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Heritage High School Fall Open House September 18, 2013. Ms. Biggins ’ 10 th Grade U.S. History Class. Welcome!. Ms. Biggins ’ 10 th Grade U.S. History Class. Meet Ms. Biggins. Undergraduate: Mount Union College Teaching Certification: Integrated Social Studies 7 th -12 th - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Ms. Biggins’ 10 th Grade U.S. History Class
HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL
FALL OPEN HOUSESEPTEMBER 18, 2013
WELCOME!MS. BIGGINS’ 10TH GRADE U.S. HISTORY CLASS
Undergraduate:Mount Union College
Teaching Certification: Integrated Social Studies 7 th-12th
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MEET MS. BIGGINS
Ashley BigginsCall me at:
School- (419) 736-4356 ext. 206Cell- (330) 419-0945
Email:[email protected]
WebsiteMs. Biggins-U.S. History
CONTACT INFORMATION
Our district’s curriculum is guided by the Ohio Department of Education’s standards.
Currently we are studying World War II. ODE Standards
CONTENT STANDARDS/ODE
U.S. HISTORY WWII CONTENT STANDARDS
Students will be able to develop skills for studying historical people and events to explore reasons why they are important to us today.
Students will be able to utilize past examples in addressing present and future issues.
Students will be able to except a variety of historical topics from differing perspectives.
CLASSROOM OBJECTIVES
Always be prepared and on time to class.Assignments must be completed by the date
they are due.NO EXCEPTIONS!
Weekly Current Event QuizzesFour Major Assessments
Two Chapter TestsMidterm/Final
Weekly Blog EntriesActive Participation during lessonsStudent Project
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
HOW WILL STUDENTS BE GRADED??
Focus on what you are studying.
Create a timeline to keep track of all the events discussed in class.
Create diagrams or graphic organizers.
Mnemonic Devices
Rewrite notes after a lecture
SOCIAL STUDIES ‘STUDY’ TIPS!!
Every Student is expected to choose 1 project to complete by the end of the semester.
A list of possible project ideas will be given to each student in advance. Students will need to sign up.
Students will be given ample time to work in class on the projects.
STUDENT PROJECT
STUDENT PROJECT IDEAS
HELPFUL WEBSITES!
“Each day is a little bit of history.”-JOSÉ SARAMAGO, Baltasar and Blimunda
I LOOK FORWARD TO A WONDERFUL SCHOOL YEAR!