Overview
Classes Taught: Psychology, U.S. History, American Gov't
Education: MA, University of TN, Knoxville; BS, TN Technology University; AA, Hiwassee College
Education: MA, University of TN, Knoxville; BS, TN Technology University; AA, Hiwassee College
My name is Kim Martin. I am happy to say I am starting my 31st year at TPHS. I am the social studies dept chair and am head sponsor of the SOPHOMORE class. It is also my honor & privilege to coordinate the Veteran's Day program at our school each year. I also sponsor the SADD Youth Coalition Club.
About me: I am from Madisonville and a graduate of Madisonville High School. I am a fur baby mommy to my adorable Pomeranian, Daisy. I love anything to do with summer, especially reading at my pool or at the beach. I am a HUGE Gone With the Wind fan and collect memorabilia. I celebrate a July 4th birthday with my twin brother, Kirk.
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American History is a DUAL CREDIT class. This means that the class will incorporate practices that students may see in college, with note taking and test prepping as a big part. A challenge exam will be given at the end of the semester/year that consists of a 100 point exam...75 multiple choice questions and (1) essay question. If a student scores an 75% on the exam, they will earn a college credit in U.S. History.
Students will have quizzes based on their notes/PPTs and will receive a study guide for their topic summary tests. This will put responsibility on the student to keep an organized folder, take complete notes, and study more thoroughly for the summary tests. The class will consist of a required folder for a grade, summary tests, quizzes, and homework.
The class will begin with Reconstruction and continue through the decades up until present day, as time will allow in class.
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American Government is a semester course with a semester exam at the end. (See Semester Exam Policy at bottom right of the page). Students will learn the foundations of the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution and the functions of our 3 branches of gov't. The class will consist of a required folder for a grade, chapter tests, quizzes, and homework.
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Psychology is a year long DUAL CREDIT course. Students will be given a dual credit/challenge exam in the spring of 100 multiple choice questions. Any student that makes 70% will receive a college credit in psychology.
In class, students will study the various aspects that influence human behavior, which include environmental & biological factors. Focus areas, include, but not limited to: psychological methods, nervous/endocrine systems, sensation/perception, consciousness/sleep, stages of childhood through adulthood, motivational & emotional theories, & psychological disorders.
