Social Studies

What to have for class

• Agenda – to write in homework

• 3 Subject spiral notebook – for all notes, vocabulary, and TTLs

• Folder – hand outs and homework

• Writing utensil – pencil or pen (blue or black ink)

Grading

• Social Studies is on a total point system.

• Regular homework is credited 4-2-0 similar to science.

• Longer assignments that are collected and graded, tests, and quizzes are given a letter grade and a point value.

• Projects will receive a point value with a given rubric and a letter grade.

Civilizations covered

1. Stone Age• Hunters and Gatherers• Early Farmers

2. Southwest Asia• Mesopotamia• Israel, Phoenicia, and Lydia

3. Egypt

4. Greece

5. Rome