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Course Description Seventh Grade Team 1 2010-2011 Instructors: Phone: Ms. Erickson Mrs. Goetz (period 9 only) Ms. Griffin (SFU Student Teacher - 8/10-12/10) (814) 695-4426 Voice Mail Extension - 8117 E-mail: [email protected] Web page: www.tigerwires.com/erickson Team 1 Web page: www.tigerwires.com/team1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Through the study of ancient civilizations to the emergence of the modern western world, this course intends that the student . . . acquire, develop and reinforce basic social studies skills understand the nature of history and geography as disciplines of study note connections between geographical themes and historical processes perceive historical change as a continuing process recognize the cumulative nature of civilization identify the effects of old and new ideas on major eras and link them to modern modes of thought identify and appreciate diversities and unities among mankind analyze man’s striving toward democratic goals COURSE REQUIREMENTS: World History 7 Students are expected to show satisfactory achievement on quizzes and objective tests. Students are expected to complete regularly assigned textbook readings. Homework will be assigned on a regular basis and will include vocabulary work, study guides, content-driven written expression, projects, map work, and current events. The student will be expected to participate in class discussions and to keep a well-organized notebook and binder of daily activities. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: (cont.) College Bound World History Students are expected to show satisfactory achievement on quizzes and objective tests. Students are expected to complete regularly assigned textbook and some supplementary readings. Homework will be assigned on a regular basis and will include vocabulary work, study guides, content-driven written expression, oral and written reports, projects, map work, and current events. The student will be expected to participate in class discussions and to keep a wellorganized notebook and binder of daily activities. Pre-Honors World History Students are expected to show satisfactory achievement on quizzes and objective and essay tests. Students are expected to complete regularly assigned textbook and frequent supplementary readings. Homework will be assigned on a regular basis and will include vocabulary work, study guides, content-driven written expression, oral and written reports, projects, map work, and current events. The student will be expected to participate in class discussions and to keep a well-organized notebook and binder of daily activities. At this level students are expected to be more independent learners, to think more critically, and to make evaluations on course content. There is a greater frequency of the use of primary and secondary sources, in-depth discussion, and written expression. UNITS OF STUDY: The Pennsylvania Academic Standards for the Social Studies were finalized on January 11, 2003. Since then, the HASD social studies department has aligned its curriculum to the standards. Although various academic standards will be integrated throughout the seventh grade social studies course, the primary and secondary focuses address world history and world geography. Academic Standards for History 8.1 Historical Analysis and Skills Development 8.4 World History Academic Standards for Geography 7.1 Basic Geographic Literacy 7.2 The Physical Characteristics of Places and Regions 7.3 The Human Characteristics of Places and Regions 7.4 The Interactions Between People and Places Page 2 UNITS OF STUDY: (cont.) Chronological time periods have been established for the teaching of world history. World History Grades 1 - 3 Beginnings to Present Grades 4 - 6 Beginnings to Present Grades 7 - 9 Beginnings to 1500 Grades 10 - 12 1450 to Present The major units of study include . . . Course Introduction Early Civilizations The Ancient World New Empires and New Faiths The Middle Ages A Changing World TEXT: Journey Across Time: The Early Ages Keep textbooks covered at all times. Textbook covers are available in the classroom throughout the school year. The replacement cost is $61.50. An access code to an online edition of the textbook will also be provided. DVD (Optional): Journey Across Time: The Early Ages – StudentWorks Plus DVD Page 3 REQUIRED MATERIALS: In addition to basic school supplies such as pencils, pens, highlighters, and erasers, each student needs to bring the following to class each day . . . weekly assignment sheet JAT: The Early Ages textbook notebook 3-ring binder GRADING: Use the ProgressBook™ Online Gradebook to keep up-to-date on grades. In addition to ProgressBook™, use the assignment calendar on my web page to keep informed of current and upcoming activities and events. A point grading system is used. Each assessment, whether it is classwork, homework, a quiz, a test, a project, etc., is worth a specified number of points. At the end of each marking period, a student’s accumulated points will be divided by the number of total points possible. Example: 540/600 = 90% GRADING SCALE: A 100 - 92 B 91 - 84 C 83 - 77 D 76 - 70 F Below 70 HOMEWORK AND GRADING POLICIES: Please refer to the 2010-2011 Hollidaysburg Area Secondary Schools Student/Parent Handbook. WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT SHEETS: Weekly assignment sheets are distributed in homeroom at the beginning of each week. Assignments are recorded daily. If there isn’t an assignment, we will record what was done in class that day and indicate that there is no homework. Page 4 WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT SHEETS (cont.): Weekly assignment sheets are collected and graded each week. If you lose your assignment sheet, a few extras are available in the team homerooms or one can be downloaded from my web page. When absent, use the Make-Up Work bulletin board in order to copy assignments missed. CLASSROOM RULES: Please refer to the 2010-2011 Hollidaysburg Area Secondary Schools Student/Parent Handbook. In addition, each world history class creates its own Classroom Constitution that is posted in the classroom and on my web page. This is done near Constitution Day which is September 17th. MAILBOXES: Each student is provided a mailbox. Please check your mailbox daily, preferably before class begins, to pick up any papers needed that day. If you forget to check your mailbox before class begins, wait for an appropriate time to retrieve your papers. Sometimes you may have to wait until the end of class. When you return from an absence, check your mailbox for papers passed out during your absence. Remember you have the number of days absent plus one to make-up your work. STUDY ASSISTANCE: If a student needs study assistance, please contact me by phone or e-mail to arrange a time for additional instruction. POSTCARDS (Optional): A postcard bulletin board is kept of students travels anywhere in the state, country, or world. Bring in a postcard of the site visited, and it will be displayed on the bulletin board. Page 5 INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY: Technology is integrated regularly in the world history classroom. TimeLiner®, Mapmaker’s Toolkit™, TourMaker©, and Classroom Jeopardy!® content-based software are used in addition to the Microsoft® Office Suite. Students will also utilize online programs such as Schoolwires® blogging and podcasting, Quizlab©, and Discovery Education streaming™. A Promethean Activboard and Activote pods are utilized, and handheld Garmin™ GPS units are available for use. We also also participate in a mobile handheld program. SIGNATURES: I have read the Course Description. I understand it will be discussed during the first week of school. I will keep it in my world history binder throughout the course of the school year. Student signature: _______________________________ Date: ___/___/___ Parent/guardian signature: ________________________ Date: ___/___/___ COMMENTS/QUESTIONS? Now that you have read over the Course Description, do you have any comments or questions? If so, write them down, and they can be addressed during our class discussions. Page 6