Welcome to
Mr. Brad Nieman's
7th & 8th Grade
Social Studies
Name:
Brad Nieman
Grade/Subject: 7th & 8th Grade Social Studies
Email:
bnieman@stmarycrownpoint.org
College Education: I earned my Bachelors of Science from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Oh. I then earned my teaching license in a graduate program from Indiana University. I’m licensed to teach social studies in grades 5 -12 and have a endorsements in government, U.S. history, and world history.
Years teaching: I am currently in my 7th year teaching social studies at St. Mary’s.
Special Interests: I enjoy spending time with Malinda, my wife of 7 years, and my two sons (Bubba and Luke). I also take pleasure in playing my guitar and coaching the local swim team.
Music: My favorite musical artists are John Mellencamp, Billy Joel, The Who, and The Rolling Stones.
Movies: I love the Star Wars Saga, The Indiana Jones Trilogy, Braveheart, and The Usual Suspects.
Sports Teams: I’m originally from central Indiana, so I root for the Indiana Hoosiers, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Indianapolis Colts. (Go Manning!)
TV Show: Lost, anything on the History Channel
Favorite Quote: “Try not. Do, or do not. There is no try” -Yoda (The Empire Strikes Back)
Favorite Links:
www.owt.glencoe.com (7th grade textbook website….try a practice chapter quiz!)
www.ey.glencoe.com (8th grade textbook website……try a practice chapter quiz!)
http://www.faithfirst.com/html/
chapReviewLM/chapReview_lm.asp (8th grade religion book site)
http://classzone.com/disc_
socialstudies.cfm
(brush up on your currents events)
Welcome to Mr. Nieman’s Jr. High Social Studies.
In 7th Grade we will take an in-depth look at world history, particularly the Eastern Hemisphere. We’ll begin by looking at ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. We will also look at both the history and the present status of the Middle East, India, China, Vietnam, and Japan. At the end of the year, we’ll dive into our study of Africa. The 7th graders will also spend a lot of energy learning the geography of these places. It should be a lot of fun.
The 8th graders will study early U.S. History up to the Civil War and Reconstruction. A heavy emphasis is also placed on politics and government as we will look at the evolution of the two party system, the brilliance behind our democracy, creation of our Constitution, and the protections offered by our Bill of Rights. Hopefully the class will help you take on the mind set of an informed American citizen.
