7th grade social studies 2011-12

Hello All,

Homework Tonight

Read pages 9-43 in the book "Facing the Lion", which I handed out today.

For the next few classes the students will be discussing the Maasai culture and the countries and continent of Africa using the new Upfront Magazine. This special issue of Upfront will provide many insights into and learning opportunities about World Affairs in 2012. Today we used the magazine to review some of the statistics and read an article. The students were very interested in this issue and I encourage parents to look at it as well. These readings will give us a realistic view of life for a Maasai young man as he grows up and "faces the lion" while making his way through the modern African world.

We started the class reviewing the Upper School Expectations for teachers and students. I will send a copy home to you, as I did in the beginning of the year, as there is also a section for parent expectations as well.

Best,

Steve