Green Sheet World History 2014 - Ms. Talreja's Blog

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Welcome to World History 2014-2015 Syllabus

Introduction Greetings! This course will be based on California History Content and ELA Common Core Standards for 10th grade World History. We will focus on the rise of democratic ideas and examine historical roots of current world issues. We will also examine major turning points in the shaping of the modern world, the impact of war and aggression, and analyze major issues that impact the world today.

In order to make the content more accessible, the course will be organized into Thematic Units, such as Evolution of Democratic Thought, Revolutions, Imperialism, World Wars, and Human Genocide. Each Thematic Unit will address Essential Questions that you, a student of history must consider. Along with the historical knowledge students will be studying contemporary world problems through the Sophomore Project and will choose one world problem to do a yearlong research project on which includes writing assignments, presentations, community service and research.

As a 10th grader you will have a different academic experience than that of 9th grade. The rigor and expectations increase as you are expected to be self-directed learners, do more to seek out help for yourself, and keep track of your homework and projects.

Required Materials Due Monday, August 18, 2014 1. Spiral-bound notebook with a plastic cover with at least 100 pages (suggested: Mead 5-star). Minimum 8.5 x 11 in. o The majority of your work will be done in this interactive notebook. 2. A three ring binder or a section in a three ring bindero You will need to carry this to class so you can keep directions to assignments, rubrics, essays and sophomore project materials. You can use a section of a binder you have for other classes and section it off for World History. 3. 2 different colored pens for writing. 4. 2 highlighters 5. At least one #2 pencil (mechanical is great) 6. Colored pencils and/or markerso You will be using these to do maps, political cartoons, and for decorating your notebook. 7. Glue stickso Your first one will run out during the year so be sure to have a few extras at home to refill your backpack when the time comes. 8. School plannero You will be expected to write your homework in here every day. Pioneer High School gives you a free one at the start of the year. 9. School Safe Scissors (recommended but not required) o This will be used to cut certain pages in order to place things into the notebook.

Classroom Policies Academic Dishonesty: Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses. Academic dishonesty includes: copying notebook assignments, looking at another student's test/quiz, communicating with another student during a test/quiz, having notes out during a test/quiz, using another person's words without proper citations, allowing another student to cheat off of your own work, or not following appropriate test/quiz procedure. Any student caught engaging in academic dishonesty will receive a zero on the assignment and be reported to the Assistant Principle of Discipline.

Tardiness: If you are not in your seat when the bell rings, you will be marked tardy. Students who arrive through the doors of the classroom after the tardy bell has rung will be asked to go to the attendance to get a tardy slip and then return to class. Students will also be given lunch detention when they are tardy. Restroom Use: Each semester, you will receive three restroom passes. If necessary, fill out a restroom pass, ask me for the best time to go to the restroom, take it to the restroom and throw it away in the classroom trash upon returning. You will have up to 8 minutes to use the facilities and return. Please use the facilities during break,

lunch or between classes. If a you lose your restroom pass and have an emergency restroom need then you may still go but will have to stay after class/school to make up the time that you are absent from class (e.g. if a student is gone for 5 minutes they owe 5 minutes after class).

Substitutes: This year I will be gone at least 10 times for district training so you will have substitute teachers. You are expected to treat substitutes with respect, and obey all class rules in my absence. Unless there is an emergency, you can expect to receive written directions from me about what to do that day and therefore will need to follow them completely. During days with substitutes, each class will receive a mass participation grade based upon the note the substitute leaves, the condition of the classroom, and the amount of work completed during the day. I reserve the right to use additional consequences or rewards in extreme situations and will not tolerate behavior that confuses or frustrates a substitute teacher.

Food, Drink and Gum: Eating and chewing gum is not permitted in the classroom. Students may drink beverages, as long as they can be completely closed (bottles, not cans or Starbucks coffee cups) and trash does not become a problem in the classroom. If a student is chewing gum, eating in class or has a beverage that is not a bottle the student will be asked to throw away the item and will have consequences if directions are not followed.

Cell Phones/Electronics: Cell phones and electronics, including mp3 players and iPods, are not permitted except during brunch and lunch. Any student seen or heard with a cell phone or electronic device will have the device confiscated and sent to the attendance office. No exceptions.

Please note parents: If a student is communicating with their parent they will still have their phone taken away. If parents need to contact students during the day for any reason please call the attendance office or expect a reply during break or lunch. The office will then send a note or call the classroom directly.

With that said, there may be moments that Ms. Talreja will reserve the right to allow the class as a whole to take out their cell phone for certain experimental activities. This will be on a trial basis and students will be notified if they will be allowed to take out their phones.

Late Work: Students need to do their homework and class work every day. Each day's work leads up to the following day's assignment so getting behind not only affects your grade but the overall learning process. Daily assignment needs to be done on time, and though notebook's are due around once a month (see Interactive Notebooks for more specific notebook information) students who do not do the work consistently on time will still lose points due to a lack of on-time stamps.

