Dear Ninth Graders Students:
Welcome to high school! I will be instructing you this year in Global History and Geography I. This course will earn you one credit toward a diploma for graduation. This course is designed to prepare you for the Global History and Geography State Regent’s exam that you will take at the end of your tenth grade year. The exam is based on both Global I and Global II.
Course Description:
Global History and Geography is a course that focuses on world culture. It follows global history chronologically from early man through the French Revolution. Many aspects of the course revolve around certain themes including the economics of global communities; military history; social history; ethics; religions of the world; art and architecture and how they influenced the culture of societies; education; and technology. This course is very exciting and I have planned for many interesting activities, projects, and a field trip. Since the course is so expansive, we are forced to move fast, so get ready and have fun!
Please feel free to contact me at any time during the year about your assignments, student led-conferences, or for any other concern.
Sturk@keshequa.org

Global History and Geography I

Miss Turk

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Global History and Geography I

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Phone: 585-468-2541 ext. 2043
Email: sturk@keshequa.org

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Email: sturk@keshequa.org

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3 ring binder-2 inch with pocket
inside (required)
Plenty of pens and pencils
(required)
1 composition notebook :get one
with most sheets available
(required!!)
colored pencils (required)
a container/zip container to keep
pen pencils, colored pencils in
(required)
3 ring re-enforcers (optional)
nylon book cover (optional)
What I will provide for you that you do not need to purchase!
 Index tabs for 3 ring binder
 Markers to be used in class
 Scissors to be used in class
 Construction paper for projects
 One starter pen and pencil
 Your own personal highlighter
 Folder for student portfolio’s
It is your responsibility to take care of and keep track of these materials! They will not be replaced by the teacher or any other student. If preparation for this class becomes an issue for you, the following things may happen:
 Teacher detention
 Disciplinary referral
 Points deducted from quarterly average
In addition to bringing these things to class each day you are also responsible for a TEXTBOOK. Please cover your textbook within the first two weeks of school either with a nylon cover or paper. The best paper covers are brown bag covers. If you need help, bring in a brown grocery bag 9th period and I will be happy to help you!!

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To contact me: Email is best!

Phone: 585-468-2541 ext. 2043
Email: sturk@keshequa.org

During the first few days of school you will have an opportunity to win school supplies! So hold off!

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In Global History, sometimes you will need to access information that is not in your textbook. I have included a few websites you can browse to help you see some of the historical places, and read about past civilizations we will study. There is also a link to the New York State Standards just in case your parents want to know what you are learning!

The Renaissance and Reformation
This site gives you valuable information about the change that occurred in Europe during this time. Includes pictures and links to the reformation
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/renaissance2.htm

The Middle Ages
This site gives you a variety of areas to explore in the Middle ages including dress, food, chivalry, and jousting...also includes music!
http://www.kathimitchell.com/middleages.htm

Ancient World Cultures
This site gives you a comprehensive look at ancient civilizations in Asia, Africa, the middle East, and the America’s including photographs!
http://eawc.evansville.edu/index.htm

Social Studies Links
This website gives you a ton of information on almost any world civilization past and present
http://killeenroos.com/links.htm

New York State Learning Standards
This site will give you all the necessary learning standard K-12 for all grade levels and also let you know other links for the State Education Department
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/

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Email: sturk@keshequa.org

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1. Paleolithic Age
2. Neolithic Age/Agricultural
Revolution
3. Early River Civilizations
a. Nile River
b. Yellow River
c. Tigris & Euphrates Rivers
d. Indus River
4. World Religions
5. Rise of Empires
6. Classical Civilizations/Rise of
Democracy
a. Greece
b. Rome
7. Early African Civilizations
8. The Muslim World
Byzantium, Russians, and Turks
East Asian Empires
The Middle Ages
The Middle Ages: Western Europe develops
Africa until 1500
Age of Exploration
Renaissance
Reformation
Age of Absolute Monarchs
Scientific Revolution
Enlightenment
Age of Revolutions (1789)

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What is culture?
Culture is the attitudes, beliefs, religions, and customs of any given group of people.

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Other cultures can be fun and exciting to learn about! All you need is to have an open mind!

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Grading Policy
Your grade for the course is determined by the following formula:
4 marking periods= 18% each
1 Midterm exam = 8%
1 Local Final Exam= 20%
= 100%
Both exams will be modeled after the Global History and Geography Regents exam you will take and will consist of :
50 Multiple Choice
1 Thematic Essay
1 Document Based
Question
Each marking period your grade will be considered and determined by
1. Homework = 30%
2. Participation
& Attendance = 20%
3. Tests and
Quizzes = 30%
4. Class work = 20%
*Major projects count as test grades.
*I do give pop-quizzes!
How I keep grades
I use an electronic grading system called Easy Grade Pro. This is a great program that allows me to print your grade at any time! However, I don’t like to be bugged about it! You will receive an updated printout to see how you are doing every 5 weeks. It will give you details about the different categories (homework, tests, etc.) and how you are doing in each area. It will also tell you your average and let you know how many classes you have missed.
At each five week interval, you will receive your printout sheet. You need to take the sheet home, let your parents see the sheet and have them sign it. When you bring it back to school, it will count as a homework grade!

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To contact me: Email is best!

Phone: 585-468-2541 ext. 2043
Email: sturk@keshequa.org

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Email: sturk@keshequa.org

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It is your responsibility to make up missed work if you are absent!
If you are absent on the day of a test or quiz:
You will need to make up that test or quiz 9th period only! You may not leave class when you return to school to make it up.
If you are absent and miss class work or homework:
The first day of school you will find someone in class who will be able to contact you by phone or email the day you are absent and give you your work.
If you cannot reach your friend for some reason, email me on the day you area absent. (I usually check my email just before I leave every night) Also, check the monthly calendar for assignments.
Sturk@keshequa.org
If you are absent long term:
The school handbook states that a student who is out long term has one week from when you return to school to make-up all missed work.
Check the monthly calendar for assignments or email me
Sturk@keshequa.org
Truant students:
(i.e. You skipped school)
All truant students will not be able to make up any homework, class work, tests, quizzes-nada!
Late homework policy
Homework is due in class, not at the end of the day. Five points will be deducted from homework assignments and projects each day it is late.
(If a homework assignment is worth 15 points, you hand it in late, it will only be worth 10 points.)
Discipline Policy
I follow a “3 strikes” policy each day.
If you are misbehaving in any way you will first receive a warning in class.
If you persist with inappropriate behavior, you will receive a detention with me to be served that day or the following day. (If you cannot stay on either of those days, I will write a disciplinary referral.)
On the third strike, you will be removed from the classroom to another location, a phone call will be made home, and a disciplinary referral will be given to the principal.

Absent/Late Work

To contact me: Email is best!

Phone: 585-468-2541 ext. 2043
Email: sturk@keshequa.org

Absent/Late Work

Absent/Late Work

Absent/Late Work

Absent/Late Work

Absent/Late Work

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Don’t be afraid to ask for help!

Sarah Turk
Social Studies Department
15 Mill Street
Nunda, NY 14517

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