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The
social studies curriculum requires teachers to balance the
need for coverage of material with the desire for an
in-depth review of issues. Recall and recognition are
balanced with a need for analysis and synthesis. History and
cultures are teamed with a pictorial understanding of
geography. The result of such harmonizing is a rich and
vibrant social studies program for the students. The various
textbook series used in this discipline provide a variety of
open-ended activities that offer gifted students the
opportunity to expand their level of expertise in social
studies. The curriculum reflects recent ecological,
economic, political and social changes in the world.
Christian values are integrated into the program by
stressing the promotion of Jesus’ respect for life,
multicultural differences and the Earth’s natural
resources. Social justice issues such as the Holocaust,
slavery and women’s studies provide opportunities for
discussion, research and cross-curricular study. The social
studies curriculum is coordinated at each level with
language arts, art, mathematics, religion and science
through teacher-developed projects, enrichment programs,
liturgical services, field trips and special activities such
as Earth Day ceremonies (including campus clean ups and
plantings) and Student Council projects. Experiences in
social studies foster self-understanding and self-esteem by
providing content, process and equity issues that promote an
awareness of patriotism, responsibility for the environment
and cultural diversity. Working with peers in group
activities cultivates an attitude of respect and dignity for
self and others.
The
Annual SMS Social Studies Fair for Grades 5-8 under
the direction of Mrs. Binz (6B) was held. The
following students/projects were awarded ribbons.
|
Grade 5A |
| 1st Place |
Lauren
G |
Ronald Reagan |
| 2nd Place |
Brice
R |
James Madison - War of 1812 |
| 2nd Place |
B. S , A. Akers, B. Jones, |
Presidents During Disasters |
| 3rd Place |
M. Corrado, G. Garrison, M. Ryan, R.
Tompkins |
World War Presidents |
| 3rd Place |
M. Hufnell, M. Remick |
Presidents Taft & Fillmore |
| Hon Men. |
C. Knestaut, R. Ramsay, M. Sammartino |
Founding Fathers |
|
Grade 5B |
| 1st Place |
Justin
B |
Lost City of the Incas |
| 2nd Place |
Madeline
B |
Spanish & Portugese Explorations |
| 3rd Place |
Jessica
S |
Spanish & Portuguese Explorations |
| 3rd Place |
Julia
H |
Spanish & Portuguese Explorations |
| Hon. Men |
Samantha
D |
The Game 'Tlachtli' |
|
Grade 6A |
| 1st Place |
Zachary
M Jake P |
The Mayan Civilization |
| 2nd Place |
Meagan B
, Kathleen G, Amy K |
Ancient Egypt |
| 3rd Place |
Nicholas
M |
Ancient Egypt |
| Hon. Men |
Frank
B |
China |
|
Grade 6B |
| 1st Place |
Brandon
W |
The Middle Ages |
| 2nd Place |
Michael
D |
Buddhism |
| 3rd Place |
J. Fanelli, C. Kupcha, K.
O'Shea |
The Olmec |
| Hon. Men. |
Ciara
B |
Leonardo DaVInci |
|
Grade 7A |
| 1st Place |
N. Gamber, S. Meintel, D. Urgo |
Chesapeake Bay Past |
| 2nd Place |
K. Crowley, M. Engle, K. Flanigan, A.
Strouse |
Mayan/Aztec Civilizations |
| 3rd Place |
Timothy
C, Sean O |
Middle Ages |
| Hon. Men |
J. Ardire, P. Henkel, B. Merenda, C.
Zane |
Chesapeake Bay, Then & Now |
|
Grade 7B |
| 1st Place |
Rachel
DeM, Brittany K |
Magellan (1480-1521) |
| 2nd Place |
Christina
C, Brianna M,
Patricia S |
Present, Past & Future |
| 3rd Place |
Daniel H, Jake
T, Anthony I |
The Thirteen Original Colonies |
| Hon. Men |
Jennifer
DiS, Kerru P, Cailyn R |
Pyramids |
| Grade 8A |
| 1st Place |
Dana A, Miranda
McA |
Pres G.W.Bush, 9/11 Speech |
| 2nd Place |
Jessica
F, Michelle F |
Pres R.Nixon, Resignation Speech |
| 3rd Place |
Jeffrey
DeM, Robert W |
Gen G.Patton, Speech to the 5th Army |
| Hon. Men |
Christine
D, June L |
S.B.Anthony, Right to Vote
Speech |
|
Grade 8B |
| 1st Place |
Korrie H, Kristine
R |
JFK Inaugural Speech |
| 2nd Place |
Howard H |
FDR's 4th Inaugural Speech |
| 3rd Place |
Christine
M, Elizabeth O'S |
WEDuBois Speech at Harper's Ferry |
| Hon Men |
Zachary
C, Michael T |
JFK's Speech, Cuban Missile Crisis |
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