Practice your geography skills!
By the end of the year, students will be expected to be able to identify at least 70% of all Eastern Hemisphere countries on a map. We will practice in class through the year but you can also follow this link to practice!
Practice for the NWEA!
The Reading NWEA is important for Social Studies too! In the future, your teachers/professors/employers will rely on YOU to teach YOURSELF important information by reading! That's why you need to practice your informational reading and foundational skills and vocabulary. Follow this link to practice activities and tests. Be sure to work at the appropriate RIT level. *Note: While Literature is important and you are encouraged to practice those skills as well, incentives will only be awarded in this class for either informational reading or foundational skills and vocabulary.
Big test coming up? Make online flashcards to help you succeed!
Follow this link to a free electronic flashcard site! Take your tests confidently, knowing you have mastered all important vocabulary.
Interested in current events?
The CNN Student News and New York Times Education Blog are awesome resources to keep you informed. Make sure you read/view/discuss with family members and friends. An informed citizen is a powerful citizen!
If you have any suggestions for websites/apps/blogs that others might find useful, bring those ideas to class and we can add them to the list!
By the end of the year, students will be expected to be able to identify at least 70% of all Eastern Hemisphere countries on a map. We will practice in class through the year but you can also follow this link to practice!
Practice for the NWEA!
The Reading NWEA is important for Social Studies too! In the future, your teachers/professors/employers will rely on YOU to teach YOURSELF important information by reading! That's why you need to practice your informational reading and foundational skills and vocabulary. Follow this link to practice activities and tests. Be sure to work at the appropriate RIT level. *Note: While Literature is important and you are encouraged to practice those skills as well, incentives will only be awarded in this class for either informational reading or foundational skills and vocabulary.
Big test coming up? Make online flashcards to help you succeed!
Follow this link to a free electronic flashcard site! Take your tests confidently, knowing you have mastered all important vocabulary.
Interested in current events?
The CNN Student News and New York Times Education Blog are awesome resources to keep you informed. Make sure you read/view/discuss with family members and friends. An informed citizen is a powerful citizen!
If you have any suggestions for websites/apps/blogs that others might find useful, bring those ideas to class and we can add them to the list!