Honors World History
STEVEN.ROBINSON@cobbk12.org
Course Description: Today, humans are found everywhere on Earth, in jungle and desert, in boulevard and bazaar. But how did we get there? Where did we come from? And why do we all look and act so differently? This course answers those questions by tracing the human race from its origins to modern times. Beginning with earliest human history, we will chart the course of humanity through its earliest civilizations forward on to the global community of the 21st century.
Text Book: World History: Patterns of Interaction
Make Up Work Policy: See agenda for Cobb County School District policies in place concerning student absences and make up work.
Late work: No full credit for late work (any exceptions to this rule is teacher discretion). Fifty percent of the total grade for a particular assignment is the maximum awarded for any late work. Those who habitually hand in late work will risk the chance of late work no longer being accepted.
Class Requirements: You must pass this class to graduate! Bring all required items to class everyday, unless told in advance by teacher. These items include: Textbook, Notebook paper, Writing utensil
Food/Drink: The only item allowed in class during insturcitional time is water unless otherwise specified. Lunch time is for consuming lunch.
Restroom Policy: Passes granted only in emergency cases (Teacher is final judge as to the validity/severity of an emergency). No passes during the first 10 minutes of class will be issued.
Projects: We will have multiple projects throughout the course. Some are individual and some are group efforts. Sufficient advanced notice of project requirements and deadlines will be given. Late projects will result in a deduction of one letter grade per day.
NO NAME Policy: NO NAME = 20% lost credit on assignment
Cheating Policy: Policy set forth in student handbook will be adhered to.
Grading:
Tasks/Classwork 20%
Chapter Quizzes 20%
Projects 20%
Tests/Exams 30%
Final Exam 10%
Cheating = 0
Course Outline:
Unit 1 Beginnings of Civilization
A) Earliest Humans
B) Early River Valley Civilizations
C) Spread of Civilization
Unit 2 Age of Empires
A) The Near East
B) The Far East
C) Southern Europe
D) Africa
E) The Americas
Unit 3 The Age of Exchange and Encouter
A) Muslim World
B) Christian Europe
C) Far Eastern Empires
D) Wealth of Africa
Unit 4 When Worlds Collide
A) The Americas
B) Europe in Transition (Renaissance and Reformation)
C) Ottoman Empire
D) India
Unit 5 Absolutism to Revolution
A) Absolute Monarchs
B) Enlightenment and Revolution
Unit 6 The Industrial World
A) Industrial Revolution
B) Democracy
C) Imperialism
Unit 7 The Great War
A) World War I
B) Revolution and Nationalism
C) Postwar Uncertainty
Unit 8 World War II
A) Causes
B) Effects
Unit 9 The Modern World
A) The Cold War
B) Era of New Nations
C) Struggle for Democracy
D) Global Interdependence
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Economics Syllabus
Course Description: The vast majority of the world’s population participates in some form of economic activity on a daily basis. Whether bartering goods using shells or investing in world markets, economic interactions are necessary in our lives. This course is a detailed study of the six primary principles of economics: fundamental concepts, microeconomics, free enterprise, macroeconomics, governmental economic policy, and international economics. You will be expected to actively participate in the analysis of the various topics that we will address. This will be done via several techniques including but not limited to: class discussions, large and small group discussions, simulations, videos, and class projects.
The emphasis of this course is getting you to think analytically about economics, an issue you will surely experience for the rest of your lives.
Materials Required: Red, Black, and Green pens, pencils, one 3 ring binder, one package of dividers, two packs of 3 x 5 notecards
Textbook: Economics: Principles in Action by Prentice Hall ($51.47)
Units of Study
Unit 1 Intro to Econ
Unit 2 Microeconomics
Unit 3 Free Enterprise
Unit 4 Macroeconomics
Unit 5 Government and the Economy
Unit 6 International Economics
Grade Percentages:
Tests 35%
Daily Assignments/Quizzes/Vocabulary 30%
Projects 15%P
articipation 5%
EOCT 15%
EXPECTATIONS
1. Be on time for class. Class will start when the bell rings. Tardy policy in Student Handbook will be followed strictly. Additionally, class ends when the teacher has decided so.
