M. 5 Basic Social 3 Course Description Subject Teacher

M. 5 Basic Social 3 Course Description

Subject Teacher: Rollin Miller

Matayom : 5 Academic Year: 2012 Semester: 1

Subject Code: Soc 32101 Subject: Basic Social 3

2 Periods/ Week/ Semester Credit: 1

Course Description:

A systematic introduction to the processes operating on the surface of the earth, their spatial variation, and their contribution to the spatial patterning of life on earth. The course stresses interactions among climate, landforms, soils and vegetation and, to a lesser extent, examines human interaction with the environment. The relationship between the physical and human geography of Thailand will be determined and analyzed.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will understand the physical characteristics of the Earth and relationship of various things in the environment which affect one another. Maps and geographical instruments will be used for research, analysis, synthesis of geo-data and information.

2. Students will understand the interrelationship between man and physical environment.

3. Students will gain an awareness of the importance the conservation of resources and the environment for sustainable development.

Content Topics:

1. Geographical Interaction (8 Periods) 1.1 Physical geography of Thailand 1.2 Thailand topography

2. Geographic Regions of Thailand (10 Periods) 2.1 Northern Region 2.2 Central Region 2.3 Northeast Region 2.4 Eastern Region 2.5 Western Region 2.6 Southern Region 3. Geographical Data Presentation (8 Periods) 3.1 Maps and Using Maps 3.2 Geographic Information Systems

3.3 Presentation of Geographic Information 4. Natural Resource Management (8 Periods) 4.1 Definition of Environmental and Natural Resources 4.2 Importance of Environmental and Natural Resources 4.3 Problems of Environmental and Natural Resources 4.4 Environment and Natural Resource Management

Teaching & Learning Activities:

1. Multimedia Presentations

2. Project-Based Learning

3. Student-Centered Class Activities

4. Multiple Web 2.0 Activities

Evaluation & Assessment:

During Semester: Final Exam Score = 80 : 20

Quiz During Semester 20 Points

Quiz 1: (June 2012)

Topic: Thai Population Characteristics 10 points

Quiz 2: (July 2012)

Topic: Changes in Population 10 points

Midterm Test (August 2012) 20 points

Group Project (September 2012) 20 points

Submit project proposal (July 2012) 5 Points Submit project outline (August 2012) 5 points Submit complete project (September 2012) 10 points

Characteristics 10 points

(Attitude/ organized / systematic working/ responsibility/ confidence and effort)

Kings Project 10 points

Final exam (September 2012) 20 points

References:

Discovery Education

Thai GIS (Chulalongkorn University)

Google Earth

The National Geographic Desk Reference

World Geography and You, Steck-Vaughn

M.5 Tourism Geography Course Description



Subject Code: Soc 32201 Subject: Tourism Geography

1 Period/ Week/ Semester Credit:0 .5

Course Description:

This course focuses on travel and tourism to examine the unique characteristics of selected Thai regions from a geographic perspective. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of the ways in which the natural environments, economies, cultures, and other aspects of Thai regions interact.

Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will gain an awareness of the importance the conservation of resources and the environment for the sustainable development of the tourist industry in Thailand.

2. Students will understand the interrelationship between human activity and physical environment.

3. Students will understand the importance of protecting physical and cultural characteristics of Thailand.

Content Topics:

1. Definition and Importance of Tourism (3 Periods) 1.1 Types of Tourism 1.2 Income Derived From Tourism 2. Tourism Geographical Factors and Natural Resource Enhancing Tourism in Thailand. (3 Periods) 2.1 Geographical Characteristics 2.2 Natural Resources 3. Ecotourism (3 Periods) 3.1 Defining Ecotourism 3.2 Ecotourism Opportunities in Thailand 4. Tourism in Different Regions of Thailand (3 Periods) 4.1 Bangkok, Eastern and Central Region 4.2 Northern Region

4.3 Northeast Region 4.4 Western and Southern Region 5. Thailand Tourism Policies and Strategies (3 Periods) 5.1 Tourism Authority of Thailand 6. The Tourism Industry and Its Influences on the Thai Economy and Environment. (3 Periods) 6.1 Thailand Economy 6.2 Environmental Threats Teaching & Learning Activities: 1. Student-Centered Class Activities







Quiz 1: (June 2012)

Topic: Content Topics 1-2 5 points

Quiz 2: (July 2012)

Topic: Content Topics 3-4 5 points

Midterm Exam (August 2012) 20 points

Group Project (September 2012) 30 points

Submit project proposal (July 2012) 5 Points Submit project outline (August 2012) 5 points Submit complete project (September 2012) 20 points



Worksheets (June, July, August, September) 10 points


References:

Discovery Education

Thai GIS (Chulalongkorn University)

Google Earth

The National Geographic Desk Reference

World Geography and You, Steck-Vaughn

M.5 World Religion Course Description



Subject Code: Soc 32203 Subject: Religions of the World

1 Period/ Week/ Semester Credit: 0.5

Course Description:

This course is a survey of the major religions of the world. Emphasis is placed upon the theologies, religious practices and ethical teachings of the faiths studied. The course will begin with an inquiry into the nature of religion and religious belief, and then survey ancient religions, primarily those of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Greece. The course will then turn to the major Eastern (Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, Taoism and Confucianism) and Western religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam). Some time will also be allocated to Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Sikhism and African religions.

