Course Syllabus

Global Studies 9 is the first year of two years of Global History and Geography. We will be following the course outline adapted from Mrs. Hart’s Global 9 class. This will provide equal access to the regular curriculum. The material will be modified when necessary but will retain the academic rigor expected for all students of Global History studies. 

 During the year we will cover a number of different units:

• Historical Thinking
• Physical and Human Geography (Culture)
• Early Civilizations (Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China)
• Belief Systems (Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam)
• Classical Civilizations (Greece, Rome, India, China)
• Medieval Europe (Feudalism, Crusades, Black Death, Commercial Revolution)
• Byzantine Empire and Russia
• Tang and Song Dynasties of China
• Islamic Civilization
• Early African Civilizations
• Mongol Empire
• Ottoman Empire
• Empires of the Americas (Mayan, Aztec, Inca)
• Transformation of Europe (Renaissance and Reformation, Age of Exploration, Imperialism, Scientific Revolution, Age of Absolutism)

 As we study the different units, we will focus on enduring issues; important topics for discussion which have recurred throughout history over time. They include conflict, power, inequality, impacts of innovation, interconnectedness, ideas and beliefs, environmental impacts, and population growth.

Grading Policy

• Assesments (tests, quizzes, projects) 40%
• Assignments (classwork including "Do Now", written work, current events, and homework) 50%
• Participation 10%
• Work turned in Late policy:
• 1 day late = 5 points
• 3 days late= 30 points
• 5 days will result in a grade of zero

Materials

All materials needed to complete assignments are provided in Google Classroom.  All work will be done and submitted through Google Classroom.

STUDENT ONLINE RULES/EXPECTATIONS

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Punctual

• Report to online lessons regularly
• Meet assigned deadlines 

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Respect

• Be mindful of language
• Support others with kindness and empathy
• Use chat feature for input 

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Engaged

• Be present for live learning

• Contribute when asked

• Reach out to your teachers with questions during their office hours
• Submit timely assignments

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Prepared

• Quiet workspace 
• Essential supplies accessible
• Internet connection established