Parents say…
“Engage students in the stories of history so that they learn
to love history.”
 “Motivate kids so that they realize the importance of this
class. As a result, they will develop an interest in learning.”
 “I will be happy if she talks about history when she comes
home.”
 “She learns and enjoys class. I hope you can make the lessons
as relevant and interesting as possible.”
 “Make world history interesting, exciting, and engaging for
kids-not overwhelming with too much information to
memorize.”
 “Advance his knowledge and have fun learning to love social
studies and it’s place in everyday life. Understand social
studies is forever not just your class.”
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And my favorite…
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“We hope he learns that he is capable of
anything he sets his mind to achieve. He
has marvelous potential if he puts in the
time and effort!”
7th Grade Social Studies
Mrs. Kristine Rickert
Periods 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 8
Textbooks- online? Kind of…
Areas of Study- World Civ
 Unit
One- The Ancient World (Greece)
 Unit Two- New Empires and New Faiths
(Rome and Christianity)
 Unit Three- The Middle Ages (Medieval
Europe)
 Unit Four- A Changing World, Early
Modern Europe (Renaissance,
Reformation, Enlightenment, Scientific
Revolution, French Revolution)
Areas of Study- U.S.
 Unit
Five- Creating a Nation (American
Revolution, Independence, U.S.
Constitution)
 Unit Six- Launching the Republic
(Federalist Era, Jefferson Era, Industrial
Revolution- US)
 Unit Seven- Nationalism and
Sectionalism (Jackson Era, Manifest
Destiny, North and South, Age of Reform
Homework
expectations-Yes,
there is a lot!
Make up work- check Haiku
Absences- daily and
extended-check Haiku
Missing work is not accepted
after test day.
And there isn’t Extra Credit
Contact Information
Email
krickert@d103.org
 Haiku
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https://d103.haikulearning.com/u/kristine.rickert/portal#
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Remind- one way text messaging and email system
◦ Directions- Text @84a134 to 81010
Thank you so much for coming tonight.
I look forward to a great 7th grade year!