Monday, October 29, 2012
Unit 5 = Middle Ages - American Revolution 2012
Greetings and welcome Mr P's Website for the 2012-2013 school year.
A) Mr P's Class Syllabus - Still need to get signed or just want to read it again?
B) Check out Technical Thompson's Website (P-Alumni Student Class Website)
C) Study for Geo Retake (Read Front Chalkboard for info regarding next Retake Date)
GEO RELATED LINKS
a) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
b) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
c) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
Middle Ages - American Revolution is the next unit. Students will spend about 2 weeks on this unit. At the conclusion of the unit, students will turn in their unit packet for points. Each assignment should be completed as they are assigned during the unit. Below is the order of the assignments so that students can keep their unit work organized.
It is time for the Most Radical Nerds... Unit. (Graham's Most Radical Video Intro)
Still in need of the Auto vs Demo Unit? Scroll down for power points and such stuff.
Unit 4: Middle Ages - American Revolution
Below are Alissa Todd's Basics of Middle Ages - Scientific Revolution
1) Middle Ages
2) Renaissance
3) Northern Renaissance
4) Exploration
5) Reformation
6) Scientific Revolution
7) Enlightenment
8) American Revolution
LEGENDARY CHUCK'S MOST RADICAL LEGACY PROJECT
PDF of Legendary Chuck's Most Radical Time Travel Story
Legendary Chuck's Big Picture Questions for each theme
Quizzes
Legendary Chuck's Most Radical Legacy Entire File
Table of Contents for Unit Assignments
1) Table of Contents (TOC) --- This is your cover page to your packet listing assignments 1-14
2) Spectrum of Time (Power Point) / One Thing Leads to Another (Power Point) (Pre Test)
3a) Alissa Todd's Basics of Middle Ages - Scientific Revolution (Power Point) & (Word Docs)
3) Vocab List (Students will not have to write out but are expected to know vocab)
4) Middle Ages a) Daily Life & 8 Questions b)Cloze Passage (Omit)
5) Renaissance Basics (Power Point) & (Worksheet)
6) Renaissance People (Power Point) & (Worksheet)
6 & 7) Renaissance Art & North Renaissance Art (Power Point) & (Worksheet) (Omit)
7) North Renaissance Notes - (Power Point) & (Worksheet)
8) Exploration Notes (Power Point) & (Worksheet)
9) Reformation Notes (Power Point) & (Worksheet)
10) Scientific Revolution (Power Point) & (Worksheet) (Omit)
11) Enlightenment Questions (Powerpoint) & (Worksheet)
12) Enlightenment Thinkers (Power point) & (Worksheet)
13) American Revolution & Constitution Notes (Power Point) & (Worksheet)
14) Democracy in Action (Word Doc) (Omit)
SEMESTER FINAL EXAM OR PROJECT?
Soon Mr P will start class off by asking each student: Semester Final: What are you going to do?
- The Final Exam or Final Project?
- Deadline to decide is the Monday before Thanksgiving
- Finals will be the last week of the semester (End of January)
The Final Exam
a) It will be a 100 Multiple Choice Question Cumulative Exam.
b) Cumulative exams cover content studied throughout the semester (Sept – January)
Final Projects (Legacy Projects)
a) All must be approved by Mr P prior to the Friday before Thanksgiving 2012
b) All students NOT approved to do Legacy Projects will take the Final Exam
SCROLL DOWN below this week’s agenda to read the details about the Semester Project.
MONDAY October 29, 2012
1) Autocracy & Democracy Class Discussion: What is the ideal form of government?
TUESDAY October 30, 2012
1) Collect Auto v Demo Packets
2) Memorable Learning from last week survey #3
3) Welcome to P-ville
HW:
a) All P-villians = Watch youtube videos on P-ville.
b) DOD Form Your Admin Jobs for Citizens
4) Most Radical Nerds…(Power Pt Calendar)
a) Graham Video
b) Vocab & Time
HW:
a) Review online Power Pts related to your topic
b) Work on your group topic
A) Become enlightened about P-ville from Elders of the Past. Use the path the elders have drawn out for you or pave your own route for P-ville. Whatever the case, be sure to do something! Be sure to make P-ville a better place by the time you leave in June than what it was when you first arrived in September to P-ville.
1) P-ville Intro
2) Daily Announcements by Mac & Nina
3) Director of Integrity (DoI)
4) Director of MVP (DoMVP)
5) Director of Economy (DoE)
6) Director of Technology (DoTECH)
7) Director of Maintenance (DoM)
8) Director of Chief of Police (DoP)
9) Director of Stocks (DoS)
10) Director of Beautification (DoB)
11) What other Director of... videos are needed?
