Syllabus- 10th Grade Global History and Geography- Honors
-Mr. Guiffrida-
Objective: Students will be able to identify and understand key historical themes and ideas that shaped world history.
-This class extends the curriculum and skills from ninth grade and helps to prepare students for academic and advanced-placement level classes in subsequent years.
Unit 1-World in 1750, the Age of Revolutions, Industrialization and, Imperialism (1750-1914)
Unit 2 and Unit 3-A Half Century of Crisis and Achievement (1900-1945)-World War I and World War II
Unit 4-The World Since 1945- Cold War
Unit 5-The Modern World-decolonization, contemporary Issues, global connections and Interactions, etc.
Materials needed:
Chromebook
Binder/Folder
Notebook/loose leaf paper
Access to the Internet/Google Classroom
What makes this an Honors course?
1. Increased expectations for students
· Students will be expected to go above and beyond in completion of tasks.
· Students will be expected to participate regularly in class.
2. More reading (and at a higher level)
· Students will be expected to read full and excerpted primary source documents, historical position papers, and non-fiction texts.
3. Course will cover vast amounts of historical content at a fast pace
· Students will be required to sequence historical events, compare and contrast historical time periods, conduct leadership analysis, evaluate historical sources, recognize cause and effect relationships, and characterize political, social, and economic factors in historical time periods.
4. Be prepared to discuss current events in relation to historical events
· Students will be expected to interact with a variety of media, including TV, news media, newspapers, magazines, journals, editorials, etc.
5. Historical research project
· Students will be expected to form a thesis, conduct in-depth research, correctly cite sources, and use historical interpretation and analysis.
What do we expect from an Honors student?
· An honors student is well organized and meets deadlines.
· An honors student employs excellent work habits.
· An honors student is curious and wants to know why historical events happened, not just when and where.
· An honors student is able to make connections and sees the effect that historical events have on the world in which we live today.
· An honors student is able to express their ideas well, especially in writing.
· An honors student regularly participates in class discussion and eagerly participates in other activities.
· An honors student will be able to work individually, with a partner, or within a group.
· An honors student is someone who is wiling to work hard, but also expects to see a great return on that work.
Grading percentages:
· Formative (classwork, HW, bell ringers, etc.) 60%
· Summative (tests, most quizzes, projects, etc.) 40%
Overall grade:
· MP1 25%
· MP2 25%
· MP3 25%
· MP4 25%
***A state mandated Regents exam will be administered at the end of the year.
Assignment Policy
Assignments/materials will be posted on Google Classroom. You must review everyday. If you are absent for the day or miss class, you are still expected to turn in the work and/or take an assessment once you return. It is your job to go on Google Classroom and/or see me about work you missed.
Almost all work is turned in on Google Classroom. (No e-mailed/shared assignments will be accepted unless teacher specifically allows it).
All work due when your class begins.
Electronic/computer errors are not an excuse. Always backup your work. Students will be penalized for incomplete or late work.
Unexcused absences will result in a 0 for that day’s assignments.
Cell phone use prohibited in class.
Late Work Policy
· Students have until the end of the 5-week point of each marking period to turn in late work with a max grade of 65% of their earned grade (a deduction of 35% of their earned grade).
*Final grade given at teacher’s discretion.
Mr. Guiffrida’s 12th Grade Participation in Government Syllabus
Objective- Students will learn to appreciate their responsibilities as citizens participating in a democracy, and how to apply the process of a democracy.
Themes we will cover throughout the year:
· Foundations of American Democracy (American revolution, early U.S. gov’t). State standard 12.G1
· Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (Constitution, Bill of Rights, Supreme Court cases). State standard- 12.G2
· Citizenship (Rights & responsibilities of a citizen, naturalization, immigration) State standard-12.G3
· Political and Civic Participation (Political parties, healthcare, education, the media, etc.) State standard-12.G4
· Public Policy (Domestic policy and foreign policy)- State standard 12.G5
Materials needed:
Chromebook and pen/pencil
Folder/binder
Notebook/Loose leaf paper
Grading Policy: %
· Formative assessments 60
(classwork, HW, bell ringers, etc.)
