Class Expectations
DO or DON'T?
Talk while others are speaking.
DON'T!
What's the title of the Traverse course?
Emergence of the Modern World to the Present
What college did I go to?
Bennington College
Which country did I live in for five years?
South Korea!
What college did I go to?
CU Boulder
Name 2 class DOs
Be on time and be prepared
Listen and follow directions
Respect yourself, your classmates, and the teachers
Participate and try your best in every activity
Take care of classroom materials and keep the space clean
[Additional answers accepted]
What are the enduring themes of our course?
The Environment
Culture, Art, and Technology
Globalization and Interdependence
What is my favorite hobby?
Mountaineering
How many states have I been to?
All 50!
What is my favorite hobby?
You must enter class each day with....
- A working pencil or pen
- A charged laptop
What are we practicing to notice in History class?
Patterns
How many siblings do I have?
A sister on the other side
What sport do I play?
Ultimate frisbee!
What's my dream car?
A Toyota Sienna
What are the 4 components of Key Information?
✅ Main idea
✅ Important facts or examples
✅ Names, dates, and terms
✅ Ideas that connect or explain
Name what part of the world your group is looking forward to learning about the most. Explain one reason why.
Europe, Africa, South America, West Asia (Middle East), North America, East Asia..etc!
DAILY DOUBLE
What's my dream car?
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Where did I elope this summer?
Denali National Park in Alaska!
What type of books are my favorite?
(Double points if you can name one!)
Non-fiction
Bonus: Golf is not a game of perfect
What questions should you think about while reading?
What is this mostly about?
What does the author want me to know?
Which details help explain or support the main idea?
Name one of our unit's enduring themes and explain WHY that is important to history.
The Environment (control of resources influenced cultures, governments, and economies)
Culture, Art, and Technology (the art, tools, and buildings offer vital insights into the values of societies)
Globalization and Interdependence (trade routes spread goods along with new ideas about technology, government, and religion)
What are two values I believe strongly in?
Authenticity & Integrity
What does ELD stand for?
English Language Development!
What are two values I believe strongly in?
Curiosity and Connection