1. Parents say… “Engage students in the stories of history so that they learn to love history.” “Motivate kids so that they realize the importance of this class. As a result, they will develop an interest in learning.” “I will be happy if she talks about history when she comes home.” “She learns and enjoys class. I hope you can make the lessons as relevant and interesting as possible.” “Make world history interesting, exciting, and engaging for kids-not overwhelming with too much information to memorize.” “Advance his knowledge and have fun learning to love social studies and it’s place in everyday life. Understand social studies is forever not just your class.”

2. And my favorite… “We hope he learns that he is capable of anything he sets his mind to achieve. He has marvelous potential if he puts in the time and effort!”

3. 7 th Grade Social Studies Mrs. Kristine Rickert Periods 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 8

4. Textbooks- online? Kind of…

5. Areas of Study- World Civ Unit One- The Ancient World (Greece) Unit Two- New Empires and New Faiths (Rome and Christianity) Unit Three- The Middle Ages (Medieval Europe) Unit Four- A Changing World, Early Modern Europe (Renaissance, Reformation, Enlightenment, Scientific Revolution, French Revolution)

6. Areas of Study- U.S. Unit Five- Creating a Nation (American Revolution, Independence, U.S. Constitution) Unit Six- Launching the Republic (Federalist Era, Jefferson Era, Industrial Revolution- US) Unit Seven- Nationalism and Sectionalism (Jackson Era, Manifest Destiny, North and South, Age of Reform

7. Homework expectations-Yes, there is a lot! Make up work- check Haiku Absences- daily and extended-check Haiku Missing work is not accepted after test day.

8. And there isn’t Extra Credit

9. Contact Information Email krickert@d103.org Haiku https://d103.haikulearning.com/u/kristine.rickert/portal# Remind- one way text messaging and email system ◦ Directions- Text @84a134 to 81010 Thank you so much for coming tonight. I look forward to a great 7 th grade year!