1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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?”

5. Units of Study Five major units of study: Approximately six weeks per unit

6. Sub-Saharan Africa

7. China

8. Middle East

9. India

10. Latin America

11. 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

12. 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

13. Materials: Books

20. Materials: Feature Films and Documentaries

27. Material Culture

33. Marking Period Assessments

34. 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.

35. 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.

36. Final Exam

37.  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.

38. What Parents Can Do

39.  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.

40.  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