Welcome to Social Studies!!!Your Teacher: Mr. Cegielski

The STEM SCHOOL

School Year: 2011-12

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• Students as well as parents are expected to frequently visit my website at www.historyscholars.weebly.com.

WHY???: My website will allow you to view the curriculum as well as the assignment calendar and then download PowerPoint notes, readings and homework assignments! Why download documents? Downloading documents on your own computer, flash drive or cd saves time, ink and paper. Accordingly, I WILL NOT PRINT MOST READINGS AND ASSIGNMENTS. While this will require some advance preparation on your part, you should only print those assignments that I require you to do so. Students can submit completed work, either by hard copy or by email!

TECHNICAL NOTE: You will need to unzip each unit file. Documents are in PDF form or Word 2003 and 2007. You can download Adobe for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html. If you do not have Word, you can download a free 60-day trial version at Microsoft's website: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suites/default.aspx. Or, if you already have Microsoft Office 2003, but not 2007, you can download the compatibility pack to view 2007 and 2010 documents here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=941b3470-3ae9-4aee-8f43-c6bb74cd1466&displaylang=en.

• Open-Office software may also be used to open documents. If you have any problems or questions, please contact me.

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Contact Information: My school email is owen.cegielski@stemhigh.org I will respond to you within 24-48 hours.

Home work Club: Everyday, 3:00-4:00 pm. This is required for ALL students who have been earning a “D” or “F” and are missing assignments. Students will continue to attend until a grade of at least “C” is earned. Per special request, I can also make myself available for after school help and parent teacher meetings during my plan period from 9-10:00am.

Biography:

Degrees: B.S. Anthropology, B.A History, M.A. U.S. History, Professional Teacher’s license (Endorsement: Secondary Social Studies).

Teaching Experience: Lincoln Park H.S., 2001-2005; and Peak to Peak Charter School, 2005-2007; Carbon Valley Secondary Academy, 2007-2010; Front Range Community College (Adjunct Professor), 2008-present, STEM Lead Teacher for Social Studies and LA departments, 2011-present.

My Educational Philosophy:

I want my students to meet their academic potential and exceed educational standards. Using technology and multi-media, I employ multiple learning devices in the classroom, including PowerPoint presentations, Google Sketch Up, video streaming, Socratic Seminars and Fishbowl debates, historical research and writing, role play, educational games, and even occasional art projects. I follow the Core Knowledge curriculum, but I also develop my own lessons and activities to keep the curriculum fresh and to adapt to my students’ different learning styles. I also invite suggestions from students and parents about how to make history exciting and relevant in the classroom.

CLASSROOM RULES Syllabus Page 5My Classroom Expectations, in conjunction with STEM’s emphasis on character education as well as mission statement: ―Relevant, Rigorous, Real World.‖

I expect students to act appropriately and in the best interests of this classroom community. This means:

1) No hitting or other physical contact in the classroom

2) No name calling or swear words. Verbal or cyber bullying will not be tolerated!

3) No eating. Gum chewing is allowed, if disposed of properly. Drink water with lids, rather than sugary beverages.

4) The classroom should be kept sanitary which means: Clean your own messes. No trash should be left on the floor.

5) Raise your hand if you have a comment or you are responding to a question.

6) No talking when I’m speaking. Listen actively.

7) Stay in your assigned seats, if applicable.

8) Assume responsibility for your decisions—both good and bad. Accept consequences and learn from them.

9) Complete your work on time and stay on task. Don’t distract others; work as a team and in your assigned roles on projects.

10) YOU MUST BE ON TIME! Students will have 5 minutes between classes. Once I begin class, the classroom door will be closed and you must be seated with your laptops and supplies, ready to learn. Students who are tardy must go to the office or previous teacher to receive a late pass.

*Note: If a student displays difficulty with meeting any of these expectations, they will be asked to meet with me and/or the Assistant Principal. If needed, I will contact parents/guardians to assist with meeting these expectations.

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Class Work and Homework:

Much of the student’s work is completed during class so that they can receive the help they need

from their peers and myself. On average, I assign homework 3 times per week, amounting to no

more than 20 minutes per assignment. Students are expected to check the Assignment Calendar on my

website daily and complete all work on time. Students will have one day for every day they missed to

make up work for excused absences.

