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Ms. East Gifted Geography 6th grade

Geography examines how cultures in different parts of the world interact with environments and with each other. Students will use geographic concepts, methods, and tools to explore: settlement patterns, human migration, cultural change, and how spatial, political, economic, and social factors affect settled environments and human activities. This gifted course will challenge students to synthesize  information from a variety of resources. Student evaluations will consist of both alternative project driven and standard testing methods.

M/J Civics 2106010
Teacher: LASHANDA WEST

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for active participation in a democratic society. Students will become informed citizens in regard to their local, state, and federal government. Content will include the following: United States constitutional government development, structures and functions of local, state, and national governments within constitutional and economic frameworks; contemporary social issues; role of the individual in a democratic system; foundations of the American political, social, and economic systems and institutions; history and contemporary problems of Florida; rights, responsibilities, and obligations of citizens. Incorporated mandates will include: the teaching of African American History, Character Education, Hispanic Heritage, Holocaust - WWII and International Law, and the Women's Rights Movement.

U.S. History
Teacher: JESICA SORIA

The purpose of this course is to provide the opportunity to acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the United States and its relationship to the present. United States History is a two-semester course for eighth grade students. Areas of study within this social studies course cover the time period of Pre-Columbian Man through the present United States. Current events, social studies skills, reading, writing and vocabulary skills, citizenship, and character education are all areas that will be given attention.