MRS. SARAFINGovernmentWorld History and Geography

Plan hour: 4th hour, 11-12pmPhone: 517-323-3831 ext 1197Email: rsarafin@waverlyk12.netFB: sarafin’s class

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I believe social studies is the most important class because it gives you information you can use to vote, read the newspaper, get a job,

protect your job, buy a house, protect your house, and many other everyday real life events.

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SOCIAL STUDIES MATTERS National Geographic Daily News BBC Reuters Associated Press

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WHY I TEACH

Government class is vital to maintaining control over our democracy. The first three words of the constitution are WE THE PEOPLE, but Americans don’t act like it. You will learn how to

inform yourself so you don’t have to be manipulated by radio hosts, television hosts, or online bloggers. You will also learn what the government is supposed to do, what it is allowed to do,

but also what it actually does and who it does it for. This is the most important class ever.

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GOVERNMENT Every American should read the

constitution. We will read the constitution and

determine what the power, structure, and rules of government are.

You will evaluate many situations in current events and websites

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INFORMING YOURSELF Factcheck Open Secrets Vote Smart Senate House of Representatives White House

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WORLD HISTORY Studying history isn’t simply about not repeating

our mistakes. Understanding history helps us understand the

present and plan for the future. Libya Sudan Egypt

US History taught you the social conditions of the US. World history will broaden that understanding and you will use your knowledge base to expand your global understanding.

Michigan High School Content Expectations

Social Studies Skills and Terms

EXPECTATIONS Don’t mistake kindness for weakness

EXPECTATIONS Language Papers In addition to swear words, I do not allow other words

to be said in class. While you may say them to be funny and not hateful, the context makes them hateful. History has long lists of examples of society allowing the mistreatment of others. It starts small, such as using a word describing a characteristic shared by a specific group of people to mean stupid. You are not allowed to use retarded, gay, fag, queer or any other word that is used in the same way.

If it is a problem that we cannot agree on, you will write a paper about the history of the word.

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MORE BAD WORDS I am just as serious about the term of

endearment among some African Americans: nigga or nigger. I absolutely won’t tolerate this.

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UNDERSTANDING Hate Groups Recent Hate Incidents in the Unite

d States

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ATTENDANCE The WHS absence policy will be

followed. And don’t be tardy.

I will try to work with you, but if you ignore my warnings, I will write you up.

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GRADES Grades will be based on

In class assignments homework Quizzes Tests Final exam

Extra credit is awarded at my discretion.

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I use Face book to communicate more easily.You can message me regarding assignments and make up work.I may give extra credit, usually regarding current events.I may send you messages regarding class.