1. JAMES WALKER ROOM 206 2015-2016 8 TH Grade Social Studies

2. Social Studies Mission Statement The mission of the social studies department is to teach students to understand and engage the world that they live in by providing them the tools to critically think, analyze evidence, and formulate conclusions thereby creating an informed citizenry and fostering democratic participation.

3. My Philosophy All kids can achieve High yet reasonable expectations Everyone has a different way of learning Structure and routine as a foundation Model positive behavior Increase social capital Use SS as a tool to enrich learning Prepare for future – whatever the future may be

4. Curriculum QuarterMain Topic 1 Revolutionary War Constitution/Civics 2 Civics/Citizenship World War 2 3 American History 1946 – 1965 Civil Rights 4American History 1966 – 2016 Economics and Personal Finance

5. Textbook my.hrw.com Info on my teacher page Reading is expected weekly Check out text from media center if need be

6. Grading 60% Assessment 20% Assignments 10% Written DBQ Final 10% Multiple Choice Final 90%-100% = A 80%-89% = B 70%-79% = C 60%-69% = D 59% or below = F

7. Assessment Raw Percentage Ex 50 point assessment with 25 wrong score will be a 50% Ex. 100 point assessment with 17 wrong score will be an 83%

8. Assignments Classwork and homework will be scored on a 3 point proficiency scale. 3/3 will indicate proficient or 100% or the points 2/3 will indicate partial proficiency or 75% of the points 1/3 will indicate incomplete or not proficient of 50% points 0/3 will indicate missing

9. DBQ (Assessments) DBQs or document based questions will be graded on a 4 point proficiency scale. 4/4 will indicate highly proficient or 100% of the points 3/4 will indicate proficient or 90% of the points 2/4 will indicate partial proficiency or 75% of the points 1/4 will indicate limited proficiency or 60% of the points 0/4 will indicate missing

10. INB Used daily Study guide Organizational tool Keep it simple & practical

11. Teacher Page Contact info View grades Supplies Assignments/schedule Calendar Textbook Syllabus Thinking Maps Redos/Retakes

12. Tools for Success Frequent Communication Self-Advocacy Initiative Utilize Resources Read Organization Time Management Collaboration