east middle school social studies mrs. j.a. christmon, b.a., m.a. teaching experience: 26 years...
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East Middle SchoolEast Middle SchoolSocial StudiesSocial Studies
Mrs. J.A. Christmon, B.A., M.A.Mrs. J.A. Christmon, B.A., M.A.Teaching Experience: 26 yearsTeaching Experience: 26 years
Eastern Hemisphere
A Note About the A Note About the TeacherTeacher::Married 32 years
Mother of fourLoves teachingLoves kids
VictoriaGracelyn Kevin Jr. David
The curriculum is completely new to East Middle School!
The previous curriculum consisted of learning about the Eastern Hemisphere from the beginning of time to contemporary times.
The current curriculum is from Oakland Schools andIt pertains to prehistory up to 300 A.D. of the entireWorld.
The seventh grade social studies curriculum focuses on early world historyand geography with a deliberate focus on the content literacy. Students begin their exploration into world history with a focus on historical thinking.
Teacher Provides MultipleTeacher Provides MultipleExplanationsExplanations
Tools in the Toolkit
Variety of activitiesWebsites, TechnologyGraphs, ChartsHandoutsRepeatsStudents show their
learning ideasConnect to prior
knowledgeReading Strategies
The Road to Success!
There are three trimesters in the school year.
Assignments, tests, quizzes, are all averaged equally.
Students are given study strategies and time management strategies in class.
Tests, quizzes, and informal assessments are developed from the assignments and projects.
Students discuss content orally in class within classroom
discussion.• Students are expected to ask
questions respectfully and thoughtfully.
Assignments become homework. This means: If the student does not finish an assignment in class, it is completed as homework. It is due the next school day unless otherwise noted in class. Note: All work done in class is not considered an assignment, but an enhance- ment for learning. Therefore, it may/may not be taken home in case it is lost.
Student Student ResponsibilityResponsibilityParents may check the East website for the curriculumand worksheets in three weeks: East website Academic Social Studies Julia Christmon (Wiki)
Maintain the completion of assignment book.
Turn in assignment on time. Late assignments: 20% off. Late assignments are accepted during
the teaching of the related unit of study and not after.
Extra credit is given AT THE SAME TIME to all students.
• Extra credit is not given to students just because they have an unfavorable grade.
• Extra credit is PLANNED within each teaching unit for all students and is given by the teacher to the students.
• Parents are not emailed due dates for assignments, tests, quizzes, or extra credit. Students record and review
all dates in their assignment book while in school and are expected
to share planner and dates with parents.They Can Do It!!
Classroom Management
Classroom Etiquette
Absolutely, unequivocally, NO Gum Chewing!• Only water is allowed during
class.• All students are in their seats
when the bell rings.• NO! verbal or physical
communication during tests and quizzes.
• Upon return from an absence, students get absent work from the absent bend or wiki, according to the day they were absent.
• If students are expected to be absent three days or more, they must email the office to inform
• teachers.
Students are expected to be polite: “Hello;” “I’m sorry;” “Thank you;” “Please. . .”
No talking when the teacher or fellow student is speaking.
Upon exiting the classroom, students are expected to pick up paper from the floor.
Maintain neatness at all times!
Students are expected to push in their OWN chairs.
Students are not allowed to go to lockers during class. They are taught to bring all materials to class.
Emails are answered within one to two days, unless hindered by mtgs.
Suggested Materials Suggested Materials
Lots of notebook paper, #2 pencils, and erasable pens
A special place for Social Studies assignments, notes, maps, charts, and graphs
Examples: Composition books; three ring binder with pockets. . .
Personal pocket pencil sharpeners
Colored pencils for maps Folders Colorful highlighters to be used
during reading strategies Red checking pens One tissue box
As the summer slowly turns to fall. . .
remember, we are all in this together…
Be A Titan!Be A Titan!
As U.S. Airman, David Christmon, might say:
“At times things might go a little slow, or eventake off too quickly, but along each twist andturn of life, YOU ARE going to soar high like anF-22 in Seventh grade Social Studies!”
“Your adventures will take you to places you’veprobably never even heard of or seen before.You are going to work hard and become moreresponsible than ever. The skills that you learnand improve upon in this class are going to helpyou get ready for 8th grade and high school!
“Don’t worry. My mom is a great teacher!Fasten your seat belts, and get ready for take off.When you land, you will be an 8th grader, and always . . .
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