Welcome To Open House

1. WelcomeTo Open House 7th Grade Civics Mr. Harbaugh www.mrharbaugh.com

2. About the Teacher • 19th year teaching14 years ESE9 th year at Carwise • graduate studentUSF- Instructional Technology • father of twoDaughter- Meghan- 10th grade at ELHS (Swimming)Son- Thomas- 11th grade at ELHS (Drama) www.mrharbaugh.com

3. Philosophy • It is my personal goal to encourage each student to achieve to his or her highest potential in a classroom where students feel valued. www.mrharbaugh.com

4. Curriculum • This is one of a small number of classes throughout the state of Florida developing a new 7th grade social studies curriculum. • This curriculum has been adopted by the state of Florida for use in 2012 and was developed by the Florida Joint Center for Citizenship through collaboration with the University of Central Florida, and The University of Florida. • At this time there is no at home textbook for this course. www.mrharbaugh.com

5. Curriculum • Unit 1 • Pre test • Pinellas County Code of Student Conduct • • Unit 1- Citizenship • • Unit 1Key Points- Students will learn the rights and responsibilities of U.S. Citizens.                               www.mrharbaugh.com

6. Curriculum • Unit 2 • • Unit 3- American Government Foundations • • Unit 3 Key Points- Students will learn the basic principals of our founding fathers, the main principals of the Declaration of Independence, and the main principals of the U.S Constitution.                             www.mrharbaugh.com

7. Curriculum • Unit 3 • • Unit 4- The United States and its Federal Government • • Unit 4 Key Points- Students will learn about the geography of the United States, the three branches of the U.S. government, how the U.S. government compares to others, and the U.S. economy.                               www.mrharbaugh.com

8. Curriculum • Unit 4 • • Unit 2- State and Local Government • • Unit 2 Key Points- Students will learn the roles of Florida’s city, county, and state governments including Palm Harbor and Pinellas County.                               www.mrharbaugh.com

9. Curriculum • Unit 5 • • Unit 5- Elections, Parties, and Pressure Groups • • Unit 5 Key Points- Students will learn about political parties, voting, special interest groups, and the role the media plays in elections.                               www.mrharbaugh.com

10. Curriculum • Unit 6 • • Unit 6- The U.S. Economy • • Unit 6 Key Points- The basics of a mixed/ market economy, entrepreneurship, borrowing, lending, credit, finical institutions, and economic functions of government.                              www.mrharbaugh.com

11. Curriculum • Unit 7 • • Unit 7- global affairs • • Unit 7 Key Points- Students will study an overview of world geography, major world conflicts, and global human rights issues. www.mrharbaugh.com

12. Instructional Methods • Technology • Cooperative learning • Student centered Projects • Higher level thinking www.mrharbaugh.com

13. Classroom Management • positive and negative www.mrharbaugh.com

14. Recognizing Positive behavior • Verbal praise • Raffle tickets • Certificates • Positive comments on report cards www.mrharbaugh.com

15. Consequences • a verbal warning • moving the student’s seat • a phone call home • sending the student out of the classroom • an after school detention • a referral to the assistant principal or guidance counselor www.mrharbaugh.com

16. Grading Policy • Each assignment is worth a point value. • The points a student earns on a given assignment are divided by the total points the assignment is worth to determine a percentage and letter grade. www.mrharbaugh.com

17. Grading Policy • Student’s final grades are found by dividing the points each student earns by the total possible points in the grading period. • For example, a student who earns 300 points in a grading period when 350 points were possible will earn an 85% B for the grading period. (300/350= .85 = 85% = B) www.mrharbaugh.com

18. Homework • One or two homework assignment a week. • Announced, posted in class, entered in Parent Connect, and posted on the homework link at www.mrharbaugh.com. • If a student does not have internet access he or she may get a hard copy of the homework assignment. www.mrharbaugh.com

19. Late Work • The due date for each assignment is posted at the assignment sheet link at www.mrharbaugh.com and on the assignment sheet posted in the classroom. • Assignments turned in after the due date will be graded, and then the score will be reduced by 50% as a penalty. After 5 days they will not be given any credit • The only exception is excused absences or students with IEPs or 501 plans that specify the accommodation of extended time. That accommodation will be given as long as the assignment is turned in within a reasonable  time. www.mrharbaugh.com

20. Monitoring Student Grades • A. Progress Reports/ Report Cards • Progress reports are given to students, school wide, every three weeks • report cards are given to students every 6 weeks. • B. Parent Connect • C. Email me Directly, harbaughs@pcsb.org • D. Contact Guidance- Mrs. Laird • . www.mrharbaugh.com

21. Make sure to visit the class website • A special thank you to those who have donated to the class • Donation wish lists are at www.mrharbaugh.com www.mrharbaugh.com

22. Questions? www.mrharbaugh.com