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My name is Mr.Battison and I will be teaching 6th and 7th grade social studies.
My name is Mr.Battison and I will be teaching 6th and 7th grade social studies.
On this site you will find some information about me and the classes I will teach.
My background
My background
I was born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden where I lived for 19 years. I spent 5 years living in Vancouver BC, and Portland has been my home for the past 11 years.
I have a wonderful 3 year old daughter, Cecilia (aka Sea Monster), and a new edition to the family - Margot - born this summer. My amazing partner Ashley is also a teacher!
My education
My education
HS - International Social studies -Kungsholmens Gymnasium, Stockholm, Sweden.
BA - International Relations with a focus on Human Geography - UBC, Vancouver, Canada
MEd - Secondary language arts and social studies - PSU, Portland, OR.
My hobbies
My hobbies
I love cooking! I love reading! I love biking! I love learning new things! This summer I started to grow pumkins!
Social Studies
Social Studies
What are we going to study?
What are we going to study?
Regardless of the grade level, students will be challenged to explore the world and think critically about both past and current events. I emphasize developing students ability to decipher primary and secondary sources and focus on their opinions and observations rather than "the right answer". Overarching standards encompass:
Civics and Government
Economics
Financial Literacy
Geography
Historical Knowledge
Historical Thinking
Social Science Analysis
6th grade social studies
6th grade social studies
7th grade social studies
7th grade social studies
We will explore the Western Hemisphere
We will explore the Eastern Hemisphere,
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