World Studies and World After '45 2016-2017




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"I"m a great believer in luck, and find the harder I work, the more I have of it." Thomas Jefferson
 
  
WORLD STUDIES: 
This is a World History/Geography/Current Events course that encourages students to understand the modern world by investigating how past and current situations have shaped cultures and societies around the globe. Each unit will feature research projects/presentations and Socratic seminars.
 
Units- United Nations,Congo, China, and Mexico
WORLD AFTER 1945:
This course investigates different themes that have affected our world since the end of WWII.  We will study cultural differences, geography, and political, social, and economic changes that have affected our global society.

Students will be encouraged to think critically, analyze primary sources, and come to their own conclusions on some of today's controversial topics.

Units- Genocide, Global Trade, Terrorism, Nuclear Weapons
POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS
  • RESPECT!! Respect the rights of others, classroom property, and school rules. That includes using appropriate language and volume, keeping cell phones turned off and put away, and helping to make our class one where every student feels safe, welcome, and able to learn.
  • Be prepared: Come to every class with your binder, writing utensil, and relevant assignments.
  • Be on time: Class starts promptly at the beginning of each period.
  • Cell phones will be placed in the "Cell Hotel" during each class. 

  • Grading:
  • 20%: Quizzes, Juno assignments, HW, classwork
  • 30%: Tests
  • 30%: Projects and Seminars
  • 20%: Research 

Honors Distinction: All students should strive for honors distinction.  In order to achieve honors, students must maintain an 93 (or above) average for the year. They also need to earn a 93 average on the unit Seminars (there are four per year). 


Binder: All students are encouraged to keep an organized  binder/folder. They are expected to keep all class notes, handout and assignments in their binder or folder.  
 
Tests/Quizzes: Students are expected to take test/ quizzes on the date they are assigned, even if the student was absent for the class prior to the assessment. Students should make up tests or quizzes within one week.
 
Projects/Seminars: Are weighted the same as tests. Put maximum effort into each assignment and follow all guidelines carefully. Feel free to ask me to review your work as you proceed.

Late Work Policy: Assignments should be turned in on time to receive full credit. Late work will not be accepted.

Keeping Informed: To learn more about our class or to check assignments, visit jupiter grades or the World Studies and/or World After Websites that are on the WHS Website.  E-mail is my preferred method of communication, and I do check it daily (kthompson@wocsd.org).