a) Director of Directors (DoD)
b) Supreme Council (including a video viewing
c) Director of Quotes (DoQ)
d) Director of Randomness (DoR)
e) Director of SWEN (DoSWEN)
f) Director of Foreign Affairs (DoFA)
g) Director of Special Events (DoSE)
h) Director of Treasury (DoT)
WEDNESDAY October 31, 2012
1) How to do 30 Second Speeches
2) Most Radical Unit Overview
3) Middle Ages
4) Renaissance
HW:
Read
1) Middle Ages
2) Renaissance
THURSDAY November 1, 2012
1) 30 Second Speeches
2) Renaissance
3) North Renaissance
HW:
Should have already read:
1) Middle Ages
2) Renaissance
Read by next class session
3) Northern Renaissance
4) Exploration
FRIDAY November 2, 2012
1) 30 Second Speeches
2) Week in Review Survey #4
3) North Renaissance
4) Exploration
HW:
Should have already read:
1) Middle Ages
2) Renaissance
3) Northern Renaissance
4) Exploration
Read by next class session:
5) Reformation
MONDAY November 5, 2012
1) P-Ville Elections
2) Reformation
3) Review Middle Ages –Reformation
HW:
Should have already read or read again:
1) Middle Ages
2) Renaissance
3) Northern Renaissance
4) Exploration
5) Reformation
Read this by next class session
6) Scientific Revolution
Is Michio Kaku a Francis Bacon or Galileo of Today? Ever ponder about what life is going to be like when you're Mr P's age? Watch this lecture. It starts at the 5:30 mark
Will be covered in class with Worksheets, Power Pts and Mr P craziness
7) Enlightenment
8) American Revolution
TUESDAY November 6, 2012 (Election Day)
1) Election Results
2) Quite Write
3) Scientific Revolution
HW:
Remember all this? Read again if you want to review
1) Middle Ages
2) Renaissance
3) Northern Renaissance
4) Exploration
5) Reformation
6) Scientific Revolution
7) Enlightenment
8) American Revolution
WEDNESDAY November 7, 2012
1) P-ville 1st Supreme Council Meeting (At lunch)
2) Enlightenment
THURSDAY November 8, 2012
Mr P will have to review info from the Sub Day.
The great information about the Spread of Enlightenment and Classical Music below will likely be CUT. Ask Juniors and Seniors what you are missing out on. It's a pretty memorable lesson. Yet, if your concern is only for the test, fear not... for no substantial part of the exam will feature questions from this lesson. Consider this lesson more a lesson of life. Consider it cancelled.
1) Spread of Enlightenment
2) Mozart & Beethoven
3) Start US Revolution Notes
HW:A) Complete US Revolution & Constitution Notes – Get from Mr P online power pt here
FRIDAY November 10, 2012
1) Week in Review #5
2) US Constitution
3) Bill of Rights
4) Jefferson vs Hamilton
MONDAY November 13, 2012 (Armistice Day - Veteran's Day = Holiday)
No School
TUESDAY November 14, 2012
1) Pretest
2) Review US Constitution
3) Bill of Rights
4) HEAR YE! HEAR YE! EXTRA CREDIT HERE!
Mr P’s Challenge - Vocab Game For Middle Ages - American Revolution
At lunch and after school Mr P will offer a rare opportunity for any and all students to come by, form a group and take a shot at the Vocab Game. It will be offered on a first-come first-serve basis. If student performance is weak and they want to try again, they must get to the back of the line. Due to the fact it is unfair for Mr P's family if he comes home late, he will NOT allow for numerous attempts. So study and do well on your first attempt. If students perform well and qualify, they can obtain extra credit up to:
10 pts = Any student with less than 75% in class.
5 pts = Any student with more than 75% in class.
Message to DODs and Supreme Councils - if this extra credit event is to take place, there will need to be:
a) A Vocab Game Committee to negotiate & determine what terms will be apart of the Vocab Game (ie Francis Bacon = yes Tycho Brahe = No). Committee should consist of at least 2 members from each period. Committee will meet Thursday after school. Once list for Vocab Game is established it will be posted on Mr P's website to inform all students.
Link to Official Student List Posted Here? (If there is no link, then there is no official list yet)
b) Vocab Game volunteers on Monday (4 Score Keepers, 2 Timers, 4 Flippers). One set of volunteers for lunch & another for after school.
b) Complete Enlightenment Assignments (if you haven't already done so)
11) Enlightenment Questions (Powerpoint) & (Worksheet)
12) Enlightenment Thinkers (Power point) & (Worksheet)
c) Take Notes in advance to avoid the madness of fast note taking during class. This way you can listen more carefully, ask questions and check over your notes instead of writing frantically like an academic zombie.
13) American Revolution & Constitution Notes (Power Point) & (Worksheets) (Mr P's Revamped Power Pt from Class)
NEWS CONCERNING UP COMING EXAM
1) Mr P will most likely be available after school on Tuesday to answer questions about the unit or to review for Wednesday's Exam.
2) Review Rachel Chon's Jeopardy Game for Middle Ages to American Revolution.
2) Students should know who were the Enlightenment Figures (Assign 11)
3) Students should know Classical Music started during the Enlightenment and some of the famous musicians from this time was Mozart & Beethoven.
SAMPLE CLASSICAL MUSIC --- If you are bored, interested and have time
a) Mozart
1) Uchida conducts Mozart's Piano Concerto #20 - Allegro I This Japanese lady is insanely cool. Even more amazing then her performance is that Mozart had the brilliant mind to create such intense music over 250 years ago. Thanks Mozart for being creative... thanks for being an inspiration... thanks for ENLIGHTENING US... thanks for being you!
2) Mozart's 4oth Symphony conducted by the great American Leonard Bernstein
3) Listen to the great American Conductor play and talk about Mozart's 40th Symphony Even if you don't know anything about music, it is still interesting to listen Bernstein talk about Mozart's music because it will give you an appreciation of the complexity and creative intensity of Mozart's music.
b) Beethoven
1) The classic Fur Elise
2) Beethoven's 5th Symphony - The great America Conductor Leonard Bernstein leads a German Orchestra
C) Let the great Benjamin Zander explain why Classical Music is for everyone. If by the end of this talk you don't have shining eyes, check your pulse. You might be dead.
D) Who are those strange people waving that wand around in front of the orchestra? Israeli Conductor Itay Talgam gives a splendid talk. Mr P is totally inspired by Mr Talgam and the Great Conductors he presents. How any teacher... any student... or any human not be inspired?
