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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Mrs. Awtry's 1st Blog
I have a vision of how I want this blog to work. I want to be able to give an assignment in class then have the assignment
discussed and worked out on this blog. That students would be able to help each other with assignments and studying
for tests.
Another vision I have is that I have a better way to keep and get in touch with my students. I
realized this was a serious problem when I wasn't comfortable with having a Semester Final after a snow day and a weekend.
I did post it on my webpage but I knew not many students didn't look at it daily. Why would they? I don't
update it every day and remind them to check it. What I did do was tell my son to post it on his Facebook page, "Mom
says no final tomorrow." I knew then there had to be a better way, especially since he is a senior.
Right
now, I am doing as instructed in the class I am taking, blog myself. Here is my first blog.
10:29 pm cst
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2010.01.01
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'Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence."
Simply put: Humans are a social beings that need to be together, and learning the how, why, where, and history of how we live
together is what social studies is all about. Learning about ourselves, our social needs, and history helps us make
knowledgeable choices for our community, state, country, and world.
Garner-Hayfield students have a great opportunity
to learn the social sciences with a good range of classes.
I teach American Government, Economics, Western Cultures,
Asian Cultures, Psychology, and Sociology. Mr. Smith teaches American History, World History I, and World History II.
Together, students get a great opportunity to learn about human beings and our world.
Class Descriptions
American Government - The history, structure, and your responsiblities in the American government
is the basis of this class. We will also take a look at the State and Local levels of government. 12th Grade Asian Cultures - We will examine the geography, government, economy, people and cultures of areas
in the eastern hemisphere. Areas that are included are, Africa, the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, Russia, China, Japan
and Korea, Southeast Asia and Australia. 10, 11, and 12th Grades Economics -
The purpose of this course is to relate personal economic decision making to the whole economy. Specific objectives
will be met to help you understand our economic system and the essentials for participation as a citizen. 12th Grade Psychology - We will look at human behavior from a scientific viewpoint with an opportunity
to write a case study on a famous character. 11, 12th Grades Sociology - This
class offers an opportunity to gain an understanding of culture, race, religion, family, and other group organizations in
society. 11, 12th Grades
Western Cultures - We will examine the geography, government, economy,
people and cultures of areas in the western hemisphere. Areas that are included are Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central
and South America, and Europe. 10, 11, 12th Grades
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