World Studies

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World Studies

• Bell, Boonchouy, Holst, Millsap, Stevenson

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Purpose

• World History English
• Shared Gradebook and shared grade
• Units run between both courses (with a few
  exceptions)
• Novels are the literary expression of the history
  being covered
• We strive to balance work load/demand (e.g. one
  major presentation for both classes).

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Problem Based Learning (PBL)

• All curriculum is presented within a project.
• The project is not just the final activity of the
  unit the project is the unit.
• Technology is used to enhance the students
  learning process.

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Course Content

• Semester One
• Democratic IdeasLord of the Flies
• Wicker Asylum (English)
• Exploration/Enlightenment (History)
• RevolutionsLes Miserables
• ImperialismThings Fall Apart

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Semester Two

• World War IAll Quiet on the Western Front
• Rise of Dictators Macbeth
• WWII History
• Bond, James BondAnimal Farm
• You Make the Call History
• World Religions - English

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Learning Outcomes

• Grading
• Work Ethic
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Curricular Literacy

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Grading

• Work Ethic15
• Oral Communication 10
• Critical Thinking15
• Curricular Literacy30
• Collaboration10
• Written Communication20

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Attendance and Tardy Policy

• This is modeled after a business environment
  come to work prepared
• If you are not in class with your laptop ready
  when it is time for class to begin, you will be
  marked tardy.
• 5 Tardies 1 Unexcused absence community
  service (1hour)
• Unexcused absences community service and
  possible suspension (after 3)

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Make-Up Procedure

• School-wide policy late work may be submitted
  up until the Friday before the final week of the
  quarter.
• Late work 0 W.E., and 60 C.L. (maximum)
• Presentations group accountability (your team
  may impose their own sanctions/punishments)

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Make-Up Procedure

• Unexcused Absences Loss of all points on that
  assignment
• Excused Absences You get two days for every day
  you were absent to submit missing work (not
  including weekends)
• Remember work may be submitted from home via
  Lotus.

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Make-Up Procedure

• Late Work
• Quizzes 1 week from the first day of your return
  to make up the quiz or test. After this date the
  test cannot be made up.
• Check your grades on the grade portal
• Contact team members or a teacher as soon as
  possible if you see a potential problem with your
  team or work.