WORLD CULTURES: 10^th GRADE                       bonnert1@panthervalley.org

MR. BONNER                                                          Phone: 570-645-2171 ext. 138

PVHS

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

World Cultures provides the student at PVHS with the opportunity to study the events that have shaped world history. The course is designed to cover the significant political, economic, social and ideological developments that have shaped our world; beginning with the Renaissance and continuing to the present day. Further, the course will cover the various cultures and geography of the world.

 

TEXTBOOK:

Prentice Hall: “World History: Connections to Today”

 

STUDENT OBJECTIVES:

• Analyze and explain the significant historical events and individuals that have shaped our world.
• Develop an understanding of both the physical and cultural geography of the world.
• Identify and understand the various cultural characteristics of different groups.
• Evaluate how conflict and cooperation have impacted world history.
• Evaluate how continuity and change have impacted world history.
• Complete reading and writing assignments, participate in class discussions and note taking, and complete quizzes/tests.

 

GRADING:

Grading for each marking period is based on a system using total points.  This system allows for all assignments (i.e. tests, quizzes, homework, projects) to be weighted equally in determining the students overall average per marking period.  Points per assignment will be determined by the instructor. Late assignments without a excused absence will not be accepted. As an example of how this grading system works see the following example:

 

            Marking Period 1:

                        Homework Total Possible Points = 500

                        Test/Quizzes Total Possible Points =300

                        Projects Total Possible Points = 200

            Marking Period 1 Total Possible Points = 1000

            Student Points Earned = 800/1000

            Student Average for Marking Period 1 = 80%

 

MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENTS/TESTS and QUIZZES:

Any work missed by the student due to excused absences must be completed within five days of returning to class.  It is the responsibility of the student to obtain and complete this work within the five day period or a zero will be received for the assignment/test or quiz.  Late assignments will not be accepted. Assignments given during each chapter will be available to the student in the make-up files located in the classroom.  Students must schedule to take any tests and/or quizzes with the instructor following their assigned class period.       

 

CLASS REQUIREMENTS AND RULES:

• Class attendance with textbook, notebook and pen or pencil.
• Assignments must be completed on time. Late assignments without an excused absence will not be accepted.
• NO food or drink is allowed in class.
• Be on time and prepared for class.
• Raise your hand to be recognized.
• BE RESPECTFUL