2. Come Prepared to class with your textbook, notebook, and pen/pencils. I am not responsible for supplying you with these items.
3. Participate in class discussion and activities.
4. COMPLETE all assignments. There is a strong correlation between students with borderline grades and those who have not completed assignments. No matter how big or small the assignment, DO IT!
5. SCHOOL POLICY will be STRICTLY FOLLOWED concerning dress code and hats in the classroom
6. SCHOOL POLICY will be STRICTLY FOLLOWED concerning the use of headphones and electronic devices.
7. Only WATER will be allowed in class unless otherwise indicated by teachers.
8. RESPECT others and their property. After all, you want to be treated well too.
9. YOU are responsible for completing your work with the exception of some major projects, ALL HOMEWORK AND DAILY WORK IS DUE ON TIME. Late work will be accepted one day late for half credit. Late Projects grades will decrease by one letter grade for every day late. If you know that you will be absent from school for any reason, have someone bring your project to school.
10. MAKE-UP WORK – IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBLILTY to schedule the day and time to make up any missed assignments when excused a timely fashion. Make-ups are generally offered on Tuesdays.
11. WORK HARD!!! DON’T HARDLY WORK!!
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Cheating is considered a serious matter. The parents of a student who has been involved in cheating will be notified and the student will receive a grade of zero for the test or evaluation period, and a grade of U in conduct.For this course, cheating is defined as, but is not limited to, the following acts:§ Copying anyone’s answers to questions, exercises, study guides, classwork or homework assignments§ Taking any information verbatim from any source, including the Internet, without giving proper credit to the author, or rearranging the order of words and/or changing some words as written by the author and claiming the work as his or her own, i.e., plagiarism.§ Looking onto another student’s paper during a test or quiz.§ Having available any study notes or other test aids during a test or quiz without the teacher's permission.§ Collaborating on assignments when independent work is expected.§ Students displaying cell phones during tests and/or quizzes will have their cell phones confiscated, and will be given a zero for that test or quiz.Confirmation.
YOUR SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES YOURAGREEMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING:§ I have read and understand the academic integrity policy.§ I have reviewed the class syllabus and understand the grading policy.§ I give permission for my child to view G, PG or PG13 movies if they are related to the curriculum of the class.§ I give permission for my child to read the class parallel readings noted in the syllabus.§ I am willing to be contacted by email.§ I have access to the internet and will access the Pinnacle parent feature (once it is available) to check on my child's progress. I understand that teachers will make every effort to post grades within 2 weeks of accepting the assignment, but that posting of grades for larger papers and projects may extend beyond the 2 week timeframe.
Student Signature ________________________________________
Date:_________
Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________
Date:_________
Contact Information:
Name of Parent____________________________________________________________
Parent Telephone Number_____________________ (H)______________________(W)
Parent Email ___________________________________________________________
The emphasis of this course is getting you to think analytically about economics, an issue you will surely experience for the rest of your lives.
Materials Required: Red, Black, and Green pens, pencils, one 3 ring binder, one package of dividers, two packs of 3 x 5 notecards
Textbook: Economics: Principles in Action by Prentice Hall ($51.47)
Units of Study
Unit 1 Intro to Econ
Unit 2 Microeconomics
Unit 3 Free Enterprise
Unit 4 Macroeconomics
Unit 5 Government and the Economy
Unit 6 International Economics
Grade Percentages:
Tests 35%
Daily Assignments/Quizzes/Vocabulary 30%
Projects 15%P
articipation 5%
EOCT 15%
EXPECTATIONS
1. Be on time for class. Class will start when the bell rings. Tardy policy in Student Handbook will be followed strictly. Additionally, class ends when the teacher has decided so.
2. Come Prepared to class with your textbook, notebook, and pen/pencils. I am not responsible for supplying you with these items.
3. Participate in class discussion and activities.
4. COMPLETE all assignments. There is a strong correlation between students with borderline grades and those who have not completed assignments. No matter how big or small the assignment, DO IT!
