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Welcome to Mr. Jackson's Social Studies Class!
Welcome to Mr. Jackson's Social Studies Class!
We will be working on a variety of topics related to History, Geography, and Government.
We will be working on a variety of topics related to History, Geography, and Government.
Our Primary Resource:
Discovery Education- NEW! TechBook is a standards-aligned, core-curricular resource that uses an inquiry-based approach to enhance literacy and critical thinking skills through the 5 E’s.
Engage
Explore
Explain
Extend
Evaluate
Here are some of the topics will be studying
Here are some of the topics will be studying
-Geography (US/World)
-Maps/Globes
-Longitude/Latitude
-Map of the US (regions)
-United States History
-Early America
-13 Colonies
-American Revolution
-The US Constitution
-Southern/Northern States
-Slavery
-The Civil War
- Fundamentals of Government
-Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens
-Voting/Elections
-Branches of Govenment
-Executive
-Legislative
-Judicial
I will be pulling from the Arizona State Standards. Among the topics are below.
I will be pulling from the Arizona State Standards. Among the topics are below.
7th Grade Arizona Standards
7th Grade Arizona Standards
U.S. Civil War
Reconstruction
Industrial Revolution
Progressive Era
Imperialism
World War I
The Great Depression
The start of World War II
8th Grade Arizona Standards
8th Grade Arizona Standards
The Revolutionary War
The U.S. Constitution
Civics
World War II
The Cold War
The Vietnam War
The Civil Rights Movement
Social Skills are an integral part of our everyday lives. We continue to expand our knowledge and understanding of social skills each and every day.
Social Skills are an integral part of our everyday lives. We continue to expand our knowledge and understanding of social skills each and every day.
Some of the areas we will be working on this year:
Some of the areas we will be working on this year:
Introducing Yourself
Knowing Your Interests
Knowing your Values
Remembering Names
Getting to Know Each Other
Getting to Know One Person
Having Common Interests
Accepting Other's Differences
Giving a Compliment
Accepting a Compliment
Cooperating
Non-Verbal Cues (Non-Verbal Communication)
Communicating With Others (Having a Conversation)
Staying on Topic (of Conversation)
Making Decisions
Being a Good Sport
Expressing Your Feelings
Managing Anger/Frustration
Dealing with Anger Towards Others
Dealing with Another Person's Anger
Self-Control
Handling and Dealing with Changes
Self-Talk
Monthly Life Skills
Monthly Life Skills
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AUGUST
AUGUST
Citizenship: Caring enough to speak up for the good of your school and community.
Citizenship: Caring enough to speak up for the good of your school and community.
A person of this character is a good citizen, does his or her share, helps the community, plays by the rules, and respects authority and law.
A person of this character is a good citizen, does his or her share, helps the community, plays by the rules, and respects authority and law.
A person with this character trait...
Does their share to make the school and community better.
Cooperates.
Obeys laws and rules.
Respects authority.
Protects the environment.
Is a good neighbor.
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
Responsibility: Taking credit, or criticism, for your own actions.
Responsibility: Taking credit, or criticism, for your own actions.
A person of this character meets the demands of duty, is accountable, pursues excellence, and exercises self-control.
A person of this character meets the demands of duty, is accountable, pursues excellence, and exercises self-control.
This character trait looks like...
Being in control of your own behavior.
Being trusted with important jobs.
Having your work finished on time.
Doing your part when working with others.
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
Respect: Treat others the way you want others to treat you.
Respect: Treat others the way you want others to treat you.
A person of this character values all persons, lives by the Golden Rule, respects the dignity, privacy, and freedom of others, is courteous and polite to all, and is tolerant and accepting of differences.
A person of this character values all persons, lives by the Golden Rule, respects the dignity, privacy, and freedom of others, is courteous and polite to all, and is tolerant and accepting of differences.
What this character trait looks like...
Showing kindness and consideration.
Liking yourself enough to be yourself.
Accepting others for who they are.
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER
Tolerance: The practice of recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices of others.
Tolerance: The practice of recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices of others.
A person of this character shows respect, acceptance, and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world's cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human.
A person of this character shows respect, acceptance, and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world's cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human.
Tolerance is harmony in difference. Tolerance is a way of thinking, feeling, and acting that gives us peace in our individuality, respect for those unlike us, and the wisdom to discern humane values and the courage to act upon them.
DECEMBER
DECEMBER
Caring for Others: Helping and showing kindness to others.
Caring for Others: Helping and showing kindness to others.
A person of this character is caring, compassionate, kind, loving, considerate, and charitable.
A person of this character is caring, compassionate, kind, loving, considerate, and charitable.
What this character trait looks like...
Saying nice things and sharing compliments with others.
Being considerate, kind, and respectful in all your actions.
Lending a helping hand to those around you.
Being the person others can count on.
JANUARY
JANUARY
Attitude: a manner or thinking, acting, or feeling.
Attitude: a manner or thinking, acting, or feeling.
A person of this character has a positive attitude and a healthy self-image.
A person of this character has a positive attitude and a healthy self-image.
The benefits of positive attitude...
A positive attitude attracts people, while a negative attitude repels them.
We define attitude as our unique way of looking at the world. If you choose to focus on the positive things, you are more likely to carry a positive attitude. You have much to gain from a very positive attitude. A positive attitude promotes better health. Those with this kind of attitude also have more friends. Projecting a positive attitude also helps you handle stress.
A positive attitude begins with a healthy self-image. If you choose to love the way you are and are satisfied, confident, and self-assured, you also make others around you feel the same way.
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY
Leadership: Influencing or motivating yourself and others to be the best person you can be.
Leadership: Influencing or motivating yourself and others to be the best person you can be.
A person of this character shows leadership by always trying their best and overcomes any fear to learn and discover new things about themselves and the world around them.
A person of this character shows leadership by always trying their best and overcomes any fear to learn and discover new things about themselves and the world around them.
Words of Wisdom...
Never be afraid to be yourself.
Do the best you can.
MARCH
MARCH
Fairness: Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Fairness: Treat others the way you want to be treated.
A person of this character is fair and just, is impartial, listens, and is open to differing viewpoints.
A person of this character is fair and just, is impartial, listens, and is open to differing viewpoints.
A person with this character trait...
Takes turns
Tells the truth
Plays by the rules
Thinks about how their actions will affect others
Listens to people with an open mind
Doesn't blame others for their mistakes
Doesn't take advantage of other people
Doesn't play favorites
APRIL
APRIL
Trustworthiness: always telling the truth, is loyal, and lives with integrity
Trustworthiness: always telling the truth, is loyal, and lives with integrity
A person of this character is trustworthy, lives with integrity, is honest, reliable, and loyal.
A person of this character is trustworthy, lives with integrity, is honest, reliable, and loyal.
A person with this character trait...
Keeps promises
Is reliable
Is honest
Has integrity
Is loyal
MAY
MAY
Honesty: Being truthful and fair in all that you say and all that you do.
Honesty: Being truthful and fair in all that you say and all that you do.
A person of this character is honest by always telling the truth and being fair to everyone including yourself.
A person of this character is honest by always telling the truth and being fair to everyone including yourself.
This character trait looks like...
Being truthful to others.
Being truthful to yourself.
Doing what's right regardless of who's around.
Being someone others can trust.
In cooperation with our Speech and Language Pathologist, our Classroom focuses on using the ZONES OF REGULATION as a tool for our students to regulate their feelings and emotions.
In cooperation with our Speech and Language Pathologist, our Classroom focuses on using the ZONES OF REGULATION as a tool for our students to regulate their feelings and emotions.
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