Thursday – September 4, 2014 Mr. Lombardi Aim: How can we perform to our greatest potential in Global History & Geography? Do Now: Write a list of what you expect to learn in 10th grade Global History & Geography.

10th Grade Social Studies Day 1 Agenda Introduction Materials Classroom Rules and Guidelines Student Information Contract

Materials Pens and pencils (one for every day) 3 ring binder with paper and dividers or a notebook for this class only! Folders and manila envelopes to help you stay organized. DO NOT ASK ME FOR ANY SUPPLIES!!!!

Classroom Rules Respect

In other words…. Respect Mr. Lombardi and your classmates by… Coming to class on time Coming to class prepared Being attentive in class Not drawing on desks or leaving a mess behind Try using the 4 minutes between classes for bathroom breaks, drinking breaks, etc. +

In other words…. (con’t) Respect others by Not talking while they are talking or trying to listen Not hitting, punching, throwing things at, or harassing them in any way. Helping each other Making everyone feel welcome and safe in school.

In other words….(con’t) Respect yourself by… Taking advantage of the educational opportunities you have Getting assignments done on time. Coming to class prepared. Asking questions or getting extra help. Making up work missed due to illness. Being accountable for you.

Grading How is my final grade determined for this class? (see student contract and posting on the wall)

H.W. #1 Contract Sheet Student Info. Sheet Filled out, signed, and returned Student Info. Sheet Filled out, and returned

What happens at the end of this course? YOU HAVE TO TAKE AND PASS THE GLOBAL HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY REGENTS EXAM THIS JUNE (2015). THE EXAM COVERS ALL MATERIAL LEARNED IN THE 9th AND 10th GRADE! YOU CANNOT GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL WITHOUT PASSING THIS EXAM

WHAT DOES THE REGENTS LOOK LIKE? THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE REGENTS ARE: 50 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS THEMATIC ESSAY A) DOCUMENT QUESTIONS B) DBQ ESSAY (USING THE DOCUMENTS)

WHAT DOES A CLASS EXAM LOOK LIKE? THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF A CLASS EXAM ARE: 1) 30-40 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 2) THEMATIC ESSAY* 3) DOCUMENT QUESTIONS** 4) DBQ ESSAY (USING THE DOCUMENTS)**

* A THEMATIC ESSAY WILL BE GIVEN ON A SEPARATE DAY AS THE MULTIPLE CHOICE EXAM. ** DOCUMENT QUESTIONS AND A DBQ ESSAY WILL BE GIVEN ON A SEPARATE DAY AS THE MULTIPLE CHOICE EXAM ONLY IF A THEMATIC ESSAY WAS NOT GIVEN. IN OTHER WORDS, THERE WILL BE EITHER A THEMATIC ESSAYOR A DBQ ESSAY. NOT BOTH!

Summary What will YOU do to perform to your greatest potential in Global History & Geography?