Prep Periods: a Days 4Th Period 2:01-3:30,B Days 5Th Period 8:40-10:09
Global Studies
Instructor: Mr. Noteboom
Prep periods: A days 4th period – 2:01-3:30,B days 5th period 8:40-10:09
Room H13, E-mail , Phone (541) 386-4500
Course Description:
Global Studies looks at the Earth as a physical environment and as a human place. It is the goal of Global Studies to make better sense of the world around us. We will build connections between places to understand relationships that exist between cultures and regions. Instructional strategies include mapping labs, developing note taking and summarizing skills, lectures and hands on activities.
Major Units of Study:
Semester 1:
September – Tools of Geography
October – Canada and the United States
November – Southwest and Central Asia
December/January – Africa
Semester 2
February & March – Europe and Russia
April – Latin America
May – Monsoon Asia
June – Australia and Oceania
Expectations:
Typically,students will take some kind of assessment (test/quiz) every 3-4 class periods. Tests include multiple choice, short answer essay and answering questions from maps, diagrams or tables. Students can expect to have homework every third period. Students are expected to be in their seats, ready to make the most of class time when the bell rings. For the best possible classroom experience, students are encouraged to develop great attendance habits, a model work ethic and a positive attitude. Behavior that is disruptive to the learning environment will not be tolerated. Students who are disruptive will be dealt with in the classroom or sent to time out; if necessary, a conference will be set up with parents and administrators.
Required Materials: Notebook or section of a binder devoted to Global Studies, pencil or pen.
Learning Goals:
Evaluate an historical source for point of view and historical context.
Gather and analyze historical information, including contradictory data, from a variety of primary and secondary sources, including sources located on the Internet, to support or reject hypotheses.
Construct and defend a written historical argument using relevant primary and secondary sources as evidence.
Define, research, and explain an event, issue, problem, or phenomenon and its significance to society.
Gather, analyze, use, and document information from various sources, distinguishing facts, opinions, inferences, biases, stereotypes, and persuasive appeals.
Analyze an event, issue, problem, or phenomenon from varied or opposing perspectives or points of view.
Class Rules:
Homework: Students who have not turned in their assignment on the due date will have 5 class periods to complete the assignment; however, the student will lose 10% on any assignment turned in by the next class period and 50%of the possible points after that. When a student has an excused absence, the initial deadline will be extended by the number of Global Studies periods they have missed. Make up work shall not be provided for more than 10 consecutive absences per semester.
Phones: Cell phones cannot be used during class time and must be turned off.
Hall Pass: One pass will be available for students to leave the room. Students must ask mebefore they are allowed to leave the room and they are allowed a maximum of five minutes out of the classroom. If students abuse the use of the pass, they will lose the privilege of using the pass for two weeks. If the problem persists,a parent/guardian will be contacted.
Tardies: It is extremely important that you arrive to class on time. I hate interruptions during my class! The fourthtardy is detention with me or another teacher; tardies beyond the fourth will be dealt with in the front office.
Cheating/ Plagiarizing Students caught cheating or plagiarizing will lose credit for that assignment and may receive additional consequences based on the severity of the infraction.
Grading Procedures:
Your points will be tallied to reflect your letter grade according to the following ratings:
-A=90%-100% Quality of work exceeds expectations; excellent work ethic
-B=80-89% Work is above average quality; consistent work ethic
-C=70-79% Average work; acceptable quality; effort is visible
-D=60-69% Below average work; poor quality; some effort is shown
-F= Below 59% Unacceptable work: little or no effort is shown
Student Name______Parent Signature______
Noteboom ‘14