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BEHAVIOR FOR ENTERING THE CLASS: WHEN THE BELL RINGS…. You must be in your seat, with ALL materials needed for class, homework in the basket on my desk, notebook out, and ready to begin the first activity. I will usually meet you at the classroom door with the first activity and you will be expected to begin working on it when you enter the class. Always check the front board for the schedule of the day, it includes all of the class activities, homework, etc. You will not be allowed to leave the class because you are unprepared.
BEHAVIOR WHEN LEAVING THE CLASS: The bell does not dismiss you, I do.
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS: Three ring binder/notebook/folder, pens, pencils, and book. You are required to keep an organized notebook, and you will need to bring it to class everyday. Notebooks will be collected each trimester and graded for content and organization. You will need your book almost everyday, so bring it with you. If you forget your book or a writing implement… you may borrow one from me, but you must give me collateral. It must be something you will want back at the end of the period when you return my pen or book. Collateral I have accepted in the past: money, wallets, and keys, address books, jewelry, and homework for other classes. Once you return my pen or book, you will get your collateral back as well. Repeat offenders may face disciplinary action.
HEADING PAPERS: In the top right hand corner write:
Your name, first and last.
The date. (This step is important for notebook organization)
The assignment. This is the most important part of the heading except for your name. If your work does not have the assignment or page number on it, I cannot give you the proper credit for the work. In fact, I will not grade it. The assignment will be returned to you without credit.
HOMEWORK: An objective sheet (assignment sheet) will be given out at the beginning of each learning unit. The objective sheet will indicate all of our learning objectives as well as all of the homework, projects, and scheduled tests and quizzes. Our objective sheets are an important time management tool. You may feel free to preview and work ahead on assignments in the current learning unit, I encourage it, especially if you have a hectic schedule. I will also post my objective sheets and any other important information at the following web site: www.schoolnotes.com/06239/vcurtis.html
You are responsible for all of your assignments. Each homework assignment will receive full credit if it is complete, accurate, and on time. Homework should be dropped in the homework basket at the beginning of class. Homework will either be kept by me to grade at a later time, or checked and reviewed in class. This will be done at the beginning of class, make sure you have your homework with you… otherwise it’s late.
MAKING UP WORK: If you are absent, any worksheets, quizzes, and tests will be placed in the makeup file on my front table. It is your responsibility to make up the work that you missed in a timely fashion. Assignments missed due to absences must be made up within two school days of your return. I am available before and after school, as well as during some study halls for test and quiz make-ups. You will need to let me know when you can make them up. All homework assignment sheets will be posted at www.schoolnotes.com/06239/vcurtis.html
LATE HOMEWORK: All homework is expected on the due date given; no late work will be accepted. Students who are absent due to illness may turn in the assignment without penalty, within two school days of their return. Students who miss class due to a school approved activity must see me to arrange for making up missing work before participating in the activity. Those students must turn in the missing assignments during the next class.
LAV PASS: You must sign out using the hall pass found in your student agenda. Please do so, if necessary, after the first ten minutes of class with as little disruption as possible. Only one student will be allowed out of the room at a time, and only once per class.
STUDENT SIGNATURE: _____________________________________
Your grade for the year is based on the three marking period grades and the year end final exam. All grades for class work, homework, individual and group projects, pop quizzes, tests, and semester finals will count. Class work will be graded as a check, for full credit, or check minus for partial credit. All other work will be graded as a fraction: the number of points you earned, divided by the number of points possible. An assignment with five questions of three points each would have a possible total score of 15. If you had four questions correct, your grade would be 12/15. To figure out the percentage grade, divide 12 by 15 = .8 or 80%. Your report card grades are also figured out in this way. Total number of points you earned in the cycle divided by the total possible points.
Your marking period grades will be calculated according to the following percentages:
1. Homework- will count for no more than 10%
2. Classwork, tests, quizzes, essays, projects, presentations, journal entries, participation, notebook, etc- 90%
TRIMESTER EXAMS: These mandatory tests are generated by our Central Office and are given during each trimester. The exam grade will count towards 10% of the final grade for the trimester, with the marking period grade counting as 90% of the final trimester grade.
ASKING A QUESTION, MAKING A COMMENT, and RESPONDING TO A QUESTION: Please ask questions if you do not understand something, you may have the same question that everyone else is thinking inside their heads. It is important that you raise your hand first and be called on before speaking out. Your answers will not be acknowledged unless you have raised your hand and been called on by me.
EMERGENCY EXIT: If we must leave the room because of an emergency, take a right turn out of the door, turn right at the pink hallway, go out of the first set of doors, and meet under the tree in front of our wing. I will need to take attendance, so please check in with me.
HATS, FOOD, DRINKS, BOOK BAGS, AND JACKETS: These are not allowed in any academic class.
