Vicky Russell

Welcome to Mrs. Russell's Webpage!
8th Grade Social Studies
Bennett Team

The Global Studies course offers a unique opportunity to take an in-depth look at the world.  Our mission, in words borrowed from our textbook, World Geography, will be to gain, "a feel for or an appreciation of, the richness and variety of the face of our planet."  Through this course we will come to know the diversity which makes up our global community.  While exploring the intriguing topics of Global Studies, we will continue to develop creative thinking skills and problem solving skills through individual and cooperative tasks.  We will also utilize a variety of primary sources, including cultural artifacts, historical documents, literature, and art, to help the regions of the world come alive in our classroom.

  Materials needed every day

1. Assignment notebook
2. Blue or black pen
3. 1" Binder
4. Any assigned homework
5. Loose-leaf paper
6. Textbook  

  Make-up work

It is your responsibility to find out what you missed.   There is a calendar in the front of the class that will have any assignments listed and describe what was accomplished in the class missed.  In the case of make up tests or quizzes, see me immediately upon your return to schedule a time for a make-up.

 Grading

1. Grades are weighted.  They are based on Daily geography, Current Events, Homework Assignments, Projects, Tests/Quizzes and Classroom Participation.
2. Work that is sloppy, or upon which drawings/doodles have been made will not be accepted.  You should always turn in your best effort.
3. Grading Scale:

94 -100 = A

86 - 93  = B

76 – 85  = C

68 – 75  = D

67 and below = F 

Course Outline:

Unit 1:  Geography

Unit 2:  Modern US History (1970's-Present)

Unit 3:  The Middle East and North Africa

Unit 4:  Sub-Saharan Africa

Unit 5:  Central and Eastern Europe

Unit 6:  Economics

Unit 7:  Law

 Please let me help you.  I love working with students, and welcome your questions.  The only dumb question is the one that was never asked!

Sincerely,

Mrs.Russell                                                                                                   

e-mail : vrussell@orland135.org

 Social Studies Textbook  

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