Mr. Crossman & Mrs. Debessay 8 th Grade Social Studies

1. Mr. Crossman & Mrs. Debessay8th Grade Social Studies Rm. A210 610-627-6730 sdebessay@rtmsd.org Rm. A104 610-627-6611 mcrossman@rtmsd.org

2. Mrs. Debessay Pd. 1Education and Background • University of Delaware • BS & Masters of Instruction • Middle School English & Mathematics Certifications • Taught 7 Years in Delaware • 8th Year at Springton Lake Middle School

3. Mr. CrossmanEducation and Background • Cairn University • BS in Education • Secondary Social Studies & Middle Years Mathematics Certifications • Long Term Substitute in 3 counties • Teaching Assistant at residential facilities • 3rd Year at Springton Lake Middle School

4. Teaching “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” -Plutarch • Every student can learn and grow • Teachers are facilitators of learning • Students can learn from themselves and peers • Critical thinking/problem solving skills prepare students for life • Writing is an essential tool for communication and processing

5. Curriculum: World History • I. Early Humans (3,000,000 B.C.E.- 3500 B.C.E.) • II. Mesopotamia (3500-1700 B.C.E.) • III. Ancient Egypt (3100-671 B.C.E.) • IV. Ancient Greece (2800-145 B.C.E.) • V. Ancient Rome (507 B.C.E. – 476 C.E.) • VI. European Middle Ages (500C.E.-1350C.E.) • VII. European Renaissance (1350-1600 C. E.)

6. Preparation for High School • Gather knowledge of World History • Develop writing skills • Acquire note taking skills • Develop thinking and analytical skills • Participation in Higher Order Discussions • Refine study skills for large scale exams • Implement decision making & problem solving skills.

7. Lesson Planning Strategy • Activate Prior Knowledge • Provide new Information • Students practice learned skills • Connect the information to student lives • Checks for assessing student learning

8. Schoolwork • Classwork • Homework • Projects/Papers • Quizzes • Tests

9. Any Questions