Welcome to World History Please find your name and take a seat at the desk. You have a blank index card please fill it out. INDEX CARD INFO Name (first, last, & preferred name) Parent/Guardian name Parent/Guardian phone # with area code Birthday Do you have internet access at home? How do you get to school? (bus, car, walk?) What type of learner are you? (Visual, auditory, hands on, etc.) Anything you want me to know about your learning? Explain.

Welcome to Ms. Maurer’s World History Class Monday August 29, 2016

Classroom expectations Be respectful Utilize all class time Do your best Be prepared for class Be on time Be present Follow the school and classroom rules

What you can expect from me! Grades will be in PowerSchool every Friday I will be available every Thursday after school until 3:30 Monthly calendar Returned work will have feedback I care about YOU and your success. I am here for you!

Classroom Rules Bathroom – you will have one emergency bathroom pass per quarter. If you need to sharpen your pencil get up quietly and do so Stay seated at all times Be respectful during discussions Follow device rules of the day Keep our classroom clean

Bring Your Own Device - BYOD There will be lessons and activities where you will be allowed to use your device Green, Yellow, Red zone We will be getting a class set of devices if you don’t have your own You are responsible for your personal device Devices will remain on the desk at all times – if not being used it will be kept “docked” on the desk facing down.

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Syllabus Materials Honors/Academic Website Twitter Remind

CNN Student News Why do current events matter in a WORLD history class? Pay attention After the segment you and your partner will come up with a news- paper title for the events. CNN

Identity Chart Who am I? How do we identify? Write your name (first and last) in the center of your paper and circle it. Come up with at least 10 things you identify with that make you who you are You will have 10 minutes to complete your chart, be ready to share with your partner with the timer end.

Unit 1 Vocab – due Friday What the heck is mnemonic? This a a way to help you remember the vocab through your own personal ideas.