Standards Based Social Studies

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Standards Based Social Studies

• Terra Blaisure

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About Me

• Graduate Pennsylvania State University
• 8 years of teaching, 7th year of teaching at EHS.
  
• Currently Teaching English, Algebra, Social
  Studies, Science, and Affective Skills
• Program material can be found on website

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Social Studies Topics of Study

• Unit 1 Asia
• China- geography, traditions, and culture
• Japan- geography, religion, traditions, and
  culture
• India- geography, traditions, religions, case
  systems, and culture
• Middle East- Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Pakistan
• Unit 2 Europe
• Eastern European countries
• Great Britain
• Spain
• Germany
• Italy
• Portugal
• Unit 3 South America
• Countries of South America
• Geography of the continent
• Traditions, religions, and culture

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Grading

• Grades are done based on assignment point value.
• Most homework assignments are worth 10-20 points
  while class work is worth 10 pts.
• Major assignments which include tests and large
  projects are worth 100-200 points depending on
  the project
• Grades are updated weekly and each students
  grade can be checked through the Home Access
  Center

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Class Schedule

• Introduction of topic
• Preview of Vocabulary
• Guided reading
• Reading comprehension questions
• Extended activities for the lesson

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Absences

• Students need to check with me before or after
  class on missed work
• Must show an excused absence to receive full
  credit for absence work
• Work must be completed and handed in within 3
  days after the absence

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Homework

• Most periods students are provided time to
  complete some of their homework in class
• Assigned 1-2 times per week
• Needs to be handed in on due dates
• If late will get 1/2 credit
• Homework assignments can be accessed through
  homework hotline at ext 600

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Classroom Expectations

• Task- Stay on task and complete all assigned
  tasks.
• Interactions- Ignore negative behavior and focus
  on interacting appropriately with staff and other
  students.
• Directions- Follow directions given to you by any
  staff member.
• Area- Be in your assigned seat or area at all
  times.
• Language- Use appropriate language and manners
  throughout the school day.

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Communication

• Email- tblaisure_at_cdschools.org best way to
  contact me during the day
• Phone [phone] Ext 400 will return calls
  during my lunch period or at the end of the day