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Red Phoenix Social Studies

Red Phoenix Social Studies. Miss. Brandon. Curriculum and Materials. Curriculum is based on PA Common Core Standards for Social Studies Textbook: Harcourt Horizons World Regions Map skills; geography concepts; 5 Themes of Geography

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Red Phoenix Social Studies

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  1. Red Phoenix Social Studies Miss. Brandon

  2. Curriculum and Materials • Curriculum is based on PA Common Core Standards for Social Studies • Textbook: Harcourt Horizons World Regions • Map skills; geography concepts; 5 Themes of Geography • 5 Strands of Social Studies: History, Geography, Civics & Government, Culture & Society, Economics We Study: • Western Hemisphere: United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean Islands, South America, Australia, and New Zealand

  3. Procedures and Grading • Textbook and notebook are used regularly in class. Important notes and vocabulary are kept in notebook • Graphic organizers, worksheets, Discovery Education videos, and interactive whiteboard activities serve as supplementary materials. • Students should keep all materials in a Social Studies folder. • Necessary materials are expected to be brought to class daily. Assignments are to be recorded in the planner.

  4. Graded assignments include: • Quizzes • Tests • Class work (worksheets, graphic organizers)-Students are informed when the assignment is being collected and graded • Projects: You will receive advance notice when a project is assigned. Some are research reports. Time is normally allotted to research and do most of the work during class time. • Study guides are provided for major tests and quizzes. Provisions are made for students receiving learning support services.

  5. Grading Protocol: • Tests- 50% • Assessments- projects, quizzes, etc. – 25% • Class work- 15% • Homework & Class Participation- 10%

  6. Miscellaneous: • Assignments, quizzes, tests, and projects are posted on the Homework Calendar and Homework Hotline. • Absences-Students are expected to complete assignments they miss when absent. They are given time to make up work and are encouraged to seek help when needed. • Use of a “Homework Buddy” is recommended. • To contact me: • cbrandon@cdschools.org • 540-4606 Ext. 74106

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