September 7, 2010....Welcome to Mrs. Edwards' Homepage!

Discover what's happening in Social Studies class!  I update this page and the assignments page once a week.  Here's what to expect for the first week of school....

ALL GRADES

Students will receive an information packet to read and share with their parents. This packet explains what materials to bring to class, what students will learn about this year and other useful information to help them get off to a great start.

GRADE 5

After a few ice-breaking activities we will begin a map skills unit in which students work in groups to locate and label important features on a world map.

GRADE 6

We'll begin Chapter 1, exploring the study of history, with an emphasis on why and how people learn about the past.

Grade 7

We'll begin Chapter 12, The Islamic World, first sharing prior knowledge and perceptions, then exploring the physical geography of Arabia and the roots of Islam. 

NOTE TO PARENTS: Religion has played an important role in the growth of ancient civilizations and world cultures. As part of the Social Studies curriculum, our study of Islam is deisgned to help students understand early Muslim empires, and not to support or oppose any particular faith.  

Grade 8

After briefly discussing class expectations and procedures, we'll review the main causes & events of the Revolutionary War, focusing on the conflict & debate over the Stamp Act.  We'll also analyze the differences between a democracy and a monarchy.  

 WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 13-17.....

Grade 5

Students will finish their map group work and take their first map skills quiz, followed by a review of latitude and longitude at the end of the week.

Grade 6

We'll finish Chapter 1, "Uncovering the Past", and then have a test and binder check on Friday.

Grade 7

Students will explore the principles and practices of Islam, and then have a quiz on Sections 1 & 2 of Chapter 12.

Grade 8

Students will examine the pros and cons of the Articles of Confederation, and why this first cosntitution did not last.  They will also analyze political cartoons and begin designing their own cartoons related to the Articles of Confederation. A quiz on Section 1 (Chapter 7) will be given on Friday.