• Social Studies Binder
  • Divided sections:
    • Information
    • Homework
    • Returned Work
    • Study Guides
    • Notes
• Pen / Pencil (Black/blue/#2)
• Loose Leaf Paper
• CHECK BOARD OUTSIDE MR. SHOCK'S ROOM FOR ANY SPECIAL NEEDS EVERY DAY

QUARTERLY PROJECTS:

Each quarter, students will have a project due by the end of the quarter.  These projects will be completed from a list of 10 options - with themes ranging from historical research to civic participation.  Instructions for each project can be obtained in class from Mr. Shock, or you can download them here! (see file attachments)

The instructions for the second quarter have been changed slightly.  These changes only reflect the requirements for the Works Cited page, and will make use of some new resources designed to help students construct a proper works cited page.  As of this update, the changes have NOT been applied to the instructions available for download here.  Please see Mr. Shock in class to get the appropriate updates!

BLOGGING:

This year, we are trying to make use of the Internet in a positive, education way.  With today's expanding technology, creating web content through the use of blogs and other means is an important skill for today's generation of learners.  We are giving assignments on a roughly weekly basis that involve your son or daughter creating a blog (or web-based journal entry).  To do this, we are using the Gaggle service.  This is a secure site that gives students an email account, access to discussion boards (which we will be using as well), as well as their own blog. 

If you have access to the Internet from home, we strongly encourage you to allow your child access to the potential of this resource!  Permission, however, must be given before your child can access Gaggle.  If you have not already sent back a permission form, you can download one from here (see file attachments).

More information can be found at Gaggle's website: http://www.gaggle.net

• DVD / VCR player
• Tabbed dividers
• Paper reinforcers
• Colored Pencils
• Glue