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Global 9R H Class Syllabus 2022-23

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Red Hook High School

Red Hook, NY

Course Syllabus

Global 9

Mr. Burguiere

cburguiere@rhcsd.org

2022-23

Course Objectives:

This course is designed to introduce you, the student, to the study of the interconnections that exist among civilizations of the world.  Study will take a chronological approach emphasizing common historical themes such as geography, culture, politics, conflict, and religion.

Text:

            Global History and Geography I (Spielvogel/McGraw Hill)

General Course Outline:

1)      Introduction/Geography                       8)  Medieval Kingdoms

2)    The Rise and Spread of Civilization         9)  Pre-Columbian America

3)     Early Empires                                    10)  Renaissance & Reformation

4)    The Greeks and Romans                      11)  The Age of Exploration

5)     Emerging Europe                               12)  Conflict & Absolutism

6)     Religions of the World                        13)   The Muslim & Asian Worlds

7)     Civilizations of Asia                             14)  Enlightenment & Revolution

(And everything else in between!)

Evaluation:

Assessment will consist of quizzes, unit tests, projects and presentations, periodic notebook checks, in-class work, homework, class participation, attendance, attitude and comprehensive mid-term and final exams.

Student Responsibilities and Class Procedures:

  • Above all, be respectful!  Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.  If the situation does arise, I will “respectfully” ask you to leave the class and you will receive a zero for the day. L
  • Say “Hi” to your friends, go to your locker and/or go to the bathroom before class.  In other words, take care of your “stuff” on your own time!  If you are called down to the office, come to class first and ask permission, otherwise you will be marked late.
  • Be on time for class, take your assigned seat and enter the classroom readyto work.
  • Occasionally at the beginning of class, there will be a “Do Now” on the board, which you will be required to complete and record in your class notebook (to be discussed).
  • Take notes, ask questions and contribute to all class activities.
  • Complete all readings and assignments on time.
  • We will be using Microsoft Teams to communicate class assignments and to collect most homework and assignments. Be sure to check this site multiple times each day!
  • If work is submitted to Microsoft Teams assignments, DO NOT submit work on Google docs, Sharepoint, or any sharing software that needs permission! Word documents are preferred.
  • Allassignments are expected to be legible, complete, and handed in on time.  Unless otherwise stated, all assignments must be typed or neatly hand-written.  Students MUST demonstrate proper sentence structure, spelling and grammar in all work submitted.  Assignments WILL NOT be accepted on spiral notebook paper.
  • Regularly assigned homework will be graded on a check minus (75%), check (85%), check plus (95%) or check plus-plus (perfect!) scale.  Extremely poor or extremely late work will not be accepted or may receive a lower grade.  Regularly assigned work not handed in on the assigned date is considered late and will not be accepted after 3 days.  The complete grading policy will be discussed in class.
  • No food or drinks will be permitted in class (Only bottled water).
  • The school attendance policy will be strictly enforced (16 legal absences for the entire year).

A Special Note on Notebooks:

  • You are required to purchase a 2”, three-ringed binder to be used exclusively for this class.  Binders should contain loose-leaf paper, section dividers and pockets for handouts.

Final Notes:

I am here to help you!  Please feel free to approach me with any questions you may have or, for any assistance you may need.  I also welcome your input.  I would love to hear any constructive ideas or interests you may have to help enhance your experience in this class.