For essays, projects, and other long term larger assignments students must turn in their assignments in on-time. If however you are in a bind or if you feel you cannot get assignments in on time due to special circumstances please see me. If you do turn in these assignments in late, then depending on the circumstance you may qualify to get up to a C on the assignment. This will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

Classroom Conduct Each of you has been in school now for a number of years. You should have a comprehensive understanding of what type of behavior is accepted in a classroom. It is my goal to establish a sense of community within our class where we all help each other in learning. We are not only students, but will be teachers as well. This community will be one that is cooperative, respectful, and accepting of everyone.

Classroom Expectations: Respect the people and materials in class. Be prepared for class with the necessary attitude and materials. Follow directions and policies. Argue ideas not people

Consequences*: First Step: Student is given verbal warning

Second Step: Student is asked to step out and stand by door until teacher meets with them. Third Step: Student is asked to meet with teacher after class/school and/or given OCS. Fourth Step: Student's parent is notified Fifth Step: A parent meeting is set up and the Assistant President of Discipline is involved in further consequences.

Though this is the procedure students can expect to go through after breaking classroom expectations, the teacher has the right to escalate consequence depending on the infringement. Furthermore students who consistently do not follow classroom expectations will be given a specific contract that they will need to adhere to. If the class as a whole has difficulty following the expectations they will held as a whole after class and further consequences will be decided.

Grading Policy All students should work hard and do their best in completing all work that is assigned. I will let you know when assignments will be due to allow for enough time to complete work.

Readiness: 10% Classroom readiness is a vital component of the class, and is a subjective part of your grade. Positive participation in class is part of "readiness" and is required for full credit in this category. In order to maintain a high grade in this category you will need to positively participate in class discussions, simulations and Socratic seminars, work well in pairs and teams, and come prepared with the required materials and information to class. Negative participation, such as excessive tardiness, classroom disruptions, or any other violation of Pioneer or classroom rules will negatively affect your grade.

Your readiness grade will also include grades on pop quizzes that check you are paying attention, and grades on oral presentations. LATE/ABSENT POLICY: You will not be able to make up readiness because it requires your presence in class.

Interactive Notebook: 35% Through my study of educational psychology I've learned that students learn best through applied knowledge and engagement. Just reading, writing, or hearing something from a teacher neither grows skills nor helps students to remember and recall information. In order to have you engage with the content I am going to have you create an interactive notebook. The notebook is a traditional spiral notebook that you will be converting over the course of the semester and year into a product of your own learning. You will have class notes, reading notes, homework, reflections, pre-writes, personal art pieces, predictions, questions, and conclusions in your notebook. To make the notebook a living-breathing document you will cut and glue primary sources, poems, secondary sources, other readings, photographs and student artwork into the notebook. You will also need to decorate the pages to bring the important information on each page and to help you make this notebook yours. These are all products of using the content in a sophisticated manner that supports remembering the content as well as growth of skills. The notebook at the end of the year therefore will be the reflection of your knowledge as well as a scrapbook of your 10th Grade World history experience.

For this class you will need a separate notebook. Your notebook will be your companion for the entire year, so take care of it. The majority of your homework and class work will be compiled in this notebook and it represents 35% of your grade. DO NOT LOSE YOUR NOTEBOOK.

Your notebooks will be collected about once a month, and therefore it is important that you keep up with your assignments as they are given. I will also stamp your work to keep track of its timeliness. Each time the notebook is checked you will only be graded on the specified section in the notebook. Once a section has been graded it will not be looked at for a grade again. This means the notebook grade is not cumulative and improvement on the notebook is rewarded. Your notebook will be evaluated both on content (level of analysis, completion) and visual presentation (neatness, artistry and organization).

PLEASE NOTE: Not turning in a notebook, or turning in an incomplete notebook will make it nearly impossible to pass this class. So, if you are finding it difficult to finish the assignments please see me immediately for help so we can work together on a way to get your notebook completed on time.

LATE/ABSENT Policy: You will receive at least 5 days notice before each notebook check. If you are absent or forget your notebook on the day it is due you will only be able to receive up to 70% (or a C) for turning it in the next day. If you do not turn it in after that point you will receive an F.

** If you are absent due to illness only then if the notebook is in my box by 4pm on the day it is due or you turn it in the day you return; it will be accepted as on time. If you do not turn it in after that point you will not receive full credit.

If you are absent on the day I give a stamp then the next day it is your responsibility to get see me before or after class to receive a stamp for the work you did the previous day. If you do not seek out a stamp then I will not give you a stamp after that point.

