Social Studies

Through the semester course of social studies students will encounter the five branches of social studies content. If students meet standard (pass) they will:

Civics

·          Understand governments and political systems. (Egypt’s monarchy vs. Greece’s democracy)

·          Understand international policy. (Silk Road, Alexander the Great)

·          Understand civic involvement. (role of citizens in ancient Greece)

Economics

·          Understand people make choices between wants and needs. (production and distribution in Egypt and Mesopotamia)

·          Understand government role in the economy. (Sumerians made records which led to cuneiform)

Geography

·          Understand the location, physical characteristics, cultural characteristics and spatial patterns of places and regions on earth’s surface. (construct & analyze maps, identify locations, and analyze characteristics)

·          Understand human interaction with the environment. (Environment, cultures, geographic factors cause movements)

History

·          Understand and analyze causal factors that shaped major events in history (ancient cultures contribute to history)

·          Understand the there are multiple perspectives and interpretations of historical events. (ancient cultures technology affects history)

Social Studies Skills

·          Understand and apply reasoning skills to conduct research, deliberate, from and evaluate positions through the process of reading, writing, and communication. (CBA)

Grades are determined by:

- Assignments and homework (40%)

- Assessments and projects (60%)

 

 

A = 90% - 100%                                      

B = 80% - 89%                                        

C = 74% - 76%    

D = 60% - 69%    

F = 59% and below

 

 

Daily Geography assignments will be handed out on Mondays (or the first day of the week) and collected Fridays.

 

Other homework for projects or research will be assigned as it applies to the appropriate content.

 

Journals will be kept in class as a record of students learning.

 

If you ever have any questions or concerns please contact me at 931-4966 or e-mail me at jwillson@auburn.wednet.edu.