Social Studies Department
Tony Bozarth
Bachelor of Arts, History; Kansas Wesleyan University |
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Justin Camp
Bachelor of Science, Education; Kansas State University |
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Cara Fox
Bachelor of Science, Education; MidAmerica Nazarene University |
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Julie Gadwood
Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood; University of Kansas |
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Russ Henke
Bachelor of Science, Education; Kansas State University |
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Denise Howell
Bachelor of Science, Education; Emporia State University |
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Susie Meyers
Bachelor of Science, Education; Kansas State University |
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Brett Mowry
Bachelor of Arts, History; Mcpherson College
Teacher Website: http://teachers.olatheschools.com/bmowryct
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Anthony Ruiz
Bachelor of History; Baker University |
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Lead Teacher: Susie Meyers
Social Studies 6
Social Studies 6 focuses on an exploration of the ancient river valley civilizations of the world, the civilizations of Middle America, and the Middle Ages in Europe through the lens of their history, geography, economics, and government.
Social Studies 7
This course includes a semester
of world geography that examines the world through the Five Themes of Geography and a semester of Kansas history and government
Social Studies 8
This is a survey of American history from the end of the American Revolution to 1900. Units include the topics of the beginnings of the national government, westard expansion, Jacksonian democracy, the Civil War and Reconstruction, the end of the frontier and the growth of big business.
We will be sharing the exciting things happening in our classes here.
