open house - social studies 7
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Grade 7 Social Grade 7 Social StudiesStudies
Ms. VogtMr. WislangMr. Hamlin
Craig WislangCraig Wislang►Born and educated in New Zealand►10 years teaching experience►Taught in NZ, Germany, and Philippines.►Always taught in the Middle School ►Fifth year at ISM►Also teach Physical Education
ESL Support TeacherESL Support TeacherMs. Kim Guiry
E-mail: [email protected]: guiryk.ism-online.org
•Teachers work closely to make curriculum accessible to all language learners•Develop materials and co-teach lessons that focus on the language of Social Studies•Support both language and academic development
From the Program Guide…From the Program Guide…SOCIAL STUDIES ► The Middle School Social Studies program integrates
studies in the social sciences - history, cultural studies, geography, current events, sociology, and anthropology.
► The course is based in the intended learnings of ISM that include subject-specific Standards and Indicators and Transdisciplinary Skills.
► In Social Studies classes, students are encouraged to go beyond the surface of problems, to ask questions, to reflect, to make connections, to develop and test theories, to experiment with new ideas, to analyze problems, to debate hot topics, and to create meaningful and useful products…
Grade Level ConceptsGrade Level Concepts
Quarter 1Identity
Quarter 2Innovation
Quarter 3Interaction
Quarter 4Truth
Standards & IndicatorsStandards & IndicatorsSOCAL STUDIES INTENDED LEARNINGS
Example: Standard 3: Students will understand that both physical and human geography influence people and places over time.
TRANSDISCIPLINARY SKILLS
ResearchCommunication
Connection and CollaborationCritical Thinking and Problem SolvingPersonal Management and Reflection
Essential QuestionsEssential Questions
►These open-ended provocative questions are designed to guide student inquiry and focus instruction for “uncovering” the important ideas of the understandings.
►Ex: How can there be multiple versions of a truth?
AssessmentsAssessments►Performance Assessments
Performance Task with a Rubric►Other Assessments
Tests, quizzes, projects, essays►Levels of Proficiency
Exemplary (E) 100% Proficient (P) 88% Developing (D) 76% Emerging (EM) 64%
GradesGrades► Grades are calculated according to TOTAL POINTS earned► Homework for completion only will earn between 1 and
5 points► Tests, quizzes and other medium sized assessments in
which a student must demonstrate understanding will earn approximately 20 to 30 points
► Performance Tasks will earn approximately 50 to 60 points
► To calculate: divide number of points earned by the number of possible points
► Grades are calculated at the semester
Grading CategoriesGrading Categories
►Assignments are categorized in PowerSchool according to the skills assessed
►Categories include our Social Studies Intended Learnings in addition to the ISM Transdisciplinary Skills
►Grades for project type assessments will usually be broken down into parts to communicate areas of strength and areas for growth
Learning ExperiencesLearning Experiences► Learning experiences are planned “with the end in
mind”…to give students the practice they need to demonstrate the intended learnings in a unit of study. They may include: Simulations Reflections Oral presentations Class discussions Note taking and research strategies Individual projects Group Projects Role Play
Supporting Your ChildSupporting Your Child
► Check PowerSchool once every two weeks► Speak to your son or daughter first, and then email
teachers with questions► Arrange conferences through MS Office►Discuss Current Events at home►Offer encouragement and constructive feedback when
your child shows his/her work by asking what he/she thinks was done well or could be improved
►Go through the planner with your child on a regular basis
► Encourage tutorial attendance Tuesdays and Thursdays
Thank you!Thank you!Please contact me with questions
or concerns as they arise so that we can work together to support
your child.
http://wislangc.ism-online.org/