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Zillah Middle School 7 Grade Social Studies Course Syllabus Mrs. Tweedy, Room #111
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Please feel free to contact me at any point during the year if you have any questions or concerns. I make it a point to respond to all emails or phone messages before leaving work (usually by 4pm). I use the class website as a place to post weekly assignments, test dates, updates, pictures, and other information pertaining to my classes. Please check it frequently as it is updated several times a week. If you provide me with a current email address I will send you weekly updates about homework and assignments. _____________________________________________________________ Overview Of The Course: Early Humans and Societies
Uncovering the Past The Stone Ages and Early Cultures
Foundations of Western Ideas
The Hebrews and Judaism Ancient Greece The Greek World
Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush
Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent Ancient Egypt Ancient Kush
The Roman World
Civilization in India and China
Ancient India Ancient China
The Roman Republic The Roman Empire Rome and Christianity The Fall of Rome The Early Americas
Endings and Beginnings
World Geography Current Events Research Projects Culture Studies
Chapter Tests Quizzes Map Tests Daily Work
Reading Selections Group Work Discussion Presentations
_____________________________________________________________ Grading and Assessment:
Students will be evaluated in many ways during this course. A large majority of their graded work will be written but I will also ask students to present their work in skits, PowerPoint presentations, brief speeches, and poster presentations. If a student misses an assignment, quiz, or project due to an excused illness they will be able to make up the work upon their return for full credit. LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Assignment Category Participation Daily Work Tests Quizzes CNN Student News
% of Final Grade 10% 55% 25% 5% 5%
90.100
80.90 70.80 60-70 Below 59
A B C D F
Participation: Students will start each week with 5 participation points. Points may be lost during the week for unexcused absences or tardies, not having needed materials, not following class rules, or other disciplinary issues. Extra Credit: There will be some extra credit opportunities during the school year. These assignments are intended to be in addition to the students normal work load; therefore, only students who have turned in all required work will be eligible for extra credit points. _____________________________________________________________ Mrs. Tweedys Class Expectations:
1. Have all materials and be in your seat when the bell rings. 2. Use respectful verbal language and body language. 3. Keep your hands to yourself dont touch other people or their materials.
4. Mrs. Tweedys desk and all items on and behind it are off limits. 5. NO Hats, Gum, Electronics, Food, or Drinks allowed in classroom. _____________________________________________________________ Plagiarism and Cheating: Plagiarism is the unauthorized use of or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as ones own original work. Plagiarism is unacceptable and will be treated no differently than cheating. Proven cases of plagiarism and/or cheating will result in a 0 grade for the project and student will not be able to make up the missed points. This class will cover the appropriate way to use another authors work without plagiarizing and all students will be responsible for citing their sources in each written work. _____________________________________________________________ Classroom Library Policy: Books are available for checkout in Mrs. Tweedys room as a convenience to students. These may be used for book reports, assignments, or pleasure. Most books, but not all, have been read or skimmed for content. This form is to inform the parent/guardian that not every book has been personally reviewed by the teacher. Parents/guardians are the final monitor of their son or daughters book choice. Books for assignments may always be brought from home or borrowed from a library as long as they meet the requirements of the task assigned. Students are expected to return the books within 6 weeks and in good condition. Lost or damaged books will be added to the students fine list at the end of the year. The cost of a replacement book will determine the fine.
Parents and Student: Please sign below that you have read this information. Please return only this page. Keep the rest for your reference. - Mrs. Tweedy, Language Arts Teacher _______ _______ Please feel free to use my students photo in school related blogs. I would prefer my students photo not be used.
By signing this syllabus, I acknowledge that I understand the course expectations, discipline procedures, grading, and library policy of this class. Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________________________________ Student Signature: _______________________________________________________ Grade and Class Period: _______________________________________________________ Parent Email Address: _______________________________________________________ Parent Home Phone: _______________________________________________________ Date: __________________ Please return by Friday August 26th 2011