E) Music & Magical Trust. Imagine teachers and students having such a working environment. Watch, listen and enjoy Scottish Conductor Charles Hazlewood talk. Trippy to what he says about South Africans and those of the "West" and how they engage or do NOT engage in music.4) Enlightenment Questions (Assign #11)- Be sure you know the answer to such questions as:
a) What idea did the Enlightenment use from the Scientific Revolution? Why? (p.54-55)
b) Name and explain 2 ways the Enlightenment ideas were spread? (p.57 & 61)
c) What was a Salon? (p.57 & 61)
d) How did the relationship change between the ruler and the people? (p.63-65)
e) Who were some of the Enlightened Monarchs? How exactly were they 'enlightened'? (p.63-65)
f) Name and Explain 3 long-term effects the Enlightenment thinking had on Western Civilization? (p.58, 60-61)
g) What new styles of writing and forms of literature were developed? (p.63)
h) Who was that Voltaire guy? What did he contribute to the Enlightenment? (p.56)
5) American Revolution in a nutshell - School House Rock Review
a) Causes of US Revolution - No More Kings
b) Declaration of Independence - Fireworks
c) Basics of the Revolutionary War - Shot Heard Around the World
d) US Separation of Powers - 3 Ring Government
e) How Presidents are Elected? - Send Your Vote to College
f) How a Bill become a Law? - I'm Just a Bill
g) Where the Money Goes? - Where the Money Goes?
h) Taxes should be spent on? - Tax Man Max
i) Basics on the Stock Market - Walking on Wall St.
j) Debt Problems - Tyrannosaurus Debt
k) The Preamble - The Preamble -- Extra Credit for Exam if you can write the Preamble
HW: Suggested Reading
a) Textbook Reading - Perhaps during SSR or read at home to prep for Exam
Enlightenment
1) Philosophy in the Age of Reason (p.54-59)
2) Enlightenment Ideas Spread (p.60-65)
American Revolution & Constitution
1) Birth of the American Republic (p.67-76)
b) Do you know your rights? Check out the Charts on p.73 & 76. Mr P really likes Amendments 1, 4, 5 & 10. Know your basic rights! Hint! Hint! Hint!
c) For the more intellectually hungry student, read:
1) The Declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson on p.80-83.
2) The US Constitution written by James Madison on p.84-105.
Yes, be different from most of your fellow Americans and actually read over and get to know the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Mr P estimates that around 10% of Americans have actually read the US Constitution. That means in a nation of 300 million, only 30 million have read the document. Of that 30 million, how many have read the Constitution more than once? Half? 15 million? Mr P usually reads over these documents 2 to 3 times each year. Hey, join an elite club of Americanos that have read the Constitution more than once.
Here is Mr P's Revamp Constitution & Bill of Rights Power Pt from Class.
WEDNESDAY November 15, 20121) Middle Ages – American Revolution Packet Due Before Tardy Bell
2) Middle Ages – American Revolution Exam
3) Post Test Survey / Week in Review
THURSDAY November 16, 2012 (Quarter Ends)
Start French Revolution
FRIDAY November 17, 2012
TBA
LEGACY PROJECT INFORMATION
A) Legacy Project approval deadline is the Friday before Thanksgiving.
B) Semester Final is either the Final Exam or a Legacy Project. All students wishing to do a Legacy Project must get approval from Mr. P prior to Thanksgiving.
C) All students not doing a Legacy Project will take a semester Final Exam. The Final Exam is multiple choice. Questions for the multiple choice exam will be cumulative. Thus, any content covered during the first semester can appear on the Semester Final Exam.
D) The Semester Final will be at the end of semester. Students taking the Final Exam will take it at the end of the school year. Students doing a legacy project will turn it in the day the students (not doing a legacy project) take the Semester Final Exam.
LEGACY PROJECT FORMS
1) Blank Proposal Application & Sample of filled out Application
2) Contract
3) Update Form & Calendar
4) Legacy Project Ideas - if you can't come up with ideas of your own
5) Sample WWI Vocab - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Vocab.
6) Sample - WWI Play - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Play.
7) Sample - Video Proposal - If you can't provide a sample of your video skills like this, don't even bother with a Video Project
a) Gehr Video Proposal
b) Grace Video Proposal
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 Fall semester is usually October 31st (Halloween) and for the Spring semester March 21st (Equinox). Sometimes Mr P does extend the deadline for legacy application process. Pay attention in class for official Legacy Project Approval Deadlines. 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.
WORLD HISTORY UNITS
If the word SOLID is next to units listed below, it means Mr P's unit lessons and previously created Legacy Projects have made the unit pretty complete and Mr P thinks the unit doesn't need much change or improvement. A student can still apply to do a Legacy Project for a unit labeled as SOLID but the chances of getting the project approved is less than if the unit was listed as NEEDED.
If the word NEEDED next to the unit below, then it indicates the unit needs improvements via Legacy Projects.
1st SEMESTER
1) Geography / World Religions & Philosophy (NEEDED)
2) Autocracy & Democracy (SOLID)
3) Middle Ages - American Revolution (NEEDED)
4) French Revolution / Napoleon (SOLID)
5) Industrial Revolution (NEEDED)
6) Nationalism / Imperialism (NEEDED)
2nd SEMESTER
1) Geography & Geo Stats (NEEDED)
2) WWI (SOLID)
3) 20th Century Revolutions & Independence Movements (Russian, China, India, etc) (BOTH - Solid / Needed)
3) Global Depression (BOTH - Solid / Needed)
4) WWII (BOTH - Solid/ Needed)
5) Cold War (SOLID)
6) Contemporary Issues (NEEDED)
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 100 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
LEGACY PROJECT INFORMATION
A) Legacy Project approval deadline is the Monday Before Thanksgiving.
