1. Welcome to Global 9

2. Bell ringer
Find your seat.

3. Agenda Bell ringer Agenda and objectives
Introduction to Global Studies 9 and the Regents exam
Expectations, procedures, and grading
Closure
Begin pre-assessment

4. Objectives: Students will be able to…
Describe the contents of the Global Studies 9 course as well as the contents and format of the Global History & Geography Regents.
Identify where the essential learnings and targets are located in the room and explain what they are.
List class expectations and procedures.
Explain the grading policy.
Identify when I am available for help.

5. Miss Barlow School – Windsor, Elmira College, Binghamton University
Subjects – Global Studies 9, AP World History
Extracurriculars – Student Council

6. Objectives: Students will be able to…
Describe the contents of the Global Studies 9 course as well as the contents and format of the Global History & Geography Regents.

7. Global Studies 9
Course Description:
A study of world history and geography, from early civilizations through the Age of Absolute Monarchs. Major emphasis will be on classical Greece & Rome, growth of religion, the rise of Europe, (Middle Ages, Enlightenment, and Reformation). Special attention will be given to thematic and Document Based essays. Final exam is given by the department. Required to Graduate. At the end of 10th grade, students will take a state Regents examination that combines 9th and 10th grade material.

8. Regents Exam
Global Studies is a 2 year course and you will take a Regents Exam at the end of 10th grade
The Regents exam contains the following three sections:
50 multiple choice
1 DBQ Essay with documents
1 Thematic Essay

9. Objectives: Students will be able to…
Identify where the essential learnings and targets are located in the room and explain what they are.

10. Essential Learnings, Targets, and Objectives
Essential Learnings are the major topics that you will be learning this year.
Targets are the most important points that you will be learning about those major topics.
Objectives describe what you will be able to do by the end of each lesson.

11. Objectives: Students will be able to…
List class expectations and procedures.

12. Class Expectations Listen and be respectful to me and others
Everyone has something to contribute and everyone will contribute during each class
Follow directions – we have material to cover, so don’t waste time
There will be consequences for misbehavior and disruptions
Lunch detention
After school
Write-up
Be on time

13. Class Expectations (cont’d)
Absolutely no cell phones
Ladies – your purses do not need to be on your desks
No food or drinks except water
This includes items from the café
Watch your language
Bathroom
Don’t ask to go during notes

14. Class Expectations (cont’d)
Everyday you will need your:
Packet
Paper
Pen or pencil
If you come unprepared, I will not send you back to your locker.
Participate – get involved during each class
Ask questions!
Learn something and get interested!

15. More Expectations?

16. Procedures Everyday . . . Friday quizzes
Pick up a Senteo and complete the bellringer – (you have until 3 minutes after the bell rings). Keep the Senteo at your seat.
Mondays will be extended bellringer days – paragraph or more m.c.
Notes and discussion
Class work
Homework
Friday quizzes
Essays, readings, projects, etc. will change the routine

17. Objectives: Students will be able to…
Explain the grading policy.

18. Grading Homework and class work assignments (5-20 pts.)
Late assignments will result in deductions
Bellringers (2-18 pts./week)
Mondays: 10 points, Tuesday-Friday: 2 points/day
If you are late you will not receive bellringer credit.
Weekly Friday quizzes (20-30 pts.)
Quarter exams (200 pts.)
Essays ( pts.), research paper (pts TBD)
Points you receive/total number of points x 100 = quarter average

19. Miscellaneous
eSchool
Homework Center

20. Objectives: Students will be able to…
Identify when I am available for help.

21. Miscellaneous Fire drills Attendance policy Computer lab and library
If you need help, please see me!
Passes will be available mods 3 and 9
Before school, after school

22. Tomorrow
Pre-assessment

23. Closure: Essential Questions
What will be covered in Global Studies 9?
What courses are tested on the Global History & Geography Regents?
Where are the essential learnings, targets, and objectives located in the room? What are each of these?
What do you need to bring to class everyday?
Tell me one thing about my grading policy.
If you need help, when am I available?