Cactus Shadows Curriculum Night 2017-2018 IB World History

Welcome Bret Lineburg blineburg@ccusd93.org 602-758-2562 https://www.ccusd93.org/site/ Default.aspx?PageID=3198 Bachelor’s in Secondary Education (History) Welcome

Best method of contact through the contact form on my website Best after school (2:00) Infinite Campus grades (check them frequently!) Please email me with questions Parent-Teacher Conference appointments can be made any day after 2:00 Communication

Content Emphasis on 20th century World History Prescribed Subject= Move to Global War Prescribed Topics Causes and Effects of War The Cold War Internal Assessment (IA) Units Covered: Content

Content Units Covered: Intro Unit Unit 2: Imperialism/ Types of War/ Great Powers of Europe Unit 3: Causes/Effects of WWI Unit 4: Move to Global War Unit 5: Authoritarian States Unit 6: WWII Unit 7: The Cold War Unit 8: Senior: Paper 3 prep/review Unit 8: Juniors: Interwar Years Content

https://www.ccusd93.org/ Page/3203 Syllabus

Give Respect to Get Respect for both myself and my students (this includes towards each other; my class will be a safe haven for learning) Raise hands for questions and comments Wait until a break to throw away trash, sharpen pencil, etc. One student per gender at a time for bathroom and water (need planner) Questions about grades are for lunch, before and after school Classroom Routines

Academic Expectations High level of rigor (college- level course) Students should regularly see me for questions or assistance Chapter reading/notes is a must! Supplemental texts (if possible) Internal Assessment (IA) Research skills Personal responsibility Academic Integrity Policy Academic Expectations

Homework Policy Chapter notes are a regular expectation I check for both completion and content I do offer late work for my students Half credit no later than a day late Still complete the homework! Practice for Mastery Homework Policy

Assessments I do exams every units Will vary in style and amount (multiple choice, short answer, document analysis) I perform informal checks during class through partner and small group discussions Midterm and Final Final is 20% of their grade; STUDY HARD!!!! Assessments

IB External Evaluation: In-Class Evaluation: Assessments- 45% Classwork- 20% Homework/Participation - 15% Mid-terms/Finals- 20% Grading IB External Evaluation: Paper 1-20% Paper 2-25% Paper 3-15% IA- 20%

Attendance Be on time Be there EVERYDAY Be Prepared 5 absences- parent notification 8 absences- warning notice 13 absences- loss of credit Attendance

Student Support Office Hours- Before and After School from 2:00- 3:00 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri Free Tutoring- Library Free Tutoring- NHS Student Support

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