Welcome back! I hope everyone had a wonderful summer vacation. Summer goes by so quickly! My name is Mrs. Collins and I will be the Social Studies teacher for Team 73-83 for the coming year. I am fortunate to be working with such a great group of students and know that we will have an excellent academic year.
7 th grade students will have an interesting year studying the ancient civilizations of the world. Starting all the way back to human origins in Africa we will travel throughout time. The major civilizations we will study include: Mesopotamia, Phoenicia, Ancient Israel, Egypt, Greece and Rome. A concentration on argument writing related to the standards in the Common Core will also be a focal point. We have an exciting year ahead of us learning about the history of our world.
8 th grade students can look forward to a challenging year learning about the history and development of the United States. A focus on argument writing related to the Common Core standards will also be a major part of 8th grade Social Studies. We will look at the growth of the colonies and their importance to the American Revolution. A strong focal point will also be the creation and progress of our democratic United States government and its supporting documents including the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights. Sectionalism between the North and South, Industrial Revolution and finally Civil War and Reconstruction will put the finishing touches on a very full academic year. Website: http://mrsdaniellecollins.weebly.com The above website is a great place to get up to date on Social Studies homework, activities, and grades. Classroom Requirements 1. Students will have the following materials with them at all times: agenda, pen or pencil, binder with white-lined paper (or notebook), homework, and Independent Reading book. 2. Students will be respectful of their peers, teachers and themselves at all times. 3. Follow the posted classroom rules.
7 th and 8 th Grade Social Studies Mrs. Collins, Room 115 Grading Policy 40% Projects and Essays 30% Tests 20% Quizzes and Class Participation 10% Homework Classroom Homework Policy Homework must be completed on time.
If absent, you are allowed two days to make up the assignment. Failure to make up a missed assignment will result in no credit. Three missed homework assignments will result in an after school detention. Please return this slip to Mrs. Collins signed by your Parent/Guardian stating that the above newsletter was read. Thank You. Students Name:________________________ Homeroom:___________________