Late Policy:

Students are encouraged to turn in homework whether completed or not on due date. If late, the

following penalty will be assessed. Students MUST turn in ALL work for review before completion

of unit.

All late work must be submitted by Friday within the same week the work was due to receive 80% credit (at the most).

Late work submitted the following week will receive 60% (at the most).

*Work will NOT be accepted after two weeks from the original due date. Missing work will be marked as a zero.

Note on cheating: Per school policy, any kind of cheating, including plagiarism or sharing information during individual assessments such as tests, will result in suspension and a zero for the assessment.

Note on extra credit: Students may have the opportunity to raise their grades with extra credit. However, for a student to be eligible for extra credit, all previous assignments must have been turned in. The intent is for this to be ―extra‖ credit not ―instead of‖ credit.

Grading:

I use a simple point-scale system. Earned points are divided into a total

to give a percentage.

A=100-90% WEIGHTS:

B=89-80% Class work : 35%

C=79-70% Essays/Projects: 25%

D=69-60% Homework: 15%

F=59% Quizzes/Tests: 15%

Final Exam: 10%

Mr. C’s Curriculum Plan—Page 7

6th Grade History and GeographyUNIT I: EARLY HUMANS AND THE RISE OF CIVILIZATION

UNIT II: ANCIENT CIVILIZATION OF THE MIDEAST--THE SUMERIANS, BABYLONIANS AND EGYPTIANS

UNIT III: EARLY CHINA TO 1900 (OPTIONAL)

UNIT IV: ARCHAIC AND CLASSICAL GREECE

UNIT V: ANCIENT ROME

UNIT VI: THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

UNIT VII: ROMANTICISM

UNIT VIII: LATIN AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENTS

UNIT IX: THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

TEXTBOOK - WORLD HISTORY: JOURNEY ACORSS TIME, GLENCOE

7th Grade History and GeographyUNIT I: U.S. IMPERIALISM

UNIT II: WORLD WAR I, 1914-1919

UNIT III: THE ROARING TWENTIES, 1920-1929

UNIT IV: THE GREAT DEPRESSION & NEW DEAL, 1929-1939

UNIT V: THE RISE OF DICTATORS, WORLD WAR II, AND THE HOLOCAUST

TEXTBOOK – THE AMERICAN JOURNEY, GLENCOE

8th Grade History and Geography

UNIT I: END OF EUROPEAN IMPERIALISM

UNIT II: MODERN CHINA, 1900-PRESENT

UNIT III: THE COLD WAR, 1945-1990

UNIT IV: THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

UNIT V: THE RISE OF ISLAM AND THE CRUSADES

UNIT VI: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE

UNIT VII: THE ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT

UNIT VIII: IRAQ--OIL POLITICS, TERRORISM AND WARS

TEXTBOOKS - WORLD HISTORY: JOURNEY ACORSS TIME, GLENCOE AND THE AMERICAN JOURNEY, GLENCOE

9th Grade Civics, 1st SemesterUNIT I: INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNMENT

UNIT II: CREATING A LASTING GOVERNMENT--THE CONSTITUTION

UNIT III: THE CONSTITUTION--A LIVING DOCUMENT

UNIT IV: FEDERALISM--THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND THE STATES

UNIT V: FOUNDATIONS OF CITIZENSHIP

UNIT VI: POLITICAL CULTURE AND IDEOLOGY

UNIT VII: POLITICAL PARTIES, VOTING AND ELECTIONS

UNIT VIII: THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH

UNIT IX: THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

UNIT X: THE JUDICIAL BRANCH

UNIT XI: THE BILL OF RIGHTS AND THE SUPREME COURT

TEXTBOOK – THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT: DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

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Student-Teacher-Parent Contract

This is to acknowledge that the student and parent/guardian have read the

course syllabus. Student and parent/guardian assume responsibility for

ensuring that the student meets all expectations and continues to act

appropriately in the classroom. As the instructor, I will work hard to ensure

that the student receives the best possible education by providing frequent

communication on academic performance and by complying with national

academic standards, the Core Knowledge curriculum and Best Practice

Methods.

Concerning the Student:

Signature of Student:______________________________

Signature of Parent:_______________________________

Contact Information (Phone number and Email):

Other concerns I should be aware of: