7h Ss Syll 2 Real
7h Ss Syll 2 Real
7h Ss Syll 2 Real
Taelmans
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Course Description
This class will cover the major world religions, cultures, histories of the Eastern Hemisphere. We will look at major forces of conflict and cooperation among nations, as well as economic systems and governments. It will also develop an understanding of historical and geographic analysis by looking at primary and secondary sources, maps, and themes.
Units of Study:
Basics of Historical Understanding & Analysis Introduction to World History World Religions Basic Geography & Human Environment Interaction Government & Economics Cooperation and Conflict within the world
Grading
Your grade will be calculated on the following: 50% Assessment 20 % Quizzes 20% Class work/home work 10% Participation
Participation
Being an active participant is essential in this classroom. The more you participate, the more you will get out of it and the more fun we will all have. It is incredibly important you come every day, on time and prepared Participation in Class Discussion Class participation is a very important part of the learning process in this course and your grade. You will be evaluated on the QUALITY of your contributions and insights. Quality comments possess one or more of the following characteristics: Offers a different and unique, but relevant, perspective Contributes to moving the discussion and analysis forward Builds on other comments
Course Work
There will be a variety of work in this class. Some of it will be done in class, some at home. At times, you will be allowed to take work home to finish it. Due dates for all assignments and projects will be given and posted in class. . Writing Assignments & Research Writing is a critical skill that you will use throughout your life. You will write at least 3 papers per semester and many more short writing assignments. To ensure that you are able to communicate information in a variety of ways, the styles of writing with vary with each piece of writing. Oral Presentations, Discussions and Presentations Speaking to the class, in a variety of ways, is required in this course. Being prepared, effectively communicating your ideas and actively participating in class discussions will be graded. Additionally, showing respect to speakers as well as respect in how you deliver your information is required. Participation in the Honors Class Blog This class will use an online blog to discuss the major ideas of this course. The prompt and expectations for each post will be given ahead of time. For each post, you will follow the same expectations as a class discussion (see above). Each post is approved (through me) before it is visible online. If it is disrespectful, plagiarized or unreadable, it will not be approved. Also, it will not be approved if it has any personal information for yourself or any of your classmates. Lack of approval or post will result in a zero. The blog is found at the class site off: http://mrstaelman.weebly.com . Colony Project This project showcases the geography skills you will have learned and mastered in this class. In it, you will create a colony, using a key, in a given specific geographic features. In creating this colony, you will also create a society based on an economic system and form of government. This project is multi-facetted, with many pieces. Class time will be given to complete this project, though it is wise to take it home if you require additional time. This project will take place during the Spring, usually in March. Additionally, at the end of the project, the student with the most points will be deemed to have the Best Colony. Other winning categories include (but are not limited to): Best Constitution, Best Advertisement, Best Presentation, Travelocity Award. More information will be given as we get closer to the date.
Late work
If you do not turn homework/projects in at the beginning of class, it is considered late. All late work will lose 25% off the grade you would have earned. You have until the unit test to turn in all late and/or makeup work. After that, it will not be accepted. For example, the last day to turn in an assignment about Ancient Greece is when we take the Introduction to World History test.
Assessments
Assessments are conducted throughout the unit, as well as at the end. Expect 2-3 quizzes per week on content, as well as one map quiz a week. At the end of each unit is a unit test that measures your mastery of the unit. All major tests will be annou nced ahead of time so you will have plenty of time to study and ask questions. Occasionally, there will be approved materials that you will be allowed to use on the test. Any material used that was not approved will be considered cheating, which will result in a zero. It is also considered cheating if you are talking to a peer during tests and quizzes. There will also be frequent quizzes, many unannounced throughout each unit. NOTE: If you are late on a test day, you will lose points from your total score. If you are late on quiz days, you will receive a zero. Final & Midterm Exam Exemption Students who meet the follow criteria are not required to take the Midterm or Final: 1) Student must have at 95% in the class (as calculated in PowerTeacher) 2) Student must have 95% attendance for that semester 3) Student must not have any ISS or OSS 4) Student must not have any discipline referrals that pertain to cheating/plagiarism
Attendance
If you are absent, your work will be in the absent crate. The work will be under the day of the week you missed. It is your responsibility to get the work as well as copy the notes from a friend. For every day you are absent, you have that many to turn the work in. You will receive a zero on in class activities unless your absence is excused. You will not be able to make them up. It is your responsibility to be prepared when you come back. Being absent is not an excuse. If you come back on test day, you will be expected to take the test that day.
Class Website
This class has a website that updates approx. 3 times a week (as needed). It has work due dates, video clips, links, quiz materials, documents, and other information as needed. The site is: http://mrstaelman.weebly.com .
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