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Welcome to World History!

Welcome to World History! Join Mr. G in exploring ancient civilizations, major religions, revolutions, wars, and globalism. Embrace technology, engage in discussions, and enhance learning through various activities. Visit our class website and sign up on Schoology for a dynamic learning experience!

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Welcome to World History!

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  1. Welcome to World History!

  2. My name is Johnny Gay.You can call me Mr. Gay, Mr. G, or maybe even Mr. G $.

  3. I… • Am from the Winston-Salem area. • Have my undergraduate in Social Studies Education and my masters in History. • Am excited about working with you in this class. • Also…

  4. I lived in China for a few years and taught English and Social Studies. Any questions about China? Just ask. ;o)

  5. Please introduce yourself. • My name is… • One reason I decided to attend PEC is… • In my free time I like to…

  6. What to expect this semester?

  7. Beginnings of Civilization

  8. Ancient Greece and Rome

  9. Development of Major World Religions

  10. The Middle Ages and the Renaissance

  11. Revolutions

  12. World Wars

  13. Globalism

  14. Course Syllabus • Let’s take a look at the syllabus.

  15. Call Back to Focus Attention • Mr. G: “Students, I need your…” • Students: “Attention please!” • Mr. G: “Thank you very much.” • Students: “I got you Mr. G!” *Now the class should be quiet and focused on instruction.*

  16. Class Guidelines • Come to class on time and ready to learn. • Always be respectful of your teacher and classmates. • Electronic Devices should not be a distraction. • Follow the stoplight system for lab tops. • Be honest with your work. • When Mr. Gay or another classmate is speaking to the class, listen please. • Be encouraging. • Raise your hand and ask questions when you need help.

  17. Learning Methods • Notes, Questioning, Discussion and Chapter Assessments • Homework • Tests • Partner Activities • Class / Small Group Activities • Group Projects and Presentations • Internet based Research and Activities • Embracing Technology • Field Trip / Guest Speaker • Video and Discussion • Questions and Discussion

  18. Using your textbook effectively. • Outline at Beginning of Chapter • Pay attention to bold print words. • Glossary at back of book • Timelines at the end of each chapter are helpful. • Very Helpful! Chapter Review and Assessment at the end of each chapter.

  19. Class Websitemrgaysocialstudies.weebly.com • Let’s take a look at the class website. We will use it often!!!

  20. Schoology.com • Sign-up for schoology.com if you are not already a member. • Join Mr. Gay’s ‘World History’ class.

  21. Pre-test on World History • Will be graded as class grade for completion, not based on correct answers. • Answer each question the best you can. • Test yourself on your knowledge of World History.

  22. Student Profile • Complete your student profile to let your teacher know about yourself and your learning style.

  23. ‘Getting To Know You’ Activity • Interact with your classmates to find out if the following statements are true for them. If it is true for them, then write down their name beside the statement. You can only write down a classmate’s name up to 3 times, so make sure you talk to many different students.

  24. Homework Assignment • Get your student contract signed and returned tomorrow.

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