Ms. Nutter () 7Th Grade Medieval History

Ms. Nutter ([email protected]) 7th Grade Medieval History comanutter.blogspot.com Room 207 Conference Period-Tue/Fri 7:45-9:45 Medieval History

Course Description This course explores world history and geography during the Medieval period—from the fall of Rome through the Age of Enlightenment. It goes on to examine Islam as a religion, a civilization, and its spread through Africa; the Mesoamerican civilizations of the Maya, Inca, and Aztecs; the civilizations of China and Japan; and the changes caused by the Renaissance, Reformation, and Scientific Revolution in Europe.

Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes Students will analyze historical documents, evaluate aspects of society, and form connections between different civilizations. Like a historian, students will write their own historical records, answer analytical questions, and complete research projects.

Coursework In order to be successful, students will be held accountable for all assignments. Formative assignments will consist of tasks completed during class and homework. The purpose of these assignments is to provide students with the knowledge and skills they will need to demonstrate mastery on the summative assessment. Summative assessments will be in the form of multiple-choice exams, essays, and other performance tasks or projects.

This course follows the BLAST model and the students will be rotating to different stations to learn the content material in different ways. On a typical day students will receive whole class/direct instruction and tasks that require them to interact with the content both independently and collaboratively.

Grading Policy Grades will reflect this emphasis on summative assessments with the grading scale being: . A –Advanced – 3.40 to 4.00 . B – Proficient – 2.70 to 3.39 . C – Basic – 2.00 to 2.69 . NP – Below/Far Below Basic – 1.99 and below If students are not completing the tasks along they way (i.e. classwork and homework), their summative grade will reflect it. Students and parents can access their grade by logging on to their school grade book at any time.

Homework Students will have Homework on a regular basis and, as with all other tasks, it will prepare them for their summative assessments and performance tasks. The majority of the homework will require the use of a computer and Internet connection; if the student does not have regular access to this at home, they can come in after school (from 3:45-4:15) on most days to use the classroom computers. Students will also be able to work on their homework in class, if they finish the daily tasks early.

Extra Credit is limited and will only be offered at specific times and for specific tasks. Students should not expect to raise their grades before progress and semester grade reports by completing extra credit assignments.

Make Up Work Students can make up both formative assignments and summative assessments, but there will be deadlines for both. Students will need to submit a request for each assignment/assessment that will need to be approved before it will be updated in their grade book.

Materials Class Blog: comanutter.blogspot.com [Type text] [Type text] [Type text] In order to complete the tasks in the course, students will need the following materials with them everyday:  Binder with a labeled section for History  1+ Black Pen  20+ pieces of loose leaf, binder paper  Highlighters  2+ Pencils (w/ extra lead for mechanical pencils)  Glue stick [Optional]   School-wide Expectations . Be Respectful . Be Prepared . Make Learning Your Top . Be On Time . Be Responsible Priority . . Class Expectations 1. Be Respectful—Students will be respectful in their actions towards themselves, each other, and the teacher. This includes listening, following instructions, and creating a positive classroom environment. 2. Be Responsible—Students will be responsible for their learning. This includes being prepared, ready to learn, and completing the assigned task. 3. Be Resourceful—Students will be resourceful and work through situations of difficulty. This includes being self- motivated, taking action, and finding solutions without relying on others. . . Rewards and Consequences . Students will be rewarded for demonstrating 1. Warning (verbal or written) appropriate behavior and meeting classroom 2. 5 minutes during nutrition/lunch expectations. If they are not showing 3. 10 minutes during nutrition/lunch appropriate behavior or fail to meet the classroom expectations, they will incur the 4. 15 minutes during nutrition/lunch following school-wide consequences: 5. Disciplinary referral and community service hours . *Parent phone calls will be made for both positive and negative behaviors. . . Attendance . It is crucial that you are in class everyday. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to come and get any work you missed. It is also your responsibility to turn in/make up any work that was due during your absence. Students should check the class blog and tasks assigned on Google Classroom everyday they are absent, so they are prepared when they return. . . Bathroom Policy: . At COMA students are only supposed to go to the bathroom, during class, in emergencies only. Students will be given two Bathroom Passes for this class each semester. The pass will be used if the student goes to the bathroom, to get water, or to retrieve something from another class. Additionally, students cannot leave the classroom during the first and last 30 minutes of the class period. . . Office Hours/Tutoring . Students can come after school from 3:45-4:15 Monday, Thursday, and Friday to complete, make up, or get help on assignments. I have two conference periods a week available if parents would like to schedule a meeting from 7:45-9:45 on Tuesdays and Fridays. Parents are encouraged to communicate with me via email: [email protected] . . . *The instructor reserves the right to make additions, changes, and deletions to the syllabus during the course of the school year. . . ------. Class Blog: comanutter.blogspot.com Ms. Nutter ([email protected]) 7th Grade Medieval History comanutter.blogspot.com Room 207 Conference Period-Tue/Fri 7:45-9:45 . By signing this form on / / , I acknowledge that I have read and understand everything provided for the course. . . Student Name ______Student Signature

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