Download Global 10 Syllabus for Ms. Garrison`s Class

Global 10 Syllabus for Ms. Garrison’s Class
Course Name: GLOBAL HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY II - REGENTS
Grade: 10
Credit: 1.0
Rank: 1.00
Prerequisite: Global History and Geography I (Global 9)
Assessment: In Global II (grade 10), all students take the NYS Global
History and Geography Regents examination in June. The Regents exam
is also the final exam for the course and counts as 20% of the final
course average. Students must pass this course and the Global History
and Geography Regents exam in order to graduate.
YOU MUST PASS THE NEW YORK STATE REGENTS FINAL
EXAM TO PASS THE CLASS.
Textbook: World History: Connections to Today (Prentice Hall, 1999)
(Text book will be used in class. Students may have a text book for
home if they request it.)
Welcome! Here are the guidelines, procedures and requirements
that will be utilized in this class.
The purpose for this Global 10 class is to:
1. Give you a working knowledge of Global history, consisting of
Absolutism through modern times, and review the important 9th Grade
concepts. This includes knowledge of the important historical figures,
their influence upon events and concepts, and geographical location
and resources.
2. The skills and procedures needed to pass the cumulative knowledge and
Regents based final exam. The final exam will be formatted and
administered based on New York State standards and mandates.
3. Give you a foundation knowledge that will combine with the material
you encountered in 9th grade. The combined knowledge will allow
you to successfully pass the 10th grade regents exam.
YOUR CONDUCT IN THIS CLASS, YOUR WORK ETHIC, AND YOUR
ATTITUDE TOWARDS YOUR WORK WILL IMPACT YOUR ABILITY
TO PASS THE CLASS AND THE REGENTS.
Areas of Study
I.
Absolutism (1550-1800)
a. France under Louis XIV
b. Triumph of Parliament in England
c. Rise of the modern European state
d. Absolute monarchy in Russia
II.
The Enlightenment (17 15-1800)
a. The Age of Reason philosophers
b. Enlightenment ideas spread
III.
The French Revolution(1789-1815)
a. Eve of Revolution
b. Creating a new France
c. Radical France
d. The Age of Napoleon
IV.
The Industrial Revolution(1750-1900)
a. Dawn of the Industrial Revolution
b. Britain leads the way
c. Hardships of the Industrial Revolution
d. New Ideologies
e. Industrial Revolution Spreads/Cities
V.
Revolutions in Europe and Latin America(1790-1848)
a. “When France sneezes, Europe catches a cold.”
b. Latin American wars of Independence
VI.
Nationalism in Europe (1800-1914)
a. Building a German State
b. Unifying Italy
c. Russian Reform
VII.
The New Imperialism (1800-1914)
a. A western dominated world
b. The partition of Africa
c. European Challenges to the Muslim World
d. The British take over India
e. The New Imperialism in China
f. Japan modernizes
g. Impact of Imperialism
VIII.
World War I and its Aftermath (1914-1919)
a. The stage is set
b. A new kind of War
c. Making Peace
IX.
The Russian Revolution (1917-1939)
a. Two revolutions in Russia
b. From Lenin to Stalin
c. Life in a Totalitarian State
X.
Crisis of Democracy (1919-1939)
a. Recovery and Economic Collapse
b. Rise of Fascism
c. Hitler and The rise of Nazi Germany
XI.
World War II and its Aftermath (1931-1949)
a. Aggression, Appeasement and War
b. Axis Advances
c. Global conflict
d. From World War to Cold War
XII.
The Cold War (1945-present)
a. The Soviet Union
b. Warsaw Pact vs. NATO
c. Cold War all over (Cuban Missile Crisis, Race for
Space)
XIII.
East Asia and Southeast Asia (1945-present)
a. Japan as a superpower
b. China: Reform to Revolution (Mao)
c. Asian Tigers
XIV. South Asia and the Middle East (1919-present)
a. India seeks self rule (Gandhi)
b. Nation building in the Middle East
XV.
Africa (1945-present)
a. Achieving Independence
b. Struggles for Independence (Apartheid)
c. Modern Struggles in Africa
XVI. Latin America (1945-present)
a. Forces shaping modern Latin America
Review for Regents will include 9th and 10th grade material.
For Information
For a complete review of the NYS Social Studies Learning
Standards, see
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/socst/pub/sslearn.pdf
For the complete NYS core curriculum for Global History and
Geography, see
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/socst/pub/sscore2.pdf (pp. 89-120)
Class Attendance Policy:
 Attendance will be taken every class and the school attendance
policy will be followed.

