Welcome to middle school!  My name is Dean Ray and I am the Social Studies teacher.

 

My goal is to create an atmosphere of excitement in learning through hands-on activities and the integration of technology in my lessons.  Above all else, the primary focus of our day is spiritual growth through Jesus Christ.

 

I teach five middle school subjects. I am the 6^th Grade Homeroom teacher, I teach 6^th, 7^th and 8^th Grade Social studies, 6^th Grade religion, and 6^th grade Math.

 

6th grade social studies – This is a study of world history and ancient civilizations.  The social studies curriculum integrates nicely with the 6th grade Old Testament religion topics.  We explore the Stone Age, ancient civilizations, and learn how the different religions of the world developed.  

 

7th grade social studies- World Geography and Tennessee History are the curriculum for 7th grade social studies.  We plan to take a field trip to Nashville to visit the Belle Meade Plantation, The Hermitage, and the state capital in the spring.

 

8th grade social studies-This is the year we study American History and go more in-depth with our look at our country’s system of government.   We begin with the creation of the Declaration of Independence and formation of our government.  The primary focus is from the period of Reconstruction through the Vietnam War era.  

 

Field trips – We will take 2 educational field trips that will enhance the curriculum, and one service oriented field trip.  Last year we went to the Civil War reenactment of The Battle of Collierville.  We plan to attend a production at Theatre Memphis in December.