CLASS SYLABUS
Course Outline: 2011-2012: M. Succarotte
Class Dates: August 22ND 2011 - May 30TH 2010
Meeting Times: 53 minutes each day per class in room 103
Attendance: students are expected to attend every class every day. If, students are absent from school, it is their responsibility to make up missed assignments, quizzes, tests, etc.
In-Class Conduct: Students are expected to follow all classroom rules and display good character. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Rules and consequences are posted in each classroom so students know what behavior is acceptable.
In-class Assignments, quizzes and Test: Students are expected to complete tasks at the time that they are given. Homework will be any assignment that is not completed in class. Tests will be given as each chapter is completed. The current grading scale is attached.
Topics: The following subjects will be taught:
I. ANCIENT GREECE
II. ANCIENT EGYPT
III. U.S. ELECTIONS
IV. ECONOMICS
V. GEOGRAPHY
VI. AFRICAN-AMERICAN RESEARCH UNIT
VII. POLITICAL SYSTEMS
VIII. WHO’S WHO
IX. CITIZENSHIP/GOVERNMENT
This outline is subject to change. Some lessons may take longer than expected and therefore, all material may not be taught by the end of the first semester.
Special notes: students will be required to create 3-D projects demonstrating some aspect learned during the unit. They will be required to give an oral presentation in front of the class.
