syllabus



WORLD REGIONS: INDIA Mr. Daniel Ondich | 2008-2009

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to introduce you to the World’s people and their cultures and histories. We will concentrate on geography (physical and cultural), economics, governments, and history of various regions of the world. You will leave this class with a better appreciation of the diversity of the world and an increased understanding of your own culture and history. Topics/themes in this course include early civilization through modern times, language, religion and significant sites of India.

PURPOSE

"World History should be studied because of the increasing global connections in the areas of commerce, politics, technology and communications, transportation, and migration and resettlement. These increasing connections make an understanding of the history of the world’s many cultures especially important in fostering the respect and understanding required in a connected and interdependent world." (MDE, 2004, p.2)

"The geographically literate person knows where important things are, why they are located in those places and the significance of the locational patterns of the world. Furthermore, she comprehends the nature and significance of multiple connections between people and places around the world." (MDE, 2004, p.42)

- Minnesota Department of Education. (2004, May 15). Minnesota academic standards in history and social studies.

COURSE GOALS

You will:

• demonstrate an understanding of India’s history and culture • form opinions and generate solutions for India’s issues/problems • evaluate India’s role in today’s world economy

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Although much of the learning in this class will utilize the Internet it is important to actively participate each and every day. Many of the activities require online interaction that must completed in a timely manner. If you repeatedly fall behind you will miss key elements of the class necessary for active learning and may end up with a lower grade or reduced credit as a result. You are expected to complete at least one lesson per day.

GRADING

The overall grade will be calculated using the following percentages. To receive full course credit for this class all work must be completed.

The following system will be used to calculate you letter grade: 90-100% = A, 80-89% = B, 70-79% = C, 60-69% = D, and below 60% = incomplete.

Progress reports can be accessed through SchoolView.

LATE WORK

This course is designed to have students enrolling throughout the quarter. All work must be completed and submitted to the instructor before the end of the quarter if you wish to earn credit for this course.

EXPECTATIONS

You are expected to work on course activities each day during your assigned work time. You must also come prepared with a folder, notebook (optional) and pen/pencil every day. If you begin to fall behind you must contact you learning coach or me immediately so arrangements can be made to get you back on track. Some assignments may need to be completed as homework just like any other course you take.

CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Daniel Ondich Email: dan.ondich@sobrietyhigh.org Phone: 651.748.5258 Sobriety High: North Summit Academy 2055 White Bear Ave. N. Maplewood, MN 55109

LESSON OUTLINE:

1. Getting started, register on Nicenet, create Wiki, 2. Current Events #1, The Sacred RAC wiki assignment 3. Introduce The Story of India, Create “Kerala” wiki 4. Create “Language and Literature” wiki 5. Complete “Language and Literature” wiki page, Current Events #2 6. Complete “Indus Valley and Ganges River” wiki page 7. Ganges River-Analysis and Solutions conferencing topic 8. Create "Tamil Nadu and Edicts of Ashoka" 9. Complete "Tamil Nadu and Edicts of Ashoka", QUIZ 1 10. Project work time-day one of five 11. Create “Agriculture” wiki page, Current Events #3 12. Project work time-day two of five 13. Create “Trade and Colonization” wiki page 14. Project work time-day three of five 15. Create “Religion” wiki page 16. Project work time-day four of five 17. Create “Nonviolence, Partition and Independence” wiki page 18. Complete “Nonviolence, Partition and Independence” wiki page, Current Events #4 20. Project work time-day five of five, Post link for peer review 21. Quiz #2, Project peer review, course evaluation

HAVE A GREAT QUARTER!