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Welcome to 7 th Grade Social Studies! 7A—Mrs. Nix
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Originally from Chattanooga, TN (Signal Mountain) Moved to Dalton, GA and graduated from high school there at Northwest Whitfield High Inspired by my mother who is also a 7 th grade teacher (teaches AC Science at Vickery Creek Middle in Forsyth) Attended the University of Georgia for undergraduate school (BSEd.1999), completed my gifted certification there, and began grad. school there graduated from Kennesaw State University (MEd. 2006) 16 th year teaching social studies (13 years at HTMS, 3 years in Athens) About Me Professionally…
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About Me Personally… Moved to Atlanta in the summer of 2002 after getting married to my “college sweetheart” 2 children—Preston (5) and Blakely (2) HUGE Georgia Bulldogs fan & alumni The beach is my “happy place”
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Jennifer.Nix@cobbk12.org or mrsjennifernix@gmail.com Jennifer.Nix@cobbk12.org mrsjennifernix@gmail.com Join my Remind 101 for text updates Subscribe to my blog feed and/or comment on my blog (I receive the questions) http://www.cobblearning.net/jennnix77/ http://www.cobblearning.net/jennnix77/ How can you get in touch with me?
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Area of Study: The Eastern Hemisphere Geography Review Asia The Middle East Africa We will focus on geography, history, and culture along with application of material to present times. Goals: Writing through the curriculum (preparation for Honors and AP courses); Exceeding standards on CRCT Current Events presentations and discussions Stock Market Game Global Awareness Art/S.S. connection
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Geography Basic map and globe skills Map quizzes Global Awareness Physical and Human geography Download TapQuiz!
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The Middle East Geography, culture, history, religions Historic conflicts Oil/Economics Common misconceptions Current conflicts
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Africa History, culture, geography Wildlife/ National Parks Change/ Progress 4 unique regions: North Africa Eastern/Central Africa West Africa Southern Africa
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Asia Geography Focus on India & Pakistan, China, Japan, North and South Korea, Vietnam Spotlight on famous historic world leaders from Asia We end the year with a big history unit—20 th Century US/Asian relations
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Writing Through the Curriculum… SAT/ACT College entrance exams Preparation for high school honors or AP history courses Life skill Application of language arts/writing skills to a given area of study to encourage future success Expect an essay question on every test & expect it to take me a week to grade!
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Students will compete against their classmates along with other students across the state of Georgia. Begins in September (We compete in the Fall) Application of economic terms in real-world situations Social Studies/Math/Business Connection Fun game with possible prizes! Stock Market Game
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The Key to Success in Advanced Social Studies… Application of knowledge Motivation/effort Work completion The “Above and Beyond” factor
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Common Formative: *Why do people live where they live in the Middle East? (Give 3 reasons)
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