Early Civilizations Syllabus
Syllabus
Geography\ Early Civilization
Mr. Fuhrman
Textbooks:
Greenblatt, Miriam, and Peter Lenno. Human Heritage. New York: McGraw Hill, 1995.
Baerwald, Thomas J., Fraser, Celeste. World Geography. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2003.
Course Description: The first half of this course will examine and analyze the geographic, culture, economics, government and history of Europe, Asia and Africa. The second half of the course will examine several major Early Civilizations by using an interdisciplinary approach stressing geography, archaeology, history, economics, government, reading, and writing.
The purpose of the course is for students to discover what is important for educated citizens to know about the major nations of Europe, Asia, and Africa. In addition students will research ancient Prehistory, Mesopotamia, Egypt and Greece and evaluate how these cultures continue to influence the modern world.
Topic: Approximate Times:
Geography
Introduction of class procedures 2 class periods
Introduction to Geography 5 Days
Physical and Human Geography 30 Days
Pennsylvania 15 Days
Europe 30 Days
Asia 20 Days
Africa 15 Days
Early Civilizations
Archaeology/Prehistory 15 Days
Fertile Crescent (Mesopotamia) 10 Days
Egypt 20 Days
Greece 25 Days
Grading Policy
Grades will be based on tests, quizzes, projects, JOTs (journal of thinking), class work and homework. Absentee students will receive a reasonable amount of time to complete work. The grading scale will be:
A= 90-100% D= 60-69%
B= 80-89% F= 0-59%
C= 70-79%
Class Rules
1. Be on time and in your seats when the bell rings.
2. Remain in your seat until the bell rings. You need permission to leave desk.
3. All class work must be handed in during your class period.
4. We will practice good habits of work completion during marking period #1. During marking period’s #2-4, work turned in two days late will be eligible for 75% credit, and work turned in three or more days late will receive 50% credit.
5. If you are absent it is your responsibility to see Mr. Fuhrman for the work.
6. JOTs must be completed even if you are absent.
7. Have all the materials for class you will need: Pencil and Notebooks.
8. Respect yourself and each other.
9. Any food, beverage, or gum is not prepared in Mr. Fuhrman's room.
10. All school rules apply.
If you choose not to follow any of the above rules, the following procedure will be followed: (This procedure maybe changed at the discretion of the teacher)
First Incident: Verbal warning by teacher
Second Incident: Talk with teacher after class.
Third Incident: Possible removal from seat for writing assignment, lunch detention and\or notification of parents!
Fourth Incident: Referral to Dean of Students