Course Name: Second Grade Social Studies
Instructor Name: Deanna Kolle
Contact Information: dkolle@usd223.org
Call 348-5531 to schedule a conference before or after school.
Course Description:
We will be using HMH Into Social Studies Neighborhood & Community Magazines Level 2, videos, and trade books. This course is designed to introduce basic social studies concepts in the areas of civics-government, economics, geography, Kansas, United States and World History on a second grade level.
Learning/Developmental Goals:
This course is designed to meet Kansas state standards for 2nd grade social studies. Kansas state standards may be found at: www.ksde.org
Learning Outcome:
The student will demonstrate mastery of the state standards using formal and informal assessments along with teacher observation.
Instructional Magazines:
Magazine 1 - Leaders & Government
Magazine 2 - Location
Magazine 3 - North America
Magazine 4- Communities & Resources
Magazine 5 - Family Histories
Magazine 6 - America's Beginings
Magazine 7 - Heros
Magazine 8 - Cultures
Magazine 9 - Why People Work
Grading Policy: Daily Assignments are graded and students are required to correct them until they are without errors. Percentages are only placed on tests.
Grade Scale:
A 100% - 90%
B 89% - 80%
C 79% - 70%
D 69% - 60%
F 59% & below
Make-Up Work: If an absence is excused, you will have two days for every day that is missed to make up the work.
Homework: Homework is not an optional assignment, therefore it is expected to be completed. All homework is due the following class day.
Planner: Students will be expected to write all homework assignments and tests in the student planner daily. Parents should read and sign the planner daily, even if there is no homework, as a form of communication.
Expectations: Students are reminded to always try and do their personal best. Students are also reminded that cheating will not be tolerated.
Soc. Studies Schedule: Mon. 1:30-3:30
Tues. 1:30-2:50
Wed.1:30-1:45; 2:20-3:30
Thurs.1:30-2:40, 3:00-3:30
Friday 1:30-3:30