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Course Syllabus 2023/24

World History and Geography 7

Instructor: Demian Hartman Voicemail:(858) 302-3150 ex2519

Class website: https://muirlands.sandiegounified.org/, then click on Academics, then Teacher Directory and Webpages, then click on the globe under Hartman, Demian.

Course Description: Students in grade 7 World History and Geography study the ideas, issues, and events from the fall of the Roman Empire AD 476 up to the French Revolution AD 1789. These studies will include an exploration of the various peoples, movements, and regions that have shaped the inhabited continents. Students will demonstrate their proficiency with the material through regular classwork and homework, Close Readings, group projects, independent projects, problem-based tasks, student selected assignments. During the course of the year, students will also participate in a formal debate.

Textbook: National Geographic, World History: Medieval to Early Modern Times. In addition to the textbook, students will be afforded a wide range of supplementary reading materials. These will include E.H. Gombrich, a Little History of the World, The New York Times, The Economist, and various primary source and contemporary documents.

Course Goals:

To prepare students for the demands of 8th grade and high school by making the California state history standards an integral part of the classroom environment through the activities and discourse of the class.
To offer technology as a resource for researching and presenting.
To instill a greater understanding of the whole of the World experience, its multitude of peoples, traditions, regions and the influences that shaped them.
To discuss and analyze current events which may be related to historical issues.
To present students with a range of historical interpretations on events, movements and individuals in World history representing conflicting points of view.
To require students to interpret documents, charts, graphs, maps, pictures, statistical tables, private journals, and correspondence for content, meaning, and usefulness.
To test for factual knowledge and the abilities to analyze, synthesize, compare, contrast, and draw valid conclusions.
To develop the skills necessary to convey historical understanding and analysis through meaningful classroom discussion and analytical essay writing.
To become more organized students who improve on time management and a variety of study skills.

Materials Needed:

Computer
Internet
Textbook

Grade Distribution:

Points Based System= All activities, essays, projects, classwork, homework, tests, quizzes will have a point value and be on a points based system. The final grade will be assigned based on the student's mastery of content standards.
Revisions/Retakes/Late Work opportunities are available for students to meet content standards. Revisions/Retakes/Late Work must be done within the unit of study that the specific assignment is in and that assignment will be accepted.

Grade Conversion:

94 – 100 = A 90 – 93 = A- 87 - 89 = B+ 84 - 86 = B 80 - 83 = B- 77 - 79 = C+ 74 - 76 = C 70 - 73 = C- 67- 69 = D+ 64 - 66 = D 60 - 63 = D-

Citizenship Grade Criteria:

E = Consistently exceeds expectations in work completion, preparation, and consistently contributes to class discussion. Actively contributes to the learning experiences of their peers. Has kind and courteous interactions with peers and adults. Uses school devices, materials, and facilities appropriately. Consistently has materials for class and a charged computer. Is on time to class every day.

M = Consistently meets expectations in work completion and preparation, contributes to class discussions. Respects others, and contributes to building a positive community. Uses school devices, materials, and facilities appropriately. Has materials for class and a charged computer. No more than 1 tardies in 9 weeks. No more than 1 unexcused absence in 9 weeks.

I = Inconsistently meets expectations: occasionally completes work on time, not always prepared to learn, sometimes off-task and/or disruptive. Occasionally contributes to class discussions. At times has kind and courteous interactions with peers and adults. Does not always use school devices, materials, and facilities appropriately. At times has needed materials; computer is sometimes charged. No more than 2 tardies in 9 weeks. No more than 2 unexcused absences in 9 weeks.

U = Does not meet expectations: work is habitually late, incomplete, or not submitted, not prepared to learn, does not participate in class discussions, and does not work well with others. Is often off-task and may be disruptive. Needs to be respectful to peers and adults. Rarely uses school devices, materials, and facilities appropriately. Rarely has needed materials and/or a charged computer. Has 3 or more tardies or unexcused absences in 9 weeks.

3 Rules:

Rule 1: Be Prepared - Students should be sitting quietly in their assigned seats, before the tardy bell rings. All necessary materials should be present with the student in class. Students should active participate in class and complete all work to the best of their ability.

Rule 2: Be Responsible – Students are responsible for their actions and should follow all directions the first time they are given. Take ownership and be responsible for your actions.

Rule 3: Be Respectful - Students should always be courteous and polite to other students and the instructor.