Social Studies: United States History



Mr. Constantine Zarbalas Room 2-233 Email: czarbalas@

10th grade Class Requirements & Information

World History

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

World History at the tenth grade level is a survey course that gives students the opportunity to explore recurring themes of human experience common to civilizations around the globe from ancient to contemporary times. A historical approach will be at the center of the course. The application of the themes of geography and an analysis of the cultural traits of civilizations will help students understand how people shape their world and how their world shapes them. As students examine the historical roots of significant events, ideas, movements, and phenomena, they encounter the contributions and patterns of living in civilizations around the world. Students broaden their historical perspectives as they explore ways societies have dealt with continuity and change, exemplified by issues such as war and peace, internal stability and strife, and the development of institutions. To become informed citizens, students require knowledge of the civilizations that have shaped the development of the United States. We will be covering the following topics in this course:

• Historical Tools and Practices - The learner will identify, evaluate, and use the methods and tools valued by historians, compare the views of historians, and trace the themes of history.

• Emerging Civilizations - The learner will analyze the development of early civilizations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

• Monarchies and Empires - The learner will investigate significant events, people, and conditions in the growth of monarchical and imperial systems of government.

• Revolution and Nationalism - The learner will assess the causes and effects of movements seeking change, and will evaluate the sources and consequences of nationalism.

• Global Wars - The learner will analyze the causes and results of twentieth century conflicts among nations.

• Patterns of Social Order - The learner will investigate social and economic organization in various societies throughout time in order to understand the shifts in power and status that have occurred.

• Technology and Changing Global Connections - The learner will consider the short- and long-term consequences of the development of new technology.

• Patterns of History - The learner will assess the influence of ideals, values, beliefs, and traditions on current global events and issues

COURSE MATERIAL/TEXT: World History, Glencoe 2008.

Each student will be given a textbook the first week of school after they return the textbook agreement form OR students can bring in a flash drive and I will give them a digital copy of the book.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

5-subject spiral notebook – college ruled paper

Scotch tape or glue stick

scissors

Highlighters

Blue or black ink pens and/or pencil

GRADING AND EVALUATION:

Throughout the course there will be several opportunities for students to demonstrate their abilities and comprehension of the subject matter. Assessment activities will include chapter or unit exams, in-class activities, participation and other activities and assignments, as necessary. All grades will be pasted on a point value total and a straight percentage scale. A comprehensive exam will be given at the end of each semester for 20% of the total grade.

Grading Scale

A: 90 – 100

B: 80 – 89

C: 70-79

D: 60-69

F : Below 60

Tests: 40%

Classroom/Home Learning/Projects: 20%

Quizzes: 20%

Notebook : 20%

ATTENDANCE:

Quality of participation in class discussions and other activities will be noted. Students are responsible for any material covered in class, as well as any announcements, handouts, or other information, whether or not they are present. The dates and topics listed on the chapter/unit outlines are subject to change, and any such changes will be announced in class.

LATE WORK:

Submission of assignments past due dates is not acceptable. Students are expected to complete assignments in timely manner. All work is due on the date specified (expect for excused absences). Extenuating circumstances will be evaluated at my discretion. If an assignment is accepted, the teacher has the right to deduct points. This does not affect excused absences which is governed by district policy.

*** A major assignment, such as an essay or other project which is given to you with 5 or more days of advance notice is due on the date assigned. If you are absent, someone must hand it in on that day (in my mailbox or via email). An excused absence will not apply in an assignment like this ***

READING THE TEXTBOOK:

Reading the chapters and supplemental readings is essential for passing this course. It is most effective if you complete the readings prior to coming the to class. The core reading for the course is in the textbook.

ACADEMIC HONESTY:

Work should be a reflection of individual student ideas. Students should not look at another student’s work or share their work with others. Receiving or providing answers for an assignment, essay, quiz, or test is cheating and academic dishonesty—regardless of its form. Any such action will result in a referral to the office for further review and possible additional disciplinary action.

Cheating includes:

• Copying, texting, emailing, or in any way duplicating assignments that are turned in, wholly or in part, as original work.

• Exchanging assignments with other students, either handwritten or computer generated, whether you believe they will be copied or not.

• Using any form of memory aid during tests or quizzes without the express permission of the instructor.

• Giving or receiving answers during tests of quizzes.

• Taking credit for group work when you have not contributed and equal or appropriate share toward the final result.

CLASS RULES AND EXPECTATIONS:

1. Come to class prepared -- This means having all assignments completed prior to the beginning of class and being seated and ready to begin when the second bell rings.

2. Respect the rights of others -- Only one person talks while everyone else listens. Treat others with dignity and respect. Students should feel safe to exchange ideas. No question is a "stupid” question! Professional courtesy should always prevail. No profanity or name calling of any kind will be tolerated.

3. Respect school property as well as the property of others -- This includes returning any borrowed materials to the owner in a timely fashion (e.g. lecture notes, handouts).

4. Cell Phones -- The use of cell phones, tablets, and iPods is prohibited during class. All cell phones will be put in the designated holding chart before class starts. If caught being used during class, items will be confiscated and delivered to the front office.

Violation of any rule will result in the following consequences:

First offense – Warning (this includes calling the student’s name during class)

Second and third offenses – Parent contact and 30 minute detention after school

Fourth and fifth offenses – Referral and parent contact

Sixth offense – Referral and student/teacher/parent/administrator conference

CLASS PROCEDURES

- Daily agenda and assignments will be posted on the board at the front of the room

- All homework is posted, weeks in advance, on the school website, as well.

- Interactive Notebook

o Students will take notes and do all assignments in a 5-subject notebook. These will be checked periodically will be collected on test days for full grading. Students are expected to keep their notebook organized and bring it to class daily as they will work in it daily.

COMMUNICATION

- If a student or parent needs to contact me, my email is the best way to stay in contact – czarbalas@

THIS PAGE AND THE TEXTBOOK AGREEMENT MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17TH (A-DAY) OR THURSDAY, AUGUST 18TH (B-DAY).

If you do not wish to receive a hard copy of the text, then please bring in a flash drive so I can give you a digital copy of the text.

Please sign below and turn in for a grade.

We have read Mr. Zarbalas’ World History course procedures and policies. Our student agrees to abide by them.

Student Name (print)________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature ___________________________________________________________________________

Student email address: _______________________________________________________________________

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