Global Studies Page (SEMESTER 2)


IMPORTANT DETAILS ON HOW TO USE THIS HOMEWORK SITE EFFECTIVELY

1) For more information about this course, go to pembrokeacademysocia.wix.com/globalstudies
2) Here is the syllabus for the course: PDF Copy of Prospectus
3) Under the "Plans" section for each week, the title is hyperlinked over to the actual lesson (with handouts, assignments, readings, Essential Questions, videos, etc...)
4) BLIZZARD BAG: You need to find a newspaper/magazine article that is relevant to an issue in the world, read it, and complete the Global Studies Current Events Sheet. (Link to Blizzard Bag Page & Link to Current Event PDF) (Students given a copy of Current Events Sheet in class December 2016 between 12/9 and 12/12 AND February 1 and 2)
Weeks 18 & 19: June 12-21
Plans:
JUNE 17: GRADUATION
  • June 19: 4th & 3rd Period Final Exams
  • June 20: 2nd & 1st Period Final Exams
  • June 21: Competency Recovery Day
SUMMER VACATION!!!

Homework:
  • Running out of time, folks. If you owe anything now is the time to be kicking yourself into high gear. After Monday, all competency grades are where they are until the Final Exam. So, if you are below a 70% in any of them (even if you are passing the course overall) YOU ARE FAILING THE COURSE!!! 
  • I will be around after school for a bunch of days this week, so check the schedule in the room.
  • Start working on Take Home Essay for the Final - DUE AT FINAL EXAM (Link to Take Home)
  • FINAL EXAM REVIEW PAGE (With games, review sheet, review materials)
Other:
  • Don't forget that the Final Exam Study Materials have been online since August... so... LINK TO MATERIALS
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Week 17: June 5-9
Plans:


Homework

  • Running out of time, folks. If you owe anything now is the time to be kicking yourself into high gear. After Monday, all competency grades are where they are until the Final Exam. So, if you are below a 70% in any of them (even if you are passing the course overall) YOU ARE FAILING THE COURSE!!! 
  • I will be around after school for a bunch of days this week, so check the schedule in the room.
  • Start working on Take Home Essay for the Final - DUE AT FINAL EXAM (Link to Take Home)
  • FINAL EXAM REVIEW PAGE (With games, review sheet, review materials)

Other
  • Book fair for summer reading in the cafeteria this week on Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Don't forget that the Final Exam Study Materials have been online since August... so... LINK TO MATERIALS

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Week 16: May 29-June 2
Plans:
Homework:
Other:
  • No School on May 29 (Memorial Day)
  • Don't forget that the Final Exam Study Materials have been online since August... so... LINK TO MATERIALS
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 Week 15: May 22-26
Plans


Homework
Other
  • No School on May 29 (Memorial Day)
  • Don't forget that the Final Exam Study Materials have been online since August... so... LINK TO MATERIALS
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Week 14: May 15-19
Plans:


Homework:


Other:

  • Wellness fair is Thursday, so dress appropriately
  • This week is also awareness week, so don't forget your shirts this week!!!
  • Here is the class schedule for the rest of the year:
    • JUNE 17: GRADUATION
    • June 19: 4th & 3rd Period Final Exams
    • June 20: 2nd & 1st Period Final Exams
    • June 21: Competency Recovery Day
    SUMMER VACATION!!!
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Week 13: May 8-12
Plans:
          May 8: The Plague
          May 9: Summative DBQ
          May 10: Summative DBQ
          May 11: Rounding out the Middle Ages
          May 12: Summative Test on the Middle Ages (History and Culture)

Homework:
  • Start creating a study guide for the Middle Ages test (Review Sheet)
  • Make sure all classwork is done! (remember that the formative list is always on the side board in the classroom and extra copies are in the back of the room or on here)

 Other:
___________________________ Week 12: May 1-5
Plans:
          May 1: Choice Paper Due!!! Introduction to the Middle Ages
          May 2: Feudalism
          May 3: Leadership of the Middle Ages
          May 4: Leadership of the Middle Ages
          May 5: The Plague

 Homework:

  • Final draft of paper is due Monday May 1
  • Start creating a study guide for the Middle Ages test (Review Sheet)
  • Make sure all classwork is done! (remember that the formative list is always on the side board in the classroom and extra copies are in the back of the room or on here)

Other:

  • GO SEE TWELTH NIGHT! 

