Global Studies A and B
Mr. Lord – [email protected]
Global Studies A and B Classroom Rules and Grading Expectations
1. ARRIVE ON TIME.
2. BE PREPARED BOTH MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY FOR CLASS.
3. BE RESPECTFUL AND POLITE TO OTHER PEOPLE AND PROPERTY.
4. FOLLOW ALL SCHOOL RULES.
Cheating or plagiarism will not be tolerated
5. CELL PHONE POLICY
Students are permitted to carry cell phones while at school. However, cell phones must remain out of sight with no power, while in any classroom or
during their class time in all academic areas, i.e. library, career center, counseling office. Cell phone use will not be permitted in the restrooms or
locker rooms at any time.
Use of a cell phone, iPod’s or any electronic device during a test, i.e.: text messaging will be considered cheating (see Code of Conduct) and
appropriate action will be taken.
Cell phones may not be used in any manner that will cause disruption to the educational environment. If a cell phone is brought to school, it is at the
individual’s own risk and the school will not compensate a student for lost, stolen or damaged devices.
Sanctions:
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First Offense: Verbal warning by teacher. Student will secure cell phone out of sight (i.e. immediately turn off and put in
backpack/purse/locker).
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Second Offense: Parent notification by teacher, referral to Vice-Principal for consequences.
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Third Offense: In-school suspension.
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Fourth Offense: Full range of sanctions.
Mr. Lord permits the use of cell phone is his class as they can be a valuable learning tool in the
classroom. Please do not let your cell phone become a distraction as you are independently working
or collaborating with other students. Cell phones are to be put away anytime Mr. Lord is in front of
the class directly instructing.
Global Studies A/B GRADING EXPECTATIONS
This Global Studies focuses on the physical geography, human geography, human-environment interactions,
and the historical perspectives of each continent throughout the globe.
Grading:
- Grades will reflect student learning towards the Content Standards and Priority Standards for each Global Studies
class. Students will have the opportunity show their mastery with the class standards at least 10 times throughout each
trimester. Examples of ways students can demonstrate mastery will involve: group work, presentations, writing
assignments, film and lecture notes and other various assignments.
A – 100-90% B – 89-80% C – 79-70% D – 69-60% F- 59% and below
Global Studies Priority Standards
#1 Create, use, and interpret maps, graphs, tables, charts and other geographical
tools and representations to gather and analyze geographic data (Social Scientist
Tools and Skills)
#2 Identify how different places and regions compare to one another in terms of
human and physical characteristics, how humans interact with those physical
characteristics and how they relate to the overall global community. (Place, Region,
and Environment)
#3 Explain how physical and human characteristics affect the movement of people,
goods, and ideas, and how that movement can affect change in that region as well as
globally. (Movement and History)
Global Studies A - Course Outline
COURSE OUTLINE: Global Studies is a two-trimester course designed to introduce, examine and
investigate people and places in the world. The course will include a study of the earth and its physical
environment. After a base in geography is established, the course will the focus on the cultural regions of the
world and selected events in world history based on the standards set forth by the state of Oregon. The first
trimester will feature North America, the Latin American region, Europe, and Russia and the former Soviet
republics. A continual updating of current issues around the world will be examined through the use of
numerous media resources. Knowing the place names of countries and major cities is required (Political Maps).
Time Frame - Weeks
Unit 1: Basics of Geography
- Five Themes of Geography/Maps
- Physical Geography (Landforms/Water bodies/Climate & Vegetation)
- Human-Environment Interaction
- Human Geography (Culture, Population, Political, Urban, Economic Geography)
2.0
Unit 2: U.S. & Canada
- Physical Geography
- Human Geography/Human-Environment Interaction
- Issues facing the U.S. & Canada
1.5
Unit 3: Latin America
- Physical Geography/Human-Environment Interaction
- Human Geography
- Issues facing Latin America
- History focus (Mexican Revolution)
3.0
Unit 4: Europe
- Physical Geography/Human-Environment Interaction
- Human Geography
- Issues facing Europe
- History Focus (Agriculture & Industrial Revolutions, Holocaust, Cold War)
3.0
Unit 5: Russia & the Republics, Review and Final
- Physical Geography/Human-Environment Interaction
- Human Geography
- Issues facing Russia and the Republics
- History focus (Russian Revolution & advent of Communism)
2.5
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Global Studies B - Course Outline
COURSE OUTLINE: Global Studies B continues the regional geography/history study of our world. A
continual updating of current issues around the world will be examined through the use of numerous media
resources. Knowing the place names of countries and major cities is required (Political Maps).
