1. Social Studies
Brian Jacobson

2. Mr. Jacobson B.A. In History / Social Science
Technical Director for GMS
Drama Club
Hobbies Include:
Painting
Bowling
Golf
Favorite Food:
Sushi
Favorite Movie:
Last Crusade

3. What My Students Think This Course is About...
Prehistory
Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Ancient China
Ancient India
Greece
Rome
Islam
Middle Ages

4. What This Course is Actually About...
Skills and Appreciation

5. Cornell Notes

6. Organization Skills There will be periodic notebook checks.
These are to insure that
students not only keep a neat
notebook, but also to insure
that students have the skills
needed to succeed in higher
level learning environments.

7. Writing Skills
In social studies we develop the skills to produce research papers.
This type of writing is vital for future success in high school and college.
We therefore focus on how to do research and how to turn that research into writing.

8. My Policies

9. Respect
My class is based on respect. The subject material can be very sensitive for many students. Therefore every culture is given a fair treatment and intolerance is not tolerated.
This class is also apolitical. We will never discuss political positions. Should important world events arise that need attention I will always take a fair and balanced position.

10. Homework Homework is given regularly. Homework in social studies
should not take more than
20 minutes.
I will always accept late
homework. (within reason)

11. Grades
All grades are based on total points not letter grades or averages.
Homework 3 pts
Quizzes 20 pts
Tests 50 pts
*Point Values will vary based on assignment but these are typical.

12. Grading
Example:
This student earned 80 out of 88 possible points. His or her final grade would therefore be a 91% HW
Quiz
Test
Total
3/3
2/3
15/20
48/50
80/88

13. Thank You