Hello and welcome to

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• Hello and welcome to
• Mr. Betzs 7th grade Social Studies Class!

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Who is Mr. Betz?

• -Education Background
• -I graduated from Wheeler H.S. in 2000 and went
  on to receive my
• Physical Education degree and run Division I
  Cross Country and
• Track and Field for Indiana State University. Go
  Sycamores!
• -I received my Social Studies degree with a
  Mediterranean Concentration
• while studying abroad at the University of Malta
  in Europe in 2004.
• (Can anyone point to that on a map!?)
• -Taught Elementary P.E. for 2 years in P.G.
  County (Washington D.C.)
• -I received my Health degree from Indiana
  Wesleyan in 2007.
• -I went on to teach Physical Education here _at_ the
  Colonel for 3 years.
• -This is now my 5th year teaching 7th grade
  Social Studies.
• -I am the head track and cross country coach here
  _at_ the Colonel.
• -I enjoy running, golfing, playing basketball,
  baseball and football.
• -I love the Cubs, Bears, Bulls, IU and ISU.
• -If you are on the dance team then you already
  know my wife Mrs. Betz
• who teaches 8th grade scienceoh and we have a
  dog and two cats! )

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Now that you know a little about me, WHO ARE
YOU????

• Intro activity When I point to you, stand up and
  tell us all your name, one of your hobbies and
  what the most fun thing was you did this summer
  or something unique about yourself.
• But first, know that you have to follow Mr.
  Betzs classroom rules of conduct
• 1. Always be respectful (ex. if someone says
  something that you think is weird it doesnt mean
  you laugh at them.) Laughing is an action that is
  supposed to be fun, and it is, but if you are
  laughing at the detriment of another student it
  is no longer a pleasant action. That means no
  mocking, no name calling, no ridiculing and no
  putting someone else down in any way. This goes
  for internet discussions as well. There will be
  consequences for inappropriate behavior. We will
  discuss these in a bit.
• 2. Dont be afraid to express yourself! Every one
  is different and we all have our own opinion.
  Thats what makes us unique! Thats what makes
  this such a wonderful world! Dont ever be afraid
  to ask questions or voice your opinion. Debates
  are an excellent primer for learning. Just
  remember to raise your hand to speak up and never
  speak when someone else has the floor. Also, if
  it is an online discussion we are having, make
  sure your points are relevant to the
  conversation. Now back to the ACTIVITY!

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What you will be downloading to your brains!You
think you know the world!? You have no idea! This
year we will be learning all about the Eastern
World. You will learn the history, geography,
government, cultures and economies of Egypt,
China, Japan, Australia, Thailand, India,
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the
United Arab Emirates to name a few!
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Mr. Betzs Classroom Expectations

• Classroom rules
• 1. Be on time and in your seat before class
  begins.
• 2. Be prepared (bring your book, a pencil, your
  social studies notebook, computer and agenda book
  every day.)
• 3. Do not talk when teacher is talking Also, do
  not talk over another student during a class
  discussion.
• 4. Be respectful.
• Computer Rules
• Only use an electronic device approved by the
  teacher and only use this device after receiving
  permission.
• Computers are used in this classroom as a
  supplementary learning tool! They are not for
  games or social media!
• Never plagiarize information you find on the
  internet. Who can tell me what plagiarize means?
• CONSEQUENCES FOR MISBEHAVIORS APPEAR ON THE NEXT
  SLIDE

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Consequences for violations of classroom/computer
rules

• 1st offense- verbal warning
• 2nd offense- behavior sheet signature
• 3rd offense- behavior sheet signature and phone
  call home to parents
• 4th and up offense- behavior sheet signature,
  office referral, teacher/parent conference

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You Will Be Graded On

• Formative Assessments chapter tests and lesson
  quizzes
• Summative Assessments final exam
• ProjectsA vast array of individual and group
  projects
• Homework worksheets, maps, study guides, etc.
• Classroom/Online Discussions relevant and timely
  participation

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Technology in the Classroom

• Crown Point is moving to a blended classroom!
  What does that mean for you?
• You will be required to bring an approved
  electronic device to class each day to be used to
  supplement learning.
• This does not mean you will spend all day on the
  laptops! Blended learning means you will learn
  through a combination of traditional lecture,
  online and class discussions, online research
  activities, multimedia supplements, group
  projects, traditional WKSHs, online assignments,
  and a combination of online and traditional
  formative and summative assessments.
• Blended learning will prepare all CP students for
  college, career and life long learning!
• Online Etiquette (Netiquette) While online you
  need to remember to be respectful to others. Do
  not bully, make fun of or ridicule any one that
  you communicate with online. Consequences for
  digital misbehaviors will be dealt with the same
  as classroom consequences. (see consequences
  slide.) Remember what you do online will be seen
  by others. What does Netiquette mean to you?
• Use of electronic devices You may only use
  devices approved by the teacher. You may only
  use these devices when told to do so. These
  devices are a learning tool, NOT for playing
  games or using social media.
• Digital Rules for Individual work 1. Display
  proper netiquette. 2. Plagiarism is forbidden! 3.
  Make sure you complete/submit all assignments on
  time.
• Digital Rules for Small Groups 1. Display proper
  Netiqutte. 2. Contribute equally to the
  completion of the assignment. 3. Be positive and
  compromise. 4. Complete/submit assignments on
  time.

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OUR GOALS

• Students will accomplish all the short term and
  long term goals that the 7th grade Social Studies
  Dept. has developed for you.
• Students will pass the Social Studies ISTEP.
• How about PASS !!!!
• Students will receive a 90 or higher on the 7th
  grade Social Studies Final Exam.
• 4. Team Kalahari S.S. ISTEP Goal 93!
• Below is a look at how my classes before you
  scored on the 7th grade S.S. ISTEP
• 1st year- 93
• 2nd year- 91
• 3rd year- 92
• 4th year- 95!
• 5th year- ????

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Extra Info

• School Phone [phone] ext 13249
• Email jbetz_at_cps.k12.in.us
• Website w/daily homework calendar
  http//www.cps.k12.in.us/Page/2213
• 2012, 2013 Lake Porter Cross Country and Track
  and Field Conference Champs!!!
• Over 250 combined boys and girls on the Track
  team! Come join us!!!!

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• Now, Lets make it a GREAT year!!!!