B) Semester Final is either the Final Exam or a Legacy Project. All students wishing to do a Legacy Project must get approval from Mr. P prior to Halloween.
C) All students not doing a Legacy Project will take a semester Final Exam. The Final Exam is multiple choice. Questions for the multiple choice exam will be cumulative. Thus, any content covered during the first semester can appear on the Semester Final Exam.
D) The Semester Final will be at the end of semester. Students taking the Final Exam will take it at the end of the school year. Students doing a legacy project will turn it in the day the students (not doing a legacy project) take the Semester Final Exam.
LEGACY PROJECT FORMS
1) Blank Proposal Application & Sample of filled out Application
2) Contract
3) Update Form & Calendar
4) Legacy Project Ideas - if you can't come up with ideas of your own
5) Sample WWI Vocab - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Vocab.
6) Sample - WWI Play - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Play.
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 Fall semester will be October 31st (Halloween) and for the Spring semester March 21st (Equinox). 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.
WORLD HISTORY UNITS
1st SEMESTER
1) Geography / World Religions & Philosophy
2) Autocracy & Democracy
3) Middle Ages - American Revolution
4) French Revolution / Napoleon
5) Industrial Revolution
6) Nationalism / Imperialism
2nd SEMESTER
1) Geography & Geo Stats
2) WWI
3) 20th Century Revolutions & Independence Movements (Russian, China, India, etc)
3) Global Depression
4) WWII
5) Cold War
6) Contemporary Issues
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 100 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
Go to Technical Thompson's Website for more info and if links do not work here.
Still in need of information from last unit?
AUTOCRACY vs DEMOCRACY
1) Table of Contents (TOC)
2) Nader's Deserted Island (Omit)
3) Scenarios / Spectrum (Spectrum & Vocab Power Pt)
4) Vocabulary Worksheet
.....a) Sketch's 2002 Online Vocab Email Sketch and tell her thanks for helping you out. oliviasketch@yahoo.com
.....b) Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game Email Milie and tell her thanks for helping you out
.....c) Vocab List and Vocab Game Point System
5) Timeline
6) Historical Figures - Front Page includes John Locke & Back Page includes King Louis XIV
.....a) Historical Figure Group Prep & Instructions
7a) Discussion Notes (Worksheet) & Discussion Questions (Power Point)
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Unit 1 = Geography (Retake Exams still offered)
Unit 2 = Foundation Lessons
Unit 3 = World Myths, Religions & Philosophy
Unit 4 = Autocracy & Democracy
Greetings and welcome Mr P's Website for the 2011-2012 school year.
A) Mr P's Class Syllabus - Still need to get signed or just want to read it again?
B) Check out Technical Thompson's Website (P-Alumni Student Class Website)
C) Missed the First Few Days? Forgot some stuff? Want to know the basic of Mr P's class?
2008 - Romero's Intro Video
2010 - Berg & Lee's Intro Video
2011 - Espejo & Thompson Intro Video
WEST HIGH SOCIAL SCIENCE MOCK ELECTION IS COMING FRIDAY OCTOBER 26th
Interested in reading up on presidential candidates or propositions? Want to make the ghost of Aristotle happy by making an educated vote? Well, here are a few websites to check out.
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE INFO
1) Voter Guide - Candidates' Presidential Statement
http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/candidates/us-president.htm
2) Quotes by Candidates on 61 Issues
http://2012election.procon.org/
3) Basic info on Candidates
http://easyvoterguide.com/
PROPOSITION INFO
1) Easy Voter Guide to propositions
http://www.easyvoterguide.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/EVG-Nov12-Eng-v5x.pdf
2) California Voter Guide
http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/
GEO RELATED LINKS TO ASSIST WITH GEO RETAKE
a) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
b) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
c) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
Autocracy vs Democracy is the next unit. Students will spend about 2 weeks on this unit. There will be a total of 7 assignments. At the conclusion of the unit, students will turn in their unit packet (assignments 1-7) for points. Each assignment should be completed as they are assigned during the unit. Below is the order of the assignments 1-7 so that students can keep their unit work organized.
Essential Questions for the Unit. These are the grand questions that are a sort of glue that sticks to all the various parts to the unit. Hence, it brings all the parts of the unit together and hopefully makes sense of it all.
1) What makes a good society?
2) What is the good life?
3) What is the ideal form of government?
Go to Technical Thompson's Website for more info and if links do not work here.
AUTOCRACY vs DEMOCRACY
1) Table of Contents (TOC)
2) Nader's Deserted Island (Omit)
3) Scenarios / Spectrum (Spectrum & Vocab Power Pt)
4) Vocabulary Worksheet
.....a) Sketch's 2002 Online Vocab Email Sketch and tell her thanks for helping you out. oliviasketch@yahoo.com
.....b) Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game Email Milie and tell her thanks for helping you out
.....c) Vocab List and Vocab Game Point System
5) Timeline
6) Historical Figures - Front Page includes John Locke & Back Page includes King Louis XIV
.....a) Historical Figure Group Prep & Instructions
7) QuickWrite: Which historical figure's ideas do you like the most? Why are those ideas better than others? (2/3 Page)
7a) Discussion Notes (Worksheet) & Discussion Questions (Power Point)
MONDAY October 15, 2012
1) Intro to Auto & Demo / TOC (Assign #1)
2) Scenarios / Spectrum (Assign #3)
3) Vocab 1-33 (Assign #4) – Complete by end of unit. Have in class each day as Mr P will demonstrate vocab words each day. Or refer to student legacy projects for help. Write your definitions in PENCIL in case you need to change them. Always, put your vocab in your own words. Do NOT copy a definition directly. That is plagiarism and also CHEATING.
