Global Studies 2009-2010 Ms. Meinders
September:
World Mindedness & Global Citizenship
What is global citizenship? How am I a global citizen? How can an individual make a difference?
Important World & Geographical Features
What story do maps and globes tell? How can where you live effect how you live?
October/November:
Community Service & Quality of Life
Is life fair for all people?, How does opportunity effect day to day life? How can I make a difference?
What is the Human Rights Declaration?
Portland, Mystic India film, Chinatown Tour
What are steps in the immigration process? Why should we study other cultures? How is India connected
to the US? How do cultures found in India, East Asia and Portland, Maine effect our day to day lives?
Why is Where important? What is your dream destination?
December:
Government & Economic Systems
What purposes are served by government? Is there a need for government? What is power? What forms
does it take? Do we need laws? Does the diversity of government & economic systems make the world a
better place?
January/February
Maine Studies
Is Maine the way life should be? How are laws made in the state of Maine? How will the changing face of
Maine impact our state? Community service follow up
March/ April
Exploring East Asia
How do I learn and teach others? Why should we study other cultures?, Who are the Heroes in a culture?
What are significant symbols and icons?
May / June
Forces of Conflict & Cooperation- Middle East Area Studies
Who are the bullies? Why do people fight? Is conflict inevitable? What's right? What is
worth fighting for? Who are the Heroes in a culture? What are significant symbols and icons?
Global Studies 2009-2010 Grading Policy - point system
1.Work Habits efforts //Preparation to learn
A. Bring to class:
*planner *binder/notebook *writing utensils
*atlas *laptop computer *class handouts
B. Taking responsibility for absent work
2. Personal Contributions & Respectful Behavior
A. Alert & active in class wide discussions and activities
B. Effective member of groups
C. Striving to complete your best quality work
D. Treats others with respect
E. Following directions & solving problems
F. Maintains pride & service in room
G. Arrive to class on time
H. Meets Deadlines
Consequences for late work:
Homework- 0 (1/2 credit within 24 hours)
Long-term projects-loss of 10 points on Work Habit grade
3. Homework efforts
Homework is due on date assigned at beginning of class
Include name, date, and class
These assignments may be scored in various ways depending on task
<> Checked for completion in class
<> Collected and teacher feedback provided -scored on point value
4. Quiz scores
5. Tests & Projects
Class norms and rules brainstorm�
