Class Goals To gain knowledge of the world's cultures  Learn the tools of a historian Learn to use Primary, Visual, Secondary Documents Historical Writing See the Connections of History Prepare and Score Well on the AP Exam Most importantly….enjoy learning about History!!!!!!

Themes of the Year Revolution: technological, political, social, economic, and religious Globalization : the shrinking world: and the back and forth between deregulated and regulated economies Development of the nation state : representative government and authoritarian regimes and everything in between Environmental impact on history : how humans and affected the environment and how environment has affected human history

 Grades will be based on the accumulation of points from the following:  Quizzes over readings and chapters Essays: in class and take home Work Sheets both in class and take home Group work/Primary Source Work 3 Daily Class Points Blog Participation Research Paper Second Semester Additions for Honors/AP Document Based Questions AP Workbook Attendance in AP Meetings Article Reports Practice AP Essays : Due Dates Assignments are expected to be turned in on the date assigned; 10% will be deducted for each day late. You may always come and talk to me about reasonable requests for an alternate due date HARD WORK: YOU WILL GET OUT OF THIS CLASS WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT-IF YOU “BLOW IT OFF” IT WILL BE WORTHLESS!!!!

 In Blog I due Tuesday we will discuss the reasons behind these expectations as well as your ideas of integrity, respect, expectations and your expectations of me. What comes below is the foundation of class expectations for  Because I value you and your potential for the future these are my expectations of you  You will come to class prepared and ready to go-you will only get out of this class what you put into it…be ready to learn something…be ready to advance yourself every day  You will respect yourself, instructor and fellow students in the class room  Respect  § listening while instructor is talking  § listening while fellow students are stating their ideas  § having your work done-shows you care for the class and your own time  § treating the teacher and fellow students in a manner in which you would like to be treated and addressed  § allowing fellow students to learn and enjoy the class even if you are having a tough/distracted day  Expectations of me: Each of you will be treated with respect and valued as students and young adults That I fully support and encourage you in your quest to advance yourself Positive interactions will be recognized and valued The class will be organized and an invigorating learning experience-I will come to class each day ready to teach and explain I will always do my bst to take into account the Seabury schedule and your schedule when assigning due dates. Papers and assignments will be returned within a week of the due date Assignments will have a purpose and help you learn the material Teacher will always be available for help  Repercussions: Two Reprimands Moved from seat to another location/loss of daily points Asked to leave room and go to Commons-discuss after class Meeting with parents and Dean of Students as appropriate

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