7th Grade Medieval History Syllabus
Ms. Emma Movsesian
Room 107
Course Description
Welcome to 7th Grade Medieval History! In this course, we will be examining the cultural, social, and technological transformations through the medieval and early-modern periods. This fascinating and particularly turbulent world history encompasses feudal Europe in the Middle Ages, the spread of Islam as a world religion, the rise of major civilizations in Asia and South America, and concludes with the Renaissance and Scientific Revolution. Our investigation of this history will show how certain social movements, religions, and global interactions shaped the foundations of early modern society. I look forward to teaching you all, and sharing my passion for history.
Course Objectives
The goal of this course is to help students think like historians in their interpretation of the past. Assignments are designed to sharpen critical reading and thinking skills, and expanding students’ conceptions of our global history. This course may also further students’ understanding of the present, and better navigate their collective futures. By the end of our year together, students will be able to:
Ø Identify significant patterns, themes, and turning points in medieval history
Ø Place events in their historical contexts
Ø Analyze primary and secondary source documents
Ø Explain the causes and effects of historical continuity and change
Ø Present arguments that are clear and well-substantiated with evidence
Daily Requirements & Materials
Students must come to class prepared with the following items:
Ø Textbook: History Alive! The Medieval World and Beyond
Ø The Student Interactive Notebook
Ø Three-Ring Binder: This will be important for organizing your assignments and graded work
Ø College-Ruled Notebook: This will be used for in-class assignments and taking notes.
Ø Writing Utensils: Pens (blue or black ink), white out, pencils, and highlighters are optional.
Responsibilities & Expectations
All students will be held equally responsible to meet certain expectations, the most important of which is respectful behavior. This is fundamental to creating a productive and cooperative classroom environment. Students must:
Ø Come to class on-time and prepared, with all required materials and assignments
Ø Use class time effectively to complete assignments
Ø Provide their full attention to lecture, and actively participate in discussion
Ø Continuously strive to produce their best work, and reach their full scholarly potential
Ø Treat their peers and teacher with the respect they would like to receive
Ø Act in accordance with all rules and policies of the 2017-2018 AGBU Student Handbook
Grading
Ø Homework and In-Class Work, 40%
Ø Tests and Projects, 40%
Ø Quizzes, 10%
Ø Participation 10%
Grading scale
100-90% A
89-80%- B
79-70%- C
69-60%- D
59-0%- F
Additional Class Policies & Procedures:
Ø Electronics: The use of personal electronic devices on campus, or in the classroom, is strictly prohibited. Any such devices seen will be confiscated immediately, and submitted to Dean Dan. No further warnings will be given.
Ø Late work: Late work will not be accepted, unless a student is absent. In which case, they are allowed the number of days they are absent to make up the assignments. For example, if you are absent two days, you have two days to turn in the work. It is the student’s responsibility to find out which assignments they missed.
Ø Make-up Exams: All make-up exams will be scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays during X-block in room 210, supervised by Mrs. Yaralian. Students are required to make-up any and every missed quiz or exam, or will receive a zero.
Ø Tardy Policy: Being on time to class is essential to students’ participation grade. All students are expected to be in their seats and ready to begin when the final bell rings. Those out of their seats will be marked tardy for the class and are subject to consequences 2017-2018 AGBU Student Handbook.
Ø Homework & Classwork Submission: There will be designated trays for submission of in-class and homework assignments. All homework must be submitted at the start of class, the day it is due. In-class assignments must be placed in its tray upon completion.
Cheating and Plagiarism
Any student caught plagiarizing will receive a zero for that assignment or assessment, and be subject to the consequences set forth in the Student Handbook. Please remember that sharing your work also constitutes plagiarism and will have the same consequences.
Office Hours
My office hours are every Monday and Wednesday, from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. I will also be available by appointment.