OTHER CLASS RULES: They are very simple:
1. Follow directions the first time they are given.
2. Respect personal property (mine, the school’s, and your classmates’)
3. Stay in your seats until given permission to move.
4. Keep all objects and body parts to yourself.
5. Treat everyone in this room with respect.
6. Behave appropriately; do not disrupt the education of your classmates. If you are disruptive during a lesson you will receive one warning. If the disruption continues, you will receive a detention. The next step is removal from class where an administrator will take care of the punishment. I will follow up any disciplinary action with a phone call to your parents.
EXTRA HELP: I can try to accommodate your schedule before, during, or after school as long as you make the appointment with me at least day in advance. Chapter 2: The World Today and Issues of Global Concern
Objective Sheet #2 Marking Period #1
pp. 26-51
9/26-10/10
Objectives:
20. List the chief characteristics of a civilization.
21. List the elements of culture.
22. Describe the early technologies that early people developed.
23. Explain how cultural diffusion influenced early civilizations.
24. Analyze how the Industrial Revolution affected Europe.
25. Explain the causes and effects of imperialism.
26. List the main goals of developing nations.
27. Describe the economic problems faced by developing nations.
28. Explain how underdevelopment contributes to widespread poverty.
29. Explain how and why the world is becoming more interdependent.
30. Analyze a demographic chart to determine quality of life. ****
31. Identify and analyze issues of global concern including; human rights, environment, technology, terrorism, drugs, refugees, and the global economy. ****
Assignments:
Wed 9/24: Define all chapter 2 vocabulary in your notes.
Thurs 9/25: Read 2-1 pp. 27-32. Answer questions 3-7 on page 32.
Fri 9/26: Read 2-2 pp. 33-37. Answer questions 3-6 on page 37.
Mon 9/29: Read 2-3 pp. 37-42. Answer questions 3-6 on page 42.
Tues 9/30: Read 2-4 pp. 42-46. Answer questions 3-5 on page 46.
Wed 10/1: Read and complete Skill Lesson #2 “Quality of Life” on page 49.
Thurs 10/2: Complete the “Analyzing a Demographic Chart” worksheet. ***
Thurs 10/2-Mon 10/6: Global Issues Presentations.
Tues 10/3- Wed 10/4: First Trimester Assessment ***
Introduction to Global Studies
Objective Sheet #1- Marking Period #1
Unit 1- Chapter 1- pp. 1-23
8/30-9/8
OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify the five themes of Geography and apply geographic themes and tools to the study of a region. (hometown)
2. Define and indicate the purpose of latitude and longitude.
3. Locate places using both relative and absolute location.
4. List the six features of a map and interpret a map.
5. Determine distance using scale on a map.
6. Distinguish between human and physical geography.
7. Describe the four major types of landforms.
8. Explain how latitude and landforms of a place help to determine climate.
9. Define culture.
10. Explain the seven elements of culture and describe the role of family and language.
11. Tell why and how cultures change, and summarize the positive and negative effects of rapid cultural change.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Tues 9/2: “Fundamental Themes” home town worksheet. Please answer on separate
sheet.
Wed 9/3: Hometown Essay: Using the concept of “place” write at least a paragraph describing your hometown.
FCA’s:
1. Use complete sentences- 4 pts
2. include 3 specific physical (underline) and 3 specific cultural (circle)features- 12 pts
3. At least one paragraph, skip lines- 4 pts
Thurs 9/4: Complete Absolute Location in Latin America worksheet.
Fri 9/7: Choose a cultural activity and describe it like the “Nacirema” article. Review notes and class materials for a quiz on culture on Monday 9/8.
BEHAVIOR FOR ENTERING THE CLASS: WHEN THE BELL RINGS¡K. You must be in your seat, with ALL materials needed for class, homework in the basket on my desk, notebook out, and ready to begin the first activity. I will usually meet you at the classroom door with the first activity and you will be expected to begin working on it when you enter the class. You will not be allowed to leave the class because you are unprepared.
BEHAVIOR WHEN LEAVING THE CLASS: The bell does not dismiss you, I do.
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS: Three ring binder/notebook/folder, pens, and/or pencils. If you forget a writing implement¡K you may borrow one from me, but you must give me collateral. It must be something you will want back at the end of the period when you return my pen or pencil. Collateral I have accepted in the past: money, wallets, and keys, address books, jewelry, and homework for other classes. Once you return my pen or pencil, you will get your collateral back as well. Repeat offenders may face disciplinary action.
HEADING PAPERS: In the top right hand corner write:
„Ï Your name, first and last.
„Ï The date.
„Ï The assignment. This is the most important part of the heading except for your name. If your work does not have the assignment or page number on it, I cannot give you the proper credit for the work. In fact, I will not grade it. The assignment will be returned to you without credit.
HOMEWORK: As this class is an elective that meets twice a week it is imperative that you complete all assignments. While I do not plan on assigning homework on a routine basis, it is possible that class work may run over the allotted 50 minutes. In such a case, it will be your responsibility to complete the work and turn it in during the next class. You will also be completing at least two projects as well as a long term cumulative project. Specific information will be given for those assignments at a later time. I will post my objective sheets and any other important information at the following web site: www.schoolnotes.com/06239/vcurtis.html
You are responsible for all of your assignments.
