Global History and Geography 9 Honors

Mrs. Mancini                                                                                   

Course Description

Global History and Geography 9 Honors is the first year of a two-year sequence culminating in the Global History and Geography Regents exam in June of sophomore year.  All students enrolled in this course are required to take the Regents exam.  A chronological approach is used in Global History and Geography.  The ninth grade studies the political, economic, religious, social and cultural systems of the peoples of Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America from prehistory to the Scientific Revolution.

The Global History and Geography Honors course involves a higher level of work.  More in depth writing assignments will be given; reading will be critically oriented and a greater degree of analysis and synthesis is expected. 

New York State Social Studies Standards

The five social studies standards:  History of the United States and New York; World History; Geography; Economics; Civics, citizenship and government are incorporated into the discussions and analyses of the course as they appear in the chronology.

Classroom Expectations

Students are expected to arrive to class promptly and to have with them the necessary materials.  Students should act in a socially acceptable manner, demonstrating respect for self, for peers, the instructor and school property.

Textbook/Supplementary Materials

World History: Patterns of Interaction.  Beck, Roger B., et. al.

Supplemental materials include appropriate paperback books, maps, films, dvds, and videocassettes.

Supplies

Loose-leaf binder for class notes and homework

Pocket Folder for handouts

Colored pencils for map work

Blue/black ink pens

Pocket dictionary

Homework

Homework, when and where possible, should be done at home.  It should be done in blue/black ink and contain the proper heading.  All questions must be answered in complete sentences.  Homework must be handed in the class period it is due.  Assignments not handed in on time will not be accepted.  Parents will be called after three missed assignments.

Testing

Tests are always announced in advance.  If a test is missed due to absence, a makeup test should be scheduled for the day after returning to school.  If the student missed the material, the instructor will provide him/her with the work missed.  Tests must be made up as per the Student Handbook.  All makeup tests will be administered only during the activity period.

Grading Policy

Quarter grades will be computed as follows:

            Tests                                                               80%

            Homework, Participation/Motivation          20%                                                    

The final grade will be computed as follows:

            Average of quarter grades               70%

            Mid Term Exam                                 15%

            Final Exam                                         15%

Projects

Projects may be assigned from time to time.  Projects will be evaluated on historical content, research, neatness, originality, creativity, and where appropriate, group participation.  Projects can take many forms and will be assigned well in advance of the due date.  Projects not handed in on the due date will not be accepted.

Attendance

The student must be in class when scheduled.  Absences and lateness will be recorded as per district policy.  (Consult Student Handbook for details.)  Any student who cuts class will have three (3) points deducted from his/her quarter average for each class cut.

Extra Help is available during Activity Period.  Please remember to make an appointment first.