Social Studies 10 Syllabus
Social Studies 10 will be a year-long survey course of various current social topics, divided into units such as Economics, Sociology, Psychology and Street Law. The first semester will be spent on Street law and the second semester will be split between sociology, economics, and Psychology. In Economics students will examine current issues facing our economy and the historical background and theory behind these issues. Our national economy is the primary focus, but other world economic issues and concepts will be explored. Topics students will learn about will include: supply and demand, banking, government involvement in the economy, the money supply, interest rates, taxes, the stock market, inflation, unemployment and the Federal Reserve System. Students will use current events information and a variety of other resources to better understand and make decisions in our economy.
Sociology will have the goal of understanding human social life and its development over time. We will examine the connections between culture, social institutions, and individual personalities.
Street Law is an introduction to law and the legal system, criminal and juvenile justice, consumer and family law, and individual rights and liberties.
Possible topics to be covered:
-Laws
-Court System
-Crime in America
-Justice Process
-Torts
-Cultural diversity
-Conformity
-Social Structure
-Deviance
-supply and demand
-bank system
-Interest rates
-stock market
-inflation
GRADING POLICY
A 93 - 100% C 73-77%
A- 90 -92% C- 70-72%
B+ 88-89% D+ 68-69%
B 83-87% D 63-67%
B- 80-82% D- 60-62%
C+ 78-79% F 59 and Below
*All percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole percent*
Learning Targets
Assignments
Grades will be based off of total points earned. During each quarter, there will be of quizzes, tests, exams, homework and projects worth various points. The points typically come out to be about 50% tests/quizzes/projects, and 50% daily work.
Text books
All textbooks are required to be covered by the beginning of the second week of school.
Intervention
Students who receive a failing grade on a Test or Project will be sent into intervention where they will be allowed to make corrections to said test or project with the opportunity to gain a new grade as high as 75%
Technology
students are encouraged to bring in their own technology into the classroom. There are a multitude of times where we will be using a technology component in the classroom. When students are using there own devices they are expected to be on task and using the device only for the assigned purpose. If a student is not using the device for approved purposes it will be taken and they will be referred to the office.
Cellphones
Cellphones can be a great tool to help students in the learning process. When deemed appropriate they will be utilized in the classroom. If students do not use the cellphone for the intended purpose it will be confiscated and we will follow the student handbook guidelines. If a student refuses to turn over their cellphone when asked the principal will be immediately be called to handle the situation. If cellphone use becomes abundant in the classroom cellphones may be collected at the beginning of the hour and returned before the hours end. If a student refuses to turn in the cellphone, which they may do, and then are caught using it, the cell phone will be immediately confiscated and turned into the office.
Absences
If students have a prearranged absence they are expected to pick up their assignments before leaving. The assignments will be expected to be turned in on the day of return to school unless stated otherwise. If a student misses a day of school due to illness or other reason that is not pre-excused they will be given as many days they were gone to complete missing assignments. So if they miss two days of school they will get two days to complete their missing assignments.
Unexcused absences
All unexcused absences will result in a 0 for daily work on that day of school. The student will be allowed to make up all missed projects and tests that would be missed on the unexcused day.
CLASSROOM RULES
In addition to the policies listed in the Cornell Student Handbook, I have five general classroom rules
How to be successful in this class
If you have any questions about anything, you can usually find me in Room 405. My email address is [email protected] and the school phone number is 715-861-6947.(ext 1118)
I hope everyone has a fun and rewarding school year.
Social Studies 10
Mr. Leland
Social Studies 10 will be a year-long survey course of various current social topics, divided into units such as Economics, Sociology, Psychology and Street Law. The first semester will be spent on Street law and the second semester will be split between sociology, economics, and Psychology. In Economics students will examine current issues facing our economy and the historical background and theory behind these issues. Our national economy is the primary focus, but other world economic issues and concepts will be explored. Topics students will learn about will include: supply and demand, banking, government involvement in the economy, the money supply, interest rates, taxes, the stock market, inflation, unemployment and the Federal Reserve System. Students will use current events information and a variety of other resources to better understand and make decisions in our economy.
Sociology will have the goal of understanding human social life and its development over time. We will examine the connections between culture, social institutions, and individual personalities.
Street Law is an introduction to law and the legal system, criminal and juvenile justice, consumer and family law, and individual rights and liberties.
Possible topics to be covered:
-Laws
-Court System
-Crime in America
-Justice Process
-Torts
-Cultural diversity
-Conformity
-Social Structure
-Deviance
-supply and demand
-bank system
-Interest rates
-stock market
-inflation
GRADING POLICY
A 93 - 100% C 73-77%
A- 90 -92% C- 70-72%
B+ 88-89% D+ 68-69%
B 83-87% D 63-67%
B- 80-82% D- 60-62%
C+ 78-79% F 59 and Below
*All percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole percent*
Learning Targets
- Students will be able to explain how a bill becomes a law.
- Students will be able to advocate and understand how it impacts American politics.
- Students will be understand how the court system works.
- Students will be able to explain the role of a Prosecutor, Defense Attorney, Plaintiff, Defendant, and Judge.
- Students will be able to explain the Bill of Rights.
Assignments
Grades will be based off of total points earned. During each quarter, there will be of quizzes, tests, exams, homework and projects worth various points. The points typically come out to be about 50% tests/quizzes/projects, and 50% daily work.
Text books
All textbooks are required to be covered by the beginning of the second week of school.
Intervention
Students who receive a failing grade on a Test or Project will be sent into intervention where they will be allowed to make corrections to said test or project with the opportunity to gain a new grade as high as 75%
Technology
students are encouraged to bring in their own technology into the classroom. There are a multitude of times where we will be using a technology component in the classroom. When students are using there own devices they are expected to be on task and using the device only for the assigned purpose. If a student is not using the device for approved purposes it will be taken and they will be referred to the office.
Cellphones
Cellphones can be a great tool to help students in the learning process. When deemed appropriate they will be utilized in the classroom. If students do not use the cellphone for the intended purpose it will be confiscated and we will follow the student handbook guidelines. If a student refuses to turn over their cellphone when asked the principal will be immediately be called to handle the situation. If cellphone use becomes abundant in the classroom cellphones may be collected at the beginning of the hour and returned before the hours end. If a student refuses to turn in the cellphone, which they may do, and then are caught using it, the cell phone will be immediately confiscated and turned into the office.
Absences
If students have a prearranged absence they are expected to pick up their assignments before leaving. The assignments will be expected to be turned in on the day of return to school unless stated otherwise. If a student misses a day of school due to illness or other reason that is not pre-excused they will be given as many days they were gone to complete missing assignments. So if they miss two days of school they will get two days to complete their missing assignments.
Unexcused absences
All unexcused absences will result in a 0 for daily work on that day of school. The student will be allowed to make up all missed projects and tests that would be missed on the unexcused day.
CLASSROOM RULES
In addition to the policies listed in the Cornell Student Handbook, I have five general classroom rules
- Come to class each day fully prepared and ready to learn
- Respect other people, their rights and property
- Treat others the way you want to be treated
- Be seated, quiet and ready when the bell rings
- No food or drink in the classroom
How to be successful in this class
- Follow the rules
- Have a positive attitude
- Put forth full effort in all tasks
- Do your best in all activities
- Have an open mind and be willing to hear others opinions
If you have any questions about anything, you can usually find me in Room 405. My email address is [email protected] and the school phone number is 715-861-6947.(ext 1118)
I hope everyone has a fun and rewarding school year.
Social Studies 10
Mr. Leland