Work Sample: Reading Informative Text
Time Frame-Weeks
Unit 6: Africa
- Physical Geography/Human-Environment Interaction
- Human Geography
- Issues facing Africa
- History Focus (Colonization, Apartheid, Genocide – Rwanda)
3.0
Unit 7: Southwest Asia (Middle East)
- Physical Geography/Human Environment Interaction
- Human Geography
- Issues facing Africa
- History focus (Middle East Conflict)
2.0
Unit 8: South Asia
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Physical Geography/Human-Environment Interaction
Human Geography
Issues facing South Asia
History focus (Imperialism & Resistance Movement in India)
2.0
Unit 9: East Asia
- Physical Geography/Human Environment Interaction (3 Gorges Dam)
- Human Geography
- Issues facing East Asia
th
- History focus (Chinese Revolution of 1911, Chinese Civil War, Japanese Expansion 20 Cent.)
3.0
Unit 10: Southeast Asia and Australia / Oceania, Review & Final
- Physical Geography/Human-Environment Interaction
- Human Geography
- Issues facing SE Asia & Oceania
2.0
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Major Objectives of Global Studies – SWBATs
(Based on Course Content & State Standards)
Unit 1: Basics of Geography
1. Create and use maps, technology, imagery and other geographical representations to interpret
geographic data.
2. Analyze the interconnectedness of physical and human regional systems and their
interconnectedness to global communities.
3. Analyze the impact of human migration on physical and human systems.
4. Analyze how humans have used technology to modify the physical environment and the impact
of modification on a global level.
5. Evaluate how technological developments, societal decisions, and personal decisions and actions
influence the earth’s sustainability.
Unit 2: U.S.-Canada
1. Create and use maps, technology, imagery and other geographical representations to interpret
geographic data.
2. Analyze the interconnectedness of physical and human regional systems and their
interconnectedness to global communities.
3. Analyze and apply cause and effect relationships to a variety of historical issues, events and
problems.
Unit 3: Latin America
1. Create and use maps, technology, imagery and other geographical representations to interpret
geographic data.
2. Explain how migration, immigration and communication lead to cultural changes and the impact
of cultural diffusion.
3. Analyze how humans have used technology to modify the physical environment and the impact
of modification on a global level.
4. Evaluate how technological developments, societal decisions, and personal decisions and actions
influence the earth’s sustainability.
5. Analyze and apply cause and effect relationships to a variety of historical issues, events and
problems.
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Unit 4: Europe
1. Create and use maps, technology, imagery and other geographical representations to interpret
geographic data.
2. Analyze the interconnectedness of physical and human regional systems and their
interconnectedness to global communities.
3. Analyze the impact of human migration on physical and human systems.
4. Explain how migration, immigration and communication lead to cultural changes and the impact
of cultural diffusion.
5. Analyze how humans have used technology to modify the physical environment and the impact
of modification on a global level
6. Analyze and apply cause and effect relationships to a variety of historical issues, events and
problems.
Unit 5: Russia
1. Create and use maps, technology, imagery and other geographical representations to interpret
geographic data.
2. Analyze the interconnectedness of physical and human regional systems and their
interconnectedness to global communities.
Unit 6: Africa
1. Create and use maps, technology, imagery and other geographical representations to interpret
geographic data.
2. Analyze the impact of human migration on physical and human systems.
3. Explain how migration, immigration and communication lead to cultural changes and the impact
of cultural diffusion.
4. Analyze how humans have used technology to modify the physical environment and the impact
of modification on a global level.
5. Evaluate how technological developments, societal decisions, and personal decisions and actions
influence the earth’s sustainability.
6. Analyze and apply cause and effect relationships to a variety of historical issues, events and
problems.
Units 7/8: Southwest Asia and India subcontinent
1. Analyze the interconnectedness of physical and human regional systems and their
interconnectedness to global communities.
2. Explain how migration, immigration and communication lead to cultural changes and the impact
of cultural diffusion.
3. Evaluate how technological developments, societal decisions, and personal decisions and actions
influence the earth’s sustainability.
4. Evaluate how human cooperation and competition for resources shape the earth’s political,
economic, physical, and social environments.
5. Analyze and apply cause and effect relationships to a variety of historical issues, events and
problems.
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Revised 5/12
Unit 9: East Asia
1. Create and use maps, technology, imagery and other geographical representations to interpret
geographic data.
2. Explain how migration, immigration and communication lead to cultural changes and the impact
of cultural diffusion.
3. Analyze how humans have used technology to modify the physical environment and the impact
of modification on a global level.
4. Evaluate how technological developments, societal decisions, and personal decisions and actions
influence the earth’s sustainability.
5. Evaluate how human cooperation and competition for resources shape the earth’s political,
economic, physical, and social environments.
6. Analyze and apply cause and effect relationships to a variety of historical issues, events and
problems.
Units 10/11: Southeast Asia and Oceania
1. Create and use maps, technology, imagery and other geographical representations to interpret
geographic data.
2. Analyze the impact of human migration on physical and human systems.
3. Explain how migration, immigration and communication lead to cultural changes and the impact
of cultural diffusion.
Oregon City High School
Revised 5/12