SEA LIONS SOCIAL STUDIES

MRS. FLOUNDERS

flounders@havsd.net

610-853-5900 ext 5211

HMS Website

e faculty page

Curriculum to be covered this year

• Study Skills- Daily and weekly preparation • Geography Terms- Review vocabulary• 5 Themes of Geography• Middle East Geography and Cultures

– Ancient Sumer and Mesopotamia to present day

• Ancient Egypt• Africa- Geography, Ancient Kingdoms,

present day countries and cultures• Religions of the region

Textbooks to be used in class

Resources:• The World History ( Online access-

http://my.hrw.com) for home use.• The World Past and Present• World Explorer Series• Cultures of the World Series

(Research)

MAP SKILLSRecognizing differences in:

Political Physical

Distribution mapsMap symbols & LegendsLocation of current events

5 Themes of Geography• Location• Place• Region• Movement• Human Environment Interaction / HEI

The goal is to show the importance of the 5 themes in the ancient and present cultures of the world.

FOCUS

Why did Civilizations and Cultures develop where they did?

Assessments Interactive Notebook Maps Homework Quizzes Tests Projects Essays Midterm /Final Exams

How can parents help with Social Studies class?

1.Check assignment book nightly- Homework listed on HMS website- Sea Lions-M. Flounders pg.

2.Study with them for quizzes and tests

3. Watch/ discuss news

4. Help with textbook-on-line

5. Provide computer time at home.

DOES YOUR CHILD KNOW HOW TO

STUDY?This year the focus will be on:• how to prepare for class. • how to prepare for tests.

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Thank you for coming this evening.

GO SEA LIONS!!