Mr. Crossman 8 th Grade Social Studies Rm. A104 Phone: 610-627-6611 Email: mcrossman@rtmsd.org

Mr. Crossman8th Grade Social Studies

Rm. A104Phone: 610-627-6611

Email: mcrossman@rtmsd.org

Education and Background

Cairn University BS in Education Secondary Social Studies &

Middle Years Mathematics Certifications

Substitute in 3 counties

Teaching Assistant at residential facilities

4th Year at Springton Lake Middle School

Teaching

Every student can learn and grow

Teachers are facilitators of learning

Students can learn from themselves and peers

Critical thinking/problem solving skills prepare students for life

Writing is an essential tool for communication and processing

“The mind is not a

vessel to be filled, but a fire

to be kindled.”-Plutarch

Curriculum: World History I. Early Humans (3,000,000 B.C.E.- 3500 B.C.E.) II. Mesopotamia (3500-1700 B.C.E.) III. Ancient Egypt (3100-671 B.C.E.) IV. Ancient Greece (2800-145 B.C.E.) V. Ancient Rome (507 B.C.E. – 476 C.E.) VI. European Middle Ages (500C.E.-1350C.E.) VII. European Renaissance (1350-1600 C. E.)

Preparation for High SchoolGather knowledge of World History and

applying it to today

Develop writing skills

Develop critical and analytical thought

Participation in higher order discussions

Implement decision making & problem solving

Acquire/improve note taking skills

Refine study skills for large scale exams

Why?

More opportunities to showcase performance

More accurate measurement of mastery

Accountability in multiple areas

A variety of assessments as essential to compile grade

Classwork10%

Homework10%

Quizzes10%

Graded Assgin-ments20%

Projects25%

Tests25%

Weighted Graded System

*Warning*: Grades will fluctuate in the beginning of each quarter