Mr. Andresen's 7th Grade Social Studies

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    email: landrese@goaj.org

        I'm Mr. Andresen and I teach seventh grade Social Studies.  I have taught in the Apache Junction School District for 20 years now and I'm still loving it.  This is my 9th year at CCJH and I'm really excited about continuing to teach, using the  "One to One" system of students, teachers, and parents all using technology to prepare students to be college ready when they graduate. Our method of instruction will again this year be based on the "Beyond Textbooks" program.

     

    *****Weekly assignments can be found in "Classroom News" page.*****

    ***    Please check out the "Resources" page. **********************

     

                                  

                                         Andresen Class Schedule

     

     

     

    First Hour

     

    7:15-8:13 a.m.

     

    Announcements

     

    8:13-8:16 a.m.

     

    Second Hour

     

    8:20-9:19 a.m.

     

    Third Hour

     

    9:23-10:22 a.m.

     

    Lunch

    10:22-10:52 a.m

     

    Fourth Hour

     

    10:56-11:55 a.m.

     

    Fifth Hour

     

    11:59-12:58 a.m.

     

    Sixth Hour

     

    1:02-2:00 p.m.

     

     

     

     

     

    ****************Please Help****************

    ** With the "runny nose" season approaching, I would like to ask for parents to donate a box of tissues such as Kleenex. The school district no longer is able to provide them. Thank You.                   

     

    I believe that communication with parents and guardians is very important. I try to answer e-mails within an hour or two of receiving them. 

     

    Please check "Classroom News" sub-pages for weekly planning information.

    Lets have a great 2018-2019 school year!

     

     

    Course Description:

     

    ****7th Grade****

    Students will:

         *Demonstrate a familiarity with American and World history, Geography,   

           Government, and Economics. 

         *Analyze and evaluate current events in the context of history.

         *Demonstrate an ability to examine historical and political information through  

           critical reading and discussion.

         *Accept responsibility for pursuing an increased awareness of all social studies  

           concepts and how they impact humanity.

     

     

     

    Topics/Goals/Objectives:

     

    Geography:

         Geographic applications

         World physical and cultural features

         Human systems

    History:

         American – Slavery, Industrial Revolution, Civil War, WWI, Great Depression 

         World – Innovation and Discovery; WWI

    Civics/Government:

         Government foundations, structures, and functions; U.S. Citizenship; World         

         government systems

    Economics:

         Foundations; Microeconomics; Macroeconomics; Taxation

     

     

       

               

    Grading Policy:

     

    A  90-100

    B  80-89

    C  70-79

    D  60-69

    F  59 and below

     

        Grades are based on a cumulative point total. Points are assigned to quizzes, tests, and classwork. The percentage of points obtained from the total will represent the quarter grade. 

     

     

     

    Absence Policy: If a student is absent, he/she will have the same number of days to

    make up any work missed equal to the number of days that were missed. For example, if

    a student misses two days of school, he/she will have two days after their return to

    complete any assignments. Some assignments, due to their nature, may not be able to be

    made up. In this event, an alternate assignment may be given.

     

    Classroom Procedures:

     

    1. BE NICE TO EVERYONE….ALL THE TIME
    2. STAY SEATED
    3. RAISE HAND TO SPEAK
    4. ABW (Always Be Working)
    5. Cell phones must be turned off and put away before entering classroom
    6. Toys, including Fidgets and spinners, must be put away during class.

     



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