MRS. JUAREZ: WORLD HISTORY SYLLABUS
Teacher: Mrs. Kristen Juarez
Classroom: 619
Telephone: 623/327-2619
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: mrsjsocialstudies.weebly.com
Course Description:
World History examines Global History from the dawn of time to today and analyzes the evolution of society. During each unit, students will study civics, geography, economics, and history. Students will be provided with practical knowledge and learn what it means to think historically and apply all information in a global context. Students will apply material learned through exercises in critical thinking, group/individual activities, anad experiences in effective writing techniques that will form students into responsible citizens and give them skills that can be used for the rest of their lives.
Course Objectives:
¶ Use knowledge of the past to construct a meaningful understanding of our diverse cultural heritage
¶ Use methods of inquiry to both ask and to answer questions about society
Materials Required:
Core Assignment Types:
1. Notes: Students will be responsible for completing a note packet for each unit by using the unit PowerPoint on the class website.
2. Daily In-Class Work: Students will complete daily in class assignments. These assignments range in not only difficulty but type as well. Some days assignments are very hands on and are completed with peers. Other days, assignments might involve an individual reading assignment requiring students to dissect information.
3. Assessments: Students are assessed throughout the semester in several different manners.
a. Map Quizzes: There are 10 regional maps that students will learn. I will schedule these map quizzes throughout the semester and notify students of upcoming quizzes.
b. Unit Exams: Students will be given a unit study guide that corresponds to the unit note packet. Students are required to complete the study guide in preparation for each multiple choice unit exam.
c. Midterm Exam: This exam is a multiple choice exam that will cover content from the first 9 weeks of the semester. Students will receive a study guide.
d. Final Exam: This exam is a multiple choice exam that will cover content from the entire semester. Students will receive a study guide.
5. Curator Project: At the end of the semester students will be required to write a 5 paragraph essay on a topic covered during the semester. In addition, to the essay students will also be required to create a visual aid for their topic.
Classroom Rules:
1. Come ready to Learn.
2. Participate and be on time.
3. Respect yourself and others.
4. Follow all school rules.
5. Let the teacher teach.
Classroom Consequences:
1. Verbal Warning
2. Behavior Contract
3. Contact Guardian
4. Conference with Student/Guardian
5. Office referral
Make-Up Work Statement:
Per the BUHSD Parent-Student Handbook, “Full make-up privileges and credit will be given for excused absences. The student is given one day of make-up time for each day missed. All work must be made up by the end of the grading period.” For students participating in interscholastic competitions, eligibility checks occur weekly. Work must be turned in by Friday each week to be included in the Monday grade check.
Technology Statement:
BUHSD’s Get Connected initiative provides students with school-issued laptops and allows for the responsible use of electronic devices as part of the learning process. Per the BUHSD Student Agreement, students agree “I will use BUHSD technology resources productively and responsibly for school-related purposes only.” Technology resources include the school network, the internet, any sites or software that support learning, any technological devices that belong to BUHSD, and any personal technological devices used while on the BUHSD campus. Devices may be used for educational purposes in the classroom when the teacher has indicated verbally that students may do so and has posted the sign.
Cheating:
All work must be your own! Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. Cheating is defined as copying, or plagiarizing another person’s paper, homework, daily work, or test. It includes having unsanctioned notes/text messages during a test, looking at another student’s paper during a test, speaking aloud during a test in a way that would assist another student or themselves on a test, or giving your work to someone else. Any student caught cheating or helping another student cheat will receive a zero on the assignment and his or her parents will be notified.
PLEASE NOTE: THE TEACHER MAY MAKE MODIFICATIONS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
Teacher: Mrs. Kristen Juarez
Classroom: 619
Telephone: 623/327-2619
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: mrsjsocialstudies.weebly.com
Course Description:
World History examines Global History from the dawn of time to today and analyzes the evolution of society. During each unit, students will study civics, geography, economics, and history. Students will be provided with practical knowledge and learn what it means to think historically and apply all information in a global context. Students will apply material learned through exercises in critical thinking, group/individual activities, anad experiences in effective writing techniques that will form students into responsible citizens and give them skills that can be used for the rest of their lives.
Course Objectives:
¶ Use knowledge of the past to construct a meaningful understanding of our diverse cultural heritage
¶ Use methods of inquiry to both ask and to answer questions about society
Materials Required:
- Loose Leaf Paper
- Pens/Pencils
Core Assignment Types:
1. Notes: Students will be responsible for completing a note packet for each unit by using the unit PowerPoint on the class website.
2. Daily In-Class Work: Students will complete daily in class assignments. These assignments range in not only difficulty but type as well. Some days assignments are very hands on and are completed with peers. Other days, assignments might involve an individual reading assignment requiring students to dissect information.
3. Assessments: Students are assessed throughout the semester in several different manners.
a. Map Quizzes: There are 10 regional maps that students will learn. I will schedule these map quizzes throughout the semester and notify students of upcoming quizzes.
b. Unit Exams: Students will be given a unit study guide that corresponds to the unit note packet. Students are required to complete the study guide in preparation for each multiple choice unit exam.
c. Midterm Exam: This exam is a multiple choice exam that will cover content from the first 9 weeks of the semester. Students will receive a study guide.
d. Final Exam: This exam is a multiple choice exam that will cover content from the entire semester. Students will receive a study guide.
5. Curator Project: At the end of the semester students will be required to write a 5 paragraph essay on a topic covered during the semester. In addition, to the essay students will also be required to create a visual aid for their topic.
Classroom Rules:
1. Come ready to Learn.
2. Participate and be on time.
3. Respect yourself and others.
4. Follow all school rules.
5. Let the teacher teach.
Classroom Consequences:
1. Verbal Warning
2. Behavior Contract
3. Contact Guardian
4. Conference with Student/Guardian
5. Office referral
Make-Up Work Statement:
Per the BUHSD Parent-Student Handbook, “Full make-up privileges and credit will be given for excused absences. The student is given one day of make-up time for each day missed. All work must be made up by the end of the grading period.” For students participating in interscholastic competitions, eligibility checks occur weekly. Work must be turned in by Friday each week to be included in the Monday grade check.
Technology Statement:
BUHSD’s Get Connected initiative provides students with school-issued laptops and allows for the responsible use of electronic devices as part of the learning process. Per the BUHSD Student Agreement, students agree “I will use BUHSD technology resources productively and responsibly for school-related purposes only.” Technology resources include the school network, the internet, any sites or software that support learning, any technological devices that belong to BUHSD, and any personal technological devices used while on the BUHSD campus. Devices may be used for educational purposes in the classroom when the teacher has indicated verbally that students may do so and has posted the sign.
Cheating:
All work must be your own! Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. Cheating is defined as copying, or plagiarizing another person’s paper, homework, daily work, or test. It includes having unsanctioned notes/text messages during a test, looking at another student’s paper during a test, speaking aloud during a test in a way that would assist another student or themselves on a test, or giving your work to someone else. Any student caught cheating or helping another student cheat will receive a zero on the assignment and his or her parents will be notified.
PLEASE NOTE: THE TEACHER MAY MAKE MODIFICATIONS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR