Modern Global Issues

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Welcome to Modern Global Issues!

Mr. Gill: Room 271

2017-2018

Contact Information:

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  • ** Office: Room 263 **
  • Teacher Site: Can be found under the staff directory at

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How To Stay In Tune and In Touch

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  • Google Classroom: @74dk4ne

Course Description and Rationale:Why This Course? Why Now?

Modern Global Issues is a required tenth grade course in the social studies curriculum of Bordentown Regional High School. Successful completion of the course is necessary for graduation. The tenth grade Modern Global Issues curriculum will focus on social, cultural and political issues in the modern international community and their roots in the recent past. Students will come to understand that current problems and tensions did not simply materialize, but that many have their origins in the years since 1700. The course will focus on the regions of the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, East Asia, South Asia, and Eurasia. Whenever possible each regional unit will emphasize issues and concerns dominating the world’s attention. Students will then trace back through the history, politics, economics, culture, and geography of the areas involved in order to gain a deeper appreciation of the situation and that part of the world.

Course Themes:

I. Introduction to Culture and the Global Community

II. The Americas

III. Africa

IV. The Middle East

V. South Asia

VI. East Asia

VII. Eurasia

Course Objectives: The End Goal: What You Will Be Able to Do Following This Course

  • Appreciate the variety of cultures around the world in an attempt to limit ethnocentrism.
  • Evaluate international conflicts and tension, determine positive and negative consequences, and propose solutions to these worldwide problems.
  • Explore and utilize geography skills, maps, globes, charts, graphs, etc., to better understand the world in which they live.
  • Compare and contrast political and economic systems and movements throughout history and the modern world.
  • Develop empathy for the plight of suffering people and an appreciation of the importance of the human rights movement.

Necessary Materials:What To Bring On a Daily Basis

  • Handbook/Passbook
  • Three Ringer Binder With Five Dividers OR Five Subject Notebook With Pocket Folders
  • A Two-Pocket Folder
  • Something To Write With: Pen (Blue or Black Ink) and Pencil With Eraser
  • Your Textbook: History Alive!
  • Homework and Assignments

Rules and Procedures:

  • Respect – You must show respect to each and every student and teacher within this classroom as well as the desks, bulletin boards, and other materials.
  • Saved By The Bell – Be on time for class each day, you should be seated and ready to learn by the bell.
  • Preparedness –In order to participate in this course you must be prepared for class, this includes having all assignments and materials necessary to succeed.
  • Wait Your Turn – Raise hand and wait patiently before speaking in class.
  • This Is Social Studies – Doing work for other courses is prohibited, your work will be taken and delivered to that teacher.
  • BYOD – Unless instructed keep all cellphones and devices out of sight or they will be confiscated. There will be times when you are instructed to conduct research or complete assignments using your own devices but until that time put them away.
  • Your Work – Be proud of your work and keep it your own. All written work must be submitted neatly written or typed on 8 ½ by 11-inch paper.
  • Time Management – All work must be fully completed and submitted on the day that it is due.
  • The Handbook –Please refer to the school handbook for all rules not specifically mentioned above. All school and district policies apply to this classroom.

Grading Policy:

The Point System - Marking period grades will be determined by the total points earned for each assignment. The following areas will be used to assess and calculate your marking period averages.

Homework

Classwork

Quizzes

Projects

Essays

Tests

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