4) Start - Timeline (Assign #5)
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) Review Greek WS for possible Quiz
......To assist with Greeks WS
a) Read Chapter 1 Section 1: Greeks Roots of Democracy (p.8-19)
b) Complete Greek Worksheets
c) Greek Power Pt - to help with worksheets
d) Greek Jeopardy - Practice Questions like these will appear on Greek Mini-Exam
EXTRA GREEK STUFF --- This is NOT required work
e) Yale's Professor Kagan's Greek Lectures - This is for students who enjoy and want to learn more about Ancient Greece. This is NOT required work.
f) Read Plato’s - Allegory of the Cave… if you want. Just some extra reading. This is not required work.
g) Don't like reading? Watch an animated version of Allegory of the Cave.
h) BBC Documentary: What the Ancient Greeks did for us? (1 hour)
i) BBC Documentary: Ancient Worlds - Greek Thing (1 hour)
NOTE - Geo Retake Exam#5 Thursday after school – 3:22 pm - Mr P will likely do only a few more this semester.
TUESDAY October 16, 2012 (Minimum Day)
1) Greek WS Quiz?
2) Timeline – Greeks and Romans
3) Vocab - work on
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) Complete Timeline (Assign #5) – Due Friday
C) Review Roman Worksheet for possible quiz?
Ca) Read Chapter 1 Section 2: Roman Republic & Empire (p.20-27) -- (Due Tuesday)
Cb) Complete Roman Worksheets
Cc) Roman Power Pt - to help with worksheets
Cd) Roman Jeopardy - Practice Questions like these will appear on Roman Mini-Exam
WEDNESDAY October 17, 2012 (Minimum Day)
1) Romans WS Quiz?
2) Timeline – Greeks and Romans
3) Vocab - work on
HW
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2010 Power Pt Vocab Game
THURSDAY October 18, 2012
1) Model Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
2) Timeline – Romans -US Constitution
3) Vocab - work on
HW
A) Complete Auto Demo Timeline (Due Friday)
B) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
FRIDAY October 19, 2012
1) Greek Mini Exam
2) Groups become Experts on Historical Figures of Autocracy & Democracy
3) Vocab Game Instructional Video?
4) Complete Timeline
HW
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
MONDAY October 22, 2012
1) Auto Demo Historical Figures (Assign #6)
2) Group Prep for Historical Figures Mini-Presentation
3) Video Game Instructional Video
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) Be ready to present your historical figure (Tuesday)
C) Check out these Legacy Projects on the Auto vs Democracy Historical Figures done by students from the past:
1) Cory Gehr's 2010 Autocracy Democracy Time Travel
2) Bill & Ed Show 2000 Autocracy Democracy Historical Interviews
3) Who will make an even greater short film? Is it you? Would you rather do a cool meaningful final project than a final exam? Think about making a short youtube clip like this to show Mr P you have technical skill. Yet, before you start doing anything, scroll down to read over the Legacy Project Information.
TUESDAY October 23, 2012
1) Expert Groups Present their Historical Figure
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
WEDNESDAY October 24, 2012
1) Conclude Group Presentations of their Historical Figure
2) Review Vocab
3) Start Vocab Game
HW
A) Study for Vocab Game (Thurs) -- (Vocab List & Point System)
B) Auto v Demo Packet - Assigns 1-6 should be completed
C) Auto v Demo Discussion Day Questions & Worksheet (Assign 7)
THURSDAY October 25, 2012
1) Vocab Game (Vocab List & Point System)
2) Review Discussion Day Questions / Procedures & Worksheet(For Friday)
HW
A) Auto v Demo Packet - Assigns 1-6 should be completed
B) Auto v Demo Assignments 1-7 are due Monday
FRIDAY October 26, 2012
1) Auto v Demo Discussion Day (Assign 7) - Do well in the discussion and avoid having to do an essay. More details to follow in class. Pay Attention!
HW
A) Auto v Demo Assignments 1-7 are due Monday
LEGACY PROJECT INFORMATION
A) Legacy Project approval deadline is the Friday before Thanksgiving.
B) Semester Final is either the Final Exam or a Legacy Project. All students wishing to do a Legacy Project must get approval from Mr. P prior to Thanksgiving.
C) All students not doing a Legacy Project will take a semester Final Exam. The Final Exam is multiple choice. Questions for the multiple choice exam will be cumulative. Thus, any content covered during the first semester can appear on the Semester Final Exam.
D) The Semester Final will be at the end of semester. Students taking the Final Exam will take it at the end of the school year. Students doing a legacy project will turn it in the day the students (not doing a legacy project) take the Semester Final Exam.
LEGACY PROJECT FORMS
1) Blank Proposal Application & Sample of filled out Application
2) Contract
3) Update Form & Calendar
4) Legacy Project Ideas - if you can't come up with ideas of your own
5) Sample WWI Vocab - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Vocab.
6) Sample - WWI Play - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Play.
7) Sample - Video Proposal - If you can't provide a sample of your video skills like this, don't even bother with a Video Project
a) Gehr Video Proposal
b) Grace Video Proposal
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 Fall semester is usually October 31st (Halloween) and for the Spring semester March 21st (Equinox). Sometimes Mr P does extend the deadline for legacy application process. 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 100 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
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Unit 2 = Foundation Lessons
Unit 3 = World Myths, Religions & Philosophy
Unit 4 = Autocracy & Democracy
Greetings and welcome Mr P's Website for the 2011-2012 school year.
