MR.
GARRIGAN'S SOCIAL
STUDIES CLASSES
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CLASS
SCHEDULE 1ST HOUR- Conference 2ND HOUR- World History 3RD HOUR- Psychology 4TH HOUR- World History 5TH HOUR- World History 6TH HOUR- Psychology 7TH HOUR- World History If you need any further information you can call me at (417) 753-2813 during the day or you can e-mail me. Mail to: sgarrigan@logrog.net. |
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Bishop
Garrigan High School
Algona,
Iowa
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This is a survey course providing a study of the behavior of living organisms, particularly human behavior. Typical problems are methods and measurement in psychology, theoretical systems, learning, motivation, perception, personality and psychotherapy. Each unit is completed with a comprehensive exam. Offered both semesters. All subject matter is covered during the following units.
A) Introducing Psychology
B) Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence
C) Learning : Principles and Applications
D) Psychological Disorders
E) Therapy and Change
WORLD HISTORY COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is a survey of human evolution and civilization with consideration being given to the political, cultural, theological, and technological achievements of peoples included during the following periods of history:
A) Ancient
Egypt (4000-1000 B.C.)
B) The Rise and
Triumph of Greek Civilization (2000-150 B.C.)
C) The Legacy of Rome (750 B.C.- A.D. 500)
D) Western Europe in the Middle Ages (A.D. 500-1500)
E) European Colonization of the Americas (1490-1750)
F) The French Revolution (1789-1820)
G) The Age of Imperialism (1800-1914)
H) World War One (1914-1918)
I) Nineteenth Century Russia and the Bolshevik Revolution (1812-1918)
GRADING SYLLABUS
C) The Legacy of Rome (750 B.C.- A.D. 500)
D) Western Europe in the Middle Ages (A.D. 500-1500)
E) European Colonization of the Americas (1490-1750)
F) The French Revolution (1789-1820)
G) The Age of Imperialism (1800-1914)
H) World War One (1914-1918)
I) Nineteenth Century Russia and the Bolshevik Revolution (1812-1918)
GRADING SYLLABUS
Fifty percent of the student's
grade will be based on points accumulated in a combination of options.
The other fifty percent will be based on the student's exam scores
averaged. The two are then averaged for the student's overall grade.
Points can be earned from the following list of options.
1) Book Review- You may do a standard book review / reaction paper. Prior approval of book is necessary. ( 35 points)
2) Debate- This is an excellent way to probe deeper into a subject which has caught your attention. Students must see me for details as to time, format, and organization. (15 points)
3) Art- A collage, painting, or sculpture related to subject material or current events will be acceptable. Prior approval of theme is necessary. (15-40 points)
4) Oral- Five points will be given at teachers discretion to anyone who makes an unusually good comment or point during class discussions.
5) Research Paper- Topics can be anything covered in class or in a related field. Students must see me for approval of topic and format on paper. (35 points)
6) T.V. and Movie Reviews- Specific films will be mentioned and listed in class as suitable for a coverage and reaction paper. (20-35 points)
7) Oral Reports- Topics can be over anything covered during the grade period. Person, place, events, etc. Students must check with me for approval of reports. (15-20 points)
NOTE : Assignments, or point work, are due one week before the end of all quarters. Students are allowed to complete any or all of the above options per quarter. After total points are accumulated and averaged with the student's exam percentile score, the following grading scale will be applied.
1) Book Review- You may do a standard book review / reaction paper. Prior approval of book is necessary. ( 35 points)
2) Debate- This is an excellent way to probe deeper into a subject which has caught your attention. Students must see me for details as to time, format, and organization. (15 points)
3) Art- A collage, painting, or sculpture related to subject material or current events will be acceptable. Prior approval of theme is necessary. (15-40 points)
4) Oral- Five points will be given at teachers discretion to anyone who makes an unusually good comment or point during class discussions.
5) Research Paper- Topics can be anything covered in class or in a related field. Students must see me for approval of topic and format on paper. (35 points)
6) T.V. and Movie Reviews- Specific films will be mentioned and listed in class as suitable for a coverage and reaction paper. (20-35 points)
7) Oral Reports- Topics can be over anything covered during the grade period. Person, place, events, etc. Students must check with me for approval of reports. (15-20 points)
NOTE : Assignments, or point work, are due one week before the end of all quarters. Students are allowed to complete any or all of the above options per quarter. After total points are accumulated and averaged with the student's exam percentile score, the following grading scale will be applied.
100-95 = A
94-90 = A-
89-88 = B+
87-83 = B
82-80 = B-
79-78 = C+
77-73 = C
72-70 = C-
69-68 = D+
67-63 = D
62-60 = D-
PARENT SIGNATURE - ________________________
94-90 = A-
89-88 = B+
87-83 = B
82-80 = B-
79-78 = C+
77-73 = C
72-70 = C-
69-68 = D+
67-63 = D
62-60 = D-
PARENT SIGNATURE - ________________________