Hi! Welcome to my Honors World History classroom!
What do we learn?
In Honors World History, we will learn about the foundations of early humans, the growth of agriculture, the development of civilizations, and the classical roots of modern society.
We will go through ancient civilizations from Mesopotamia to China.
How do we learn in here?
In Honors World History, we are here to learn the basic fundamentals to move on to Advanced Placement World History. It is our goal to set a solid foundation of both skills and material. This part of history tells the story of humanity's origins and the formation of today's society.
1. Writing - We are always asking why history happened, how society developed, and formulating arguments to support our theories.
2. Reading - Historical texts and current events help us gather information to answer those questions that we write about.
3. Projects - Maps, debates, and creative products can also help us put together ideas and explore interesting pieces of history.
4. Vocabulary - The content of history that will help you prepare for AP World History.
5. Class Discussions - We will discuss reading and writing that we do in the daily notebooks.
How will I know that I have work to do?
Daily Notebooks - We usually open up class with a Daily Notebook. Daily Notebooks are important ways to learn skills that will help write better at the AP levels. Daily Notebooks also help students learn history ideas and facts that will be needed to take the quiz. Daily Notebooks must be finished the day that they are assigned but students can go home to finish writing them if they want to make changes or add more when the class discusses the ideas. Daily Notebooks are submitted through Google Classroom and will be returned through classroom with suggested changes in the document. Sometimes Daily Notebooks can be worth multiple scores
Successful Daily Notebook tips
1. Explain all the evidence in your own words.2. Make sure you have all the facts and details.
3. Be descriptive.
4. Always have two or more different ideas, reasons, or points.
5. Proofread your writing before turning it in. Use both spell check and your own eyes to make sure that the sentences are correct and flow.
6. Use periods not commas to separate sentences.
7. Always capitalize I and proper names like China.
8. Follow the directions on Google Classroom.
9. Answer ALL of the question.
10. Be creative.
11. Do your own work.
12. Remember the discussion after the 10 minute writing time will help you add details or new ideas so go home and revise.
13. Hit the turn in button otherwise it will be late and I will NOT take it.
Homework - You will always have homework. There is more than enough world history to learn!
Types of Homework
1. Quiz Vocabulary.
2. Questions (such as video questions) in Google Forms (These forms have boxes to fill in and you will submit them when you are finished.)
3. Finishing projects and daily work or notebooks.
Projects - Students will work on their own or collaborate with other students to create, display, or present ideas. Projects can include technology challenges, debates and speeches, maps, and graphic representations of history. Students are scored on their own contributions when in a group environment.
How are we graded?
1. Standards - every product has standards that the class must meet (Themes, Thinking Skills, and Professionalism).
2. Scoring - For each standard in an assignment, you receive a score between 0 and 4. This four point is below;
As you do your daily work (daily notebooks and projects), you will receive a score for each standard that is addressed in the assignment. For example, a daily notebook where a student must write about Egypt's views towards marriage and the rights of women might receive a score in both Writing and History. This means that the assignment has two grades (both with a score of 4 thru 0).
Scores = points in Skyward
4
Exceptional
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In addition to exhibiting level 3 performance, in-depth inferences and applications that go BEYOND what was taught in class and assigned.
Level 4 learners are very creative and analytical.
They add details from many sources.
They put all of the details in their own words and add their ideas with those ideas.
Level 4 learners ask questions of all different types (see levels questions).
Level 4 learners spend time explaining their answers.
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3
Mastery
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No major error or omission regarding any of the information or processes (SIMPLE or COMPLEX, that were taught)
Level 3 learners have some creativity and analysis
They may only rely on a few sources.
They may leave out some details but cover the question.
Level 3 learners have their own words and ideas but may not fully understand or research the questions.
They spend time explaining but may have holes in explanation.
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2
Passing
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No major errors or omissions regarding SIMPLER details and processes BUT major errors or omission regarding the more complex ideas and processes.
Level 2 learners know the right answers, but they are basic answers and lacking in creativity or analysis.
They answer with details from single source.
They will answer question without explaining or expanding ideas.
Level 2 learners will not always use their own thoughts or words to answer.
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1
Striving to Reach Standard
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With HELP, a partial knowledge of some of the simpler ideas/details and processes demonstrated.
Level 1 learners are trying to understand questions or ideas.
