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      Mrs. Mello's 8th Grade                                         Social Studies Class W E L C O M E !
             21st Century Learning ,[object Object],The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is a national organization that advocates for 21st century readiness for every student.New Jersey is committed to preparing students to live and work effectively in the 21st century as evidenced by the vision, mission and goals of the Office of Academic Standards.
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Our textbook is:  Call To Freedom. It comes with a great Cd  for the students to practice  activities at home.
Social Studies Topics - 8th Grade History     ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object], 
What skills will we learn? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],How will technology be used in our class?   ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
                   CURRENT EVENTS PROJECT  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Diversity in Our Classroom! Life and Career Skills Strand:  Social and Cross-Cultural Skills Social Studies is a great subject to teach diversity because it deals with real life issues and people. As a teacher I will incorporate diversity through project-based assignments.  Most students are not aware of how American society is affected by other cultures. For an activity students will research foreign influences of food, clothes and music on American culture and do presentations in class.  
If you have any questions and/or concerns feel free to contact me by calling the school or via email:                           [email_address]     Eu falo Portugues fluente, para os pais que tem dificuldades com a lingua inglesa.   Yo hablo Espanhol para ayudar los paders que tienen dificuldades com el ingles.      Thank you for coming to "Back to School Night!"

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Back To School Night 1

  • 1.      Mrs. Mello's 8th Grade                                         Social Studies Class W E L C O M E !
  • 2.
  • 3.
  • 4. Our textbook is:  Call To Freedom. It comes with a great Cd  for the students to practice  activities at home.
  • 5.
  • 6.
  • 7.
  • 8. Diversity in Our Classroom! Life and Career Skills Strand:  Social and Cross-Cultural Skills Social Studies is a great subject to teach diversity because it deals with real life issues and people. As a teacher I will incorporate diversity through project-based assignments.  Most students are not aware of how American society is affected by other cultures. For an activity students will research foreign influences of food, clothes and music on American culture and do presentations in class.  
  • 9. If you have any questions and/or concerns feel free to contact me by calling the school or via email:                          [email_address]     Eu falo Portugues fluente, para os pais que tem dificuldades com a lingua inglesa.   Yo hablo Espanhol para ayudar los paders que tienen dificuldades com el ingles.     Thank you for coming to "Back to School Night!"