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Red Phoenix Social Studies. Miss. Brandon. Curriculum and Materials. Curriculum is based on PA Common Core Standards for Social Studies Textbook: Harcourt Horizons World Regions Map skills; geography concepts; 5 Themes of Geography - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Red Phoenix Social Studies
Miss. Brandon
Curriculum and MaterialsCurriculum is based on PA Common Core
Standards for Social StudiesTextbook: Harcourt Horizons World Regions
Map skills; geography concepts; 5 Themes of Geography
5 Strands of Social Studies: History, Geography, Civics & Government, Culture & Society, Economics
We Study:Western Hemisphere: United States, Canada,
Mexico, Central America, Caribbean Islands, South America, Australia, and New Zealand
Procedures and GradingTextbook and notebook are used regularly in
class. Important notes and vocabulary are kept in notebook
Graphic organizers, worksheets, Discovery Education videos, and interactive whiteboard activities serve as supplementary materials.
Students should keep all materials in a Social Studies folder.
Necessary materials are expected to be brought to class daily. Assignments are to be recorded in the planner.
Graded assignments include:QuizzesTestsClass work (worksheets, graphic organizers)-
Students are informed when the assignment is being collected and graded
Projects: You will receive advance notice when a project is assigned. Some are research reports. Time is normally allotted to research and do most of the work during class time.
Study guides are provided for major tests and quizzes. Provisions are made for students receiving learning support services.
Grading Protocol: Tests- 50% Assessments- projects, quizzes, etc. – 25%
Class work- 15%Homework & Class Participation- 10%
Miscellaneous:Assignments, quizzes, tests, and projects are
posted on the Homework Calendar and Homework Hotline.
Absences-Students are expected to complete assignments they miss when absent. They are given time to make up work and are encouraged to seek help when needed.
Use of a “Homework Buddy” is recommended.To contact me:[email protected]
540-4606 Ext. 74106