Course Description/Topics Covered:

Welcome to 7th Grade Social Studies! This school year will be challenging and rewarding. We will be studying the first half of American History curriculum (Early Americans – Civil War) If we all work together, we will be successful. Materials Needed: Notebook and folder -or- looseleaf binder Pen/Pencils Computer

Grading Policy:

Major Assignments – 60% (tests, projects, etc.)

Minor Assignments – 40% (classwork, homework, etc.)

Homework Policy:

Extra Help: Every Monday morning at 7:10 AM in room 138. I will also hold extra help on

the same day as any exam.

Course Description/Topics Covered:

This course represents the second half of a two-year chronological study of American History. It begins with the Reconstruction and sequentially progresses to the present day. It should be noted that essential aspects of New York State history are infused into the subject matter, in accordance with the New York State Social Studies Standards. While a traditional historical approach is emphasized, the course also incorporates other social studies disciplines such as geography, economics, sociology and political science into the curriculum. There is an emphasis on critical thinking, writing, reading, formal research, map and graph analysis and the interpretation of historical documents. The course concludes with a cumulative Final Examination that is consistent with NYSED Regents Standards.

Topics:

Topic 10-Reconstruction (1865-1877)

Topic 11-The West (1858-1896)

Topic 12-New Industry and a Changing Society (1865-1914)

Topic 13-Expansion and War (1865-1920)

Topic 14-The 1920s and 1930s (1920-1939)

Topic 15-World War II (1939-1945)

Topic 16-The Cold War (1946-1975)

Topic 17-The Civil Rights Movement and its Impact on America (1954-1975)

Topic 18-America Since the 1970s

Grading Policy:

Major Assignments – 60% (tests, projects, etc.)

Minor Assignments – 40% (classwork, homework, etc.)

Extra Help: I will also hold extra help on the same day as any exam in room 145

Course Description/Topics Covered:

Welcome to 8th grade Science! This year you will be introduced to topics in Physics and Living Environment/Biology. We will investigate new topics through class discussions, group assignments, projects, current events and laboratory experiences. Science is best discovered through inquiry and investigation! Throughout the year we will also be preparing for the 8th grade NYS Science Assessment which you will take at the end of the school year. Preparation is best achieved through the completion of your coursework and review assignments. Organization is the key to success! You should bring the following materials to class daily: Lap top

Topics:

Unit 1-Food

Unit 2-Light

Unit 3-Cells

Unit 4-Energy

Midterm Review

Ecology

Genetics/Evolution

Evolution

Final Review

Grading Policy:

· 40% Exams

· 20% Content Quizzes

· 15% Vocab Quizzes

· 15% Labs

· 10% Homework

Extra Help given on day of Tests and Quizzes room 133