A) Mr P's Class Syllabus - Still need to get signed or just want to read it again?
B) Check out Technical Thompson's Website (P-Alumni Student Class Website)
C) Missed the First Few Days? Forgot some stuff? Want to know the basic of Mr P's class?
2008 - Romero's Intro Video
2010 - Berg & Lee's Intro Video
2011 - Espejo & Thompson Intro Video
WEST HIGH SOCIAL SCIENCE MOCK ELECTION IS COMING FRIDAY OCTOBER 26th
Interested in reading up on presidential candidates or propositions? Want to make the ghost of Aristotle happy by making an educated vote? Well, here are a few websites to check out.
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE INFO
1) Voter Guide - Candidates' Presidential Statement
http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/candidates/us-president.htm
2) Quotes by Candidates on 61 Issues
http://2012election.procon.org/
3) Basic info on Candidates
http://easyvoterguide.com/
PROPOSITION INFO
1) Easy Voter Guide to propositions
http://www.easyvoterguide.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/EVG-Nov12-Eng-v5x.pdf
2) California Voter Guide
http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/
GEO RELATED LINKS TO ASSIST WITH GEO RETAKE
a) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
b) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
c) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
Autocracy vs Democracy is the next unit. Students will spend about 2 weeks on this unit. There will be a total of 7 assignments. At the conclusion of the unit, students will turn in their unit packet (assignments 1-7) for points. Each assignment should be completed as they are assigned during the unit. Below is the order of the assignments 1-7 so that students can keep their unit work organized.
Essential Questions for the Unit. These are the grand questions that are a sort of glue that sticks to all the various parts to the unit. Hence, it brings all the parts of the unit together and hopefully makes sense of it all.
1) What makes a good society?
2) What is the good life?
3) What is the ideal form of government?
Go to Technical Thompson's Website for more info and if links do not work here.
AUTOCRACY vs DEMOCRACY
1) Table of Contents (TOC)
2) Nader's Deserted Island (Omit)
3) Scenarios / Spectrum (Spectrum & Vocab Power Pt)
4) Vocabulary Worksheet
.....a) Sketch's 2002 Online Vocab Email Sketch and tell her thanks for helping you out. oliviasketch@yahoo.com
.....b) Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game Email Milie and tell her thanks for helping you out
.....c) Vocab List and Vocab Game Point System
5) Timeline
6) Historical Figures - Front Page includes John Locke & Back Page includes King Louis XIV
.....a) Historical Figure Group Prep & Instructions
7) QuickWrite: Which historical figure's ideas do you like the most? Why are those ideas better than others? (2/3 Page)
7a) Discussion Notes (Worksheet) & Discussion Questions (Power Point)
MONDAY October 15, 2012
1) Intro to Auto & Demo / TOC (Assign #1)
2) Scenarios / Spectrum (Assign #3)
3) Vocab 1-33 (Assign #4) – Complete by end of unit. Have in class each day as Mr P will demonstrate vocab words each day. Or refer to student legacy projects for help. Write your definitions in PENCIL in case you need to change them. Always, put your vocab in your own words. Do NOT copy a definition directly. That is plagiarism and also CHEATING.
4) Start - Timeline (Assign #5)
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) Review Greek WS for possible Quiz
......To assist with Greeks WS
a) Read Chapter 1 Section 1: Greeks Roots of Democracy (p.8-19)
b) Complete Greek Worksheets
c) Greek Power Pt - to help with worksheets
d) Greek Jeopardy - Practice Questions like these will appear on Greek Mini-Exam
EXTRA GREEK STUFF --- This is NOT required work
e) Yale's Professor Kagan's Greek Lectures - This is for students who enjoy and want to learn more about Ancient Greece. This is NOT required work.
f) Read Plato’s - Allegory of the Cave… if you want. Just some extra reading. This is not required work.
g) Don't like reading? Watch an animated version of Allegory of the Cave.
h) BBC Documentary: What the Ancient Greeks did for us? (1 hour)
i) BBC Documentary: Ancient Worlds - Greek Thing (1 hour)
NOTE - Geo Retake Exam#5 Thursday after school – 3:22 pm - Mr P will likely do only a few more this semester.
TUESDAY October 16, 2012 (Minimum Day)
1) Greek WS Quiz?
2) Timeline – Greeks and Romans
3) Vocab - work on
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) Complete Timeline (Assign #5) – Due Friday
C) Review Roman Worksheet for possible quiz?
Ca) Read Chapter 1 Section 2: Roman Republic & Empire (p.20-27) -- (Due Tuesday)
Cb) Complete Roman Worksheets
Cc) Roman Power Pt - to help with worksheets
Cd) Roman Jeopardy - Practice Questions like these will appear on Roman Mini-Exam
WEDNESDAY October 17, 2012 (Minimum Day)
1) Romans WS Quiz?
2) Timeline – Greeks and Romans
3) Vocab - work on
HW
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2010 Power Pt Vocab Game
THURSDAY October 18, 2012
1) Model Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
2) Timeline – Romans -US Constitution
3) Vocab - work on
HW
A) Complete Auto Demo Timeline (Due Friday)
B) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
FRIDAY October 19, 2012
1) Greek Mini Exam
2) Groups become Experts on Historical Figures of Autocracy & Democracy
3) Vocab Game Instructional Video?
