Instructor: P. Williams
Office: P5
Office Hours: 1:30-2:30 pm
Phone 206-252-3909
Email: pawilliams@seattleschools.org

Goal:
To study the history, geography, economics, and government of the state of Washington

Grade Level Expectations:
3.1 Understands the location, physical characteristics, cultural characteristics and spatial patterns of places and regions of the earths surface
3.2 Understands the interactions between humans and the environment
4.1 Understands historical chronology
4.3 Understands that there are multiple perspectives and interpretations of historical events
4.4 Uses history to understand the present and plan for the future

Materials:
The Washington Adventure by Ruth Pelz
Miscellaneous supplementary texts and materials
Other sources from the internet and Library

Students will:
1. Be able to locate information using a variety of sources including books, encyclopedia, and internet
2. Write a 3-5 page research paper
3. Prepare a multimedia presentation on an event, period or individual from WA state History

Grades:
Attendance is important for the participation portion of your grade. This cannot be "made up."
1. 50% of the grade is participation
2. 40% completed assignments
3. 10% Multimedia presentation