5. SCHOOL POLICY will be STRICTLY FOLLOWED concerning dress code and hats in the classroom
6. SCHOOL POLICY will be STRICTLY FOLLOWED concerning the use of headphones and electronic devices.
7. Only WATER will be allowed in class unless otherwise indicated by teachers.
8. RESPECT others and their property. After all, you want to be treated well too.
9. YOU are responsible for completing your work with the exception of some major projects, ALL HOMEWORK AND DAILY WORK IS DUE ON TIME. Late work will be accepted one day late for half credit. Late Projects grades will decrease by one letter grade for every day late. If you know that you will be absent from school for any reason, have someone bring your project to school.
10. MAKE-UP WORK – IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBLILTY to schedule the day and time to make up any missed assignments when excused a timely fashion. Make-ups are generally offered on Tuesdays.
11. WORK HARD!!! DON’T HARDLY WORK!!
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Cheating is considered a serious matter. The parents of a student who has been involved in cheating will be notified and the student will receive a grade of zero for the test or evaluation period, and a grade of U in conduct.For this course, cheating is defined as, but is not limited to, the following acts:§ Copying anyone’s answers to questions, exercises, study guides, classwork or homework assignments§ Taking any information verbatim from any source, including the Internet, without giving proper credit to the author, or rearranging the order of words and/or changing some words as written by the author and claiming the work as his or her own, i.e., plagiarism.§ Looking onto another student’s paper during a test or quiz.§ Having available any study notes or other test aids during a test or quiz without the teacher's permission.§ Collaborating on assignments when independent work is expected.§ Students displaying cell phones during tests and/or quizzes will have their cell phones confiscated, and will be given a zero for that test or quiz.Confirmation.
YOUR SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES YOURAGREEMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING:§ I have read and understand the academic integrity policy.§ I have reviewed the class syllabus and understand the grading policy.§ I give permission for my child to view G, PG or PG13 movies if they are related to the curriculum of the class.§ I give permission for my child to read the class parallel readings noted in the syllabus.§ I am willing to be contacted by email.§ I have access to the internet and will access the Pinnacle parent feature (once it is available) to check on my child's progress. I understand that teachers will make every effort to post grades within 2 weeks of accepting the assignment, but that posting of grades for larger papers and projects may extend beyond the 2 week timeframe.
Student Signature ________________________________________
Date:_________
Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________
Date:_________
Contact Information:
Name of Parent____________________________________________________________
Parent Telephone Number_____________________ (H)______________________(W)
Parent Email ___________________________________________________________
Syllabus A.P. Macroeconomics
The purpose of an Advanced Placement course in macroeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to national income and price determination, economic performance measures, economic growth, and international economics.
Materials:In order to be fully prepared, students are expected to have their notebooks (one with pockets to hold handouts), and pens or pencils in class everyday. You will be advised ahead of time if you need any additional materials.
Grading Procedures:Students will be assessed in a variety of ways. This may include but not be limited to homework, worksheets, quizzes, tests, daily work, projects (both individual and group), and a final exam.
The break down of these grades will be as follows:
Tests: 40%.
Daily Activities: 40%
Projects: 5%
State Mandated End of Course Test 15%
Students and parents must understand up front that this is a college level class. As such, students will be expected to spend a great deal more time on this class than they would in an ordinary class. The very nature of economics makes it almost like a foreign language—with its own vernacular and vocabulary. It is very important for the student to work on economics daily or they will ultimately get behind and not be able to catch up.
