영재반 /국재반 World History/Earth Science Spring 2008 Office hours: 1:004:30pm (appointments must be made 24 hours in advance) I. Overview: This course offers a wide range of academic studies, including World History, Earth Science, Current Events, and Math problem solving. II. Course Aims and Objectives: Understand the approach and methods of using advanced reading skills to fully comprehend and appreciate selected Subject Studies from American Textbooks. Application of these skills will be exercised through essay writing, presentation skills, and debating. Specific Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, students will have:
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Increased understanding of specialized vocabulary/expressions Expanded knowledge of World History and Earth Science Reinforced usage of vocabulary and grammar through speaking/listening drills Developed skills in reading comprehension Applied Math problem solving in English Established essay writing and arrangement skills Discussed and exercised basic analysis Current Events. Prepared, constructed, and performed a public presentation
III. Format and Procedures: Earth Science provides a wide range of teaching options and gives teachers the flexibility to choose the resources that meet the needs of their classroom. Reliable content, opportunities for inquirybased learning, and online resources help students understand the concepts of earth science.
Accessible content:
Reading strategies, paired diagrams, and visualizations complement the strong visual appeal and the dynamic, interactive content, making the program accessible to a wide variety of students. Realworld connections: A variety of handson labs and investigations help students experience earth science as vital, engaging, and relevant.
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Integrated technology, funded by the National Science Foundation: Pointofuse references in the Pupil’s Edition and ancillaries direct students to current and reliable NSF funded, online resources that were developed in conjunction with TERC. These innovative resources extend and reinforce the concepts of the text. World History: Medieval and Early Modern Times combines motivating stories with researchbased instruction that helps students improve their reading and social studies skills as they discover the past.
Captures each student's imagination by starting every chapter with a story. An engaging narrative,
combined with the highinterest visuals, artifacts, and infographics, hold students' attention as they further explore the ancient world. Provides the latest instructional research to help improve students' reading and social studies skills and prepare them for success on highstakes standardized tests.
IV. Course Requirements: Course readings: 1. 영 재반/국 제반 Book 1
2. 영 재반/국 제반 Book 2 3.
Mathematics Problem Solving
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Vocabulary
V. Tentative Course Schedule [based on level course that meets twice a week for two hours]: Topics Week 1 Tools of History Technology of Earth Science Week 2 The Rise of Rome Topographic Maps Week 3 Decline and Fall of Rome Minerals Week 4 Early Byzantine Empire Minerals as Resources Week 5 Life on the Arabian Peninsula Igneous Rocks Week 6 Islam and Muhammad
Assignments Test Projects History Chapter 1 Reading Comprehension Earth Science Chapter 1 Vocabulary Vocabulary 14 History Chapter 2 Earth Science Chapter 1 Vocabulary 58
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary
History Chapter 3 Earth Science Chapter 2 Vocabulary 912
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary
History Chapter 3 Earth Science Chapter 2 Vocabulary 1316
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary
History Chapter 3 Earth Science Chapter 3 Vocabulary Review
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary
History Chapter 3 Earth Science Chapter 3
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary
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History Essay
Earth Science Essay
Sedimentary Rocks Week 7 After Muhammad’s Death Weathering Week 8 Expansion of Muslim Rule Processes of Soil Week 9 Golden Age in the East Erosion Week 10 Muslim Rule in Spain Deposition
Vocabulary 14 History Chapter 3 Earth Science Chapter 4 Vocabulary 58
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary
History Chapter 3 Earth Science Chapter 4 Vocabulary 912
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary
History Chapter 3 Earth Science Chapter 5 Vocabulary 1316
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary
History Chapter 3 Earth Science Chapter 5 Vocabulary Review
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary
Presentation preparation begins
Final Presentation
VI. Academic Integrity Should copying occur, both the student who copied work from another student and the student who gave material to be copied will both automatically receive a zero for the assignment. Penalty for violation of this can also be extended to include failure of the course and disciplinary action. During examinations, you must do your own work. Talking or discussion is not permitted during the examinations, nor may you compare papers, copy from others, or collaborate in any way. Any collaborative behavior during the examinations will result in failure of the exam, and may lead to failure of the course and disciplinary action.
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