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ALASKA STUDIES
Class Introduction:
Course Description:Alaska Studies is an in-depth exploration of the rich geographic and cultural background of the State and its people beginning with the early Native peoples to the Russian era through Statehood to the present. This course will use a socio-economic viewpoint to examine Alaskas urban/rural divide as well as examine the physical geography, Native cultures, the political spectrum and economic forces that have shaped contemporary Alaska.
Grading:
TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR WORK. In this course the grade is generated by a combination of assignments and assessments. Assignments include, but are not limited to in-class work, homework, papers, projects and positive participation. Assessments include quizzes and tests. Each category will have a point value and a percentage will be assigned when deriving a student's final grade
General Expectations:
All students are expected to adhere to the policies stated in the Anchorage School District High School Handbook. All students are also expected to adhere to any and all expectations set forth in the classroom including, but not limited to: being on time, being prepared to with notebook, pen, textbook, etc, asking clarifying questions, being respectful to others and their opinions and taking responsibility for the consequences of their actions.
Tests/Quizzes: Points
1. Geography Test 30
2. 9) Chapter Quizzes 120
3. Permanent Fund Quiz 15
4. Alaska Economic Terms 25
5. Final 75
Class Work: Points
30) Assignments @ 10 points each 300
Projects: Points
(projects will require out of class participation)
1. Alaska Regions Presentation 50
2. Alaska Regions Paper 50
3. Interview Paper 50
4. 5 Alaska Activities 50
Participation: Points
Attendance and classroom cooperation 10% of grade
Total Points: 800
Extra Credit:
Grade Percentage:
90 100% 720 A
80 89.9% 640 B
70 79.9% 560 C
60 69.9% 480 D
Class News
January 15, 2018
1/15/2018
This week we introduce the film Nanook of the North. Students will understand stereotypes, trade and barter economies and get a historical reference point (time and place) to Alaska's Inupiaq people....
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January 8, 2018
1/8/2018
Welcome back students. This week we will introduce our class subject, topic overview, rules and expected behaviors. We will also be on an assembly schedule Tuesday and Wednesday to allow students to participate in a national drug prevention program....
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November 20, 2017
11/20/2017
Happy Thanks Giving week. This week we will play the Mining the Miners game. Students will understand closed economies, economic equilibrium and how behavior is predictable....
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