Global History 10th Grade Course Syllabus Mr. Healy – 2008/2009 Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts Current Textbook: World History: Patterns of Interaction CLASSROOM POLICY AND PROCEDURE OBJECTIVES: This course is designed to enable the students to successfully pass the Global History Regent's exam. The Global History and Geography core curriculums are designed to focus on the five social studies standards and common themes that recur across time and place, and seven historical eras. This curriculum provides students with opportunity to explore what is happening in various regions and civilizations at a given time. In addition, it enables them to investigate issues and themes from multiple perspectives and make global connections and linkages that lead to in-depth understanding. As students explore the five social studies standards, they should have the opportunity to explore the content and intellectual skills of these disciplines. CONDUCT: These are the basic rules- 1. Be Polite 2. Be Prepared- Students will not be permitted to return to their lockers for material they forgot to bring to class. 3. Be on time. 4. Generally…don’t be a knucklehead. Web Site: http://teacherweb.com/ny/bavpa/globalhistory/ This web site is contains research material, homework assignments, projects, link to student sites and everything you could possible need to ace the regent’s exam. MATERIALS: 1. 3 ring binder or large notebook with the ability to hold handouts & hand in work. 2. The "Patterns of Interaction" textbook. 3. An assignment notebook. Also, final review books will be purchased later in the school year. EVALUATION: Chapter & Unit Test 40%, Quizzes/Projects 20% and Homework 40%. GRADING POLICY: 1. Test will be given at the end of each Chapter or Unit. 2. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced. A short quiz can be given on the previous night’s assignment. 3. Homework assignments will be given Monday to Thursday. Homework is due the next day, unless a specific due date is given. Current Events there will be 30 Buffalo News and 20 USA Today’s available every day for Global History students. Every other Friday students will present articles in class and create relevant discussion with you peers. Community Service the Social Studies department at BAVPA requires community service from all sophomores, juniors and seniors. Guidelines will be announced at a future date.