Global History 1 Syllabus

Global History 1

 

 

Dear Students and Guardians,

 

I am truly excited about this school year!  It will be a challenging, engaging, and productive one.   As you are aware things are going to be a bit different than what we are all used to. 

 

I will always be available at [email protected] should you have any questions, concerns, or ideas.   I also have an online grade book, available at syncgrade.com. It will be the responsibility  of both guardian/s and students to refer to this website to receive updates regarding grades and academic status throughout the school year.

 

Best wishes for a successful school year!

Mrs. Hurtado

 

Course description: Welcome to 10th grade Global History 1.  This course offers a colorful and exciting section of social studies subjects.  By the end of the year, you will have a solid foundation for the next portion of this curriculum, Global 2.

 

Course Objectives: The primary objective of this course is to prepare you to have skills needed to be successful in Global 2. We focus on historical academic skills such as: writing, time management and interpersonal communication skills. Small and large group discussions are a part of classroom learning.  All students are expected to participate in them. This course is writing intensive. You will regularly practice your writing skills. In-class research essays, participation, tests and projects make up a majority of your quarter grade.

 

This course moves very quickly and covers a lot of material. Therefore, it is important that students keep pace with the course, ask questions and seek additional help when needed.   

 

By the end of this year, you will:

 

• Demonstrate and strengthen your ability to write formal essays/research papers.
• Strengthen your note-taking skills.
• Compare/contrast/synthesize and analyze information.
• Exercise critical thinking and communication skills in formal and informal discussions.

 

 

Student Expectations

All communities and groups have expectations and guidelines so they can effectively get things accomplished, and we want to accomplish a lot this year.  Below you will find the student expectations for the school year

 

All Students

• Be kind and respectful to yourself, teachers, and others
• Put forth your best effort at all times

 

Virtual

• Log in on time
• Mute microphone when not in use
• Stay focused. Try not to multi-tasks
• participate

In person

• Participate
• Stay focused
• Respect the classroom environment/property

 

Health and Safety Protocols ( In person students)

 

• Sanitize hands upon entering classroom
• Utilize your own pen and pencils ( If you need one ask)
• Disinfectant spray will be available for use. Feel free to clean and wipe desk prior to taking a seat
• I ask kindly that we wear our masks during class
• Maintain social distancing (6ft apart)
• If you are not feeling well please let your teacher know as soon as possible
• No eating or drinking in the classroom
• Only one person out the class at a time

 

 

Grading Guidelines

 

75% Scholarship

Exams

Quizzes

Projects

Interim Assessments

 

25% Effort

Homework

Classwork

Do-Now’s

Exit Tickets

Participation

 

 

 

2020-2021 Pacing Calendar

(subject to change at teacher’s discretion)

 

 

Unit	Title	Month
1	Historical Thinking	September
2	The First Civilizations	October
3	Classical Civilizations	November
4	Political Powers and Achievements	December
5	Societal Cultural Growth and Conflicts	January
6	Ottoman and Ming pre 1600’s	February
7	Transformation of Western Europe and Russia	March- April
8	African and the Americas pre 1600	April- May
9	Interactions and Disruptions	June