4) Complete Timeline
HW
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
MONDAY October 22, 2012
1) Auto Demo Historical Figures (Assign #6)
2) Group Prep for Historical Figures Mini-Presentation
3) Video Game Instructional Video
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) Be ready to present your historical figure (Tuesday)
C) Check out these Legacy Projects on the Auto vs Democracy Historical Figures done by students from the past:
1) Cory Gehr's 2010 Autocracy Democracy Time Travel
2) Bill & Ed Show 2000 Autocracy Democracy Historical Interviews
3) Who will make an even greater short film? Is it you? Would you rather do a cool meaningful final project than a final exam? Think about making a short youtube clip like this to show Mr P you have technical skill. Yet, before you start doing anything, scroll down to read over the Legacy Project Information.
TUESDAY October 23, 2012
1) Expert Groups Present their Historical Figure
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
WEDNESDAY October 24, 2012
1) Conclude Group Presentations of their Historical Figure
2) Review Vocab
3) Start Vocab Game
HW
A) Study for Vocab Game (Thurs) -- (Vocab List & Point System)
B) Auto v Demo Packet - Assigns 1-6 should be completed
C) Auto v Demo Discussion Day Questions & Worksheet (Assign 7)
THURSDAY October 25, 2012
1) Vocab Game (Vocab List & Point System)
2) Review Discussion Day Questions / Procedures & Worksheet(For Friday)
HW
A) Auto v Demo Packet - Assigns 1-6 should be completed
B) Auto v Demo Assignments 1-7 are due Monday
FRIDAY October 26, 2012
1) Auto v Demo Discussion Day (Assign 7) - Do well in the discussion and avoid having to do an essay. More details to follow in class. Pay Attention!
HW
A) Auto v Demo Assignments 1-7 are due Monday
LEGACY PROJECT INFORMATION
A) Legacy Project approval deadline is the Friday before Thanksgiving.
B) Semester Final is either the Final Exam or a Legacy Project. All students wishing to do a Legacy Project must get approval from Mr. P prior to Thanksgiving.
C) All students not doing a Legacy Project will take a semester Final Exam. The Final Exam is multiple choice. Questions for the multiple choice exam will be cumulative. Thus, any content covered during the first semester can appear on the Semester Final Exam.
D) The Semester Final will be at the end of semester. Students taking the Final Exam will take it at the end of the school year. Students doing a legacy project will turn it in the day the students (not doing a legacy project) take the Semester Final Exam.
LEGACY PROJECT FORMS
1) Blank Proposal Application & Sample of filled out Application
2) Contract
3) Update Form & Calendar
4) Legacy Project Ideas - if you can't come up with ideas of your own
5) Sample WWI Vocab - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Vocab.
6) Sample - WWI Play - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Play.
7) Sample - Video Proposal - If you can't provide a sample of your video skills like this, don't even bother with a Video Project
a) Gehr Video Proposal
b) Grace Video Proposal
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 Fall semester is usually October 31st (Halloween) and for the Spring semester March 21st (Equinox). Sometimes Mr P does extend the deadline for legacy application process. 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 100 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
Keep
going
down
and
you will
find
this:
Check out Josh Klein and what he has to say about crows
Passport
to a crazy drum solo
P
Sunday, October 07, 2012
Unit 1 = Geography (Finish but you can still take the Retake Exam)
Unit 2 = Foundation Lessons (Finished)
Unit 3 = World Myths, Religions & Philosophy
Greetings and welcome Mr P's Website for the 2012-2013 school year.
A) Mr P's Class Syllabus - Still need to get signed or just want to read it again?
B) Check out Technical Thompson's Website (P-Alumni Student Class Website)
C) Missed the First Few Days? Forgot some stuff? Want to know the basic of Mr P's class?
2008 - Romero's Intro Video
2010 - Berg & Lee's Intro Video
2011 - Espejo & Thompson Intro Video
GEO RELATED LINKS TO ASSIST WITH GEO RETAKE
a) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
b) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
c) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
MONDAY October 8, 20121) Student Free Day
HW:None
TUESDAY October 9, 2012
1) Organize & Staple Packet for World Religion & Philosophy (Due Thurs)
2) Group Jeopardy
3) Review Eastern Philosophy
a) Confucianism
b) Taoism
4) Group Prep for Mini-Presentations (Start Tomorrow)
REMAINDER OF TUESDAY THIS IS NOT HOMEWORK or EXTRA CREDIT. It is just for humans interested in learning & life.
4) Animate Lecture - Education of the Future
5) Open Response -
BELOW THINKING HUMANS ONLY (Not mandatory = students do NOT have to do this.)
Write an Open Response to the following Prompts: (DUE WEDNESDAY)
A) Open Response (Due If and When you are interested in doing it) -- See Above
B) Study for Religion and Philosophy Exam (Thursday)
C) World Religion & Philosophy Power Pt for Packet Due Thursday
WEDNESDAY October 10, 2012
1) Group Jeopardy
2) Review World Religions & Philosophy = Group Presentations
3) Final Questions & Review of World Religions and Philosophy
HW:
A) Study & Review for World Religion & Philosophy Exam (Thurs)
B) World Religion & Philosophy Power Pt for Packet Due (Thurs)
THURSDAY October 11, 2012
1) Turn in World Religion & Philosophy Packets
2) World Religion & Philosophy Exam
3) Post Unit Discussion
HW:
NONE
Check this out if you are bored or want "more". Some will find this of interest. If you like this stuff, think about a career in Mythology, Anthropology, Theology, etc.
Ask or email Mr P if you have further questions or just want to talk about these interesting topics.
1) Professor Campbell on Hero's Journey - Monomyth
2) Professor Campbell on Myths and Math
3) Professor Campbell on Mythology and First City States
4) Professor Campbell on Becoming an Adult
5) Professor Watts - Western Difficulty with Hinduism
6) Professor Watts - The Game of Hide and Seek
FRIDAY October 12, 2012
1) Nader's Island -- Dont miss class! Always ranked in the Top 10 lessons of the year.
