Western Mennonite School Global Geography Teacher: Jim Affolter
Course Syllabus
2012-2013 Grade Level: 10
Course Description: This course is the study of the relationships between the people and the land on a global basis. Goals and Objectives: The students will be able to use the elements of geography to compare/contrast different areas around the world. Learning these similarities and differences will help students become more informed about our world. Students will also develop their map reading skills and ability to stay current on world events Course Content: Oregon: Things look different here Immigration and Latin America Religious Regions of the World Geography of Europe African Colonialism and Genocide Southeast Asia Demographics: India and China Materials unique to the class: Provided by the school- textbook, Geography Alive Provided by the student- colored pencils Class work: Tests, Projects, and Essays = approximately 40% of grade Quizzes, readings, and daily assignments = approximately 30% of grade Semester Final = approximately 20% of final grade Participation = approximately 10% of final grade
Grading: 90-100% = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C 60-69% = D Less than 60% = F Late work will lose a letter grade per class period until turned in The student is responsible for missing work Extra credit will not be given unless all work is in
Classroom Behavior: Be prompt Be polite Be prepared Be positive
Contact information: Email- jaffolter@westernmennoniteschool.org Telephone 503-363-2000 ext. 205
Please sign and return this last page indicating that you have read and agree to Mr. Affolter’s class expectations. WORTH 10 POINTS
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Course Title: United States History Teacher: Mr. Affolter
2012-2013 Grade level: 11
Course Description: This course is a survey of American history from Reconstruction (1865) to the end of the 20th Century. Goals and Objectives: Students will learn how to compare various interpretations and accounts of historic events and people in an effort to better understand the United States today. Students will be able to identify the contributions of persons of differing national origins, races, and sexes toward shaping American history. Course Content: Demographics of America today The Western Frontier: 1870-1900 The Industrial Age, Immigrants and Urbanization: 1877-1914 America Claims an Empire: 1890-1920 The Roaring Twenties: 1920-1929 The Great Depression: 1929-1940 Wars, real and imagined: 1941-1960 Living with the Baby Boomers: 1961-1975 Civil Rights: 1954-1975 The Conservative Tide: 1980-1992 The Changing Face of America: 1992-2000 Materials unique to the class: Provided by the school- textbook, The Americans Provided by the student- colored pencils
Class work: Tests, Projects, and Essays = approximately 40% of grade Quizzes, readings, and daily assignments = approximately 30% of grade Semester Final = approximately 20% of final grade Participation = approximately 10% of final grade Late work will lose a letter grade per class period until turned in The student is responsible for missing work Extra credit will not be given unless all work is in Grading: 90-100% = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C 60-69% = D Less than 60% = F
Classroom Behavior: Be prompt Be polite Be prepared Be positive Contact information: Email- jaffolter@westernmennoniteschool.org Telephone 503-363-2000 ext. 205
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American Government Mr. Affolter
2012-2013 Grade level:12
Course Description: This course is designed to be an introduction to government, with a specific concentration on the American system. Various types and theories of government will be examined, along the origins of the American government system. The federal system, public policy, and the spiritual and moral implications of participation in the government will also be discussed. Goals and Objectives: Students will gain an understanding of the American government system and will explore ways to continue to be informed, active, lifelong citizens of the country, the world, and the Kingdom of Christ Course Content: Significance, principles, formations and types of government- September Articles of Confederation and the Constitutional Conventions- early October The Constitution and Amendments, three branches of government, state and local government- October to mid November Public policy and services, issues in government, mock trial- late November to early January. Grading: Tests and quizzes 30% Daily assignments 30% Projects 30% Participation 10%
Classwork: 90-100% = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C 60-69% = D Less than 60% = F
Things to know:
Late work will lose a letter grade per class period until turned in
The student is responsible for missing work Extra credit will not be given unless all work is in
Classroom Behavior: Be prompt Be polite Be prepared Be positive Contact information: Email- jaffolter@westernmennoniteschool.org Telephone 503-363-2000 ext. 205
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Western Mennonite School Global Citizenship Mr. Affolter
Course Syllabus Grade level:12
Course Description and Objectives: This course is designed to equip young disciples for the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship in the 21st century. Current global economic, environmental and spiritual challenges will be emphasized. Students will focus on specific needs facing the world community as a whole. Opportunities for active citizenship locally, nationally and globally will be stressed. It is also hoped that through the knowledge gained from this course students will respect and value diversity, become more willing to act to make the world a better place, and take responsibility for their actions and the actions of their country. Course Topics: Clean water Gang violence Women’s rights Fair trade Hunger HIV/AIDS Eldercare
Capital punishment War and conflict Human trafficking Environmental issues Mass transit Poverty
Please bring a bible to class everyday as we will use this as a reference
Grading:
Active participation – 20% Newspaper assignment - 20% Homework, class work, quizzes – 20% Readings and reflections- 20% Semester service project- 20%
Classwork: 90-100% = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C 60-69% = D Less than 60% = F
Classroom Behavior: Be prompt Be polite Be prepared Be positive Contact information: Email- jaffolter@westernmennoniteschool.org Telephone 503-363-2000 ext. 205
Global Citizenship Semester Service Project This project is worth 20% of your semester grade and is due no later than June 1, 2013
1. Arrange and then perform 15 hours of community service. This can not be done in conjunction with an extracurricular club or youth group that you attend and/or service projects done in conjunction with another class or part of the WMS requirements. 2. You are encouraged to choose a topic covered in class, however you are not limited to those and if you a different topic that interests you, please discuss with Mr. Affolter. 3. Your service project can be done at any community location that you are both interested in and would benefit from your service. Possible places: Salem Community Center, Habitat for Humanity, Marion-Polk food share, YCAP, etc. 4. Keep a journal recording dates, duties, and people you connect with. A personal reflection is also required in this writing portion. When finished, submit a letter from the supervisor verifying your service. (brochures and photos are also great)
5. Write a letter to the editor for the Statesman Journal or News Register newspaper. The idea is to raise awareness of your topic to the public. 6. Write a two to three page (typed, double spaced) essay reflecting on your community service. In that paper, provide background information of the place and why you decided to serve in the areas that you did. 7. As part of the final exam, you will present your service project to the rest of the class. This will be our celebration of our active citizenship in the community and the world.