1. Mr. Crossman 8 th Grade Social Studies Rm. A104 Phone: 610-627-6611 Email: mcrossman@rtmsd.org

2. Education and Background Cairn University BS in Education Secondary Social Studies & Middle Years Mathematics Certifications Substitute in 3 counties Teaching Assistant at residential facilities 4th Year at Springton Lake Middle School

3. Teaching Every student can learn and grow Teachers are facilitators of learning Students can learn from themselves and peers Critical thinking/problem solving skills prepare students for life Writing is an essential tool for communication and processing

4. Curriculum: World History I. Early Humans (3,000,000 B.C.E.- 3500 B.C.E.) II. Mesopotamia (3500-1700 B.C.E.) III. Ancient Egypt (3100-671 B.C.E.) IV. Ancient Greece (2800-145 B.C.E.) V. Ancient Rome (507 B.C.E. – 476 C.E.) VI. European Middle Ages (500C.E.-1350C.E.) VII. European Renaissance (1350-1600 C. E.)

5. Preparation for High School Gather knowledge of World History and applying it to today Develop writing skills Develop critical and analytical thought Participation in higher order discussions Implement decision making & problem solving Acquire/improve note taking skills Refine study skills for large scale exams

6. Why? More opportunities to showcase performance More accurate measurement of mastery Accountability in multiple areas A variety of assessments as essential to compile grade *Warning*: Grades will fluctuate in the beginning of each quarter