Grade 8 Social Studies: World History
2011 – 2012
Teacher:
Ms. Elizabeth Déu Room
119
Email: edeu@aisc.ac.cy / msdeusclass@gmail.com
Telephone: 22316345
Welcome to the 2011 – 2012 school year at AISC! I look
forward to getting to know you and working together this year. ☺
About this course:
In Grade 8 World History we will be studying
World History and analyzing the Culture, Politics, Economics, and Global
Connections of the following regions:
● The Byzantine Empire ●
The Origin of European Nations
● Islamic Civilization ●
Asian Civilizations(China & Japan)
● The Middle Ages ●
Early African Civilizations
● The Crusades ●
The Early Americas (Maya, Aztec & Inca)
We will be considering the concepts of Movement, Conflict and Power as
they relate to the above historical events.
Course
Materials and Supplies:
eTextbook
DVD-rom & online access code: Ancient
Civilizations through the Renaissance 2012
Historical
Literature: Anna of Byzantium, Crispin:
the Cross of Lead, The Samurai’s Tale (Most titles are also available as
downloadable e-books for the Kindle or iPads.)
Please
have these items by the end of this week:
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Evaluation
and Assessment:
Your
report card grades will be out of 100 points based on the following criteria:
● Homework 10% ● Quizzes 15%
●
Discussion/Participation 10% ● Tests 20%
● Unannounced (Pop)
Quizzes 10% ● Projects/Papers/
● Blogs/Journal 15% Presentations 20%
Please refer to
participation, homework and individual assignment rubrics for more information.
Technology:
Technology
plays a significant role in this course. Students will be required to maintain
a blog and also post actively on the class blog. Online quizzes and assignments
will be routine. Power Point presentations and virtual posters will also be
expected.
Expectations
and Policies:
The 6Ps: I expect students
will always do their best to be:
· Patient: It is important
that students work together in a cooperative way and be patient with and
tolerant of each other. So that everyone can have a voice and have his opinions
and questions heard students must take turns and refrain from talking over each
other.
· Pleasant: Being pleasant makes
for a better classroom environment. The classroom should be a safe haven where
there is trust, mutual respect and consideration for all. Say hello to your
classmates. Smile! A positive attitude is
always appreciated. It takes much more energy to frown, grumble or
complain, and learning really can be a fun experience! ☺
· Polite: Please do not forget your manners! Listen attentively.
Say please and thank you. Raise your hand. Do not interrupt or cut off your
classmates. Share materials, opinions, advice and expertise. Don’t poke fun or
tease. Be constructive in your criticism and comments. Leave your mobiles
and I-pods both out of sight and earshot.
· Present: Class participation
is both a necessary and mandatory part of this class. Make your presence felt! I want to hear your voice every class. Ask
questions. Don’t be shy. Class time is the time to clear up any doubts you may
have, make mistakes and to learn from them. You will NEVER be penalized for
trying. Avoid missing class at all costs, but should you miss a class, make up
any work as quickly as possible and make sure to get any notes or handouts.
Please don’t hesitate to see me, if you have any questions.
· Prepared: Be prepared for
class! You are expected to come to each class with your homework completed and
the necessary class materials, books and supplies. Your homework is to be done
neatly and on time. Your notes and folder/binder will be collected and periodically
checked for organization.
o Unannounced “pop” quizzes are to be expected, so it is in your
best interest to stay on top of your work and to review regularly your class
notes and assignments.
o Late work will be accepted until 2 weeks after the due date. After that point
any missing assignments will not be accepted and you will receive a zero. Repeated lateness with assignments will result in low participation and
effort grades and may include a teacher assigned disciplinary sanction.
o Absences: Should you miss a
class it is your responsibility to check with me and/or classmates
to find out what you missed and get the information you need (notes etc.). I am
available before and after school for help.
o Reassessment: Each student is
afforded the opportunity to reassess in order to improve a less than
satisfactory grade. The student must take the initiative and see me to arrange for the
day and time of the reassessment. I will not hunt you down! You have 1 week to retake or redo any graded assessment. The highest
grade you can receive on a reassessment is a B+.
· Punctual: Quite simply put – Get to class on time! If you are late,
please come in with as little commotion as possible. Repeated tardiness will negatively affect your class participation and
effort grades. REMINDER: up to 10
minutes after class has begun = TARDY. After 10 minutes = ABSENT.
Let’s
have a great year! ☺
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