Global 9 Syllabus for Ms. Garrison’s Class
Course Name: GLOBAL HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY I - REGENTS
Grade: 9
Credit: 1.0
Rank: 1.00
Assessment: In Global I (grade 9), a Department final exam based on the
content, concepts and themes in this curriculum and modeled
after the NYS Global History and Geography Regents
examination will be administered in June. The final exam
counts as 20% of the final course average. Students must pass
this course in order to graduate
Textbook: World History: Connections to Today (Prentice Hall, 1999)
Welcome! Here are the guidelines, procedures, and requirements
that will be utilized in this class.
The purpose for this Global 9 class is to:
1. Give you a working knowledge of early civilization. This includes
knowledge of the important historical figures, their influence upon
events and concepts, and geographical location and resources.
2. The skills and procedures needed to pass the cumulative knowledge
based final exam. The final exam will be formatted and administered
like a regents exam.
3. Give you a foundation knowledge that will combine with the material
you will encounter in 10th grade. The combined knowledge will allow
you to successfully pass the 10th grade regents exam.
YOUR CONDUCT IN THIS CLASS, YOUR WORK ETHIC, AND YOUR
ATTITUDE TOWARDS YOUR WORK WILL IMPACT YOUR ABILITY
TO PASS THE CLASS AND THE REGENTS.
Areas of Study
I.
Introduction to the “Pre-Civilization” World
a. Map Reading Skills
b. The Continents and Oceans
c. Reconstructing the Past (1-1)
d. Paleolithic and Neolithic People (1-2)
II.
First Civilizations
a. Characteristics of Civilization (1-3)
b. Egypt (2-1, 2-2)
c. Mesopotamia
i. From City-States to Empires (2-3, 2-4)
ii. Judaism (2-5)
d. India
i. Cities and Kingdoms (3-1, 3-2, 4-2)
ii. Belief Systems (4-1, 4-3)
e. China
i. The Early Dynasties (3-3, 4-5)
ii. Belief Systems (4-4)
III.
Mediterranean Civilizations
a. Ancient Greece
i. People of the Aegean Sea (5-1)
ii. Hellenic Greece (5-2, 5-3)
iii. Accomplishments (5-4)
iv. The Hellenistic Age (5-5)
b. Ancient Rome
i. The Roman Republic (6-1)
ii. Christianity and The Roman Empire (6-2, 6-3)
iii. Accomplishments (6-4)
iv. Fall of Rome and the Byzantine Empire (6-5, 10-1)
c. The Muslim World
i. The Islamic Faith (11-1)
ii. The Spread of Islam (11-2, 11-4)
iii. Golden Age of Islam (11-3)
iv. The Ottoman Empire (11-5)
IV.
Kingdoms of the Americas and Africa
a. Meso-America (7-1)
b. Incan Civilization (7-2)
c. African Geography and Culture (12-1, 12-4)
d. Kingdoms and Trade Routes (12-2, 12-3)
V.
Empires of East Asia
a. China (13-1, 13-2)
b. Korea (13-3)
c. Japan (13-4, 13-5)
d. Southeast Asia (15-2)
VI.
Middle Ages of Europe
a. Western Europe (8-1, 8-2, 9-1, 9-2)
b. Eastern Europe (10-2, 10-3)
c. Religion and Conflict (8-3, 9-2, 9-3)
d. Advancements (8-4, 9-4)
e. Crisis in the Middle Ages (9-5)
VII. The Rise of Modern Europe
a. The Renaissance and Reformation
i. Why Italy? (14-1)
ii. Northern Europe (14-2)
iii. Early Religious Reformers (14-3)
iv. Spread of the Reformation (14-4)
v. Results: Science and Exploration (14-5, 15-1)
b. European Colonization
i. Asia Encounters Europe (15-3, 15-4)
ii. The Americas Encounter Europe (16-1,16-2,16-3)
iii. African Encounters (16-4)
iv. Effects on Europe (16-5, 18-3)
c. Age of Absolutism
i. Spain(17-1)
ii. France (17-2)
iii. England (17-3)
iv. Eastern Europe (17-4, 17-5)
Additional Information:
For a complete review of the NYS Social Studies Learning Standards, see
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/socst/pub/sslearn.pdf
For the complete NYS core curriculum for Global History and Geography,
see http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/socst/pub/sscore2.pdf (pp. 89-120)
Class Attendance Policy:
 Attendance will be taken every class and the school attendance
policy will be followed.
 If you are absent from class - it is your responsibility to see me to get the work you have missed. If you are absent from class you
will have 1 school day to make up work missed. Failure to make
up work will result in a zero. (notes, worksheets etc.)

If you have been absent (1) one day and there was a previously
announced test or quiz, you will be taking it. (Students will be
notified of tests and quizzes well in advance.) With longer
absences you have (3) days to make up a test or quiz. Failure to
do so will result in a zero.
 Tardiness without a legitimate excuse will not be accepted – code
of conduct policy will be followed.
1st Offense: Verbal Warning
2nd Offense: Discussion with teacher
3rd Offense: Phone Call to Parents AND Referral
(Reminder: School Attendance Policy is active and will be followed)
Supplies Needed Every Day:
 Black or Blue Pen (for all written assignments, quizzes and tests)
 3 Ring Binder / ringed folder (2 or 3 in.)- Strictly for Social Studies
(Any combination for holding papers, maps, assignments and notes.)
 Completed homework / assignments and any handouts / packets that
were previously handed out and required for next class.
No Pens, Pencils or Replacement Handouts will be supplied!!!
Class work / Homework:
o All homework from the Text Book, Maps and Vocabulary /
Identification assigned will be collected on Every Friday for
evaluation and grading. No Late Work Accepted
o The class period will consist of discussing assignments, classroom
activities, taking notes, reviewing material, completing projects,
worksheets, tests and quizzes.
Taking Notes in class is REQUIRED.
o Some class work could be subjected to grading and would be assessed
as a homework assignment.
Projects:
There will be a few projects throughout the year that will tap into a
student’s creativity, and skills. The projects students will do include:
 PowerPoint project – important historical figure, structure or event
(Details / Criteria given at a later date)
 Historical Movie Critique (Details / Criteria Forthcoming)
Grading:
Homework / Class work / Maps
Quizzes / Tests / Projects
Data Based Questions and Essays
Total
20%
50%
30%
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100%
Extra Help Guidelines:
1. Students must make arrangements with me in advance, (At least 1
days notice) during the school day, to stay after school.
2. In accordance with school policy you MUST have an after school pass
signed by me to stay after school and be allowed to ride the after
school bus.
3. You must have an academic reason for staying after with me. My
time (and yours) is valuable.
4. Review sessions will be available for cumulative exams and dates will
be announced in class.
Asking for extra help shows initiative and a concern or one’s academics
and is encouraged by this instructor.
You are responsible for the following:
 RESPECT other people, their personal space and property at all times.
 Keeping school property in good condition.
 Doing all your own work. Plagiarism and cheating of any kind will
result in a zero.
 Staying in your seat until You are dismissed.
 In accordance with rules stated in the Code of Conduct Handbook
Cell phones, Ipods, Video Games and other electronic devices are not
permitted in class. Violation of this rule will not be tolerated.
Contact Information:
Ms. Garrison – Room 285
Ph #: (845)-298-5100 Ext. 31147 (Special Education Office)
E-Mail: Jennifer.Garrison@Wappingersschools.org