SUMMARY OUTLINE: AP MACROECONOMICS COURSE AND EXAMINATION
Content Area % goals of examination
I. Basic economic concepts 8-12%
A. Scarcity, choice and opportunity costs
B. Production possibilities curve
C. Comparative advantage, absolute advantage, specialization and exchange
D. Demand, supply, market equilibriumE. Macroeconomic issues, business cycle, unemployment, inflation and growth
II. Measurement of economic performance 12-16%
A. National income accounts (4-6%)
1. Circular flow
2. Gross Domestic Product
3. Components of Gross Domestic Product
4. Real versus nominal Gross Domestic Product
B. Inflation measurement and adjustment (4-5%)
1. Price indices
2. Nominal and real values
3. Costs of inflation
C. Unemployment (4-5%)
1. Definition and measurement
2. Types of unemployment
3. Natural rate of unemployment
III. National income and price determination 10-15%
A. Aggregate demand (5-8%)
1. Determinants of aggregate demand
2. Multiplier and crowding-out- effects
B. Aggregate supply (5-8%)
1. Short-run and long run analyses
2. Sticky versus flexible wages and prices3. Determinants of aggregate supply
C. Macroeconomic equilibrium (5-8%)
1. Real output and price level
2. Short and long run
3. Actual versus full-employment output
4. Economic fluctuations
IV. Financial Sector 15-20%
A. Money, Banking, and financial markets (7-15%)
1. Definition of financial assets: money, stocks, bonds
2. Time value of money
3. Measure of money supply
4. Banks creation of money
5. Money demand
6. Money market
7. Loanable funds market
B. Central bank and control of the money supply (3-5%)
1. Tools of central bank policy
2. Quantity theory of money
3. Real versus nominal interest rates
V. Inflation, Unemployment, and Stabilization Policies (20-30%)
A. Fiscal and monetary policies (15-20%)
1. Demand-side effects
2. Supply-side effects
3. Policy mix
4. Government deficits and debt
B. Inflation and unemployment (5-10%)
1. Types of inflation
a. Demand-pull inflation
b. Cost push inflation
2. The Phillips curve: short run versus long run
3. Role of expectations
VI. Economic Growth and Productivity (5-10%)
A. Investment in human capital
B. Investment in physical capital
C. Research and development, and technological progress
D. Growth policy
VII. Open Economy: International Trade and Finance (10-15%)
A. Balance of payments accounts
1. Balance of trade
2. Current account
3. Capital account
B. Foreign exchange market
1. Demand for and supply of foreign exchange
2. Exchange rate determination
3. Currency appreciation and depreciation
C. Net exports and capital flows
D. Links to financial and goods markets
Note: The percentages approximate the weight on the AP exam. These change from year to year so I will be making adjustments as needed. I reserve the right to make adjustments in course content and/or grading procedures as needed.Copyright College Entrance Examination Board and Educational Testing Services
CLASSROOM RULES AND PROCEDURESSchool Policies/General Information:- All school policies will apply in the classroom. This includes the policy on food, drink, candy and gum in the classroom.Class Preparation:- Students are expected to be in the room when the bell rings. Failure to abide by this will result in the student being counted as tardy.
Classroom Behavior:- This class is conducted like a college level classroom. You are expected to participate in all activities.- Unless it is an extreme emergency no bathroom passes will be issued.Homework:-
Homework will be a part of this class. Homework, reports and projects will be accepted late at a penalty of 25% per day. If you have an excused absence, pre assigned work is due the day you return.
Grading:- Students with excused absences will have five class days to make up homework, tests or exams. Failure to make up a test within five days will result in a zero. Makeup work is your responsibility. High school students tend to study independently while college students tend to study in groups. This is a college level class. Study in groups!!!. However, honesty is expected on all work. Only your work will be accepted. Copying other people’s homework is not studying together and is considered cheating and will be dealt with accordingly.
________________________________________________________________
I have read the class outline and Rules for Mr. Robinson's A.P. Economics class:
Student Signature _____________________________ Date ____________
Parent Signature _____________________________ Date ____________
The purpose of an Advanced Placement course in macroeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to national income and price determination, economic performance measures, economic growth, and international economics.
Materials:In order to be fully prepared, students are expected to have their notebooks (one with pockets to hold handouts), and pens or pencils in class everyday. You will be advised ahead of time if you need any additional materials.
Grading Procedures:Students will be assessed in a variety of ways. This may include but not be limited to homework, worksheets, quizzes, tests, daily work, projects (both individual and group), and a final exam.
The break down of these grades will be as follows:
Tests: 40%.
Daily Activities: 40%
Projects: 5%
State Mandated End of Course Test 15%
Students and parents must understand up front that this is a college level class. As such, students will be expected to spend a great deal more time on this class than they would in an ordinary class. The very nature of economics makes it almost like a foreign language—with its own vernacular and vocabulary. It is very important for the student to work on economics daily or they will ultimately get behind and not be able to catch up.
