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Back to School Night Mr. Nolen Global Studies 610-627-6285 knolen@rtmsd.org Homework Hotline x8075 Mr. Nolen Global Studies 610-627-6285 knolen@rtmsd.org Homework Hotline x8075
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About Mr. Nolen Middle child of a large Irish-American family. Proud graduate of Upper Darby Senior High School. Bachelor of Science in Broadcast and Film from Boston University. Minor in Anthropology. Several years of experience in magazine publishing. Masters of Secondary Education from West Chester University. Teacher at Penncrest High School since 97/98. Direct plays at Penncrest High School. Middle child of a large Irish-American family. Proud graduate of Upper Darby Senior High School. Bachelor of Science in Broadcast and Film from Boston University. Minor in Anthropology. Several years of experience in magazine publishing. Masters of Secondary Education from West Chester University. Teacher at Penncrest High School since 97/98. Direct plays at Penncrest High School.
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Mr. Nolen’s Educational Philosophy Students should understand their world. Students should be able to navigate through their world. Students should understand that they have an impact on their world. Students should strive to have a positive impact on their world. Students should understand their world. Students should be able to navigate through their world. Students should understand that they have an impact on their world. Students should strive to have a positive impact on their world.
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Mr. Nolen’s Global Studies Philosophy Penncrest students should understand that their world is not bordered by Baltimore and West Chester Pikes. I told ninth grade students, “Your world is not bordered by Route 1 and Route 3.” The response? “Where’s Route 3?”
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Units of Study Five major units of study: Approximately six weeks per unit
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Sub-Saharan Africa
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China
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Middle East
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India
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Latin America
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General Topics of Study Geography Government Economics History Social Structure Religion Arts and Literature Customs and Traditions Geography Government Economics History Social Structure Religion Arts and Literature Customs and Traditions
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Current Issues Population Patterns and Trends War and Terrorism Ethnic and Religious Conflicts Genocide HIV and AIDS Population Patterns and Trends War and Terrorism Ethnic and Religious Conflicts Genocide HIV and AIDS
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Materials: Books
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Materials: Feature Films and Documentaries
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Material Culture
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Marking Period Assessments
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Graded Assignments 40% of Grade Class Work: maps, readings, pop quizzes and other activities. Homework: textbook activities, readings, essays and current events. Approximately two hours of homework each week. Class Work: maps, readings, pop quizzes and other activities. Homework: textbook activities, readings, essays and current events. Approximately two hours of homework each week.
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Major Assignments & Tests 60% of Grade Tests and Quizzes Two to three major tests per marking period. Approximately four quizzes per marking period. Projects and Essays Approximately four per marking period. Tests and Quizzes Two to three major tests per marking period. Approximately four quizzes per marking period. Projects and Essays Approximately four per marking period.
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Final Exam
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The midterm and final exams have a combined value equal to one marking period. Midterm in January covers two of the major units and general concepts. Final exam in June covers three major units and general concepts. The midterm and final exams have a combined value equal to one marking period. Midterm in January covers two of the major units and general concepts. Final exam in June covers three major units and general concepts.
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What Parents Can Do
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Though students are not required to do homework on the weekends, homework is assigned on Fridays so students can get a head start. Many assignments have Friday due dates, but can be completed earlier. Studying is not something that is just done the night before a test. Students can always be working, reading or studying. Reading is essential. Encourage your student to get involved with school activities. Though students are not required to do homework on the weekends, homework is assigned on Fridays so students can get a head start. Many assignments have Friday due dates, but can be completed earlier. Studying is not something that is just done the night before a test. Students can always be working, reading or studying. Reading is essential. Encourage your student to get involved with school activities.
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Contact me with any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to contact me. knolen@rtmsd.org Sometimes, conversations are better. Leave me a phone number where you can be reached during the day. (610) 627-6285 Contact me with any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to contact me. knolen@rtmsd.org Sometimes, conversations are better. Leave me a phone number where you can be reached during the day. (610) 627-6285
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