Global I Syllabus and Course Outline
This is a full year course that covers from approximately 10,000 BCE to the 16th Century. We follow the NYS Framework for Social Studies and in doing so will have the following units of study.
Unit 1
Development of Civilization
Unit 2
Belief Systems
Unit 3
Classical Civilizations: Expansion, Achievement, Decline
Unit 4
Rise of Trans regional Trade Networks
Unit 5
Political Powers and Achievements
Unit 6
Social and Cultural Growth and Conflict
Unit 7
The Ottoman Empire and the Ming Dynasty Pre-1600
Unit 8
Africa and Americas Pre-1600
Unit 9
Transformation of Western Europe and Russia
Unit 10
Interactions and Disruptions
This class meets every day for 46 minutes per in person session or 25 minutes per online session.
The best way to contact me is generally by email at Amanda.mcgregor@wcsdny.org. I check our email continuously throughout the day. Most emails are answered by 3:00pm, however it is possible to reach us via email in the evening should you have a question. Checking email in the evening or on weekends is not guaranteed but is common.
We will have a Google Classroom where all assignments will be located in case you need another copy but paper copies of all assignments will be given out during class time. All assignments should be turned in on paper unless otherwise specified.
Classroom Expectations
No cell phones allowed. Must be turned off and put away
Being On Time For Class and Assignments
Be Prepared with Chromebook, Assignments, Pen or Pencil and a Binder or Folder
Be an Active Participant
Have Productive Conversations
Collaborate and Encourage
Requested Supplies
We try to provide the students with resources we will need for projects such as colored pencils, markers, crayons and poster boards but the following would be helpful.
Pen or Pencil – Any color is fine except maybe yellow
Binder or Folder – to keep assignments and grade reports organized for unit review
Grading Policy – We grade on a total points system.
All assignments are due one week after assigned.
Each assignment is worth a set number of points.
At the end of the marking period we add up all the points that you earned and divide it by the total points we assigned.
We take that number and multiply it by 100 and that is your grade.
Example: 15 assignments worth a total of 235 points. Of those points the student earned 198 points.
198/235 = .084 * 100 = 84%
Generally speaking every question counts for one point, written assignments will be worth more, usually about 5 points per paragraph, creative assignment will vary based on the tasks.
When in school… We will give you a grade report a few times a marking period in order to let you know where you stand and what assignments we are willing to still accept. During Virtual learning we will communicate grades via email. Generally speaking, those who have a grade below expectations will receive the emails.
Assignment names are on the top of the assignment and by the page numbers to help keep track.
The number of points each assignment is worth is also located at the top of the page. Ex _______/10 means it's worth 10 points.
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed. Check the boards and the handout bins to see if there are any assignments