1. Mike Ryan Social Studies Cluster 4

2. Course Syllabus See New Folder section of homework site This folder is where our essential course documents go.

3. Homework Philosophy Always on hw cluster site by 4 pm “½ hour rule”

4. Afterschool Tuesday through Friday 2:20 until ? Can use the classrooms for hw or simply a quiet space

5. Grades Updates every 2 weeks in PowerSchool starting Sept. 30 Rewrites/revisions on most assignments One major writing piece per unit (allowed to revise it based on my suggestions)

6. How to reach me 1) email: michael_ryan@needham.k12.ca.usmichael_ryan@needham.k12.ca.us 2) Call Pollard and ask to be connected to my room (266)

7. Teaching Philosophy Deemphasize facts and memorization Critical thinking, writing, and presentation skills

8. “Thinking Like a Historian” --actually employing the methods of a historian --critically analyzing and scrutinizing primary historical documents --reaching our own conclusions

9. Questions