7 th grade social studies mrs. harper – room 202
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My educational philosophy is: That learning happens when: the student finds a personal connection to the content they are curious about the content they believe they can achieve the expectations.TRANSCRIPT
7th GradeSocial Studies
Mrs. Harper – Room 202
What is the class about? American History from
-the Causes of the Civil War (1830’s)
- to the Causes of World War II (1930’s)
SOCIAL STUDIES – 5 elements
My educational philosophy is:
That learning happens when: • the student finds a personal
connection to the content• they are curious about the
content• they believe they can achieve
the expectations.
The Curriculum
We use the textbook, readers, primary and secondary sources and
videos
You can find the readers and the on-line textbook on my teacher page
Besides class work:• Homework every Monday night • Occasional In-Classroom Projects• Independent Projects
• Civil War projects • Book report• Community Service
How to find what you need…
The way we roll in this class…We dig in deep
We question things and we develop our own opinions
We debate and discuss
We try it hands on
You will hear from me :if grade drops to D or lower.
after several student warnings (behavior).
Cheating/Plagiarism.
detention .
Supplies needed Four spiral bound notebooks
(1 per quarter)
Pink, yellow, blue highlighters
Pencil
Red Pen