MAKING UP WORK: If you are absent, any worksheets, quizzes, and tests will be placed in the makeup file on my front table. It is your responsibility to make up the work that you missed in a timely fashion. Assignments missed due to absences must be made up within two school days of your return. I am available before and after school, as well as during some study halls for test and quiz make-ups. You will need to let me know when you can make them up. All homework assignment sheets will be posted at www.schoolnotes.com/06239/vcurtis.html
LATE HOMEWORK: All homework is expected on the due date given; no late work will be accepted. Students who are absent due to illness may turn in the assignment without penalty, within two school days of their return. Students who miss class due to a school approved activity must see me to arrange for making up missing work before participating in the activity. Those students must turn in the missing assignments during the next class.
LAV PASS: You must sign out using the hall pass found in your student agenda. Please do so, if necessary, after the first ten minutes of class with as little disruption as possible. Only one student will be allowed out of the room at a time, and only once per class.
GRADING POLICY:
Your grade for the year is based on the three marking period grades. All grades for class work, homework, individual and group projects, pop quizzes, tests, and final projects will count. All work will be graded as a fraction: the number of points you earned, divided by the number of points possible. An assignment with five questions of three points each would have a possible total score of 15. If you had four questions correct, your grade would be 12/15. To figure out the percentage grade, divide 12 by 15 = .8 or 80%. Your report card grades are also figured out in this way. Total number of points you earned in the cycle divided by the total possible points.
YEAR-END FINALS: There will not be an official final exam in this class. We will be completing a long term final project in place of an exam.
ASKING A QUESTION, MAKING A COMMENT, and RESPONDING TO A QUESTION: Please ask questions if you do not understand something, you may have the same question that everyone else is thinking inside their heads. It is important that you raise your hand first and be called on before speaking out. Your answers will not be acknowledged unless you have raised your hand and been called on by me.
EMERGENCY EXIT: If we must leave the room because of an emergency, take a right turn out of the door, turn right at the pink hallway, go out of the first set of doors, walk around the front of the school building and meet on the baseball field. Follow the sign in protocol.
HATS, FOOD, DRINKS, BOOK BAGS, AND JACKETS: These are not allowed in any academic class.
OTHER CLASS RULES: They are very simple:
1. Follow directions the first time they are given.
2. Respect personal property (mine, the school¡¦s, and your classmates¡¦)
3. Stay in your seats until given permission to move.
4. Keep all objects and body parts to yourself.
5. Treat everyone in this room with respect.
6. Behave appropriately; do not disrupt the education of your classmates. If you are disruptive during a lesson you will receive one warning. If the disruption continues, you will receive a detention. The next step is removal from class where an administrator will take care of the punishment. I will follow up any disciplinary action with a phone call to your parents.
EXTRA HELP: I can accommodate your schedule before, during, or after school as long as you make the appointment with me at least day in advance.
Confronting Genocide: Never Again
Objective Sheet #1 Marking Periods #1 & 2
9/3-12/11
Objectives:
1. Investigate the extent of alleged cases of genocide around the world.
2. Define the word “genocide” according to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
3. Analyze the possibilities for the misinterpretation of the definition from objective #2.
4. Assess The New York Times coverage of the Armenian genocide.
5. Evaluate the impact of media reporting on policy decisions.
6. Analyze the issues that frame the debate on the US role in the world.
7. Identify the core underlying values of the Options on genocide.
8. Integrate the arguments and beliefs of the Options and the background reading into a persuasive and coherent presentation.
9. Work cooperatively within groups to organize effective presentations.
10. Articulate the leading values that frame the debate on US foreign policy regarding genocide.
11. Investigate, debate, and evaluate multiple perspectives on US foreign policy regarding genocide.
12. Explain the underlying values and potential consequences of each of the Genocide Options.
Assignments:
Wed 9/3: Pre Test. What is a human, what are human rights? How can human rights be violated? How can they be protected?
Thurs 9/4: Genocide assignments- small groups
Wed 9/24- Small group work, complete preparation for genocide presentations
Thurs 9/25- Present group projects on genocides.
Wed 10/1- Finish group presentations. Review Mrs. Curtis’s notes on genocide case studies, discuss as whole group.
Discuss America’s “genocides”- journal entry.
Thurs 10/2- Genocide Reported in the Media, Options in brief.
Wed 10/8- Role Playing the Four Options, Organization and Preparation.
