Mr. Kenney
School phone: 602-569-1101
Course Syllabus: World Geography/Global Studies
Instructor: Mr.
Kenney
School phone:
602-569-1101
Course Description:
The purpose of this year-long course is to
challenge students to acquire a thorough understanding of the principles of
physical and political geography; to further enhance their awareness of global
events.
Expectations and Goals:
This class will be assignment, examination and project based, fast-paced
and academically challenging. Not only will you be expected to keep up with
assigned readings, but also students will need to participate in class
activities, complete all in-class assignments, and perform home-based projects.
Tentative subject matter:
- Basic principles of world geography
- Climates & ecosystems, population & culture,
map interpretation
- An overview of regional geo-political news and events
- Regional Studies focused on (in this sequence):
Canada, Mexico, Central America & the Caribbean South America, Western
and Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, West Asia, East Asia,
Australia/New Zealand and Oceania
Course
Materials: A World Geography textbook; also you will need a thin
three-ring binder with dividers; college ruled loose leaf paper (no perforated
edge tear-out paper); #2 pencils (mechanical pencils are OK), ballpoint pens
(black or blue ink only, No sharpies) and 3x5 cards for vocabulary.
Notes:
Note taking is required. I will, from time to time, check your notes to be sure
that they are in the proper formats and up to standard for content and quality.
Also, I will not give out copies of the lecture notes unless you have a special
accommodation. So don’t ask.
Restroom
Policy: Each of you will only receive two restroom passes per
semester. Use them wisely.
Grading Scale:
100-90%:
A
89-80%: B
79-70%:
C
Below
70%: F
Please
note that according to AAEC grading guidelines D’s will not be given. In order
to demonstrate proficiency in the course material students must earn a 70% or
better.
Classroom rules: All AAEC school rules are applicable,
plus students will:
1.) Be respectful and polite towards
classmates, school staff and their instructor at all times. There is no
justifiable excuse for rudeness or disruptive outbursts at any time.
2.) At all times keep one’s hands, feet,
and other objects to oneself. Also you
are responsible for your individual possessions; do not leave valuables
unattended in classrooms.
3.) Refrain from using profane language in
this classroom, nor used anywhere on campus. (This includes the outdoor areas
near campus and in the restrooms)
4.) Maintain noise
discipline; when entering my classroom recreational conversation, boisterous
noise, etc. is to instantly cease, be aware of your volume level at all times,
treat the classroom with respect regardless if it’s the class hour or not.
5.) Turn off (not just on “silent” mode,
but power switched off) and put away all cell phones and other electronic
devices before entering the school building or the device will be taken away.
All earphones or ear-buds are to be removed and put away as well.
6.) Refrain from eating snacks, chewing
gum, or consuming drinks except for plain bottled water in this classroom.
7.) Go see Ms. Brady for a tardy pass if
you are late to class.
8.) Complete
projects on time, for late work will not be accepted. Check your printer to
make 100% sure it functions adequately and has enough ink, etc. to ensure your
typed projects will be submitted on-time.
9.) Endeavor to
achieve maximum academic effort everyday, there
always will be homework to do for this class, be it a specific assignment or
studying for an exam, etc.
Every student has the ability and opportunity to achieve
success in this class. Let’s have a great year!
The instructor
reserves the right to alter the class syllabus at any time. Students will be
informed of any changes in class
Course Syllabus: World History
Instructor: Mr. Kenney
School phone:
602-569-1101
Course
Description: This year-long course will examine the development of
human civilization from the late Neolithic era to the development of the modern
world. This course will focus primarily on the Western world and will
predominantly include events, places, and people from the Mediterranean region.
Tentative
Unit Segments:
Unit 1: Pre-history to 3000 B.C.; Egypt, Sumer; Ancient
Greece; the Roman Empire
Unit 2: The Middle Ages; Feudalism; the Holy Roman Empire;
Byzantine Empire; Rise of Islam
Unit 3: The Renaissance; the Protestant Reformation; the Age
of Absolutism
Unit 4: French Revolution; Napoleon; the Industrial
Revolution; Revolutions in Europe
Unit 5: Nationalism; Growth of Western Democracy;
Imperialism; World War I
Unit 6: World War II and its aftermath; the Cold War; the
world since 1945
Expectations
and Goals: This class will be assignment, examination and project
based, fast-paced, and academically challenging. Not only will you be expected
to keep up with assigned readings, but also participate in class activities,
complete all in-class assignments, and perform home-based projects.
Participation:
Students will be required to attend class, bring all
of their class materials, complete assigned coursework, and engage in active
academic participation everyday.
Course
Materials: A World History textbook; also you will need a thin
three-ring binder with dividers; college ruled loose leaf paper (no perforated
edge tear-out paper); #2 pencils (mechanical pencils are OK) and ballpoint pens
(black or blue ink only, No sharpies) and a cover for your world history
textbook.
Notes:
Note taking is required. I will, from time to time, check your notes to be sure
that they are in the proper formats and up to standard for content and quality.
Also, I will not give out copies of the lecture notes unless you have a special
accommodation. So don’t ask.
Restroom
Policy: Each of you will only receive two restroom passes per
semester. Use them wisely.
Grading Scale:
100-90:
A
89-80:
B
79-70:
C
Below 70: F
Please
note that according to AAEC grading guidelines D’s will not be given. In order
to demonstrate proficiency in the course material students must earn a 70% or
better.
Extra Help: If
you need extra help, e-mail or call me to set up an appointment long before you
feel overwhelmed.
Communication:
Please use the e-mail address listed above. E-mail communication is for
course-related topic matter only.
Classroom rules: All AAEC school rules are applicable,
plus students will:
1.) Be respectful and polite towards
classmates, school staff and their instructor at all times. There is no
justifiable excuse for rudeness or disruptive outbursts at any time.
2.) At all times keep one’s hands, feet,
and other objects to oneself. Also you
are responsible for your individual possessions; do not leave valuables
unattended in classrooms.
3.) Refrain from using profane language in
this classroom, nor used anywhere on campus. (This includes the outdoor areas
near campus and in the restrooms)
4.) Maintain noise
discipline; when entering my classroom recreational conversation, boisterous
noise, etc. is to instantly cease, be aware of your volume level at all times,
treat the classroom with respect regardless if it’s the class hour or not.
5.) Turn off (not just on “silent” mode,
but power switched off) and put away all cell phones and other electronic
devices before entering the school building or the device will be taken away.
All earphones or ear-buds are to be removed and put away as well.
6.) Refrain from eating snacks, chewing
gum, or consuming drinks except for plain bottled water in this classroom.
7.) Go see Ms. Brady for a tardy pass if
you are late to class.
8.) Complete
projects on time, for late work will not be accepted. Check your printer to
make 100% sure it functions adequately and has enough ink, etc. to ensure your
typed projects will be submitted on-time.
9.) Endeavor to
achieve maximum academic effort everyday, there
always will be homework to do for this class, be it a specific assignment or
studying for an exam, etc.
Every student has the ability and opportunity to achieve
success in this class. Let’s have a great year!
The instructor
reserves the right to alter the class syllabus at any time. Students will be
informed of any changes in class.