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Week 11: April 17-21
Plans:
Homework:
  • Work on your paper!!!
    • Rough Draft of Whole Paper Due April 19
    • MUST HAVE HARD COPY OF CLOSE TO FINAL COPY OF ROUGH DRAFT PAPER BY APRIL 20th
  • Final Draft of Choice Paper is Due May 3
  • All Competency Recovery Work is Due May 8
Other:

  • Your Final Draft of the Choice Paper is Due May 3
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Weeks 11 & 12: April 10-14 and April 17-21
Plans:
Homework:

  • All Rome Formative Work is DUE ON APRIL 13th!
  • Work on your paper!!!
    • Drafts of Sections 2 & 3 Due Friday April 14
    • Rough Draft of Whole Paper Due April 19
    • MUST HAVE HARD COPY OF CLOSE TO FINAL COPY OF ROUGH DRAFT PAPER BY APRIL 20th
Other:

  • Your Final Draft of the Choice Paper is Due May 3
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Week 10: April 3-April 7
Plans:
Homework:


























  • Research Boxes are due on Friday (Checkpoint 4)
  • Study for Summative Test on Rome on April 11 ( )

    • Other:
    • Progress Reports sent home this week with students (they will get them in advisory at the end of the week and the grades and comments will be available through MMS.

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    Week 9: March 27-March 31
    Plans:
    Homework:


    Other:
    • GRADES CLOSE FRIDAY - THIS DETERMINES SPRING CO-CURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY 
    • The next summative test is on Ancient Rome and it will take place on April 11th.  STUDY!
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    Week 8: March 20-24
    Plans:

    Homework:
    • If you choose the "Movie Choice" for the research paper AND an R-Rated movie, you will need to bring in a signed permission slip from your parent/guardian to continue on with your project. Linked below are the paper assignment AND another copy of the permission slip
      LINK TO THE PAPER ASSIGNMENT
      LINK TO THE PERMISSION SLIP
    • Second paper checkpoint of COMPLETED RESEARCH LOG is DUE FRIDAY (LINK TO THE PAPER ASSIGNMENT)

    Other:
    • Grades close on March 31st!
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     Week 7: March 13-17
    Plans
    Homework:































  • Ancient Rome Vocabulary Due 3/13 (Link to List of Terms)































  • Vocabulary Quiz on 3/16 (Link to List of Definitions to Terms) 































  • First Paper Checkpoint on Thursday: "Choice EQ and Overview Due"
    • If you choose the "Movie Choice" for the research paper AND an R-Rated movie, you will need to bring in a signed permission slip from your parent/guardian to continue on with your project. Linked below are the paper assignment AND another copy of the permission slip
    LINK TO THE PAPER ASSIGNMENT
    LINK TO THE PERMISSION SLIP































  • Second Paper Checkpoint on Friday: "1-3 of Research Log Due"

    • Other
    • Tuesday Schedule is shortened due to survey in Advisory

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    Week 6: March 6-10
    Plans:


    Homework:


    Other:

    • Due to a weird set of circumstances, I am out on Thursday and periods 3 and 4 (and part of 6) on Friday.

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    Week 5: February 20 -24
    Plans:
    Homework:


    Other:

    • All Ancient Greek Formative Work MUST BE IN BY MARCH 9th (Delayed due to snow days)

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    Week 4: February 13-17
    Plans:

    • February 13: SNOW DAY


     Homework:
    Other:

    • Winter Carnival is NEXT WEEK! Get involved!

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    Week 3: Semester 2: February 6-10
    Plans:
    Homework:
    Other:
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    Week 2 Semester 2: January 30-February 3
    Plans:
    Homework:

    Other:


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    Week 1 Semester 2: January 23-27
    Plans:

    Homework:


    Other:

    • Monday is Competency Recovery Day!
    • Tuesday starts in advisory! Please make sure that you check what room your classes are meeting, some have changed.