Mr. Parry
Ancient and Medieval History
Rm. 327				Keep This for Future Reference

Objectives:
        To develop a clearer understanding of the formation and development of the Ancient and Medieval European, Middle East, and Mediterranean worlds. The first semester will study the societies of the ancient European world. We will examine a wide range of characteristics including the origins of the civilizations, culture, art, philosophy, government types, impact of religion on society, warfare, economic resources, geography, and the impact of these civilizations upon our society in the United States.
        The bulk of the learning style that we will use throughout this year will be hands-on, simulation based that will require direct student participation everyday combined with individual and group research projects.  Failure to participate in class will cause the loss of 35% of your grade and possible failure in the class.  If you can not function in a hands on learning environment you need to strongly consider transferring into another class quickly.
        In addition to content you will learn, work on, and enhance additional key skills necessary for success throughout the remainder of your educational experience and life.  These skills will include: Writing, Reading, Macro Economics, Note Taking, Objective Analysis, Comparing and Contrasting Data, Outlining, Listening Skills, Responsibility Training, Citizenship Awareness, Team Work Skills, and Personal Accounting and Finance.

Structure of the Class:
The class is broken into two major parts that enable the student to learn the material and then directly apply it to a hands on year long simulation.  The first part requires students to work with group members to research their assigned civilization, and then implement what they have researched into our on going class simulation.

Each student in a group will be assigned a topic that is essential for their civilization to grow.  This must be researched in our school library and then presented to the class using power point.  During the presentations, other students will record the information in their “civilization chart”.  This will serve as our class textbook since there are none provided by the school.  Students can expect to be quizzed and tested on the information from this civilization chart when the class meets on Fridays.  Once a group has presented their assigned topics to the class they are free to build what they have researched in their society.

When students are not in the library researching a topic they will be role playing the leadership of an assigned civilization from the time period we are studying.  The goal of each group is to build their civilization to its maximum level.  In order to do this, students will be required to take what they have learned from their research and then use it to build their society’s social, political, financial, and military environments.  Each group is given a set amount of money at the start of the semester.  They must manage their taxes and spending of the money in their society, make decisions on what to build to improve their society, create and use armies to protect and expand their society, acquire and expand trade resources, and come up with solutions to combat corruption, crime, and disease. The goal and hope is that students will gain a better understanding and appreciation for the civilizations they study this year by experiencing the “life” and the decisions of those cultures in class.  At the end of each quarter they will earn 20% of their grade from their ability to apply the information we learn to this hands on simulation.

Grading Policy:

Grading Scale is typical: 		100%  - 90.0 = A
			89.9% - 80.0 = B
			79.9% - 70.0 = C
					69.9% - 60.0 = D
        - 59.0 = F
	
% of your total grade:
Classwork/Participation: 35%
Homework: 10%
Tests and Quizzes: 35%
Projects:  20%

* NO LATE HOMEWORK IS ACCEPTED
* NO LATE CLASSWORK EXCEPT ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS
* MAKE UP WORK IS ONLY ACCEPTED IF YOU HAVE A SCHOOL AUTHORIZED NOTE. (You have the same number of days to make up work as you missed school).

Extra Credit:	Extra Credit will be given on a case by case basis.  More on this will be discussed in class on the first day.

Materials Needed:	Bellow is a list of the most critical items you will need for this class every day.  It is your responsibility to bring these items.  They will not be provided to you.

1. 120 page spiral notebook, ruled, and standard size – used every day.
2. Pens (blue or black ink for tests)
3. #2 Pencils
4. Loose leaf paper (recommended that you keep in a three ring binder)

Responsibilities:         Be to class on time and in your assigned seat when the bell rings.
        
~ You must always be prompt and on time for class.  
~ Listen and know the procedures for the conduction of class work, 
    tests, quizzes, and homework. 
~ Students should not come late to class; you lose when you are    
    late, or do not turn in your work on time.
~ Common courtesy is to be practiced towards others at all times.  ~ Behavior that inhibits your learning, the learning of others, or   interferes with my teaching, will not be tolerated.  Offenses include: lateness to class, cheating, disrespectful behavior, excessive disruption of the learning environment, and violations of Wilde Lake High School rules.  
~All discipline infractions will be handled via the Wilde Lake High School Discipline Policy.

~ Do not work on another class during my class time.  Check with me if you are under duress and need to complete something for another class.  YOU MUST ASK FIRST.  Sometimes it is ok to do unless I inform you otherwise.

WLHS and I encourage you to get involved in school in some aspect or another, which is out of the classroom and academics.  This also is very important for your experience.  If you are involved with WLHS outside of the classroom, it will take energy and time; however, options will be available to you unlike most of your other classes.

Room: 327 

School Phone- 410-313-6965		School E-mail: adam_parry@hcpss.org

Miscellaneous Items:		No food, gum, or drink in the class
				No Hats
				Use of the desk
				Bathroom and drinking fountain
				Cell Phones 
				Bringing your textbook to class
				Public and School Libraries
				Parents – teachers – relationships
				Make-up
If you miss the first few days of class here is a list of things we will discuss and that you will want to be aware of if you are not here the first day.

Textbook			Extra Credit		My Class and how it functions
Seat Assignments		Quizzes