Learning Outcomes:

1. To understand how the Dhamma principle can be applied to every religion in world.

2. To apply Dhamma principle for daily life.

3. To gain an understanding of the importance of religious tolerance.

Content Topics:

1. World Religion Principles (6 Periods)

1.1 Christianity

1.2 Islam

1.3 Brahmanism

1.4 Sikh

1.5 Jainism

2. Religious Practices (6 Periods)

2.1 Christian Rites

2.2 Islamic Rites

2.3 Hindu Rites

2.4 Buddhist Rites

2.5 Other Religions

3. Religion Role in Society (6 Periods)

3.1 Christianity role

3.2 Islam role

3.3 Brahmanism-Hindu role

3.4 Sikh role

3.5 Jainism role Teaching & Learning Activities:

1. Group discussion by researching world religion principle in unit 1 (using Power point and summary assignment for Test 1)

2. Concept Mapping Instruction by researching in unit 2 (teacher determine the outline and having individual presentation)

3. Instruction by using technology and Internet in unit 3 (student-centered learning)




Quiz 1: (June 2012)

Topic: Religious Principles 10 points

Quiz 2: (July 2012)

Topic: Religious Practices 10 points

Midterm Test (Unit 1) (August 2012) 20 points

Unit 1

Third Test 10 points



Independent Project 20 points


Units 2-3

References:

Comparison Religion

World Religion

Google

M.6 Basic Social Studies 5 Course Description



Subject Code: Soc 33101 Subject: Basic Social Studies 5

2 Periods/ Week/ Semester Credit: 1.0

Course Description:

Students will learn how to divide historical periods and historical methodology, including how to count and compare the various eras. Students will learn how to think as historians as they investigate human stories in various historical periods of eastern & western civilizations. Students will analyze the impact of the development of the human race on government, economics, society, culture, and technologies.

Learning Outcomes: 1. To understand how Thai and international historical periods are classified and divided. 2. To understand how human events are shaped by conflict and cooperation. 3. To understand the impact of key innovations and developments. 4. To learn how to use the historical method in the study of history. Content Topics:

Unit 1 - Historical Methodology 1.1 Dividing Historical Periods and Historical Methodology (6 Periods) 1.1.1 The Division of International Historical Periods

1.1.2 How to Divide and Compare Eras 1.1.3 How to Divide Historical Periods

1.2 Historical Method As Applied to Western Histories (6 Periods)

1.2.1 The Process of the Historical Method 1.2.2 Historical Evidence 1.2.3 Evidence Examples from Western Histories 1.2.4 Analyzing and Interpreting Evidence

Unit 2 - Human Developments and Inventions 2.1 Human Developments from Various Global Regions (6 Periods) 2.1.1 Asia 2.1.2 Europe 2.1.3 Others 2.2 Important Development in History (6 Periods)

2.2.1 Government 2.2.2 Economic 2.2.3 Society 2.2.4 Art & Culture 2.2.5 Technology

Unit 3 - Key Events That Shaped Development and led to Global Change 3.1 Technological Revolutions (6 Periods) 3.1.1 The Invention of the Printing Press

3.1.2 Scientific Revolution 3.1.3 Industrial Revolution

3.2 Political Revolutions (6 Periods) 3.2.1 French Revolution (1789)

3.2.2 Russian Revolution (1917) 3.2.3 World War I 3.2.4 World War II




3. Student-Centered Class Activities


Evaluation & Assessment: During Semester: Final Exam Score = 80 : 20

The first Test- Worksheet

Topic: Division of Historical Age and Historical Method 10 points

Note book and Current events 15 points Work Sheet: Concept Mapping 10 points

Topic: Development and inventions of human race

Midterm Exam 20 points Topics: Units 1-2 Expected Characteristics 10 points

Test on the topic of: 15 points The invention of the publishing machine

Science Revolution Industrial Revolution France Revolution (1789) Russian Revolution (1917) World War I and World War II

Final Exam 20 points Topic: Unit 3

Total 100 points

References:

Prentice Hall World History

National Geographic

M.6 Current Events 1 Course Description



Subject Code: Soc 33201 Subject: Current Events 1

1 Period/ Week/ Semester Credit: 0.5

Course Description:

This course is a survey of the global events before, during and after WWII. Special emphasis is placed on colonization and political conflicts between the superpowers. WWI and WWII will be compared and contrasted. Students will study about the new countries of post-war Europe including the political divide between the East and the West.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will learn the role that cooperation plays in global politics.

2. Students will learn how to work in small and large group settings.

3. Students will learn how to express themselves both through oral presentations and writing assignments.

4. Students will become digital authors and produce a project that demonstrates learning.

5. Students will analyze how and why European countries have changed as a result of world wars.

Content Topics:

1. From Appeasement to War (3 Periods) 1.1 Dictators and the Western Response 1.2 Spanish Civil War 1.3 Nazi Aggression 2. The Axis Advances (3 Periods) 2.1 Mainland Europe 2.2 Germany Invades the Soviet Union 2.3 Genocide 2.4 The Role of the United States 3. The Allies Turn the Tide (3 Periods) 3.1 Resource Allocation

3.2 Allied Victories 3.3 D-Day and The Allied Advance 4. Victory in Europe (3 Periods) 4.1 Factors Leading to Victory 4.2 War in the Pacific 4.3 Strategy for Ending the War 5. The End of World War II (3 Periods) 5.1 Political Issues 5.3 United Nations 5.4 New Conflicts


1. Cooperative Learning

2. Lecture and Discussion

3. Concept Mapping

4. Multimedia


During Semester: Final Exam = 80: 20

Quiz during semester: - Quiz 1: (June 2012)

Topic: Topic 1 10 points

- Quiz 2: (July 2012)

Topic: Topic 2 10 points

Midterm Test: (August 2012)

Topic: Topics 1-3 20 points

Class Activities: (Mind-Mapping) 10 Points

Project: 20 Points

- Submit project proposal (July 2012) 5 Points - Submit project outline (August) 5 points - Submit complete project (September) 10 points

Characteristics for Social Studies 10 points


Final Exam (September 2012)

Topics 1-5 20 points

References:

World History, Prentice Hall

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