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Back to School Night
Mr. NolenGlobal Studies610-627-6285knolen@rtmsd.orgHomework Hotline x8075
About Mr. NolenAbout Mr. Nolen
Middle child of a large Irish-American family.Proud graduate of Upper Darby Senior High School.Bachelor of Science in Broadcast and Film from
Boston University. Minor in Anthropology.Several years of experience in magazine
publishing.Masters of Secondary Education from West Chester
University.Teacher at Penncrest High School since 97/98.Direct plays at Penncrest High School.
Middle child of a large Irish-American family.Proud graduate of Upper Darby Senior High School.Bachelor of Science in Broadcast and Film from
Boston University. Minor in Anthropology.Several years of experience in magazine
publishing.Masters of Secondary Education from West Chester
University.Teacher at Penncrest High School since 97/98.Direct plays at Penncrest High School.
Mr. Nolen’s Educational Philosophy
Mr. Nolen’s Educational Philosophy
Students should understand their world.Students should be able to navigate
through their world.Students should understand that they
have an impact on their world.Students should strive to have a positive
impact on their world.
Students should understand their world.Students should be able to navigate
through their world.Students should understand that they
have an impact on their world.Students should strive to have a positive
impact on their world.
Mr. Nolen’s Global Studies Philosophy
Mr. Nolen’s Global Studies Philosophy
Penncrest students should understand that their world is not bordered by Baltimore and West Chester Pikes.
Penncrest students should understand that their world is not bordered by Baltimore and West Chester Pikes.
I told ninth grade students, “Your world is not bordered by Route 1 and Route 3.”The response? “Where’s Route 3?”
Units of Study
Five major units of study: Approximately six weeks per unit
Sub-Saharan AfricaSub-Saharan Africa
ChinaChina
Middle EastMiddle East
IndiaIndia
Latin AmericaLatin America
General Topics of StudyGeneral Topics of Study
GeographyGovernmentEconomicsHistorySocial StructureReligionArts and LiteratureCustoms and
Traditions
GeographyGovernmentEconomicsHistorySocial StructureReligionArts and LiteratureCustoms and
Traditions
Current IssuesCurrent Issues
Population Patterns and Trends
War and TerrorismEthnic and Religious ConflictsGenocideHIV and AIDS
Population Patterns and Trends
War and TerrorismEthnic and Religious ConflictsGenocideHIV and AIDS
Materials: Books
Materials: Feature Filmsand Documentaries
Material Culture
Marking Period Assessments
Graded Assignments40% of Grade
Graded Assignments40% of Grade
Class Work: maps, readings, pop quizzes and other activities.
Homework: textbook activities, readings, essays and current events.Approximately two hours of
homework each week.
Class Work: maps, readings, pop quizzes and other activities.
Homework: textbook activities, readings, essays and current events.Approximately two hours of
homework each week.
Major Assignments & Tests
60% of Grade
Major Assignments & Tests
60% of GradeTests and Quizzes
Two to three major tests per marking period.
Approximately four quizzes per marking period.
Projects and EssaysApproximately four per
marking period.
Tests and QuizzesTwo to three major tests per
marking period.Approximately four quizzes
per marking period.Projects and Essays
Approximately four per marking period.
Final Exam
The midterm and final exams have a combined value equal to one marking period.
Midterm in January covers two of the major units and general concepts.
Final exam in June covers three major units and general concepts.
The midterm and final exams have a combined value equal to one marking period.
Midterm in January covers two of the major units and general concepts.
Final exam in June covers three major units and general concepts.
What Parents Can Do
Though students are not required to do homework on the weekends, homework is assigned on Fridays so students can get a head start.
Many assignments have Friday due dates, but can be completed earlier.
Studying is not something that is just done the night before a test.
Students can always be working, reading or studying.
Reading is essential.Encourage your student to get involved
with school activities.
Though students are not required to do homework on the weekends, homework is assigned on Fridays so students can get a head start.
Many assignments have Friday due dates, but can be completed earlier.
Studying is not something that is just done the night before a test.
Students can always be working, reading or studying.
Reading is essential.Encourage your student to get involved
with school activities.
Contact me with any questions or concerns.
Email is the best way to contact me. knolen@rtmsd.org
Sometimes, conversations are better. Leave me a phone number where you can be reached during the day.(610) 627-6285
Contact me with any questions or concerns.
Email is the best way to contact me. knolen@rtmsd.org
Sometimes, conversations are better. Leave me a phone number where you can be reached during the day.(610) 627-6285