Open House

Question 1

How will my child's social studies grade be determined?

Accepted Answer

a variety of assessment methods

Question 2

In addition to content, what skills do you want your child to learn in SS this year?

Accepted Answer

critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, listening skills, presentation skills

Question 3

If you ever need help, who should you contact?

Accepted Answer

Chris Anderson, andersonc@apcsd.org

Question 4

What methods of instruction should be used in Social Studies class?

Accepted Answer

All the Above!

Question 5

What exactly IS 7th grade social studies?

Accepted Answer

fun!, an American history course, skills and content based, your child's favorite class (whether they know it or not)

Question 6

Why in the world would someone become a middle school teacher?

Accepted Answer

"ice cream taster" was not lucrative enough, they enjoy watching students develop, they are one sick individual, they love working kids

Question 7

Finish this sentence: Seventh grade will be a year filled with ___________

Accepted Answer

change, growth, fun, challenges

Question 8

All of the following are Mr. Anderson's roles at AMS EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Team Leader, Tech Integration Specialist, Social Studies teacher

Question 9

Which of these online tools will help you and your child this year?

Accepted Answer

Google Calendar, The G Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.), Google Classroom, SchoolTool

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