Discipline: Honors Global Studies
Teacher: Dan Champagne
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 603-458-5533
Web Site: www.geocities.com/dchamp1960/socialstudies.html
Course Description
Global Studies is an overview course required of all freshmen and provides the foundation for all future study in the Social Studies Department. In this course, the curriculum will focus on nine global areas through various themes including geography, religion, government, economics and history. The purpose of Global Studies is to expose students to global diversity, while helping them develop interpretive and analytic skills. The relationship between place and society will receive particular emphasis. Students will continue to develop their knowledge of chronology, research, cause and effect, chart analysis, and the use of maps. The ultimate goals of the course are to promote an open-minded interest in the world, prepare students to accurately assess social studies data, and teach students to recognize patterns in the human experience.
Course Objectives
Within the context of the course themes outlined above, the student, by the end of the year, should be able to:
1. Identify, analyze, and interpret primary and secondary sources to make generalizations about events and life in world history.
2. Use maps, globes, artifacts and pictures to analyze the physical and cultural landscape of the world and interpret the past.
3. Identify and analyze major geographical features, governments, religions and economies important to the study of world cultures.
4. Identify and compare political boundaries with the location of civilizations, empires and kingdoms.
5. Analyze trends in human migration and cultural interaction.
Overall Expectations
1. Attend class
a. NRHS Attendance policy � Students are limited to 10 unexcused absences per semester. If a student exceeds 10 unexcused absences in any semester, that student will not be allowed credit. If a student exceeds 20 unexcused absences for the school year, that student shall be denied credit. The student shall be required to attend summer school or repeat the course. Any absence requires a note from a parent/guardian upon return to school. If a student is absent without parental contact, the student is considered truant for the day.
b. Students who are absent for any reason will be required to make up work missed in each class. Work may be submitted for credit with the exception of make-up work due to Out of School Suspension, which may be submitted for correction but not for credit. It is the student�s responsibility to obtain all make-up work from his/her teachers immediately upon return to school.
2. Be on time
a. 3 tardies equals one detention.
b. Each arrival at class more than 15 minutes late without parental or administrative permission shall count as one unexcused absence.
c. A student leaving class without parental or administrative permission for more than 15 minutes of the class period counts as one unexcused absence.
3. Preparation - You will be expected to come to class everyday with:
- three ring binder divided into 5 sections (notes, vocabulary, maps, handouts, and exams)*
- journal notebook
- text book
- pen/pencil
4. Effort - If you work hard, you will succeed in this class.
5. Respect - Treat others like you would want to be treated.
6. Honesty - Be truthful to yourself and others.
Grading Policy
1. Tests/Projects = 40% - Tests will be given at the end of each unit. One project will be due at the end of each quarter (details will be forthcoming).
2. Class Participation/Attitude = 20% - You will be expected to participate in class activities. Have an open mind and bring a positive attitude with you every day.
3. Quizzes = 20% - Oral and written quizzes covering class material and readings will be given on a regular basis (Be prepared).
4. Homework = 20% - The majority of your homework grade will be based on your journal. Make sure your homework is in on time (five points off for every day late).
* Five points of extra credit will be given at the end of each semester for complete and updated notebooks.
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Course Syllabus for Global Studies
Discipline: Global Studies
Teacher: Dan Champagne
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 603-458-5533
Web Site: www.geocities.com/dchamp1960/socialstudies.html
Course Description
Global Studies is an overview course required of all freshmen and provides the foundation for all future study in the Social Studies Department. In this course, the curriculum will focus on nine global areas through various themes including geography, religion, government, economics and history. The purpose of Global Studies is to expose students to global diversity, while helping them develop interpretive and analytic skills. The relationship between place and society will receive particular emphasis. Students will continue to develop their knowledge of chronology, research, cause and effect, chart analysis, and the use of maps. The ultimate goals of the course are to promote an open-minded interest in the world, prepare students to accurately assess social studies data, and teach students to recognize patterns in the human experience.
Course Objectives
Within the context of the course themes outlined above, the student, by the end of the year, should be able to:
1. Identify, analyze, and interpret primary and secondary sources to make generalizations about events and life in world history.
2. Use maps, globes, artifacts and pictures to analyze the physical and cultural landscape of the world and interpret the past.
3. Identify and analyze major geographical features, governments, religions and economies important to the study of world cultures.
4. Identify and compare political boundaries with the location of civilizations, empires and kingdoms.
5. Analyze trends in human migration and cultural interaction.
Overall Expectations
1. Attend class
a. NRHS Attendance policy � Students are limited to 10 unexcused absences per semester. If a student exceeds 10 unexcused absences in any semester, that student will not be allowed credit. If a student exceeds 20 unexcused absences for the school year, that student shall be denied credit. The student shall be required to attend summer school or repeat the course. Any absence requires a note from a parent/guardian upon return to school. If a student is absent without parental contact, the student is considered truant for the day.
b. Students who are absent for any reason will be required to make up work missed in each class. Work may be submitted for credit with the exception of make-up work due to Out of School Suspension, which may be submitted for correction but not for credit. It is the student�s responsibility to obtain all make-up work from his/her teachers immediately upon return to school.
2. Be on time
a. 3 tardies equals one detention.
b. Each arrival at class more than 15 minutes late without parental or administrative permission shall count as one unexcused absence.
c. A student leaving class without parental or administrative permission for more than 15 minutes of the class period counts as one unexcused absence.
3. Preparation - You will be expected to come to class everyday with:
- three ring binder divided into 5 sections (notes, vocabulary, maps, handouts, and exams)*
- journal notebook
- text book
- pen/pencil
4. Effort - If you work hard, you will succeed in this class.
5. Respect - Treat others like you would want to be treated.
6. Honesty - Be truthful to yourself and others.
Grading Policy
1. Tests/Projects = 40% - Exams will be given at the end of each unit. One project will be due at the end of each semester (details will be forthcoming).
2. Class Participation/Attitude = 20% - You will be expected to participate in class activities. Have an open mind and bring a positive attitude with you every day.
3. Quizzes = 20% - Written quizzes covering class material will be given on a regular basis (Be prepared).
4. Homework = 20% - The majority of your homework grade will be based on your journal. Make sure your homework is in on time (five points off for every day late).
* Five points of extra credit will be given at the end of each semester for complete and updated notebooks.