(I) WORLD HISTORY STUDENTS:
Be sure you know how to recognize continents and countries on a map.
When you get your book, BRING YOUR BOOK HOME AND STUDY IT AT HOME. I will try to keep a set in the classroom.
If you have your own paper and ink dictionary with English and your own language, IT IS WELCOME IN MY CLASSROOM.
Remember our vocabulary:
continent
country
nation
feudalism
lord
geography
We've also learned a few things about why we study history:
1. How did wee get here>
2. Can the past give us an idea about the future?
3. What were the important achievements of people in past ages? How can we learn from these achievements and build on them?
4. What were the crimes, follies, and misfortunes of the past? How can we avoid these mistakes?
(II) LSN GOVERNMENT
When you get your book, BRING YOUR BOOK HOME AND STUDY IT AT HOME. I will try to keep a set in the classroom.
If you have your own paper and ink dictionary with English and your own language, IT IS WELCOME IN MY CLASSROOM.
We will be going over some basic ideas about government, purposes of government, and kinds of government.
We will soon watch a film about the history that led up to the US Constitution.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
First Homework Assignment
For both World History and LSN Government Students:
Your first homework assignment, due on Monday, 8/29/11 and Tuesday, 8/30/11, is to show a Prince Georges County Library Card. It's worth 5 points.
Remember, this is how we grade social studies courses:
tests and quizzes - 50%
class work - 25%
homework - 25%
I will also be working out some days to take us all to the school library, where we can all start to get accustomed to using a library.
Remember, ALL Social Studies courses involve reading for content. We're going to back up our English teachers, and give you lots of practice that will help you with your English HSA!
Your first homework assignment, due on Monday, 8/29/11 and Tuesday, 8/30/11, is to show a Prince Georges County Library Card. It's worth 5 points.
Remember, this is how we grade social studies courses:
tests and quizzes - 50%
class work - 25%
homework - 25%
I will also be working out some days to take us all to the school library, where we can all start to get accustomed to using a library.
Remember, ALL Social Studies courses involve reading for content. We're going to back up our English teachers, and give you lots of practice that will help you with your English HSA!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Welcome to the 2011-2012 School Year
Welcome to the 2011-2012 School Year!
Put a label on all your electronic gear. It must be checked at the door at the beginning of class.
Please go to either the World History Section, or the Local, State, and National (LSN) Government Section.
WORLD HISTORY:
Be sure you have the following for every class:
1. pen, pencil, or both
2. notebook with paper that can be taken out and handed in.
3. Paper dictionary--no electronic ones.
4. Full uniform and student ID.
5. Index cards for vocabulary.
LSN GOVERNMENT
Be sure you have the following for every class:
1. pen, pencil, or both
2. notebook with paper that can be taken out and handed in.
3. Paper dictionary--no electronic ones.
4. Full uniform and student ID.
5. Index cards for vocabulary.
Put a label on all your electronic gear. It must be checked at the door at the beginning of class.
Please go to either the World History Section, or the Local, State, and National (LSN) Government Section.
WORLD HISTORY:
Be sure you have the following for every class:
1. pen, pencil, or both
2. notebook with paper that can be taken out and handed in.
3. Paper dictionary--no electronic ones.
4. Full uniform and student ID.
5. Index cards for vocabulary.
LSN GOVERNMENT
Be sure you have the following for every class:
1. pen, pencil, or both
2. notebook with paper that can be taken out and handed in.
3. Paper dictionary--no electronic ones.
4. Full uniform and student ID.
5. Index cards for vocabulary.
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