8th Grade Social Studies

American History

2015-2016

Mrs. McMath

Benton Middle School

Visual and Performing Arts Magnet

About Me: Educational

Background Clear Multiple Subject Teaching

Credential◦ Azusa Pacific University

◦ Supplemental Credentials: Computer Concepts and Applications and Social Science

Master of Arts in Education, Digital Teaching and Learning◦ Azusa Pacific University

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Concentration in History◦ California State Polytechnic University

Pomona

About Me: Experience &

Activities Benton Site Technology Lead

Benton Site Testing Liaison

NLMUSD Technology Action Team

NLMUSD Superintendent’s Cabinet

NLMUSD Multi Tiered Systems of

Support Member

Co-Sponsor Benton’s National Junior

Art Honor Society

Class Policies

Homework Assigned 2-4 times a week◦ Homework rarely assigned on Friday

◦ Homework my supplement coursework

Late work is not accepted, points deducted

Collaborative class work given priority over tests and homework

2 late homework coupons each trimester◦ If unused are extra credit at the end of the

trimester

State Standards

History-Social

Science State

Content

Standards

California

Common Core

State Standards

Content Focus:

American Independence to 1914

Founding of our Nation

Early Struggles of our Nation

Development of the

Northeast

Development of the South

Development of the West

A Divided Nation

Consequences of a Divided

Nation

Common Core Focus

Connections to Literacy

Project Based Learning and

Assessments

Deeper Understandings

Collaborative Work

Differentiated/Problem Solving

Activities

Primary Source Analysis

High School/College Readiness

Digital Classroom ~ iPad 1:1

Website◦ www.mrsmcmath.weebly.com

Schoology

Class Dojo

Remind

PowerSchool

Digital Classroom ~ iPad 1:1

MANDATORY iPad 1:1 Meeting and

Distribution Event

Tuesday, September 29th

Letter to be sent home with more

information

Year-End Goals

Developing skills to help your child make the transition to high school, college, career, and beyond.

◦ Effective Communication

◦ Responsibility Self-Monitoring and Reporting

◦ Responsible Use of Technology Website Evaluation

Research

◦ Collaboration