Mr. McEwen's Social Studies Classes
Robious Middle School
About Me
Teaching too long to count....
Teaching at Robious since the CBG opened in 2007, came from Manchester CBG
Email: michael_mcewen@ccpsnet.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/ccpsnet.net/cbg-social-studies/
Grade 6 Syllabus
Grade 6
- U.S. and North American Geography
- Pre-Columbian Native Americans
- Age of Exploration
- Colonial America
- The American Revolution
- The U.S. Constitution
- The Early Republic
- The Pre-Civil War Years
- The Civil War
Grade 7 Syllabus
Grade 7
- U.S. Geography
- Reconstruction
- The Wild West
- The Industrial Era and the Gilded Age
- Immigration
- The Progressive Era
- Imperialism
- World War I
- The Roaring 20s
- The Great Depression
- World War II
- The Cold War
- The Korean and Vietnam Wars
- Modern Times and Family Histories
Course Grading
My classes will be graded using a variety of assessments. The grading scale is a 10-point scale. Assignments will be placed into the following categories:
Formative assessments such as classwork, homework, and practice quizzes will count for 40% of their grade.
Summative assessments such as tests, projects, and large quizzes will count for 60% of their grade.
Projects Are An Excellent Way to Learn!
I am a firm believer in project based learning and have been incorporating projects into my curriculum for years. I also feel strongly in letting students learn from their mistakes. Parents do not need to do projects for their children! You were already in school. It is their turn!
Google Classroom
I use google classroom on a regular basis. I am using this digital platform for the first time this year. Students will need to join their class. Class codes are given on my website. Often students are given technology based tasks through this medium, and will submit their work electronically to me.
Edupoint
Our grading system features a "live" gradebook. Get in the habit of checking the gradebook at least once a week.
My Website
Use my website to check out what is going on in class. I will post a weekly agenda, links to various items of interest, and as the year gets underway, pictures and videos of memorable moments!
CLICK HERE to go to the website.
Summer Travel
Mrs. Cook and Mr. McEwen offer summer travel opportunities. Check out our website to learn more about our upcoming trip to Croatia and Slovenia June 2017.