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Explore the rise of Islam, African & American civilizations, feudal Japan & Europe, Age of Exploration, and the Renaissance. Ensure class safety, etiquette, teamwork, integrity, and materials. No homework policy, grading system, and extra credit options.
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Dr. Stiefel World History and Geography: The Middle Ages www.drstiefel.weebly.com
WORLD HISTORY • Geography • The Rise of Islam • African Civilizations • American Civilizations (Pre Western Settlement) • Feudal Japan • Feudal and Late Medieval Europe • Age of Exploration • The Renaissance • Absolute Monarchs
CLASS SAFETY • FIRE DRILL • FOOTBALL FIELD IN FRONT OF THE GOALPOST • OTHER EVACUATION • INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL CAFETERIA
CLASS GOAL • WHAT WOULD BE A GOOD GOAL FOR THIS CLASS?
CLASS ETIQUETTE • GOOD MORNING MR….MRS…..MS…. • PLEASE • THANK YOU • EXCUSE ME
CELL PHONES • Leave cell phones in your locker. • Or, hang them in class pocket (turned off).
WORKING IN A TEAM On most assignments, each person should turn in their own, unique answers. You and your team member may work together, but not with other teams. I should not be able to hear your conversation across the room.
WORDS TO LIVE BY INTEGRITY Do what is right, even when no one is watching.
WHERE DO I SIT? • YOU MAY CHOOSE WHERE TO SIT AS LONG AS YOU CAN COMPLETE YOUR WORK IN AN EFFECTIVE MANNER.
CLASS MATERIALS • FOLDER FOR CLASSWORK • PENCIL / PEN / COLORED PENCILS • COMPUTER WITH CHARGER • HEADPHONES / EARBUDS • A MOUSE OR FLASH DRIVE ARE OPTIONAL • MY WEBSITE! www.drstiefel.weebly.com
SNACKS? • DRINKS – MUST BE CLEAR, FLAVORLESS LIQUID (I.E. WATER). • SNACKS – DRY. CLEAN UP MESS.
CLASSWORK/HOMEWORK • Activities will be completed in class. • Homework is typically not assigned in this class. HOWEVER, classwork that is not finished may have to be completed at home. • In return for no homework, I ask that all students work the entire period or until the activities are complete.
CLASSWORK/HOMEWORK • All activities will be posted on my website under the heading AGENDAS. • The agenda should be checked each day as you enter the room.
GRADING POLICY • GRADES BASED ON POINT SCALE • EXAMPLE: YOUR POINTS = 180 TOTAL FOR MARKING PERIOD = 200 YOUR SCORE = 90% A- *Always check Sapphire for the most updated grade.
GRADING POLICY • LATE WORK • Assignments turned in after that assignment has been returned to the class will receive ½ credit of the final score. • No assignments will be accepted after a marking period ends.
GRADING POLICY • ADDITIONAL CREDIT • VIDEOS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN EDPUZZLE. • CLASS CODES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE DAILY AGENDA • VIDEOS WILL COUNT AS ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS, WHICH WILL HELP INCREASE YOUR OVERALL SCORE.