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World Civilizations Week 1 Bell #1 08/21/14

World Civilizations Week 1 Bell #1 08/21/14. Do you like history? Why, or why not? Is it important to study history? Why, or why not? List two things about you that make you special. D.R.S.L. Students will understand policies and procedures in Coach Hansen’s class. Assignment.

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World Civilizations Week 1 Bell #1 08/21/14

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  1. World Civilizations Week 1 Bell #108/21/14 • Do you like history? • Why, or why not? • Is it important to study history? • Why, or why not? • List two things about you that make you special.

  2. D.R.S.L. • Students will understand policies and procedures in Coach Hansen’s class.

  3. Assignment • Follow closely as we go through the course disclosure.

  4. Disclosure: World Civilizations Mr. Mark Hansen mahansen@wsd.netRoom 230 • Call me coach please Course Description: The study of World Civilizations emphasizes the increasing interrelationships over time of the world’s peoples. These relationships have developed in two major arenas. First, the relationships have developed among the major regions of the world: East Asia, South Asia, Southwest Asia (Middle East), Africa, Europe, North America and Latin America. Second, they have developed within all aspects of human activity: political, economic, social, philosophical and religious, scientific and technological, and artistic.

  5. Course Outline • Students will gain and understanding of early civilizations and their contributions to the foundations of human nature. • Students will comprehend the contributions of classical civilizations. • Students will investigate the diffusion and interaction of cultures from the classical period through the Age of Discovery. • Students will understand the influence of revolution and social change in the transition from early modern to contemporary societies. • Students will understand the interaction of peoples in the global integration of the 20th century.

  6. Citizenship & Grades • The citizenship policy will follow Weber High School’s citizenship policy as outlined. • Grading Scale: • A 94 • A- 90 • B+ 87 • B 84 • B- 80 • C+ 77 • C 74 • C- 70 • D+ 67 • D 64 • D- 60 • P Teacher discretion • F Below

  7. Student Expectations • Classroom Rules • Follow all Weber High School, and Weber School District established rules as outlined in your handbook • Electronic devices such as cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, etc. will only be allowed when the teacher plans for their used in the lesson plan.  Otherwise, they are to be put away during class. • Consequences • 1st offense warning • 2nd offense conference • 3rd offense parental contact • 4th offense referral • Any offense requiring immediate referral will be handled as such

  8. Student Expectations • Rewards • Verbal • Parental contact • Extra credit • Miscellaneous Expectations • Students will be expected to show up for class with the necessary materials every day. • Students will start and stay on-task. • Students will respect others. • PG 13 movies will be used to enrich the curriculum.

  9. Miscellaneous • Make-up Policy: Any make-up assignment must be completed as soon as possible. • Late Work: Students will lose 10 percent of the total points possible each day the assignment is late. After five days, the assignment will be worth half credit. • Teacher availability for extra help: Extra help will be handled by appointment. See me as needed. Or, email mahansen@wsd.net • Textbook Information: The textbook used will be World history: The Human Journey. Students will be responsible for any textbooks checked out to them. The fine will be $85 if lost or damaged.

  10. Semester Exams • There will be two semester exams to be taken at the end of each semester.

  11. Assignment • Write one paragraph explaining your expectations in this class. • Blog: http://blog.wsd.net/mahansen/ • Print the disclosure and bring in the bottom of the last page signed by you and your parent or guardian.

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