If you are absent from class - it is your responsibility to see me to get the work you have missed. If you are absent from class you
will have 1 school day to make up work missed. Failure to make
up work will result in a zero. (notes, worksheets etc.)

If you have been absent (1) one day and there was a previously
announced test or quiz, you will be taking it. (Students will be
notified of tests and quizzes well in advance.) With longer
absences you have (3) days to make up a test or quiz. Failure to
do so will result in a zero.
 Tardiness without a legitimate excuse will not be accepted – code
of conduct policy will be followed.
1st Offense: Verbal Warning
2nd Offense: Discussion with teacher
3rd Offense: Phone Call to Parents AND Referral
(Reminder: School Attendance Policy is active and will be followed)
Supplies Needed Every Day:
 Black or Blue Pen (for all written assignments, quizzes and tests)
 3 Ring Binder / ringed folder (2 or 3in) - Strictly for Social Studies
(Any combination for holding papers, maps, assignments and notes.)
 Completed homework / assignments and any handouts / packets that
were previously handed out and required for next class.
No Pens, Pencils or Replacement Handouts will be supplied!!!
Class work / Homework:
o All homework from the Text Book, Maps, Worksheets and
Vocabulary / Identification assigned will be collected on Every Friday
for evaluation and grading. No Late Work Accepted
o The class period will consist of discussing assignments, classroom
activities, taking notes, reviewing material, completing projects,
worksheets, tests and quizzes.
Taking Notes in class is REQUIRED.
o Some class work could be subjected to grading and would be assessed
as a homework assignment.
Grading:
Homework / Class work / Maps
Quizzes / Tests / Projects
Data Based Questions and Essays
Total
25%
50%
25%
100%
Extra Help Guidelines:
1. Students must make arrangements with me in advance, (At least 1
days notice) during the school day, to stay after school.
2. In accordance with school policy you MUST have an after school pass
signed by me to stay after school and be allowed to ride the after
school bus.
3. You must have an academic reason for staying after with me. My
time (and yours) is valuable.
4. Review sessions will be available for cumulative exams (based on
student need) and dates will be announced in class.
Asking for extra help shows initiative and a concern or one’s academics
and is encouraged by this instructor.
You are responsible for the following:
 RESPECT other people, their personal space and property at all times.
 Keeping school property in good condition.
 Doing all your own work. Plagiarism and cheating of any kind will
result in a zero. (For you and anyone you “borrow” from)
 Staying in your seat until you are dismissed.
 In accordance with rules stated in the Code of Conduct Handbook
Cell phones, Ipods, Video Games and other electronic devices are
not permitted in class. Violation of this rule will not be tolerated.
Students are instructed to turn off their phones / Ipods etc. before
entering the classroom. Violation of this policy may result in
confiscation of the phone / Ipod/mp3, removal from the class room
and/or administrative discipline.
(Headphones must be put away and not in use)
Contact Information:
Ms. Garrison
Room: 285
Ph #: (845)-298-5100 Ext. 31147 (Special Education Office)
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Global 10 Policies & Expectations 2014-2015
Ms. Garrison
The Global Studies (Global 10) class policies and expectation have been
discussed with your child. Please review this form with your child again.
After reading and discussing this document with your child, please sign it
and return it to me as soon as possible.
I have read and discussed the support class policies and expectation with my
child.
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