Level 1 learners may only have basic information in their answers.
They struggle with research and gathering details.
Level 1 learners may not be able to analyze information.
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0
Missed Attempt
Or Missing Assignment |
Even with help, little understanding or skill demonstrated
Level 0 learners frequently don't complete their work in large ways, leaving major gaps and blank spaces.
Level 0 learners are not able to analyze information or just have a few facts. Level 0 learners did not complete assignment but may have turned it in to the classroom. |
If you receive a zero (0) on an assignment, it is because you are missing it, attempted to turn it in late, or information was plagiarized (copied from another student or directly taken from a text).
In addition, the scores on a product will be weighted.
Categories and Weighting:
How will I know what my grade is?
You are responsible for checking your overall grade in Skyward.
As products are entered into Skyward, the title will include the name of the assignment as posted on Google Classroom and the code of the Standard that applies. You may see multiples of the same assignment name but each will have different standards codes. For example DN Ziggurat Building ECON 2 which would mean Daily Notebook - Ziggurat building Economic 2 - Analyze the economic role of cities as centers of productions and commerce. You can click on the assignment name (link) to find more of an assignment description.
As you do your assignments, you will receive a score for each standard that is addressed in the assignment. For example, a daily notebook where a student must write about Egypt's views towards marriage and the rights of women might receive a score in both Writing and History. This means that the assignment has two grades (both with a separate score of four in the category of assignment).
Your score in the quiz category is your score on the Mesopotamia quiz. Quizzes are weighted at 60% because they fall into the formative category. I will review and finalize the scores on the day of the quiz.
Grade EXAMPLE;
Joey receives his Mesopotamia poster back.
The poster was worth three grades and so his score sheet said this;
Environment Standard 1 - Explain how early humans used tools and technologies to establish communities. (Student explained main ideas about how pottery changed society in all areas of SPICE.) 3/4
Thinking Skill Evidence - Analyzing Evidence through Primary Sources - The student is able to describe, select, and evaluate relevant evidence about the past from diverse sources and draw conclusions about their relevance to different historical issues.
(Student used evidence from sources provided and explained how the evidence supported changes in society.) 2/4
Professionalism 5 - Creativity - The student demonstrates a creative and individual approach to the product. (Student included a variety of visuals on poster using charts, pictures, graphs, and cartoons to emphasize evidence pieces.) 3/4
Professionalism 5 - Creativity - The student demonstrates a creative and individual approach to the product. (Student included a variety of visuals on poster using charts, pictures, graphs, and cartoons to emphasize evidence pieces.) 3/4
What is his grade (assuming this is the only product in the gradebook)?
I will return work to you in Google Classroom. Open the work. Each product will have a list of the standards attached either at the bottom or as a slide (in a Presentation). If I am grading Daily Notebooks, they will be returned to you in your student Gmail. The email will tell you the scores for each standard, include your answers, and sometimes have helpful comments if you wish to improve that notebook.
What is late work?
What is late work? Anything that you were supposed to submit on the due date that you failed to submit.
Can I turn in late work? Students may turn in any work related to the project only until the end of that project.
Absences do not excuse you from any due dates.
Can I turn in late work? Students may turn in any work related to the project only until the end of that project.
Absences do not excuse you from any due dates.
All work is posted on Google classroom and it is your responsibility to check the stream for the Daily Notebook and any other assignment instructions and complete them as soon as possible.
Unless specified all work is due by Midnight on the posted due date.
All work is required. There are no pick and choose items.
For assignments
- Late work will be accepted up until the final assessment for that unit.
- Maximum points possible - 2 out of 4
- For essays and projects (assessments) parameters for acceptance of late work/revisions
Excused Absences do NOT excuse you from due dates for any work submitted online.
Unless specified by the teacher, all work is due by midnight of the date listed on Google classroom.
Dates will be checked in the course of assignment corrections.
Dates will be checked in the course of assignment corrections.
How do I turn in work to this class?
There are a variety of ways that we will turn in work.
- The main way that we will turn in work is through Google Classroom. Your classroom code is 3bkten
- The second way is through the folders. If we have paper products such as posters or graphic organizers, I will put out a folder on the day that it is due. If the assignment does not make it into the folder, it will not be graded. If you are absent with an excused absence on the day that we turn in a paper assignment, please make sure that you get it directly to me as soon as you return to school.
