1. Welcome to History: Ancient Civilizations
Mr. Magnuson

2. Agenda (Path to Success)
Introductions
Our first “Do Now”
Seating Assignments
Blended Learning (Practice)
Go over Syllabus
Homework – Index Card
Expectations & Procedures
Exit Slip
Classroom Management
Dismissal
Restroom Policy
The subject of History

3. 7 Facts About Your Teacher
My name is Kyle Joseph Magnuson
My ancestry is primarily: Swedish, German, Irish (My great-grandfather is from Sweden)
I am originally from Northern Wisconsin
Basketball is my favorite sport
I have one older brother
Every year I go camping about 3-4 times
I’ve travelled to 17 different countries and/or nations (United States, Navajo Nation, Canada, Mexico, Peru, Jamaica, Scotland, England, France, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Turkey, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Philippines)

4. Syllabus

5. Reminder (Attention)

6. EXPECTATIONS Principles: All four are practiced simultaneously
Be RESPECTFUL
Be RESPONSIBLE
Be PRODUCTIVE
Be SAFE

7. Entering the Classroom
Straight to your seat
Materials out
Backpacks away
Do Now silently

8. Restroom Policy You have the right to use the restroom once, but…..
Using the restroom requires you to make-up time at the end of class (5 minutes)

9. Behavior Consequences
Level 1 Behavior Infraction (Minor):
- (1) Verbal warning
Level 2 Behavior Infraction (Moderate):
- See me after class (parent notification)
- Discretion to give detention
Level 3 Behavior Infraction (Severe):

10. Homework Center
Incomplete homework = Being sent to the Homework Center
Tutoring (Tues. 3:30 – 4:30)

11. Think-Pair Share (Practice)
What causes change? (2 minutes)

12. People cause change…

13. Think-Pair Share 1) What is History? 2) Why is History important?
Hint: Not just dates and names!

14. The story of the human condition.
History
The story of the human condition.

15. Quotes about History “History is a set of lies agreed upon.” Napoleon
“History is written by the victors.” Churchill
“History is a people’s memory, and without memory man is demoted to the lower animals.” Malcolm X
“Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.” Burke

16. Do Now #1 What is History to you? (one paragraph)
Take out 1 sheet of lined paper.
Write your ACRMA#8 heading.
What is History to you? (one paragraph)
Name
Teacher’s Name
Subject and Period
Date

17. What Can History Teach Us?
Solving Problems in our community
To become “change makers”
Perspective (expanded world view)
Citizenship (civic-minded individuals)
Social Justice (fairness and equality)
Empathy (Caring about others)

18. Blended Learning (BLAST)
Two Stations
Collaborative Station
Independent Station

19. Blended Learning (BLAST)

20. Let’s Practice! Wait for the signal cards
Silent transition (Read the card)
I will select (2) students per month to distribute computers and headphones
All students should be in their assigned seat

21. Homework
STEP 1: Choose an artifact from home (Do not bring to class) STEP 2: The artifact should relate to your own personal history (family, culture, memory) STEP 3: Write an explanation about the artifact and why its important on a index card to bring to our next class

22. Index Card My grandfather’s Coins
Name:
My grandfather’s Coins
This artifact is important to me because…..

23. Exit Slip On the back of your paper, trace your hand. TIME CAPSULES:
What's your favorite TV show?
What's your favorite song?
What's your favorite book?
On the back of your paper,
trace your hand.

24. Dismissal Wait for my signal Put away your materials
Students will be dismissed by pod