Western European History

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Western European History

• RHAM High School
• 2008-2009
• Mr. Pete Joseph

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Social Studies Overview

• Grade 9 Global Studies
• Grade 10 Foundations of Western European
  History
• Grade 11 U.S History (required)
• Grade 12 Civics (.5 credit, required)
• Graduation Requirement 3 credits

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Grading

• Homework 10-20 points
• Quiz 50-75 points
• Test 100-200 points
• Maps 50 points
• Essays 50-100 points
• Total of points earned
• Total of points offered

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Overall Course Grade

• Quarter 1 20
• Quarter 2 20
• Mid-Year Exam 10
• Quarter 3 20
• Quarter 4 20
• Final Exam 10
• Mid-Year exam covers material from first semester
  final exam covers second semester

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C.A.P.T.

• Connecticut Academic Performance Test
• Required for all 10th grade students
• Graduation Requirement
• Social Studies Focus
• Critical thinking skills
• Writing skills
• Time-management skills

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How to help your child

• Discuss current events stories
• Try to challenge obstacles to academic success
• Set time for homework
• Regular schedule to clean out backpack
• Complete least favorite class work first, then
  work to favorites

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What will we cover?

• Over the course of the year well cover
• Ancient Greece Rome
• Medieval Europe
• The Renaissance and Reformation

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What will we cover?

• The Rise of Modern Nations
• Revolution and Reaction
• War Peace in the 20th Century

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Contacting Mr. Joseph

• Contact me at josephpet_at_reg8.k12.ct.us
• http//misterjoseph.tripod.com
• 228-9474 ext 3903