HW:
None
LEGACY PROJECT INFORMATION
A) Legacy Project approval deadline is the Friday before Halloween.
B) Semester Final is either the Final Exam or a Legacy Project. All students wishing to do a Legacy Project must get approval from Mr. P prior to Halloween.
C) All students not doing a Legacy Project will take a semester Final Exam. The Final Exam is multiple choice. Questions for the multiple choice exam will be cumulative. Thus, any content covered during the first semester can appear on the Semester Final Exam.
D) The Semester Final will be at the end of semester. Students taking the Final Exam will take it at the end of the school year. Students doing a legacy project will turn it in the day the students (not doing a legacy project) take the Semester Final Exam.
LEGACY PROJECT FORMS
1) Blank Proposal Application & Sample of filled out Application
2) Contract
3) Update Form & Calendar
4) Legacy Project Ideas - if you can't come up with ideas of your own
5) Sample WWI Vocab - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Vocab.
6) Sample - WWI Play - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Play.
7) Sample - Video Proposal - If you can't provide a sample of your video skills like this, don't even bother with a Video Project
a) Gehr Video Proposal
b) Grace Video Proposal
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 Fall semester will be October 31st (Halloween) and for the Spring semester March 21st (Equinox). 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 100 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
Unit 2 = Foundation Lessons (Finished)
Unit 3 = World Myths, Religions & Philosophy
Greetings and welcome Mr P's Website for the 2012-2013 school year.
A) Mr P's Class Syllabus - Still need to get signed or just want to read it again?
B) Check out Technical Thompson's Website (P-Alumni Student Class Website)
C) Missed the First Few Days? Forgot some stuff? Want to know the basic of Mr P's class?
2008 - Romero's Intro Video
2010 - Berg & Lee's Intro Video
2011 - Espejo & Thompson Intro Video
GEO RELATED LINKS TO ASSIST WITH GEO RETAKE
a) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
b) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
c) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
MONDAY October 8, 20121) Student Free Day
HW:None
TUESDAY October 9, 2012
1) Organize & Staple Packet for World Religion & Philosophy (Due Thurs)
2) Group Jeopardy
3) Review Eastern Philosophy
a) Confucianism
b) Taoism
4) Group Prep for Mini-Presentations (Start Tomorrow)
REMAINDER OF TUESDAY THIS IS NOT HOMEWORK or EXTRA CREDIT. It is just for humans interested in learning & life.
4) Animate Lecture - Education of the Future
5) Open Response -
Mr P is sincerely interested to get your opinion regarding this video on education.
BELOW THINKING HUMANS ONLY (Not mandatory = students do NOT have to do this.)
Write an Open Response to the following Prompts: (DUE WEDNESDAY)
a) Do
you agree or disagree with what is said about education today? Please
elaborate and explain what you agree or disagree with (at least 2/3 of a
page)
b) What are your comments about learning by watching cartoon lectures? Good or Bad? Why? (at least 1 paragraph)
HW:A) Open Response (Due If and When you are interested in doing it) -- See Above
B) Study for Religion and Philosophy Exam (Thursday)
C) World Religion & Philosophy Power Pt for Packet Due Thursday
WEDNESDAY October 10, 2012
1) Group Jeopardy
2) Review World Religions & Philosophy = Group Presentations
3) Final Questions & Review of World Religions and Philosophy
HW:
A) Study & Review for World Religion & Philosophy Exam (Thurs)
B) World Religion & Philosophy Power Pt for Packet Due (Thurs)
THURSDAY October 11, 2012
1) Turn in World Religion & Philosophy Packets
2) World Religion & Philosophy Exam
3) Post Unit Discussion
HW:
NONE
Check this out if you are bored or want "more". Some will find this of interest. If you like this stuff, think about a career in Mythology, Anthropology, Theology, etc.
Ask or email Mr P if you have further questions or just want to talk about these interesting topics.
1) Professor Campbell on Hero's Journey - Monomyth
2) Professor Campbell on Myths and Math
3) Professor Campbell on Mythology and First City States
4) Professor Campbell on Becoming an Adult
5) Professor Watts - Western Difficulty with Hinduism
6) Professor Watts - The Game of Hide and Seek
FRIDAY October 12, 2012
1) Nader's Island -- Dont miss class! Always ranked in the Top 10 lessons of the year.
HW:
None
LEGACY PROJECT INFORMATION
A) Legacy Project approval deadline is the Friday before Halloween.
B) Semester Final is either the Final Exam or a Legacy Project. All students wishing to do a Legacy Project must get approval from Mr. P prior to Halloween.
C) All students not doing a Legacy Project will take a semester Final Exam. The Final Exam is multiple choice. Questions for the multiple choice exam will be cumulative. Thus, any content covered during the first semester can appear on the Semester Final Exam.
D) The Semester Final will be at the end of semester. Students taking the Final Exam will take it at the end of the school year. Students doing a legacy project will turn it in the day the students (not doing a legacy project) take the Semester Final Exam.
LEGACY PROJECT FORMS
1) Blank Proposal Application & Sample of filled out Application
2) Contract
3) Update Form & Calendar
4) Legacy Project Ideas - if you can't come up with ideas of your own
5) Sample WWI Vocab - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Vocab.
6) Sample - WWI Play - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Play.
7) Sample - Video Proposal - If you can't provide a sample of your video skills like this, don't even bother with a Video Project
a) Gehr Video Proposal
b) Grace Video Proposal
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 Fall semester will be October 31st (Halloween) and for the Spring semester March 21st (Equinox). 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 100 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
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