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January 30, 2009
Unit 7- History of Latin America
Hello Parents and Students!
I am so sorry that I have not posted a message in a while. Actually, it may be a while again before I begin posting regularly because I am going out on Maternity leave (It's a girl)! We are starting Unit 7 on Monday which mainly covers how the European colonization of Latin America changed the culture of both the Europeans and the Native Americans.
Ms. Stephanie Rosekrans will stand in as my supply teacher for the duration of my leave. She graduated from Kennesaw State University this past December with her Bachelor's Degree in Middle Grades Education. She is certified in Language Arts, Social Studies, and Reading. She completed her student teaching assignment with team 6-2 during the Fall Semester and she has a great rapport with the students. We are very excited about having her!
November 07, 2008
Unit 3- Political Systems
We wrapped up Unit 3 today by taking the Unit 3 Test. Attached is the study guide that was provided to you on Monday. I was a little disappointed to see that students were not as prepared as they should have been for the short essay topic when the questions were given to you ahead of time.
October 24, 2008
Unit 3-Political Systems
It took a while but we finally finshed up our World War II unit (2). We have now begun unit 3 dealing with political systems in Europe. Attached you will find a Powerpoint with notes that will help you better understand the types of governments and systems of government.
October 15, 2008
Wrapping up Unit 2
We are wrapping up Unit 2 this week. We have been focusing on the causes of World War II, the Holocaust, the atomic bomb, and the Cold War. Attached is the Unit 2 Study guide plus the Jeopardy review game. This can help you prepare for Friday's Unit 2 Test.
September 17, 2008
WWII Information
This week we began discussing World War II information. I am uploading the PowerPoint viewed in class in case you were absent or lose your note page.
PARENTS AND STUDENTS: Progress reports go home today- marking the 4 1/2 week grading period. If your grades don't look the way they should, then you have about 4 more weeks to pull up your average before your nine weeks report cards come out. I would like to see everyone on the Renaissance (Honor Roll) Reward program.
September 11, 2008
WWI/Russian Revolution Test on Friday
Unit 2 is a long unit with a lot of material so we are going to break up the test into two parts. We will test Friday over the WWI and Russian Revolution material covered in class. Then on Monday we will pick up with WWII, the Holocaust, and Cold War for part two of the unit. I am attaching the Powerpoint on the Russian czars as well as the test study guide to assist you for review/studying purposes.
September 05, 2008
Unit 2- World Wars
We have begun unit 2 which will cover lots of material. The major points of focus are the consequences of World War I, the major developments in World War II, Russian Revolution, and the Cold War. This week, we mainly focused on WWI. I have attached the notes we read today. Students should complete the graphic organizer passed out in class to help organize their notes.
Download consequences_of_world_war_i.doc
Also, I would like to introduce my student teacher candidate, Ms. Stephanie Rosekrans. She is a student from Kennesaw State University and has already began working with the students in my social studies classes. She is doing a wonderful job and team 6-2 is happy to have her.
August 19, 2008
Europe's Physical Features
This week we are focusing on Europe's physical features. The students worked on a map exercise that helped them identify specific countries and landforms in Europe. We will have a map quiz on Friday. Study your map. If you want to practice learning your countries and geographic features online, then check out the attached link at sheppardsoftware.com and have fun practicing.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/European_Geography.htm
August 15, 2008
Fantastic First Week!
Yeah!! We made it through week one of middle school! Students in my social studies class have a map assignment due on Monday for a grade. The students have a checklist specifying what parts of a map need to be included with their map route from CMS to their home. Also, if you did not already turn in your social studies syllabus, please have your parents sign it and turn it in on Monday. I am attaching the syllabus in case you lost it and need another one. Have a great weekend!
August 03, 2008
Welcome to Team 6-2!
Welcome back! My name is Shawnte Scott-Tompkins and I am the social studies teacher on the wonderful team 6-2. This will be my eighth year at Campbell Middle School. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Science Education and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership with a Technology Concentration. This blog will assist you by allowing you to access class notes, PowerPoints, and important announcements about upcoming tests and events. You will also be able to access assignments via the phone on our homework hotline and all students are encouraged to write assignments in their agenda daily. I am looking forward to a fantastic year. If you need to contact me it is best to reach me via email at shawnte.scott-tompkins@cobbk12.org
