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Mr. McLaughlin - SOCIAL STUDIES

Mr. McLaughlin - SOCIAL STUDIES


"Wisdom begins in wonder."

Socrates

 

DIGITAL BOOK:    Discovering Our Past - THE EASTERN HEMISPHERE  

 Your child will be given access to his/her textbook during the first month of school.  It will be bookmarked on his/her chromebook to access anytime.    

CURRICULUM:

1.  Geography-

We will be using maps with each new civilization that we study, so we begin the year by brushing up on map skills learned in elementary school. 

2.  History-

  •  Early Humans and the Agricultural Revolution 
  •  River Valley Civilizations ~ Mesopotamia, Egypt, Kush and ancient China
  •  Phoenicians and Hebrews
  •  Ancient Greece
  •  Ancient Rome 
  • The Middle Ages

     With each civilization, we will discuss its ...

  •  Social Structure
  •  Political Structure
  •  Religion
  •  Economic Development
  •  Cultural Contributions
  •  How did the civilization impact our world

 

CONCERNS: If you have any questions or wish to discuss your child’s progress, please email me at dchamberlain@SayvilleSchools.org or call me at 244-6556 (mailbox #3485) or contact the guidance office at 244-6660 to arrange a team conference.