Welcome to social studies 7th grade

Welcome Back !!!

1. Please have a seat anywhere. (Don’t get too comfortable, you will get moved shortly.)

2. Fill out the data sheet.

3. Wait quietly for further instructions.

Mrs. Wortman

• Teaching experience

• Coaching experience

• Family

My Hobbies

My Family!

Social Studies

• Eastern Hemisphere-Europe, Russia, Africa, India, China, Japan

• Activities-Animoto, Fakebook, PowerPoints, Safari Montage videos, Current Events, Newzbrain, webquests, Wiki Page, Maps, Google Earth, ??? !!!!

Supplies

Every day• Laptop• Textbook (or access it on classzone)• Notebook• Folder• Loose leaf• Agenda• Pencil

Most days• Highlighter• pen

Review for a prize!

Rules

1. Be prepared when the bell rings.

2. Treat others with care and respect.

3. You are responsible for your learning (EFFORT = SUCCESS)

Rewards

1. positive notes, phone calls home

2. free time

3. candy

4. wildcat cash

5. late pass

6. homework pass

7. an unexpected treat

Consequences

• If you break a rule, I will do something about it.

These are some possibilities: 1. Warning-name on board with a check

2. Name on board with a second check

3. Name on board with a third check-5 minutes at lunch or after school that day (Don't show to serve your time, then it's a demerit--three demerits = detention)

**If constant issues arise, then the teacher reserves the right to skip any of these steps, change consequences, or send student to the office immediately.

Icebreaker Activity

• People Bingo