Wed 10/29- Joining the Debate on US Policy, Focusing your thoughts, Option Five
Thurs 10/30- Ghosts of Rwanda
grade 12- Topics in 20th Century US History
CHECKLIST FOR ORGANIZATION AND ROUTINES
CLASS: SPECIAL TOPICS IN MODERN US HISTORY MRS. CURTIS ROOM 117
BEHAVIOR FOR ENTERING THE CLASS: WHEN THE BELL RINGS…. You must be in your seat, with ALL materials needed for class, homework in the basket on my desk, notebook out, and ready to begin the first activity. I will usually meet you at the classroom door with the first activity and you will be expected to begin working on it when you enter the class. Always check the front board for the schedule of the day, it includes all of the class activities, homework, etc. Please note: You will not be allowed to leave the class because you are unprepared.
BEHAVIOR WHEN LEAVING THE CLASS: The bell does not dismiss you, I do.
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS: Three ring binder/notebook/folder, pens, pencils, and book. You are required to keep an organized notebook, and you will need to bring it to class everyday. Notebooks will be collected each trimester and graded for content and organization. You will need your book almost everyday, so bring it with you. If you forget your book or a writing implement… you may borrow one from me, but you must give me collateral. It must be something you will want back at the end of the period when you return my pen or book. Collateral I have accepted in the past: money, wallets, and keys, address books, jewelry, and homework for other classes. Once you return my pen or book, you will get your collateral back as well. Repeat offenders may face disciplinary action.
HEADING PAPERS: In the top right hand corner write:
Your name, first and last.
The date. (This step is important for notebook organization)
The assignment. This is the most important part of the heading except for your name. If your work does not have the assignment or page number on it, I cannot give you the proper credit for the work. In fact, I will not grade it. The assignment will be returned to you without credit.
HOMEWORK: An objective sheet (assignment sheet) will be given out at the beginning of each learning unit. The objective sheet will indicate all of our learning objectives as well as all of the homework, projects, and scheduled tests and quizzes. Our objective sheets are an important time management tool. You may feel free to preview and work ahead on assignments in the current learning unit; I encourage it, especially if you have a hectic schedule. I will also post my objective sheets and any other important information at the following web site: www.schoolnotes.com/06239/vcurtis.html
You are responsible for all of your assignments. Each homework assignment will receive full credit if it is complete, accurate, and on time. Homework should be dropped in the homework basket at the beginning of class. Homework will either be kept by me to grade at a later time, or checked and reviewed in class. This will be done at the beginning of class, make sure you have your homework with you… otherwise it’s late.
MAKING UP WORK: If you are absent, any worksheets, quizzes, and tests will be placed in the makeup file on my front table. It is your responsibility to make up the work that you missed in a timely fashion. Assignments missed due to absences must be made up within two school days of your return. I am available before and after school, as well as during some study halls for test and quiz make-ups. You will need to let me know when you can make them up. All homework assignment sheets will be posted at www.schoolnotes.com/06239/vcurtis.html
LATE HOMEWORK: All homework is expected on the due date given; no late work will be accepted. Students who are absent due to illness may turn in the assignment without penalty, within two school days of their return. Students who miss class due to a school approved activity must see me to arrange for making up missing work before participating in the activity. Those students must turn in the missing assignments during the next class.
LAV PASS: You must sign out using the hall pass found in your student agenda. Please do so, if necessary, after the first ten minutes of class with as little disruption as possible. Only one student will be allowed out of the room at a time, and only once per class.
GRADING POLICY:
Your grade for the year is based on the three marking period grades and the year end final exam. All grades for class work, homework, individual and group projects, pop quizzes, tests, and semester finals will count. Class work will be graded as a check, for full credit, or check minus for partial credit. All other work will be graded as a fraction: the number of points you earned, divided by the number of points possible. An assignment with five questions of three points each would have a possible total score of 15. If you had four questions correct, your grade would be 12/15. To figure out the percentage grade, divide 12 by 15 = .8 or 80%.
Your marking period grades will be calculated according to the following percentages:
1. Homework- will count for no more than 10%
2. Classwork, tests, quizzes, essays, projects, presentations, journal entries, participation, notebook, etc- 90%
3.
TRIMESTER EXAMS: These mandatory tests are generated by our Central Office and are given during each trimester. The exam grade will count towards 10% of the final grade for the trimester, with the marking period grade counting as 90% of the final trimester grade.
ASKING A QUESTION, MAKING A COMMENT, and RESPONDING TO A QUESTION: Please ask questions if you do not understand something, you may have the same question that everyone else is thinking inside their heads. It is important that you raise your hand first and be called on before speaking out. Your answers will not be acknowledged unless you have raised your hand and been called on by me.
EMERGENCY EXIT: If we must leave the room because of an emergency, take a right turn out of the door, turn right at the pink hallway, go out of the first set of doors, and meet under the tree in front of our wing. I will need to take attendance, so please check in with me.
HATS, FOOD, DRINKS, BOOK BAGS, AND JACKETS: These are not allowed in any academic class.