So what can I do to get a better grade?
Extra Credit:
- Will be offered as appropriate at teacher discretion
- Will be designed to supplement student learning
- Chances are fairly high that any extra rewards opportunities will NOT raise your grade.
- Extra opportunities will go under the assignment or citizenship categories.
You are better off if you do these strategies;
Always do your Daily Notebook -
Make sure that even if you don't finish your notebook during the class period that you go home
and finish it for homework. Before you submit your daily notebook, you should;
Make sure that even if you don't finish your notebook during the class period that you go home
and finish it for homework. Before you submit your daily notebook, you should;
a) Proofread it for grammar and spelling
b) Check for enough description, examples, or explanations.
On Time Work - Always turn in your work on-time EVEN if it is not finished.
Getting a 1 or 2 on an assignment is better than getting a zero.
Even if you get zero on PART of your assignment, it is better because you get a chance to do
Getting a 1 or 2 on an assignment is better than getting a zero.
Even if you get zero on PART of your assignment, it is better because you get a chance to do
Retakes
Retakes will be offered in the form of test or assessment revisions
- Students will have the opportunity to correct tests or revise their assessment to receive a higher
- Chances are high that a student will move up one score level only.
Students rarely move from a 3 to a 4.
- Time window for test corrections/revisions will be at teacher discretion - but in most cases 10
- Corrections/revisions may be completed as a class assignment or after school.
Please save ALL of your emails. I will not resend you work.
However, you can consult with me on what you can do better.
Pay attention to the chart above to help you determine how you can do better not only on your redo but also on future assignments.
However, you can consult with me on what you can do better.
Pay attention to the chart above to help you determine how you can do better not only on your redo but also on future assignments.
Tips for Good Retakes.
1. Fix any grammatical errors.
2. Add more detail, explanation, or examples.
3. Pay attention to comments.
4. Don't wait until the last minute to redo something.
5. Do not delete your original work. Instead, make the changes inside the original work so that I can
compare.
compare.
6. Follow the retake format that is given to you.
7. Some retakes will be mandatory. You will be given instructions.
Technology is very important in this classroom. All North Thurston Public Schools policies will be followed while using this valuable resource. If those policies are not followed, it is at my discretion to remove you from the technology and/or follow the NTPS disciplinary procedures. Please note that this will have a severe impact on your grade as most of the work that we do in class does not have a hard copy option.
I have high expectations for your behavior. Now that you are in high school, I expect you to communicate freely and maturely with your teacher and peers.
As always we follow all the rules of the school and district including the RAMS standard.
Respect Ourselves and Others
Act Responsibly
Model Safety
Strive For Excellence
I have included RAMS charts to help you identify standard behavior procedures in class.
Please keep the hard copy that will be provided to you during the first week in your binder along
with the syllabus.
Please keep the hard copy that will be provided to you during the first week in your binder along
with the syllabus.
Absences and Tardies - In this classroom, all absence reporting is done according to the district and state rules. If you have an excused absence, you may turn in papers upon your return. Extra time is not given on assignments unless the time has been long enough that the assignment was given in absence. In other words, if you are gone on Thursday during the course of an assignment that was given prior to your absence, you are expected to turn the PAPER in when you arrive on Friday EXCEPT in the cases of ONLINE work which is expected to be turned in on deadline.
Tardies - If you receive two tardies in one week, you will receive a lunch detention on the same day as the second tardy. You will receive a special lunch detention pass and will be reported to detention so that the detention teacher can check you in a report back to me whether you arrived.
Behavior
Lunch detention passes can be given for other discrepancies as well. Examples of reasons why lunch detentions might be give are;
a) overuse of cellphones
b) profane language
c) inappropriate use of class time
These are just a FEW of the reasons why you might receive lunch detention.
If you abuse the rules for devices as stated above,
You may receive more consequences such as;
A) Lunch detentions
B) Discipline write ups with administrators.
C) Other methods of discipline may include; removal of student from classroom, email home to parent, notes made in Skyward about behavior, or a write-up to the office.
Behaviors that I like to see in the classroom include;
Productive work with all of your peers.
Positive communication with your teacher and peers.
Respect towards yourself and others
Responsible use of all of the technologies around you.
Acceptance and understanding of differences.
Responsibility towards being a good student.
Owning your behaviors and improving on them.
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