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Social Studies
This section includes the following programs:
2007 Book Report Directions
Social Studies (6th grade)
The 6th grade students are using a
textbook titled World
Explorer. It is divided into three sections: the
review and study of basic geography and culture; the study of
ancient civilizations; and the study of medieval to current
times. The curriculum is very project based involving various
presentation forms. Technology is used extensively throughout
the year. Two Coached Projects have already been completed by
the students; A Hurricane Project as well as Model United
Nations.
Social Studies (7th grade)
Students in the seventh grade are
using a textbook titled
Geography: the World and its People. Each unit
focuses on a different region of the world. Two Coached
Projects have been completed by the students as well as several
independent projects relating to the curriculum. This class is
very interactive and depends on the student’s involvement in
activities, projects, discussion, map skills, and literature.
Model UN and Youth Legislature are both a part of the seventh
grade curriculum at Merrol Hyde Magnet
School.
8th Grade - American History
Model U.N.
Students in grades 7th through 12th grades participate in the
Model U.N. program. Students meet several times in the months
ahead to prepare and learn about the U.N. charter and
procedures. The students will roll play U.N. events as they
learn to be ambassadors. They will research proposals for
presentation in a mock United Nations setting. They will also
set up teams to participate in a competition. Seventh and 8th grade classes will also have
several teams from each grade level that will enter the local competition in December.
YMCA’s Youth Legislature Program at MHMS Students at Merrol Hyde Magnet School will become
“Legislators in the General Assembly of Tennessee”. By
participating in the YMCA sponsored program, each student will
complete a unit of study called Tennessee Youth Legislature.
Within this unit of study, students will learn about our local
state government, delve into the Tennessee State Constitution,
learn how our taxes are collected and used, research and write a
Bill, present that Bill to the class or at the Youth Legislature
Convention and then role play the part of a State Legislator or
State Senator.
Each student will be expected to complete this unit of study
according to rubric specifications. Convention attendance is
optional and will be offered to all who complete the work
according to the guidelines. Convention delegates will select
their team partners and gain further support and encouragement
through a club that has been formed just for this event. Each
student has a calendar that keeps them abreast of all meetings
and class days. Students attending the convention have copies of
letters to parents, cost sheets, and permission forms. |
