Who, What, and Why?
The reason we study history
Understand the past, understand today, learn about the spread of people and ideas, create a better future.
This class will use primarily two types of maps
Political and physical maps
This is what we work on at the start of every class.
Journals
This should be put away at the start of class, unless told otherwise by the teacher
cellphones/headphones
How do you win the Bos Cup?
Get the most points
These are some jobs you can have as a history major
Teacher/professor, museum curator, lawyer, FBI Agent, diplomat/ambassador, CIA Agent, journalist, librarian, archeologist
Refer to map: Colorado is in what direction from Wyoming
South
Name the hand sign to use if you want to leave class (restroom/water)
Sign language "R"
When the teacher is talking...
you should be quiet and listening
This is who assigns points
Mrs. Bos
Name the 4 keys to success
Show up, pay attention, ask questions, and put in the time.
Refer to map: Michigan is in what direction from Wisconsin
East
This is where you turn in assignments
Black drawers
Raise your hand and...
wait to be called on before speaking or getting out of your seat
This role is allowed to leave their area without asking, any time we have active play
Diplomat
History is...
The study of past events, change over time, the spread of people and ideas
Refer to map: Illinois is in what direction from Indiana
West
This is where you can keep stuff for this class (aside from your backpack)
Folders/crates
If you're missing an assignment, this is where you can see what has already been graded
What's the Buzz bulletin board
If a spy is caught and refuses to return the materials stolen, this can happen
Points will be taken away from the spy's country
Historians study history using two types of sources
Primary and Secondary sources
Name that map
Physical
This is where you can find make-up work for class
File cabinet by the door
This is how you are supposed to enter the classroom
Voice level 1-2, go directly to desk, begin journal
These are ways to LOSE points in the Bos Cup
Not following Bos Cup rules, not being in your designated area, not following classroom rules and expectations, phones/headphones out at inappropriate times