OTHER CLASS RULES: They are very simple:
1. Follow directions the first time they are given.
2. Respect personal property (mine, the school’s, and your classmates’)
3. Stay in your seats until given permission to move.
4. Keep all objects and body parts to yourself.
5. Treat everyone in this room with respect.
6. Behave appropriately; do not disrupt the education of your classmates. If you are disruptive during a lesson you will receive one warning. If the disruption continues, you will receive a detention. The next step is removal from class where an administrator will take care of the punishment. I will follow up any disciplinary action with a phone call to your parents.
EXTRA HELP: I can accommodate your schedule before, during, or after school as long as you make the appointment with me at least day in advance.
The United States and the Middle East Part II
9/24-10/8
Objectives:
1. Identify the major geographical landmarks of the Middle East.
2. Analyze the geography of the Arab-Israeli conflict.
3. Identify connections between the places on the map and current events.
4. Identify America’s interests in the Middle East throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
5. Analyze the significance of the US ties to the Shah of Iran.
6. Interpret the historical lessons raised by the fall of the Shah.
7. Analyze the US role in the Middle East from their point of view. ****
8. Explore the goals and concerns of prominent Middle East leaders.
9. Evaluate various perceptions of Middle East leaders.
10. Analyze the issues that frame the current debate on US policy toward the Middle East: Palestinian Authority, Iraq, Iran, Israel, and Lebanon.
11. Identify and articulate the core values of each option on US policy.
12. Explore, debate, and evaluate multiple perceptions on US policy. ****
Assignments:
Wed 9/24: Work on powerpoint presentations. Read info on Judaism, fill in spoke diagram.
Thurs 9/25: (1/2day) Read info on Christianity, fill in spoke diagram.
Fri 9/26: Last library day for MEPPT work. Read info on Islam, fill in diagram.
Mon 9/29: Read pages 1-6 in Part I packet, take two column notes.
Tues 9/30: Make sure MEPPT’s are ready for tomorrow.
Wed 10/1: Middle East Power point presentation project due today.
Thurs 10/2: (1/2 day) MEPPT carry over if needed. Read pages 7-14 in Part I packet and continue with 2 column notes.
Fri 10/3: Complete the Part I packet “study guide” questions.
Mon 10/6: Read pages 19-24 in Part II packet, take notes.
Tues 10/7: Read pages 25-31 in Part II packet, take notes.
Thurs 10/8 Complete the Part II packet “study guide” questions.
The Middle East and the United States Part 1
Objective Sheet #1 Marking Period 1
Objectives:
1. Explain how location affected the peoples of the Mid East.
2. Describe the main physical regions of the Mid East.
3. Explain why and how geographic factors influence the patterns of population in the Mid East.
4. List which ethnic and religious groups live in the Mid East.
5. Analyze how trade and warfare affected Middle Eastern civilizations.
6. Compare and contrast the three monotheistic religions in the Middle East.
7. Locate major countries, cities, and physical features on a map of the Middle East.
8. Describe the challenges faced by the Mid East today.
9. Explain why oil and water are two of the most important resources in the Mid East.
10. Summarize the historical events that led to conflict between Jews and Arabs in the Mid East.
11. Describe Israel’s development as a country and the challenges it faces today.
12. Analyze the role of women in the Middle East.
13. Describe the culture of the Middle East.
Assignments:
Wed 9/3: Make sure your maps of the Middle East are complete. Label all countries, capitals, bodies of water, and physical features.
Thurs 9/4: The geography of the Middle East- journal entry: answer objective #1.
Fri 9/5: Library day, work on p.p. presentation.
Mon 9/6: Library day, work on p.p. presentations
Cold War Conflicts: Beginnings, Korea, McCarthy, and Vietnam
Part 1
Chapter 18
pp. 606-629
2/11-2/26
OBJECTIVES:
1. Explain the reasons for the breakdown of relations between the United States and the Soviet Union after WWII.
2. Summarize the steps the US took to contain Soviet influence as tensions increased.
3. Describe the effects the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan had on the Cold War.
4. Explain how conflicts over Germany increased fears of Soviet aggression.
5. Explain how the Communists came to power in China and the reaction of the US to the situation.
6. Summarize the key events of the Korean War.
7. Explain the reasons for the conflict between President Truman and General MacArthur.
8. Describe the US government’s efforts to investigate loyalty of its citizens.
9. Describe the efforts of Joseph McCarthy to purge the nation of communism.
10. Define the policy of “brinkmanship”.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Mon 2/11: Japanese Internment activities. Complete Internment Chart and answer
wrap up questions.
Tues 2/12: Holiday!
Wed 2/13: Japanese Internment activities continue. Complete response piece on the
impact of internment.
Thurs 2/14: The attack on Hiroshima activity. Complete wrap up questions.
Fri 2/15: Define the “identifies” for chapter 18 in your notes.
Mon 2/25: Roots of Cold War activity. Complete the 2 column chart and answer the following: “Explain the role of the US in the Cold War.
BEHAVIOR FOR ENTERING THE CLASS: WHEN THE BELL RINGS…. You must be in your seat, with ALL materials needed for class, homework in the basket on my desk, notebook out, and ready to begin the first activity. I will usually meet you at the classroom door with the first activity and you will be expected to begin working on it when you enter the class. Always check the front board for class information and the day’s schedule. You will not be allowed to leave the class because you are unprepared.
