{"id":22,"date":"2013-11-13T08:18:21","date_gmt":"2013-11-13T13:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/defaulttemplate1\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2021-09-02T09:37:33","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T13:37:33","slug":"class-info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/kincaia\/class-info\/","title":{"rendered":"7th Grade &#8211; Class Syllabus + Day 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Welcome To Ms. Kincaid\u2019s <\/span><b>7th Grade<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Social Studies Experience\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ms. Kincaid \u2013 Unis Middle School\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0voicemail &#8211; (313) 827-7703 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0email &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:kincaia@dearbornschools.org\">kincaia@dearbornschools.org<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0For class information:<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/kincaia\/\"><b>http:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/kincaia<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Or Google: <\/span><b>\u00a0Ms. K\u2019s Social Studies Experience\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Course Description<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seventh Graders will study Eastern Hemisphere (Afroeurasia) and focus on developing the skills necessary to analyze and interpret the world from a geographic, historical, and cultural perspective. Students will develop an understanding of the physical and cultural processes the shape regions and people and cultivate an appreciation of our roles and responsibilities as world citizens. Seventh grade students will additionally study the emergence of major religions in the Eastern Hemisphere, as well as ancient civilizations in this part of the world. Mayan, Aztec, and Incan societies will be addressed this year. Students will also begin to understand government and economic systems, along with principles of financial literacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>\u00a0Rules and Procedures<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come to class ON TIME and prepared with an open mind and a willingness to learn.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Golden Rule &#8211; Treat others the way you want to be treated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not be afraid to make mistakes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take responsibility for your action and work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be respectful of each other and the teacher at all time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow directions as given.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrain from using unacceptable language.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food and drink are not allowed in class unless previously notified by the teacher.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Cheating and\/plagiarism are unacceptable and strictly prohibited = NO CREDIT!<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Grading Policy<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exit Tickets, informal task, document based writings, and projects count for the majority of the grade. Classwork and\u00a0 bell work count for a portion of the grade.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homework is given when classwork is not completed.\u00a0 Reading, writing, listening, and speaking will occur daily in class. Students participation and engagement on a daily basis is essential to student success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Assignments not completed in class will be required homework and due the next day. Assessments will be given throughout the course of study to determine the individual student&#8217;s development, as well as, the effectiveness of the teaching\/learning environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students who are frequently absent miss valuable instructional time, and often struggle in their classes. Therefore, it is important that the student be in class everyday so they do not miss out on the concepts that have been taught that day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Grading Scale<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0A+ \u00a0 97.0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 A\u00a0 93.0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 A- \u00a0 90.0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 B+\u00a0 \u00a0 87.0 \u00a0 \u00a0 B\u00a0 \u00a0 83.0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 B- \u00a0 80.0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0C+ \u00a0 77.0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 C \u00a0 \u00a0 73.0 \u00a0 \u00a0 C-\u00a0 \u00a0 70.0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 D+ \u00a0 67.0 \u00a0 \u00a0 D\u00a0 \u00a0 63.0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 D- \u00a0 60.0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0E\u00a0 \u00a0 59.0 and below<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Supplies<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A binder, loose leaf paper, dividers or a thick notebook with dividers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pencils &amp; colored pencils<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>How To Get Homework Assignment Reminders and Test Schedule<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/akincaid\">https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/akincaid<\/a><\/p>\n<p>How To Pass Social Studies Class<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/p\/cjqfVd269Yt\/\">https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/p\/cjqfVd269Yt\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Why Use Common Core Standards?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5s0rRk9sER0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5s0rRk9sER0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learning Objectives by Chapter:<\/p>\n<p>Teacher Note:<\/p>\n<p>To find text search \u00a0[ \u00a0\u00a0history alive ancient world chapter ___ \u00a0pdf \u00a0 ]<\/p>\n<p>Kincaid&#8217;s Class Motto<br \/>\nToday is a day to achieve.<br \/>\nIf I work hard, I will succeed.<br \/>\nI can learn! I will learn!<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s all up to me.<br \/>\nNo disrespect or bullying allowed,<br \/>\nMaking my school and community proud!<\/p>\n<p><b>The <\/b><b>KINCAID<\/b><b> Garden<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>In my garden I will plant five rows of peas:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I can count on you for:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>P<\/b><b>romptness,<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>P<\/b><b>reparedness,<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>P<\/b><b>roductivity,<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>P<\/b><b>oliteness,<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>P<\/b><b>ositivity.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Then I will put in four rows of lettuce:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Let us be honest,<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Let us have integrity,<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Let us be responsible,<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Let us be respectful to one another.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Next to them I planted three rows of squash:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Squash gossip,<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Squash criticism, and<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Squash negativity.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>No garden is complete without turnips:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Turn up for class,<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Turn up with a smile,<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Turn up with ideas and questions<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Turn up with determination.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 You can count on me for:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>The 5 P&#8217;s + 1 \u00a0(Professionalism)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<b>Adapted from the : Phi Delta Kappa \u201cgarden\u201d of principles<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Classroom Behavior and Expectations<\/p>\n<p>(details of The 5 P&#8217;s)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1i-ZiKkrnxFGnn-wLs7CFVoo07A5F70Q27otn3A-CcGw\/\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1i-ZiKkrnxFGnn-wLs7CFVoo07A5F70Q27otn3A-CcGw\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Welcome To Ms. Kincaid\u2019s 7th Grade Social Studies Experience\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ms. Kincaid \u2013 Unis Middle School\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0voicemail &#8211; (313) 827-7703 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":749,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-22","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/kincaia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/kincaia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/kincaia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/kincaia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/749"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/kincaia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/kincaia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":891,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/kincaia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22\/revisions\/891"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/kincaia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}