SUMMARY OUTLINE: AP MACROECONOMICS COURSE AND EXAMINATION
Content Area % goals of examination
I. Basic economic concepts 8-12%
A. Scarcity, choice and opportunity costs
B. Production possibilities curve
C. Comparative advantage, absolute advantage, specialization and exchange
D. Demand, supply, market equilibriumE. Macroeconomic issues, business cycle, unemployment, inflation and growth
II. Measurement of economic performance 12-16%
A. National income accounts (4-6%)
1. Circular flow
2. Gross Domestic Product
3. Components of Gross Domestic Product
4. Real versus nominal Gross Domestic Product
B. Inflation measurement and adjustment (4-5%)
1. Price indices
2. Nominal and real values
3. Costs of inflation
C. Unemployment (4-5%)
1. Definition and measurement
2. Types of unemployment
3. Natural rate of unemployment
III. National income and price determination 10-15%
A. Aggregate demand (5-8%)
1. Determinants of aggregate demand
2. Multiplier and crowding-out- effects
B. Aggregate supply (5-8%)
1. Short-run and long run analyses
2. Sticky versus flexible wages and prices3. Determinants of aggregate supply
C. Macroeconomic equilibrium (5-8%)
1. Real output and price level
2. Short and long run
3. Actual versus full-employment output
4. Economic fluctuations
IV. Financial Sector 15-20%
A. Money, Banking, and financial markets (7-15%)
1. Definition of financial assets: money, stocks, bonds
2. Time value of money
3. Measure of money supply
4. Banks creation of money
5. Money demand
6. Money market
7. Loanable funds market
B. Central bank and control of the money supply (3-5%)
1. Tools of central bank policy
2. Quantity theory of money
3. Real versus nominal interest rates
V. Inflation, Unemployment, and Stabilization Policies (20-30%)
A. Fiscal and monetary policies (15-20%)
1. Demand-side effects
2. Supply-side effects
3. Policy mix
4. Government deficits and debt
B. Inflation and unemployment (5-10%)
1. Types of inflation
a. Demand-pull inflation
b. Cost push inflation
2. The Phillips curve: short run versus long run
3. Role of expectations
VI. Economic Growth and Productivity (5-10%)
A. Investment in human capital
B. Investment in physical capital
C. Research and development, and technological progress
D. Growth policy
VII. Open Economy: International Trade and Finance (10-15%)
A. Balance of payments accounts
1. Balance of trade
2. Current account
3. Capital account
B. Foreign exchange market
1. Demand for and supply of foreign exchange
2. Exchange rate determination
3. Currency appreciation and depreciation
C. Net exports and capital flows
D. Links to financial and goods markets
Note: The percentages approximate the weight on the AP exam. These change from year to year so I will be making adjustments as needed. I reserve the right to make adjustments in course content and/or grading procedures as needed.Copyright College Entrance Examination Board and Educational Testing Services
CLASSROOM RULES AND PROCEDURESSchool Policies/General Information:- All school policies will apply in the classroom. This includes the policy on food, drink, candy and gum in the classroom.Class Preparation:- Students are expected to be in the room when the bell rings. Failure to abide by this will result in the student being counted as tardy.
Classroom Behavior:- This class is conducted like a college level classroom. You are expected to participate in all activities.- Unless it is an extreme emergency no bathroom passes will be issued.Homework:-
Homework will be a part of this class. Homework, reports and projects will be accepted late at a penalty of 25% per day. If you have an excused absence, pre assigned work is due the day you return.
Grading:- Students with excused absences will have five class days to make up homework, tests or exams. Failure to make up a test within five days will result in a zero. Makeup work is your responsibility. High school students tend to study independently while college students tend to study in groups. This is a college level class. Study in groups!!!. However, honesty is expected on all work. Only your work will be accepted. Copying other people’s homework is not studying together and is considered cheating and will be dealt with accordingly.
________________________________________________________________
I have read the class outline and Rules for Mr. Robinson's A.P. Economics class:
Student Signature _____________________________ Date ____________
Parent Signature _____________________________ Date ____________
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