BEHAVIOR WHEN LEAVING THE CLASS: The bell does not dismiss you, I do.
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS: Three ring binder/notebook/folder, pens, pencils, and book. You are required to keep an organized notebook, and you will need to bring it to class everyday. Notebooks will be collected each trimester and graded for content and organization. You will need your book almost everyday, so bring it with you. If you forget your book or a writing implement… you may borrow one from me, but you must give me collateral. It must be something you will want back at the end of the period when you return my pen or book. Collateral I have accepted in the past: money, wallets, and keys, address books, jewelry, and homework for other classes. Once you return my pen or book, you will get your collateral back as well. Repeat offenders may face disciplinary action.
HEADING PAPERS: In the top right hand corner write:
Your name, first and last.
The date. (An important step for notebook organization)
The assignment. This is the most important part of the heading except for your name. If your work does not have the assignment or page number on it, I cannot give you the proper credit for the work. In fact, I will not grade it. The assignment will be returned to you without credit.
HOMEWORK: An objective sheet (assignment sheet) will be given out at the beginning of each learning unit. The objective sheet will indicate all of our learning objectives as well as all of the homework, projects, and scheduled tests and quizzes. Our objective sheets are an important time management tool. You may feel free to preview and work ahead on assignments in the current learning unit; I encourage it, especially if you have a hectic schedule. I will also post my objective sheets and any other important information at the following web site: www.schoolnotes.com/06239/vcurtis.html
You are responsible for all of your assignments. Each homework assignment will receive full credit if it is complete, accurate, and on time. Homework should be dropped in the homework basket at the beginning of class. Homework will either be kept by me to grade at a later time, or checked and reviewed in class. This will be done at the beginning of class, make sure you have your homework with you… otherwise it’s late.
MAKING UP WORK: If you are absent, any worksheets, quizzes, and tests will be placed in the makeup file on my front table. It is your responsibility to make up the work that you missed in a timely fashion. Assignments missed due to absences must be made up within two school days of your return. I am available before and after school, as well as during some study halls for test and quiz make-ups. You will need to let me know when you can make them up. All homework assignment sheets will be posted at www.schoolnotes.com/06239/vcurtis.html
LATE HOMEWORK: All homework is expected on the due date given; no late work will be accepted for credit. Students who are absent due to illness may turn in the assignment without penalty, within two school days of their return. Students who miss class due to a school approved activity must see me to arrange for making up missing work before participating in the activity. Those students must turn in the missing assignments during the next class.
LAV PASS: You must sign out using the hall pass found in your student agenda. Please do so, if necessary, after the first ten minutes of class with as little disruption as possible. Only one student will be allowed out of the room at a time, and only once per class.
GRADING POLICY:
Your grade for the year is based on the three marking period grades and the three trimester exams. All grades for class work, homework, individual and group projects, pop quizzes, tests, and semester finals will count. Class work will be graded as a check, for full credit, or check minus for partial credit. All other work will be graded as a fraction: the number of points you earned, divided by the number of points possible. An assignment with five questions of three points each would have a possible total score of 15. If you had four questions correct, your grade would be 12/15. To figure out the percentage grade, divide 12 by 15 = .8 or 80%.
Your marking period grades will be calculated according to the following percentages:
1. Homework- will count for no more than 10%
2. Classwork, tests, quizzes, essays, projects, presentations, journal essays, notebook, participation, etc.- 90%
TRIMESTER EXAMS: These mandatory tests are generated by our Central Office and are given during each trimester. The exam grade will count towards 10% of the final trimester grade, with the marking period grade counting as 90% of the final trimester grade.
ASKING A QUESTION, MAKING A COMMENT, and RESPONDING TO A QUESTION: Please ask questions if you do not understand something, you may have the same question that everyone else is thinking inside their heads. It is important that you raise your hand first and be called on before speaking out. Your answers will not be acknowledged unless you have raised your hand and been called on by me.
EMERGENCY EXIT: If we must leave the room because of an emergency, take a right turn out of the door, turn right at the pink hallway, go out of the first set of doors, walk in front of the school building and meet on the baseball field. Follow the sign in protocol.
HATS, FOOD, DRINKS, BOOK BAGS, AND JACKETS: These are not allowed in any academic class.
OTHER CLASS RULES: They are very simple:
1. Follow directions the first time they are given.
2. Respect personal property (mine, the school’s, and your classmates’)
3. Stay in your seats until given permission to move.
4. Keep all objects and body parts to yourself.
5. Treat everyone in this room with respect.
6. Behave appropriately; do not disrupt the education of your classmates. Follow the social contract. If you are disruptive during a lesson you will receive one warning. If the disruption continues, you will receive a detention. The next step is removal from class where an administrator will take care of the punishment. I will follow up any disciplinary action with a phone call to your parents.
EXTRA HELP: I can accommodate your schedule before, during, or after school as long as you make the appointment with me at least day in advance.
Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________
Chapter 10: Becoming a World Power, 1890-1915
Objective Sheet #2 Marking Period #1
pp. 350-377
10/09-10/24
Objectives:
20. Explain 4 reasons why America had a growing interest in world affairs in the late 1800’s?
21. Tell how the US acquired Alaska, Hawaii, and the Samoan Islands.
22. Identify the Monroe Doctrine and tell how it was strengthened during this era.
23. Describe the causes, events, and three effects of the Spanish-American War.
24. Discuss, in an essay, if it is desirable for the US to have an empire.
25. Explain why the US advocated an Open-Door Policy in China.
26. Describe key events in the development and building of the Panama Canal.
27. Compare and contrast “Big Stick Diplomacy” and “Dollar Diplomacy”. Give an example of each.
28. Locate on a map: United States, Samoan, Hawaiian, and Philippine Islands, Venezuela, Mexico, Nicaragua, Colombia, Panama, Canal Zone, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, Caribbean Sea, Alaska, Cuba, Japan, Wake and Midway Islands, China, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
29. Identify important people, treaties, events, and ideas from the chapter.
30. Identify relevant vocabulary in two column note format including: yellow journalism, social Darwinism, sphere of influence, protectorate, imperialism, jingoism, and manifest destiny.
Assignments:
Students must complete and turn in the following items. Due dates are indicated in parentheses. Dates are subject to change based on inclement weather, unexpected dismissals, drills, etc. Class time will be given for the work, please be prepared when you get to class.
Industrialization take home test must be turned in by the end of the day on Wednesday, October 15, 2008
1. Read chapter 10: pp. 350-377. (10/19)
2. Label the areas from objective # 28 on the map provided in your packets. (10/16)
3. Journal Entry #1- topic to be given in class (10/17)
4. Watch Panama Canal video and complete questions in class. (10/17)
5. Complete chapter 10 work packet. (10/22)
6. Answer, using complete sentences, all questions EXCEPT #6 found on pages 356, 364, 371, 375. (10/21)
7. Answer objectives # 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27 using complete sentences. (10/22)
8. Define all chapter vocabulary (key terms), including terms listed in objective #30 in two column note format. (10/20)
9. Chapter 10 Test on Friday, 10/24.
10. Project #1- Invention Timeline is due on Oct. 24, 2008
Unit 2: Building a Powerful Nation
Chapter 6: The Expansion of American Industry
pp. 224-255
Chapter 8: Politics, Immigration, and Urban Life
pp. 288-317
Objective Sheet #1 Marking Period #1
9/9-9/23
Objectives:
1. Identify specific changes in people’s daily lives in the decades following the Civil War.
2. Describe how advancements in transportation, communication, and electric power affected people’s lives and businesses.
3. Explain the effects of the development of the Bessemer Process.
4. Explain the difference between the terms robber baron and captain of industry.
5. Describe the theory of Social Darwinism and its connection to big business.
6. Summarize the ways that industrialists gained a competitive edge over rivals, and the effects that big business had on American society.
7. Identify the sources of the growing American work force and the reasons why entire families worked.
8. Describe factory work in the late 1800’s.
9. Explain the roles that women and children played in the work force.
10. List some of the early labor unions and their activities.
11. Describe the causes and outcomes of the major strikes of the late 1800’s.
12. Explain how business influenced politics during the Gilded Age.
13. Describe how the government attempted to reform and regulate the railroads and the spoils system.
14. Compare the immigration from Europe, Asia, and Mexico during the 1800’s.
15. Describe the experiences of immigrants in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.
16. Explain why people moved to cities in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.
17. Describe urban living conditions and the results of city growth.
18. Describe the efforts to control immigration and behavior in the late 1800’s.
19. Explain how different groups helped the needy.
BEHAVIOR FOR ENTERING THE CLASS: WHEN THE BELL RINGS…. You must be in your seat, with ALL materials needed for class, homework in the basket on my desk, notebook out, and ready to begin the first activity. I will usually meet you at the classroom door with the first activity and you will be expected to begin working on it when you enter the class. You will not be allowed to leave the class because you are unprepared.
BEHAVIOR WHEN LEAVING THE CLASS: The bell does not dismiss you, I do.
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS: Three ring binder/notebook/folder, pens, and/or pencils. You are expected to maintain an organized notebook for this class, and you will need to bring it to every class. Notebooks will be collected each trimester and will be graded on content and organization. If you forget a writing implement… you may borrow one from me, but you must give me collateral. It must be something you will want back at the end of the period when you return my pen or pencil. Collateral I have accepted in the past: money, wallets, and keys, address books, jewelry, and homework for other classes. Once you return my pen or pencil, you will get your collateral back as well. Repeat offenders may face disciplinary action.
HEADING PAPERS: In the top right hand corner write:
Your name, first and last.