· Summative assessments 40
(Tests/Quizzes, major assignments,
participatory project, etc.)
Final Grade for Course
· Marking Period Grade- 40%
· Marking Period Grade- 40%
· Final Project Grade- 20%
(Research paper )
Assignment Policy
Assignments/materials will be posted on Google Classroom. You must review every day. If you are absent for the day or miss class, you are still expected to turn in the work and/or take an assessment once you return. It is your job to go on Google Classroom and/or see me about work you missed.
Almost all work is turned in on Google Classroom. (No e-mailed/shared assignments will be accepted unless teacher specifically allows it).
All work due when your class begins.
Electronic/computer errors are not an excuse. Always backup your work. Students will be penalized for incomplete or late work.
Unexcused absences will result in a 0 for that day’s assignments.
Cell phone use prohibited in class.
Late Work Policy
-Students have until the end of the 5-week point of each marking period to turn in late work with a max grade of 65% of their earned grade (a deduction of 35% of their earned grade).
Disclaimer
In “Participation in Government,” we will often discuss controversial topics. Every student should know that the classroom is a safe space where all opinions are treated with respect and dignity. Students should feel free to voice their opinions/concerns (as long as they do not harm others) without the fear of ridicule or retribution.
There may also be opinions/analyses that students may not agree with. Just know, the teacher does their best to provide unbiased analysis and to maintain a “neutral” environment. This does not mean that the teacher is perfect and if a student sees a problem with the teacher’s analysis, please feel free to voice that concern during the discussion period or to the teacher after class. The goal of this course is to help prepare students for life in a democracy and to help them become critical thinkers and informed citizens.
Syllabus-Current World Issues
-Mr. Guiffrida-
Objective- Analyzing history and current events, students will attain a better understanding of the world and its people.
Topics covered throughout the semester:
§ Modern world
§ United States
§ Europe
§ Middle East
§ Central and East Asia
§ Africa
§ Latin America
Materials needed:
Chromebook and pen/pencil
Folder/binder
Notebook/Loose leaf paper
Grading Policy:
· Formative assessments 60%
(classwork, HW, quizzes, bell ringers, etc.)
· Summative assessments 40%
(Tests, major assignments,
MP projects, etc.)
Marking Period Grade- 40%
Marking Period Grade- 40%
Final Project- 20%
Assignment Policy
Assignments/materials will be posted on Google Classroom. You must review every day. If you are absent for the day or miss class, you are still expected to turn in the work and/or take an assessment once you return. It is your job to go on Google Classroom and/or see me about work you missed.
Almost all work is turned in on Google Classroom. (No e-mailed/shared assignments will be accepted unless teacher specifically allows it).
All work due when your class begins.
Electronic/computer errors are not an excuse. Always backup your work. Students will be penalized for incomplete or late work.
Unexcused absences will result in a 0 for that day’s assignments.
Cell phone use prohibited in class.
Late Work Policy
-Students have until the end of the 5-week point of each marking period to turn in late work with a max grade of 65% of their earned grade (a deduction of 35% of their earned grade).
Disclaimer
In “Current World Issues,” we will often discuss controversial topics. Every student should know that the classroom is a safe space where all opinions are treated with respect and dignity. Students should feel free to voice their opinions/concerns without the fear of ridicule or retribution and come to class each day with an open mind and be respectful of others.There may also be opinions/analyses that students may not agree with. Just know, the teacher does their best to provide unbiased analysis and to maintain a “neutral” environment. If a student does not agree with the teacher’s analysis, please feel free to voice that concern during the discussion period or to the teacher after class. The goal of this course is to help prepare students for life in a complicated world and to help them become critical thinkers and informed citizens.
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