Presentation on theme: "Exploratory World Cultures B with Denise Arditti 435-2839 Classroom Rules Arrive on time."— Presentation transcript:
Exploratory World Cultures B with Denise Arditti email@example.com 435-2839 firstname.lastname@example.org Classroom Rules Arrive on time. Bring writing utensils. Listen well so others can be heard. Participate and encourage others. Ask for help when necessary. Be in charge of learning. Classroom Materials Required One 100 page spiral notebook Donations Markers Crayons Glue Loose-leaf paper Pens and Pencils Classroom Topics General Geography Conflict Resolution Motivating Students Country Position Papers Universal Declaration of Human Rights Social Problems Disability and Human Rights Discrimination and Prejudice Poverty and Hunger Injustice Migration Dear Parent or Guardian and Student, Welcome to Exploratory World Cultures B, a class where you will explore the world and record your findings in your notebook. We will record our most important human rights facts about countries and people all over the world. During our travels, we will learn bits of language, history and culture in order to better understand our own culture as Americans. We will follow the National Geographic Standards that are attached to this syllabus. Grades: 15% Vocab and Topic Quizzes, 25% Tests, 30% Participation, 30% Notebook and Presentations Homework Students will complete study homework on Wednesday nights and written homework on Thursday nights. There will often be a vocabulary and fact quiz on Thursdays and a test on Fridays. The quizzes and test will only cover the material introduced during that week. A quiz score will be awarded weekly for classroom decorum. Students will have a mid-term and a final drawn from the activities /assessments of the semester. Parent Signature_______________ Student Signature _________________ Parent Name in Print ______________ Student Name in Print __________________ Website- http://www.currituck.k12.nc.us//Domain/130http://www.currituck.k12.nc.us//Domain/130 My website offers lesson plans, contact information and extra practice links.
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