Course Goal
World History is a course designed to help you understand the journey of the human race from the dawn of civilization to the present day. This course will briefly touch on various regions of the world and the important events that occurred within these regions. Throughout this course we will strive to feel and understand the romance, tragedy and triumphs of the human race.
Grading Policy
Group Grade 20%
Homework 15%
Tests 25%
Nine Weeks Test 20%
Participation 10%
Final Paper 10%
Group Activities
Group work is a large part of a student's grade in my World History Class. Group activities teach students how to work in a team setting and how to be responsible for their individual performance on the tasks within the group. Students will be evaluated while working in groups by the group rubric that I have established. This rubric allows me to hold each- individual student accountable for their groups performance.
Tests
-Students will be given a review sheet before every test. This review sheet will tell students EXACTLY WHAT WILL BE ON THE TEST!
-If a student scores below a 70 on any test, they are then required to get that specific test signed by a parent or guardian. If the test is not signed within 5 school days, I will place a call home, and the student will lose an additional 5 pts of their test grade.
-Any student who fails a test will be exempt from doing any-group activities until they pass a test. Students not in groups will be given a packet of work sheets to complete.
"Ask not what your history teacher can do for you, but what you can do for your history teacher."
Course Goal
Civics is the study of citizenship and government. In this course students will come to understand the meaning and conditions of citizenship, the various functions, components, and purpose of government, as well as some basic geography.
Grading Policy
- Group Grade 20%
- Homework 25 %
- Tests 25%
Nine week test 20%
- Participation 10%
Basic Course Outline:
1. Citizenship ( about 6 days ) Chap. I & 5
11. Road to Constitution ( about 5 days ) Chap. 2
111. Constitution ( about 7 days ) Chap. 3 & 4
IV. Legislative Branch ( about 6 days ) Chap. 9
V. Executive Branch ( about 6 days ) Chap. IO & I I
VI. Judicial Branch ( about 8 days ) Chap. 12,16,&17
VII. State Government about 4 days Chap. 13
VIII. Local Government about 5 days Chap. 14
IX. Political Parties ( about 6 days ) Chap. 6
X. Voting and Elections ( about 5 days ) Chap. 7
XI. Public Opinion & Interest Groups ( about 4 days
Chap.8
XII. U. S and Economy ( about 3 days ) Chap. 20
Mll. U. S in the World ( about 7 days ) Chap. 23 & 24
XIV. Comparative Government ( about 4 days ) Chap. 22
X'V. Review and Testing ( about 7 days )
Expectations
1. Have respect for your fellow classmates and your teacher. Do not
talk while another person is speaking. ( If you want to speak RAISE your HAND)
2. NO Eating or Drinking in class.
3. When the bell rings, be seated and start on your bell work.
If Expectations are not Met:
1. Warning
2. Seating Change
3. 2% deducted from particpation grade
4. Call home
5. Sent to the Office
I hope none of these are necessary and we have a great year!!
Reconstructed by Rene McClure
Class of 2007