Some Resources That You Should Check Out!!

Hello fellow adventurers,

    I wanted to share some helpful resources that may help you throughout the year. 

1. Quizlet:
• I have not only created flashcard through this before, but I have used Quizlet based off of what other people made. This is a great study tool and I encourage you to use it during the course of this class.
• https://quizlet.com/
  
2. Annenberg Learner
• This is an interactive website. If you are struggling with a subject or topic, I would suggest taking full advantage of this website. It has interactive lessons and videos that you can follow. 
• https://www.learner.org/subject/social-studies-history/
  
3. Khan Academy
• This is another great tool to use if you want or need more information on a topic. This is a website that is most definitely used amongst all subjects. I highly suggest this website. 
• https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history
  

As the year progresses and as I find more resources, you will find them here. Please refer to this as much as you can. I want to see all of you succeed. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask me. I can't wait to see you all succeed!

Until next time fellow adventurers,

                                                Ms. Rigano

About Me....and What About You?

 Hello Fellow Adventurers,

I am so glad to have you in my class this year!! I am so excited to see the adventure that this class will take all of us.

So, this post is just a little bit about me. I want you to think about things about you too (you will see why soon).

So...

1. I am a first year History teacher.
2. I graduated from Florida Gateway College in Spring 2022.
3. I graduated from the University of North Florida in Spring 2024.
4. I am a music lover. I like all types of music.
5. I love photography.
6. I love everything Disney.
7. History is my passion which is why I am so excited to teach and learn with you all.
8. My favorite colors are galaxy colors. I also like darker greens like the image above. 

Now it's your turn...

I want you to share with the class:

• Favorite color(s)
• One or more hobbies
• What you want to do after High School
• What you are looking forward to in this class this year
• and... a fun fact about you

I look forward to hearing your responses. 

Until next time fellow adventurers,

                            

                                                Ms. Rigano

The Classroom Expectations

Hello Fellow Adventurers,

    Now we all know that it is fun to travel and adventure; however, there are some expectations that we should have for the well-being of our class.

1. Respect yourself and others: Show respect for the teacher, yourself and others at all times. Respect others’ property. Avoid touching or writing on anything that does not belong to you (including desks, textbooks, teacher’s belongings, walls, chalkboard, etc.). Don't expect that others will clean-up your messes.
2. Arriving on time: To keep the classroom running smoothly, everyone needs to be on time and ready to start class. Students outside the door and rushing in after the bell has begun to ring will be considered tardy. You must be in your seat when the bell rings to be counted present.
3. Using proper speech: No foul language is allowed in our classroom. We are in a safe space and in a respectful space, so let's keep it that way. 
4. Be prepared for class: 
• Come prepared with all materials necessary
• Pencil or Pen
• Lined Paper (college ruled)
• US Map (will provided on the first day of class)
• Printable US Map Used in Class
  
• A 2in Binder
• USB Flash Drive
• Computer (school owned)
5. Pay attention, participate and ask questions: Engage in what is going on in the classroom. If you have a question, ask it! If you don't ask then, I won't find out what you are struggling with until after the test. There are no stupid questions, and chances are, if you are wondering about it, someone else in the class is to. Be proactive about your learning and don’t be afraid to ask for help.

I hope that we all understand how we keep our classroom. Set your goals and expectations high and we will be able to be successful. Let's keep the spirit and keep up the great work that I know you all can do!

Until next time fellow adventurers...

                                                

                                                Ms. Rigano

Welcome to Ms. Rigano's US History Class

 Hello Fellow Adventurers!!

I hope that you are as ready to start the year as I am. This year is all about traveling though history, specifically ours. 

In this class you will learn many interesting things such as:

• Taking apart a cartoon and understanding what it means and stood for
• The Civil War
• The Reconstruction Era
• The Amendments

                                                                                                   and soooooo much more.....

Just some side notes:

• We will be going over the classroom expectations
• We will also be going over what we need to do to succeed as a whole

I am so excited to be starting this year off with a bang!! Let's do our best and remember...

Until next time fellow adventurers...

                                                Ms. Rigano