6. SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERTEACHER Mr. GervisMr. Gervis

7. A little background Born in London EnglandBorn in London England Education: University of Washington, City University, UCLA.Education: University of Washington, City University, UCLA. Interests: Soccer (Premier League, Sunderland, Saturday morning horror shows currently, MLS Seattle Sounders),golf, running, hiking.Interests: Soccer (Premier League, Sunderland, Saturday morning horror shows currently, MLS Seattle Sounders),golf, running, hiking. Family: Daughter Tamzin just entering sixth grade, wife Denise a counselor and two dogs Tabitha (American Eskimo) and Scruffles (Mixture of Lassa and ?)Family: Daughter Tamzin just entering sixth grade, wife Denise a counselor and two dogs Tabitha (American Eskimo) and Scruffles (Mixture of Lassa and ?)

8. Coaching Boys Varsity Soccer Coach at Eastlake High School winning a state title.Boys Varsity Soccer Coach at Eastlake High School winning a state title. Girls Varsity Soccer Coach at Mercer Island High School state finalistsGirls Varsity Soccer Coach at Mercer Island High School state finalists Coaching Director for Seattle Sounders for their summer camp programCoaching Director for Seattle Sounders for their summer camp program

9. Teaching 5 th grade teacher (2 years)5 th grade teacher (2 years) 6 th grade teacher (6 years)6 th grade teacher (6 years) 8 th grade humanities teacher (9 years)8 th grade humanities teacher (9 years)

10. MY BACKGROUND AND APPROACH TO TEACHING *critical thinking/how to use the mind well*critical thinking/how to use the mind well *focus on clear communication (reading/writing/speaking)*focus on clear communication (reading/writing/speaking) *integration of history/English*integration of history/English

11. MY BACKGROUND AND APPROACH TO TEACHING continued *global perspective/modern issues*global perspective/modern issues *challenging yet supportive environment*challenging yet supportive environment *enjoy the learning process*enjoy the learning process

12. WHAT I EXPECT FROM MY STUDENTS To use their minds to explore ideasTo use their minds to explore ideas Put out their best effortPut out their best effort Be an active learner in class (Ask questions, share ideas)Be an active learner in class (Ask questions, share ideas)

13. Expectations continued Be responsible for their own work and successBe responsible for their own work and success Be able to work with others, and by themselves (making good choices)Be able to work with others, and by themselves (making good choices)

14. Curriculum for Social Studies TIMELINE September- October SOCIAL STUDIES SKILLS: Big6 and EPS introduction (Once the skills have been attained both of these skills will be used throughout the school year)September- October SOCIAL STUDIES SKILLS: Big6 and EPS introduction (Once the skills have been attained both of these skills will be used throughout the school year) October-November GEOGRAPHY, (mapping skills, Locating places and regions in the world)October-November GEOGRAPHY, (mapping skills, Locating places and regions in the world) November-December ECONOMICS (financial interchange with society and government and world issues)November-December ECONOMICS (financial interchange with society and government and world issues) January-February CIVICS (forms of government)January-February CIVICS (forms of government) March-June HISTORY (Ancient cultures)March-June HISTORY (Ancient cultures)

15. Learning tools Big6Big6 Turnitin.comTurnitin.com

16. Science Teacher Katie Sparks

17. A Brief Bio Born in Iowa, lived in Mill Creek since I was 2Born in Iowa, lived in Mill Creek since I was 2 Graduated from Cedar Park Christian School & followed at SPU for my undergraduate and Masters degreeGraduated from Cedar Park Christian School & followed at SPU for my undergraduate and Masters degree Married my husband David in 2012 & have no babes of my own but have two sponsor kids I was able to visit in AfricaMarried my husband David in 2012 & have no babes of my own but have two sponsor kids I was able to visit in Africa Passionate about travelling and other cultures, lived in Rome teaching English for half a year & had a variety of other travel experiencePassionate about travelling and other cultures, lived in Rome teaching English for half a year & had a variety of other travel experience Few favs: baking, hiking, gardening, crafting & community involvement with my church, hanging with my family near byFew favs: baking, hiking, gardening, crafting & community involvement with my church, hanging with my family near by

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19. Expectations -Safety First! In Science, safety is key to a successful experience -Being prepared for class -Making up experiments if absent & check in with absent buddies to ensure journal write ups are complete -Showing respect -Following procedures & staying on task

20. Primary Objectives Learning how to complete an effective lab write up supporting claims with adequate evidence Connecting authentic real world problems in order to create solutions through research & experiments

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22. Key Components Scientific Method focus within Journal Write UpsScientific Method focus within Journal Write Ups Next Generation Science Standards incorporating STEM componentsNext Generation Science Standards incorporating STEM components Science World Magazines to bolster comprehension and real life applicationScience World Magazines to bolster comprehension and real life application Science in the News- discover what real Scientists are doing todayScience in the News- discover what real Scientists are doing today