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Course Description
Seventh Grade • Room 123
2016-2017
Instructor:
Mrs. Erickson
Phone:
(814) 695-4426 Voice Mail Extension - 8117
E-mail:
[email protected]
Web page:
www.tigerwires.com/erickson
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This course is about ancient civilizations to the beginning of modern times.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
College Bound World History
Students are expected to show satisfactory achievement on quizzes and exams.
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, guided reading activities, 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.
ACADEMIC STANDARDS:
Although other academic standards are integrated in the world history course,
the main social studies standards addressed are …
 Academic Standards for History
 8.1 Historical Analysis and Skills Development
 8.4 World History
ACADEMIC STANDARDS (continued):
 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
UNITS OF STUDY:
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 . . .
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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 approximately $60.00.
An access code to an online edition of the textbook will also be provided.
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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 . . .
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Journey Across Time: The Early Ages textbook
3-ring binder
notebook
weekly assignment sheet
UNPREPARED FOR CLASS WARNING SYSTEM:
If a student acquires three (3) instances of being unprepared for class, a form is
sent home for a parent/guardian signature. The dates and items not brought to
class are listed. A fourth instance results in a detention. Each marking period
and after each detention, the record keeping begins anew.
GRADING:
Use the online grade book to keep up-to-date on grades. In addition, use the
assignment calendar in the classroom and on my web page to keep informed of
current and upcoming activities and assignments.
A point grading system is used. Each assessment, whether it is classwork,
homework, a quiz, an exam, 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 2016-2017 Hollidaysburg Area Secondary Schools
Student/Parent Handbook. Always do your best!
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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, what we do
in class that day will be recorded and it will be indicated that there is no
homework.
Weekly assignment sheets will be checked at the end of each week and
periodically graded. If an assignment sheet is lost, extras are available in the
classroom or one can be downloaded from my web page.
When absent, use the Make-Up Work bulletin board to copy assignments
missed.
CLASSROOM RULES:
Please refer to the 2016-2017 Hollidaysburg Area Secondary Schools
Student/Parent Handbook. A handbook assembly will take place by the second
week of school and each student will receive a copy of the handbook.
In addition, students are encouraged to earn tiger stripes by participating in the
following positive behaviors…
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Be Here!
Be Safe!
Be Respectful!
Be Prepared!
Be Accountable!
MAILBOXES:
Each student is provided a mailbox. Please check mailboxes 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 returning from an absence, check your mailbox for papers passed out
while you were away. Remember you have the number of days absent plus one
to make-up your work.
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.
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POSTCARDS (continued):
In addition, the classes will participate in a global postcard exchange. The
postcards received and a map depicting the countries that postcards have been
received will be also be displayed.
BULLETIN BOARDS (Optional):
Students can create a bulletin board for an upcoming chapter of study by signing
up in the classroom.
PAPER TOYS (Optional):
Students can create historic models made of paper. Patterns can be attained at
papertoys.com and delta7studios.com. Only approved patterns will be accepted.
STUDY ASSISTANCE:
If study assistance is needed, please contact the teacher by phone or e-mail to
arrange a time for additional instruction.
INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY:
Technology is integrated in the world history classroom. TimeLiner®,
Mapmaker’s Toolkit™ and Classroom Jeopardy!® content-based
software are used in addition to the Microsoft® Office Suite and each student will
have a Google™ account. Students may also utilize online programs such as
Schoolwires® blogging and podcasting.
A Promethean ActivBoard is utilized and handheld Garmin™ GPS units are
available for use.
SIGNATURES:
I have read the Course Description. I understand it will be discussed during the
first weeks of school. I will keep it in my world history binder throughout the
course of the school year.
Student signature: _______________________________ Date: ___/___/___
Parent/Guardian signature: ________________________
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Date: ___/___/___