Social Studies
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[edit] 6th Grade - World Geography
| Tom Donahue | |
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| Subject Area(s): | Social Studies, Literature |
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| Room: | 10 |
| Home Room: | n/a |
| Telephone: | (954) 942-2161 ext. 314 |
| E-mail: | tdonahue@seohcyclones.org |
The Social Studies curriculum for 6th grade seeks to educate students about the World in which they live. Map skills are also strengthened in the second and third trimesters.
[edit] Materials
- Textbook: The World and its People
- Binder
- Paper
- Pens, pencils, colored pencils
[edit] Grading
Each individual assignment carries a specified weight. Weights are based on a point system:
- 100 points per homework or classroom assignment
- 300 points for a chapter test
- 600 points for a semester cumulative test or project
[edit] Grade Scale
The grading scale for the Archdiocese of Miami is used:
- A: 93-100%
- B: 85-92%
- C: 77-84%
- D: 70-76%
- F: Below 70%
Assessments are necessary to monitor student progress and to validate curriculum goals.
[edit] Late Work Policy
Homework is due the next day, unless otherwise specified. Work will be accepted one day late, at a penalty of 20%. After that, assignments receive no grade; however, they are still expected to be completed.
[edit] 5th & 8th Grade - US History
| Margaret Corbett | |
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| Subject Area(s): | Mathematics, Social Studies |
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| Room: | 14 |
| Home Room: | 8-1 |
| Telephone: | (954) 942-2161 ext. 317 |
| E-mail: | corbett@seohcyclones.org |
[edit] 8th Grade Social Studies Reminders
Chapter 22 test on Monday March 1.
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[edit] 5th Grade Homework
Current Events due on Friday February 26 Pictionary for chapter 5 due on Monday ( all vocab words)
[edit] 5th Grade Social Studies Reminders
Social Studies test on Tuesday
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[edit] Social Studies Curriculum
The Social Studies curriculum for 5th grade is designed to educate students with the prehistoric migration to the Americas through the events leading up to the American Civil War.
The Social Studies curriculum for 8th grade focuses on the Civil War era to modern times.
[edit] Materials
Text: The American Journey
Workbook
- 1 folder with pocket and prongs (5th grade only)
- composition book for pictionaries ( 1 for spy notebook, 8th grade only)
- Binder
- Paper
- Pens, pencils, colored pencils
[edit] Expectations
A critical component of Social Studies education is the development of social consciousness and awareness of world issues. Students are expected to apply classroom learning to the world around them by the regular study of world events. Discussion of current world events and issues is a weekly requirement and will be graded. Students should be prepared each Monday with an article and outline of a major world event or issue; they should also be prepared to share these with their classmates. The articles must be kept in a folder and will be collected and graded regularly. Frequently, a topic will be assigned by the teacher. All work is graded for both content and grammar and mechanics.
Students are to arrive to class on time, prepared to learn and with all necessary materials. Class activities may include lecture, discussion, individual work, group work and research. Students are required to exhibit behavior consistent with learning.
| Tom Donahue | |
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| |
| Subject Area(s): | Social Studies, Literature |
|---|---|
| Room: | 10 |
| Home Room: | n/a |
| Telephone: | (954) 942-2161 ext. 314 |
| E-mail: | tdonahue@seohcyclones.org |
[edit] Grading scale
The grading scale is based on a point system with the following category weights:
| Tests and Quizzes | 30% |
| Classwork and Homework | 40% |
| Trimester Project or Exam | 20% |
| Classroom Participation | 10% |
