1. Welcome to 7th Grade Social Studies Mrs. Holcomb – Room 709

2. Lessons are developed based on the GA Standards of Excellence
Course Description
Lessons are developed based on the GA Standards of Excellence
Southwest Asia
Africa
Southern & Eastern Asia
Studied in each region: geography, history, government, & economics

3. Student Binder Binders should have 5 dividing tabs: Warm-ups
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Graded Work

4. Organization Made Easy!
Write page numbers as directed
Lock pages into binder properly

5. Holcomb’s Happenings Blog

6. Password: hawks

7. Tutoring Information
Tuesday mornings at 8:15 a.m.

8. 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!

9. 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

10. How to help… Check agenda Check binder Occasionally check the blogs…
Homework, due dates, notes from teacher
Check binder
Occasionally check the blogs…
Use to contact teachers if you have a question your child cannot answer!

11. If you have any questions about the topics covered in the theater, please contact administration!
Introduction/Theme
Advanced Placement
Testing Breakdown
Gradebook/Blog Expectations
School Council Update
Foundation News
Solar Eclipse info
PTSA Budget Approval

12. Thank you!