The Big Ideas for this quarter are:

Active citizenship is vital for a strong democratic form of government.

People responding to the common good might cause conflict with the exercise of individual rights.

Guiding Questions are :

Why is there a need for government in the PNW?

Is it our obligation to help neighboring regions, states or countries?

What are the right sand responsibilities of citizens in a democracy? What about non-citizens?

How does Washington state government function?

Learning how to become an active and educated citizen in our state, each student will be able to participate in a government established in our room. As we learn about our economy and government, we'll explore how we can become supportive citizens of Washington and Wenatchee.

Some activities will include research and writing. Others will included active participation. All of them will be educational and FUN. Please ask your child what's going on each day.

The CBA (classroom based assessment) for Social Studies begins the first week in May. "Causes of Conflict" includes research, organization, and writing. It is due on May 23. Our work will be integrated with the language arts curriculum.

Social Studies grades are in second and sixth periods. The textbook is called WASHINGTON IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. If it's brought home, it must return the following day. Homework is always due the day after it's assigned, unless otherwise noted.