Carol+Nicholas


 * [[image:crmslessonplans/bearcat_copy.jpg width="203" height="121"]]It is my pleasure to welcome you to Crystal River Middle School 8th Grade American History. My philosophy is based on a positive approach to __learning__ and discipline including positive teacher, __student__, and parent involvement.**


 * I am a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in __Education__. I am currently certified in both __Elementary Education__ and 5th -9th Grade Social Sciences. This is my 15th year __teaching__, with this being my 12th year here at CRMS!!**


 * __Students__ are required to write their weekly assignments, every Monday, into their agenda. Agendas are an excellent way of communication between parents and teachers as well as to keep students on track with their daily and weekly assignments. Although homework is not common, each student will have access to an interactive workbook that goes with our American History textbook. The workbooks will stay in the classroom, but students that are absent, or need extra time, are welcome to take a workbook home to help keep up with any missed or unfinished assignments.**
 * Extra __credit__ is always accepted and encouraged for those that are looking to __improve__ their grade! Extra __credit__ can be in many forms such as power points, projects, posters, reports, etc. (see below). Extra credit is not intended to replace daily effort in class, but to reinforce 8th grade American History benchmarks. Please include a brief explanation of how your extra credit applies to these standards.**
 * We have a school Facebook page titled "Crystal River Middle School" where you can keep up with updates school wide, and a class Facebook page titled "Ms. Nicholas/8th Grade American History." The Facebook web address for our class page is [|www.facebook.com/nicholas.american.history.] Please like our page so you can keep up with the latest assignments, activities, and upcoming events in our classroom.**


 * I look forward to a great year with you!! Please feel __free__ to email any questions you may have regarding assignments, grade updates, or any other questions you may have.**
 * Ms. Nicholas**
 * (aka Ms. Nick!)**
 * nicholasc@citrus.k12.fl.us**





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 * EXTRA __CREDIT__ IDEAS ARE NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE DAILY EFFORT IN CLASS, BUT TO REINFORCE 8TH GRADE AMERICAN HISTORY BENCHMARKS. PLEASE INCLUDE A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF OF HOW YOUR EXTRA __CREDIT__ IS RELIVANT TO THESE STANDARDS.**

-Historic Book Reports-- Workbook Pages Chapter Worksheets-Responses to today's current events -Arts and Crafts Posters-- Historic News Articles--Models

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