Fee is $20 – cost covers the year.
Information forms went home today!