Assessments: 25% Quizzes will occur to test your knowledge and understanding of the information in each unit. They will be shorter than tests and often include fill-in, short answer and multiple choice. Most of your quizzes will be announced but I will give pop-quizzes from time to time. Tests will include multiple choice, short answer questions and/or essay questions.

LATE/ABSENT Policy: You will not be given a make-up quiz. If you are absent on the day of a quiz your quiz grade will remain blank until you take the next quiz at which time you will receive the same percentage of the grade for both quizzes.

If you miss a test then it is your responsibility to speak to me about a make-up test. You will be expected to come to the first S-Period after the test (e.g. If the test is given on a Thursday then you need to speak to me on Friday; and the following Monday you need to show up during S-Period to take the test). If you are unable to make up the test during the following S-Period because of a community service conflict then before that SPeriod it is your responsibility to work out with me a different time to take the test. *If the test is given on a Friday and you are absent or you are also absent for days after the test then you need to make arrangements to come to the following S-Period to make up the test.

**If your test is not made up within a week of its administration then you will receive an F on the test.

Your assessments will go beyond just tests and you will be expected to use your knowledge in the English language to convey your ideas in essays. Often essays will ask you to analyze historical situations and primary source documents, compare different parts of history and draw upon your person experiences and ideas.

Projects will be both individual and group based. You will be expected to show understanding of the topics discussed in class by using art, theater, and formal presentations. For each project you are assigned you will receive written directions and a rubric that tells you what is expected of you in order to receive an A. LATE/ABSENT Policy: You will be expected turn in essays on time and typed. Please refer to the section "Computer Access" to find out how to ensure you have an on-time typed essay.

Sophomore Project: 20%

What the project is all about: Pioneer High is a service learning high school that is celebrated for its excellent commitment to the community through service. As 10th graders, you will be involved in the service learning project that focuses on a world problem that you will research and analyze in your English, and history classes.

In this class you will be first introduced to various world problems and will have the opportunity to select one world problem for which you will research in the library, follow current events, write a research paper, do community service, and create a three-panel board. I will explain to you each step of the process and the assignments will with be given to you in small pieces and graded along the way. By the end of the year you will have steadily worked on an impressive project.

In order to be successful you will need to make sure you get the work done on time. The following due dates are already in place. Mark them in your planner beforehand to make sure you do not forget:

September 3rd- Students attend the Outreach Fair (either in-class or during brunch/lunch) and meet agencies. Students have the option of signing up for community service opportunities, both off campus and on campus. During the Outreach Fair, students begin working on their Sophomore Project Contract.

September 5th- All Sophomores must select a world problem and first community service location by this date. On this contract, students formally (and finally) select their world problem. Students indicate the world problem they have chosen, as well as list community service agencies they might pursue for community service. Students must discuss this choice with their parents/guardians, as the form requires a parent signature. After this form is submitted, students will not be permitted to change their topic.

Wednesday September 10th- Wednesday December 9th- Every Wednesday during this period of time students are expected to come to class with a current event related to their world problem and their completed current events assignment form. Students who are absent the Monday or Tuesday of the week are still expected to come in with assignment complete.

December 15th- Community Service form for Semester 1 is due. This pink form will need to include 15 hours of community service related to your world problem. Students are expected to make a copy of the form before turning it and making sure all the information is complete before the form is turned in.

January- Sophomore Research Paper is due. Specific dates will be shared during Semester 2.

May 15th ? Community Service form for Semester 2 is due. This form will need to include 15 hours of community service related to your world problem.

May 18th- 3-Panel Board and Binder due for all sophomores before school.

Community Service:

During your 10th grade year you are required to do 30 hours of community service related to your selected world problem. You will need to do at least 15 hours semester 1 and at least 15 hours semester 2 so that you are serving while learning. There will be specific due dates for each of these and point values assigned to your service hours. You will be required to fill out your community service on a pink sheet that I will give you and that you can also get in the office. You must have the signature of your supervisor and a parent/guardian in order to get complete credit.

There are various ways to find community service that relates to your work problem. They include viewing service websites, going to a service fair and asking people you know about opportunities. Though I will do my best to help you find a community service opportunity it is ultimately your responsibility to get in touch with an organization that targets your world problem and do the hours. If you need individual help please come see me as soon as possible so that you have enough time to do the community service. Also, before doing your service hours it is important that you run it by me so that I can okay the connection to your world problem and type of organization.

Late/Absent Policy: In order to keep you organized and successful you need to turn your work in on time and therefore work that is turned in late will only be give partial credit.

Since much of the work is cumulative you will find that even though you only get partial credit for late work it will be still necessary to do the work in order to get to the next level of the project. So, get the work done on time, get credit, and you will find it a lot simpler to successfully complete your research and project.

Finals: 10% You will be given a final at the end of each semester. You will receive explicit directions closer to your finals but be prepared to prepare extensively for the final.

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