MONDAY October 2, 2006
1) Final Draft Typed Essay & Unit Packet (Assigns #1 - 7) due before tardy bell on front table on Monday
2) Peer Edit
3) Students will get a rough score for their essay by the end of the period. ALL students are welcome to take home their essay to correct errors, revise their writing and do whatever it takes to achieve the grade they seek on the essay. Students should leave class with a clear understanding of essay grading expectations. Mr. P is also available after school for help. Students can also get essay help by coming after school to view the Essay Video once again. ALL essays are due on Friday October 6, 2006 at the start of class.
4) View the Mr. P Challenge Vocab Game Video
HW
a) Typed Essay (Due Friday, October 6, 2006) -- computerless or printer-problem-students are welcome to type their essay after school on the student computer in Mr P's class.
b) Study for Vocab Game (Wednesday October 4, 2006) -- Students should study the terms, historical figures and timeline events associated to the Autocracy vs Democracy unit. Students should use their Assignment Packet (#1-7) to prepare for the fun filled Vocab Game. Sketch's Website also has some of the Vocab definitions available. As a sidenote: The World History Vocab Game record is 24 words in 1 minute. Will anyone this year shatter the Vocab Game Record?
TUESDAY Oct 3, 2006
1) Autocracy & Democracy in P-ville -- making practical and real world use of what students have learned from the past unit. Make sure to participate in this in-class activity.
2) The Aristotle: Connects P-ville's past with the present.
3) Mr. P TV --- Top 5 things
4) Nominating, Assigning, Electing, Delegating, Appointing and Demanding Roles in P-ville.
HW
a) Just think about how you have already learned this year
b) Study for the Vocab Game (aka Mr P Challenge) for TOMORROW
c) Have you revised your essay yet? All Autocracy and Democracy Essays due FRIDAY
GEO RETAKE TODAY AFTERSCHOOL AT 3:22PM. All students are welcome. Geo Review and map drilling also available after retake.
WEDNESDAY October 4, 2006
MINIMUM DAY!
1) Get ready! It is time for the Vocab Game (ie The Mr P Challenge).
HW
a) Revised your essay yet? If not, get going on finishing your essay. All essays are due FRIDAY
THURSDAY October 5, 2006
Start of new unit: Middle Ages - American Revolution
1) Most Radical Nerds... Video
2) Spectrum of Time --- Velcro Wall (Assign #2)
3) Middle Ages to American Revolution Terms (Assign #3)
HW
a) Check Out Brandee's Legacy Project Bring a copy of the site's main page to class tomorrow.
b) Also check out Jina, Janet and Natalie's Legacy Project Bring a copy of the site's main page to class tomorrow.
c) Another helpful website is Scott and Jordan's Study Guide for Middle Ages to American Revolution. Contains a vocabulary quiz too.
d) There is also Amy's Guide to Historical Periods
e) Start to work on Terms (Assign #3)
FRIDAY October 6, 2006
1) Autocracy & Democracy Essays due on front table before tardy bell
2) Middle Ages
HW
HW: Read below for information about your semester final in World History.
SEMESTER FINAL
LEGACY PROJECT OR FINAL EXAM
Each semester students will have a choice of taking either the Final Exam or doing a Legacy Project as their ‘semester’ final. The semester final (exam or project) will equate to 20% - 25 % of the student’s semester grade. There is an application and qualification process that involves doing a legacy project. All students who do not apply or qualify to do a Legacy Project will partake in Final Exam process as a means of fulfilling their semester final obligation for the course. Written below are the specifics for both the Legacy Project and Final Exam.
LEGACY PROJECT
There are several purposes for students to apply to do a legacy project.
1) Students want to create a project to assist & inspire future students’ learning.
2) Students actually want to make a difference and contribute to the betterment of Mr. P’s class.
3) Students prefer to create a project versus taking an Exam for a final.
All student interested in doing a Legacy Project for their semester final must apply and qualify to do a legacy project. To apply and qualify for the Legacy Project, students must submit at least 3 typed proposals to Mr. P. In addition, students are required to schedule a brief meeting with Mr P after school to explain their legacy project proposals. Basically, students are to ‘sell’ their legacy project idea to Mr. P. Students will “qualify” to do a legacy project, if students convince Mr. P of the usefulness of their Legacy Proposal(s). Students should bring their 3 typed legacy proposals and explain them to Mr. P. At the after school meeting, students MUST do the following:
A) Be prepared, articulate and brief (Mr. P is a busy guy and doesn’t like to waste time)
B) Quickly & clearly explain to Mr. P your Legacy ideas (Mr. P has to be able to understand what it is)
C) Explain how it will be beneficial to future students, Mr. P, etc.
