Syllabus

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**Northeastern Senior High School** **Global Studies Course Overview**

Global Studies Wiki: http://lippertglobal.wikispaces.com/ Ms. Cathy Lippert Email: lippertc@nesd.k12.pa.us **Required Materials** - Internet access - Binder/folder - USB/jump drive - Textbook **Course Description** Global studies will involve the examination of different regions around the world through the use of a variety of learning skills. Specifically, you will demonstrate a working knowledge of these different countries including their geography, culture, and political and economic systems. Research and technology will be integrated into our studies through the use of the library as well as laptops and writing labs. Access to the school’s network and the Internet is essential to your success in this course. The textbook used is “World Geography and Culture” published by Glencoe, as well as reading supplemented by the teacher. **Academic Standards** The following academic state standards will be covered in this class: Geography: 7.1.9A, 7.1.9B, 7.1.12A, 7.1.12B, 7.2.9A, 7.2.9B, 7.2.12A, 7.2.12B, 7.3.9A, 7.3.9B, 7.3.9C, 7.3.9D, 7.3.12A, 7.3.12B, 7.4.9A, 7.4.9B, 7.4.12A, 7.4.12B History: 8.1.9A, 8.1.9D, 8.1.12C, 8.4.9A, 8.4.9B, 8.4.9C, 8.4.9D, 8.4.12A, 8.4.12B, 8.4.12C, 8.4.12D **Course Objectives** 1. Students will be able to identify and utilize various types of maps 2. Students will be able to understand and apply the five themes of geography 3. Students will be able to identify and distinguish aspects of culture different from their own 4. Students will be able to identify various elements of culture 5. Students will be able to describe and explain how people interact with their environment in different regions of the world 6. Students will be able to analyze the movement of people, goods, and ideas worldwide 7. Students will gain a working knowledge of the political geography of the world 8. Students will gain a working knowledge of the physical geography of the world 9. Students will be able to summarize and evaluate current events and local news items **Evaluation and Assessment** You will be evaluated based upon a variety of mediums such as exams and quizzes, notebook checks, class participation and assignments/projects both in and out of class. As a general note, everything you write in this class needs to be in complete sentences. __Journals:__ Students will be required to keep a journal in class where they will complete bellringers and journal prompts. The journal will be graded based upon effort and completion. __Notebooks__: Students will be required to maintain a course notebook where they file all class notes and handouts. This will be graded and will help students develop organizational skills which will be beneficial in studying for exams. __Class Participation:__ Each week students will receive a participation grade which is based on the following criteria: getting involved with class discussions, effort, staying awake and attentive, being appropriate and making good classroom decisions. __Tests/Projects/Quizzes:__ Our class will be comprised of multiple methods of assessment which will be frequent in order to ensure success. Many tests may include 5 paragraph essays to reinforce concepts taught in 9th grade English. __Class Assignments:__ Each week we will be uncovering history by completing assignments, doing projects, group work, or individual instruction. Students will be graded based upon __effort__ and __completion__ of assignments. __Country Study Reports__: There will be a minimum of three country study reports for this course. Each Country Study will count for the assigned point value. These are a major component of the course and need to be completed and submitted on time. Procedures/Expectations/Reactions:


 * 1) Students are expected to act maturely and appropriately giving respect to all members of the class at all times. If students are disrespectful or rude, a verbal reprimand will follow. After that, an office referral will follow.
 * 2) It is a student’s responsibility to get makeup work from me/classmates upon their return. Please ask for help. If a test or project is due when absent, it will collected the next day upon return. All assignments not turned in once the next unit ends, will remain as a zero in the grade book. If not turned in on time, deductions will be taken daily.
 * 3) There are a few words that are never to be used in a classroom. There are two more in particular not to use in our class. If you use those words, you can either go to the office or do 25 pushups.
 * 4) Technology is an important part of our class, not having access to the internet at home is not an excuse, stay after, go to the library, come in early, see me. It is imperative that work on laptops is school appropriate. Violating this will result in loss of the privilege.
 * 5) All papers/projects should use proper MLA documentation in order to avoid plagiarism. Plagiarism will follow the agenda’s action plan with the additional expectation that the work will be resubmitted correctly for a partial grade.
 * 6) All typed assignments should be double spaced, 12 point font, black or blue ink. All work needs to be written in COMPLETE SENTENCES.
 * 7) Do not sleep during class, it is rude. If I have to recognize you more than once for sleeping/having your head down, you will stand the rest of the class.
 * 8) Ask for help- either from me or from the tutors which are daily before and after school.
 * 9) Personal listening devices may be permitted during class at the discretion of the teacher.
 * 10) During class, keep all of your personal belongings (backpacks, purses, etc) under your chairs and out of the walkways.