Syllabus

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 * [[image:cecworlddynamics/WaterDropWorld_edited.jpg width="123" height="121"]] || World Dynamics
 * Course Title: || World Dynamics ||
 * HS Credits: || 2 (1 - Honors Earth & Environmental and 1 - Honors World History) ||
 * Course Description: || World Dynamics will be taught using thematic units that integrate the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for World History, Earth Science, and English I. We will begin with an introduction of the development of the earth and the rise of civilizations. Through this journey around the world we will focus on early civilization development, geography, and the influences of earth/environmental concepts as change agents. We will also examine ‘modern history’ and global environmental issues that have affected and have resulted from human action. The English I component will be taught through the other two contents and will be continually assessed through PDSA methods and county developed assessments in order to prepare for the NC English I EOC in May. ||
 * Instructional Approaches: || We will incorporate the PDSA approach, KAGAN structures, project and problem-based learning, and students’ learning styles to engage our students. ||
 * Class Meeting Dates, Times, Locations: || Monday through Thursday 9:30 am to 10:40am OR 10:45 am to 11:55 am
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Instructional Approaches: || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">We will incorporate the PDSA approach, KAGAN structures, project and problem-based learning, and students’ learning styles to engage our students. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Class Meeting Dates, Times, Locations: || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Monday through Thursday 9:30 am to 10:40am OR 10:45 am to 11:55 am
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Class Meeting Dates, Times, Locations: || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Monday through Thursday 9:30 am to 10:40am OR 10:45 am to 11:55 am
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Class Meeting Dates, Times, Locations: || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Monday through Thursday 9:30 am to 10:40am OR 10:45 am to 11:55 am
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Faculty: || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Blake Wiggs ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Telephone: || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">252-637-5706 ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Email: || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">blake.wiggs@craven.k12.nc.us ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Office Location (Planning Period Location): || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Craven Early College in New Bern - Room 115 ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Office Hours (Planning Period): || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Monday through Friday 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Administrative Contact: || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Daniel Colvin, Dean Craven Early College ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Phone: || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">252-637-5706 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 252-637-5706 end_of_the_skype_highlighting ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Email: || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Daniel.Colvin@craven.k12.nc.us ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Needed Materials || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2 Composition Notebooks
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Office Hours (Planning Period): || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Monday through Friday 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Administrative Contact: || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Daniel Colvin, Dean Craven Early College ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Phone: || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">252-637-5706 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 252-637-5706 end_of_the_skype_highlighting ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Email: || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Daniel.Colvin@craven.k12.nc.us ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Needed Materials || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2 Composition Notebooks
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Needed Materials || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2 Composition Notebooks
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Needed Materials || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2 Composition Notebooks
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Course Goals/Competencies ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">NCSCOS |||| <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">English I Competency Goals
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">NCSCOS |||| <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">English I Competency Goals
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">NCSCOS |||| <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">English I Competency Goals

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 1 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The learner will express reflections and reactions to print and non-print text and personal experiences

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 2 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The learner will explain meaning, describe processes, and answer research questions to inform an audience.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 3 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The learner will examine argumentation and develop informed opinions.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 4 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The learner will create and use standards to critique communication.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 5 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The learner will demonstrate understanding of various literary genres, concepts, elements, and terms.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 6 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The learner will apply conventions of grammar and language usage.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">World History Competency Goals

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 1 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Historical Tools and Practices - The learner will identify, evaluate, and use the methods and tools valued by historians, compare the views of historians, and trace the themes of history.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 2 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Emerging Civilizations - The learner will analyze the development of early civilizations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 3 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Monarchies and Empires - The learner will investigate significant events, people, and conditions in the growth of monarchical and imperial systems of government.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 4 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Revolution and Nationalism - The learner will assess the causes and effects of movements seeking change, and will evaluate the sources and consequences of nationalism

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 5 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Global Wars - The learner will analyze the causes and results of twentieth century conflicts among nations.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 6 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Patterns of Social Order - The learner will investigate social and economic organization in various societies throughout time in order to understand the shifts in power and status that have occurred.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 7 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Technology and Changing Global Connections - The learner will consider the short- and long-term consequences of the development of new technology.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 8 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Patterns of History - The learner will assess the influence of ideals, values, beliefs, and traditions on current global events and issues.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Earth/Environmental Science Competency Goals

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 1 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The learner will develop abilities necessary to do and understand scientific inquiry in the earth and environmental sciences.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 2 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The learner will build an understanding of lithospheric materials, tectonic processes, and the human and environmental impacts of natural and human-induced changes in the lithosphere.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 3 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The learner will build an understanding of the origin and evolution of the earth system.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 4 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The learner will build an understanding of the hydrosphere and its interactions and influences on the lithosphere, the atmosphere, and environmental quality.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 5 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The learner will build an understanding of the dynamics and composition of the atmosphere and its local and global processes influencing climate and air quality.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Competency Goal 6 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The learner will acquire an understanding of the earth in the solar system and its position in the universe. ||


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Grading and Evaluation Methods & Grading Policies:

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Prep work will be assigned. We expect it to be completed as it serves as reinforcement of or preparation for upcoming assignments or activities. Prep work may be graded on completion or used for class discussions or activities. Prep work will only be accepted the day that it is due.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Prep Work: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Class discussions and activities are vital to the course. These may include but are not limited to daily journals, warm-ups/exit passes, hand-outs, concept maps, writing assignments, hands on activities, labs and presentations. Your work will be graded on completion and/or accuracy using the given rubric.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Participation/Classwork: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Assessments will be announced at least a week in advance. These may include multiple choice, matching, short answer, diagrams, concept maps, performances and essays.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Tests/Quizzes: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Projects and papers will focus on concepts covered throughout the curriculum and will require you to be creative with the factual material. Projects and papers may be assigned to groups of students or individuals according to the given rubric. Time will be given during school to complete each project or paper, however, time outside of school may be required in some instances. Rubrics will be used to evaluate each project or paper. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Papers/Projects: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Grading Rubric:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Grading Rubric:

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">A 93-100 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">B 85-92 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">C 77-84 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">D 76-70 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">F 69 and below ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Make-up or Late Work:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Make-up or Late Work:

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">All assignments and projects will be posted on our wikispace. There will also be a folder designated as “make up work” in the classroom for any handouts given in class. It is YOUR responsibility to check our wiki and the folder, obtain, complete and turn in all make up work.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Make-Up Work: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">If you are absent, you will have 5 school days (from your return to school) to make-up any missed work without a penalty.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">If you fail to turn in an assignment on time, you will only be given 5 school days to turn it in. For every day the assignment is late, 10 points or 10% will be deducted. The assignment will not be taken after 5 school days. This includes papers, projects, journals, presentations, performances and labs. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Craven Community College and Craven Early College is committed to academic excellence through honesty and integrity. To protect all students from the results of dishonest conduct, the College has adopted policies to address these issues. It is the responsibility of each student to become familiar with and understand all academic policies and the consequences for failure to adhere to these policies. Please read and follow all policies listed in the Campus Planner or in the Student Handbook Code of Conduct at: [] ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Late Work: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Academic Integrity: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Academic Integrity: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Attendance, Tardiness:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Attendance, Tardiness:

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">First-Twentieth absence-Student is expected to request make up work from their teachers and is responsible for making up that work within five school days. If absences are consecutive more time may be allowed at the teacher’s discretion.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Attendance Procedure: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Parents will be notified after the sixth and tenth absence of possible denial of course credit. The administrative team along with parent and student will create a plan for attendance improvement.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Twenty-first absence-If a student misses more that twenty days (20), course credit will be denied unless waived by SSMT (Student Services Management Team). Student may request an appeal for a waiver to the SSMT due to extenuating circumstances (i.e. illness, death in immediate family, etc.). Student must be able to document all days of absences in the appeal process (examples-court documents, doctors’ notes). Waiver decisions will be determined at the end of the school year.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">TARDIES **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Operational Definition of Tardy:

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">A student is tardy when he or she is not in his or her seat ready to work at the designated time of the schedule. The student is responsible for being aware of the time. The student needs to communicate with a teacher before going to another location, such as the bathroom or administrative office. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Any student attending a college class must adhere to the stated tardy policy in the syllabus.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Tardy Consequence Process:


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">First Tardy-Teacher records the tardy.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Second Tardy-Teacher emails or calls parent, informs them that the second tardy has occurred, and reminds parent of possible consequences.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Third Tardy- Freshmen-Lunch Detail with administrative team for one week. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Learning and Other Resources on Campus: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Learning and Other Resources on Campus: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Craven Community College offers the following resources to support student education goals: The Academic Skills Center provides a Tutorial Computer Lab, Writing Lab, and Math Lab. These labs are staffed by instructors and advanced students to offer assistance with any level of math or writing. Tutorial assistance for CCC students is provided through the Supplemental Instruction program and a nationally certified peer tutoring program. The ASC administers make-up tests per instructor guidelines, hosts a variety of workshops, and assists special needs students. The Godwin Memorial Library provides a collection of resources selected to support the educational programs offered by the College. Internet access is available in the library to CCC students for educational purposes. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Online Decorum: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Online Decorum: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">To promote an online learning environment that provides each student with the opportunity for academic excellence, students of Craven Community College are expected to become familiar with and adhere to the Code of Conduct. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Ground Rules – <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- Everyone participates. No one dominates. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- Help us stay on task. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- Be an active listener and listen as an ally. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- One speaker at a time. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- Maintain trust. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- Respect others, their property, and their learning. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- Have Fun! <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Consequences – <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- Warning. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- Parent Contact. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- Loss of privilege. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- Refer to Dean. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Instructor-specific expectations:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Instructor-specific expectations:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">College Cancellation/Closing: Weather related cancellations will be announced on the College’s webpage: [|http://www.cravencc.edu] . Cancellations may also be announced on Public Radio East (89.3 WTEB, 91.5 WBJD, 88.5 WZNB, 90.3 WKNS, 88.1 Greenville) and local radio and television. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Syllabus or Agenda items subject to change. Syllabus changes will be communicated through written notification via course website and/or class handout. Agenda changes or due dates will be communicated through oral communication. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Syllabus or Agenda items subject to change. Syllabus changes will be communicated through written notification via course website and/or class handout. Agenda changes or due dates will be communicated through oral communication. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Syllabus or Agenda items subject to change. Syllabus changes will be communicated through written notification via course website and/or class handout. Agenda changes or due dates will be communicated through oral communication. ||