D) A typed working schedule that explains how you will be completing the project
E) Samples that demonstrate your ability to do certain kinds of work (i.e. your artwork, video equipment, computer skills or previous projects your done).
The deadline to apply and qualify for doing a Legacy Project as a student’s “Final” for the semester will be October 31st (Halloween). If a student does not apply and qualify by this date, the student will then, by way of default, partake in the Final Exam process at the end of the semester. If a student qualifies and agrees to do a Legacy Project, then he/she is committed to doing a Legacy Project. They will not be allowed to change from doing a Legacy Project to taking the “Final Exam.”
GROUP or SOLO WORK: Mr. P highly recommends that students work solo on their legacy project. Once again, he advises students do NOT work with other students. However, students might be allowed to work with others if they can justify the need to have more than one person do the project. Yet, the group work limit is 3 students. Students may also work with students in Mr. P’s other World History classes. Most importantly, if students qualify to work in a group it is entirely their choice and responsibility to do so. Mr. P will NOT, once again, will NOT hear any grievances or feel any sympathy pertaining to group work problems. Group work is a choice of the students. Again, Mr. P suggests students do NOT work in groups. Yet, students are old enough to make their own decision on such matter.
LEGACY GRADING SYSTEM:
A Grade:
Most likely any legacy project that will be or is actually used in Mr. P’s class achieves an “A” grade. If Mr. P will not use it in the future, it probably is NOT going to get an “A” grade. Legacy projects rarely take 1 day or 1 weekend to complete. Students with a desire to achieve an “A” should put in a fair amount of time and effort to complete their legacy project. However, time and effort does NOT necessarily equate to an “A” grade. Students can work very hard and still not achieve an “A” grade. The project should be of the utmost quality. It should also be ready for classroom use. Usually any needed adjustments that Mr. P has to do will deduct from the grade of the Legacy Project. All students witness how Mr. P runs the class on a daily basis. Students should become aware of what is “needed” and what “works” with regards to legacy projects. Also, “A” legacy projects are well labeled, packaged, easily stored or accessed. Presentation of the Legacy Project is memorable. It is NOT just another boring final presentation. Fellow students believe the project is useful and of quality.
B Grade:
Usually a good legacy project but does not do all the requirements listed for an “A” grade. Most likely, a “B” grade results because Mr. P will have to “adjust” the project so that it can be used in class. “B” rate Legacy Projects lack the originality, usefulness and quality in comparison to “A” rate Legacy Projects. Presentation of the project is above average and is somewhat memorable.
C Grade:
Results when the Legacy Project will NOT be used in the classroom. It does NOT fulfill the general standards of a “B” grade. Presentation of the project is average and is NOT memorable.
D Grade:
“D” stands for Disappointment. This project is obviously substandard to what is expected of Legacy Projects. It appears to be done quickly and with substandard care. It will NOT be used in the classroom. Presentation is unprepared, robotic and/or boring.
F Grade:
Produces an overall gross Legacy Project. There is a sense of making a mockery out of doing the Legacy Project. Unorganized and poor presentation. If anything, this project serves as a sample of what NOT to do for a Legacy Project.
FINAL EXAM
The Final Exam will take place the day of the scheduled final in late January for the fall semester and in June for the spring semester. The Final Exam will consist of approximately 200 multiple choice questions. The questions will be related to the unit topics covered during the semester. Students are welcome to pick the Final Exam as their semester final.
180 – 200 correct; 90% - 100% = A
160 – 179 correct; 80% - 89% = B
140 – 159 correct; 70% - 79% = C
120 – 139 correct; 60% - 69% = D
0 – 119 correct; 0 - 59% = F
WORLD HISTORY UNITS
FALL SEMESTER
1) Geography
2) Autocracy vs Democracy
3) Middle Ages – American Revolution
4) French Revolution & Napoleon
5) Industrial Revolution
6) Nationalism & Imperialism
7) WWI
SPRING SEMESTER
1) Geography
8) 20th Century Revolution & Nationalism
9) WWII
10) Cold War
11) Current Issues
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