1st Semester 2011
GLOBAL STUDIES
Mr. Groce
agroce@cashmere.wednet.edu
782-2914 (W)
679-3224 (H)
http://www.cashmere.wednet.edu/hs/Teacher%20Groce%20Home.htm
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Students will spend the year studying the world and its inhabitants with emphasis on culture,
economics, politics, geography, and history. Students will explore relationships between
physical and political features. The class will also examine political, social, and economic
relationships using a thematic approach.
EXPECTATIONS
See Class Expectations and Procedures Sheet
GRADE
Your grade for this class will consist of the following areas:
Participation
Tests/Quizzes
Daily Assignments
Projects
Students will be graded continuously on a points earned basis.
CURRENT EVENTS
Just about every day we will discuss events that are occurring in the news. Worthy news
items are big news items of the day usually found on the national news channels (Network
nightly news, CNN, Fox News, etc.). For example, news items about the economy,
presidential election, or war on terrorism are all worthy news items (these are thick event).
A news item about a car wreck on highway 2 is not worthy (this would be a thin event). Your
day will be determined later.
ADVICE
Helpful materials for students: computer flash drive (thumb drive; USB drive), writing
utensils, 3-ring binder, and paper.
I would like to offer some advice that will help students both transition and succeed at CHS.
Planner—Daily use and a communication tool for parents.
Late Work—Homework is due on the date assigned.
Group Work—Choose partners wisely and each member be accountable.
Organization—Strong recommendation of the use of a 3-ring binder.
Communication—Don’t be afraid to talk with your teacher. We cannot read
students’ minds!
Absences— It is important to understand that if you miss class for any reason that
you come to the teacher and ask for the missed work. Don’t expect your teacher to
remind you about the work you missed!
1st Semester 2011
UNITS
On average, we will spend approximately 2-3 weeks in each unit, so we will be moving very
fast. Here is a rough look at which places we will be studying, along with a very rough
timeframe:
1. General Knowledge
2. Africa Chs. 1-7
3. China Chs. 8-14
4. Japan Chs. 15-20
5. Middle East Chs. 33-38
6. Latin America Chs. 27-32
7. Europe Chs. 46-51
8. Global Issues Debates (If Time Allows)
YOUR TEACHER
Hello Freshmen Bulldogs, I am Andy Groce. I earned both my undergraduate and Master’s
degrees from Seattle Pacific University, and this is my 10th year teaching at CHS. My family
consists of my lovely wife of 12 years, my 8 year old son Jonah, and my 6 year old daughter
Alayna. I love to play Wii and Xbox with my kids, watch movies, announce basketball
games, read about politics, visit with my friends, and do household projects. As an active
participant in sports, I like to wakeboard, ride motorcycles, water and downhill ski, play
basketball, and hunt. I am very excited to meet my students and their parents, and I want to
encourage all of you to keep a positive attitude and always try your hardest. Have a great
year!