The date. (important for notebook organization)
The assignment. This is the most important part of the heading except for your name. If your work does not have the assignment or page number on it, I cannot give you the proper credit for the work. In fact, I will not grade it. The assignment will be returned to you without credit.
HOMEWORK: An objective sheet (assignment sheet) will be given out at the beginning of each learning unit. The objective sheet will indicate all of our learning objectives as well as all of the homework, projects, and scheduled tests and quizzes. Our objective sheets are an important time management tool. You may feel free to preview and work ahead on assignments in the current learning unit; I encourage it, especially if you have a hectic schedule. I will also post my objective sheets and any other important information at the following web site: www.schoolnotes.com/06239/vcurtis.html
You are responsible for all of your assignments. Each homework assignment will receive full credit if it is complete, accurate, and on time. Homework should be dropped in the homework basket at the beginning of class. Homework will either be kept by me to grade at a later time, or checked and reviewed in class. This will be done at the beginning of class, make sure you have your homework with you… otherwise it’s late.
MAKING UP WORK: If you are absent, any worksheets, quizzes, and tests will be placed in the makeup file on my front table. It is your responsibility to make up the work that you missed in a timely fashion. Assignments missed due to absences must be made up within two school days of your return. I am available before and after school, as well as during some study halls for test and quiz make-ups. You will need to let me know when you can make them up. All homework assignment sheets will be posted at www.schoolnotes.com/06239/vcurtis.html
LATE HOMEWORK: All homework is expected on the due date given; no late work will be accepted. Students who are absent due to illness may turn in the assignment without penalty, within two school days of their return. Students who miss class due to a school approved activity must see me to arrange for making up missing work before participating in the activity. Those students must turn in the missing assignments during the next class.
LAV PASS: You must sign out using the hall pass found in your student agenda. Please do so, if necessary, after the first ten minutes of class with as little disruption as possible. Only one student will be allowed out of the room at a time, and only once per class.
STUDENT SIGNATURE: _____________________________________
Your grade for the year is based on the three marking period grades. All grades for class work, homework, individual and group projects, pop quizzes, tests, and semester finals will count. Class work will be graded as a check, for full credit, or check minus for partial credit. All other work will be graded as a fraction: the number of points you earned, divided by the number of points possible. An assignment with five questions of three points each would have a possible total score of 15. If you had four questions correct, your grade would be 12/15. To figure out the percentage grade, divide 12 by 15 = .8 or 80%. Your report card grades are also figured out in this way. Total number of points you earned in the cycle divided by the total possible points.
Your marking period grades will be calculated according to the following percentages:
1. Homework will count for no more than 10%
2. classwork, tests, quizzes, projects, notebooks, essays, presentations, etc.- 90%
.
ASKING A QUESTION, MAKING A COMMENT, and RESPONDING TO A QUESTION: Please ask questions if you do not understand something, you may have the same question that everyone else is thinking inside their heads. It is important that you raise your hand first and be called on before speaking out. Your answers will not be acknowledged unless you have raised your hand and been called on by me.
EMERGENCY EXIT: If we must leave the room because of an emergency, take a right turn out of the door, turn right at the pink hallway, go out of the first set of doors, and meet under the tree in front of our wing. I will need to take attendance, so please check in with me.
HATS, FOOD, DRINKS, BOOK BAGS, AND JACKETS: These are not allowed in any academic class.
OTHER CLASS RULES: They are very simple:
1. Follow directions the first time they are given.
2. Respect personal property (mine, the school’s, and your classmates’)
3. Stay in your seats until given permission to move.
4. Keep all objects and body parts to yourself.
5. Treat everyone in this room with respect.
6. Behave appropriately; do not disrupt the education of your classmates. If you are disruptive during a lesson you will receive one warning. If the disruption continues, you will receive a detention. The next step is removal from class where an administrator will take care of the punishment. I will follow up any disciplinary action with a phone call to your parents.
EXTRA HELP: I can accommodate your schedule before, during, or after school as long as you make the appointment with me at least day in advance.
The French and Indian War
Objective Sheet #1 Marking Period #1
Objectives:
1. Summarize the causes of the French and Indian War.
2. Describe the strategies used by the British to win the war.
3. Analyze the Native American involvement in the War.
4. Evaluate the consequences of their involvement for the Native Americans.
5. Explain the impact of the war on British colonial policies.
6. Analyze how the war weakened the colonists’ loyalty to Britain.
Assignments:
Class #1: The War that Made America – general overview of the war.
Class #2: movie continues.
Class #3: Complete The War that Made America. Begin map activities.
Class #4: Forks of the Ohio map activities.
Class #5: Native American Allies; who are they? (notes) What were they fighting for?
Graphic organizer. Domain of Three Nations.
Class #6: The War that Made America with corresponding activities.
Class #7: Continue from previous class.
Class #8: Putting George Washington on trial- the Jumonville death journal activity.
Class #9: Meet me at the Fort
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