Global History I
Students & Families · 2026–27
Monday, October 5, 2026
Your history fieldbook
Notice something. Follow the evidence. Bring your thinking. Start here for your lesson and what to do next.
For familiesToday’s lesson
Monday, October 5, 2026
Our question
What can we responsibly claim?
Start here
Open the worksheet and its Sources A–C. Copy one exact detail and label it O (observation); write an inference and label it I (inference).
A quick guide to learning, support, and staying connected. You do not need to join Google Classroom to use this site or contact us.
Students investigate historical questions, examine sources, and explain their thinking with evidence. Open the current lesson to see our question and materials.
See the current lessonLook at the lesson and deadline together. Invite your student to explain their thinking:
Your student can do the historical thinking; you can help them make space for it. If materials or access are a challenge, ask us for printed copies or support.
Email either teacher about missed work, materials, or the support your student needs.
Our classroom
Global History I, 2026–27, with Mr. Zarrella and Ms. Spencer. This year we explore early humans, civilizations, beliefs, empires, and connections across regions.
Students ask questions, investigate sources, and support their ideas with evidence.
A Fieldbook is a record of thinking: questions, notes, and evidence gathered as we go.
Most classwork uses Fieldbooks and pencils. Fieldbooks stay in class.
Companion sheets reduce copying so students can focus on their thinking. Responses already written on a companion sheet do not need to be recopied.
Current course grading plan, subject to school updates.
These are separate places. Check each one for what it holds.
Personal phones, smartwatches, laptops, and headphones or AirPods stay away during the school day, following school storage procedures. School-approved accommodations apply.
School Chromebooks are used in class only when a teacher directs it for Social Studies. Once Chromebooks are available, they will often be needed for homework.
Keep going
You can get your missed work without a website or a Chromebook. Just ask either teacher.
A class companion supports the lesson while we are doing it together in class.
An independent catch-up supports a lesson you missed, and walks you through it on your own.
Google Classroom has the assignment and submission directions. Join your period’s Classroom , or ask either teacher for printed materials.
Your toolkit
Find current lesson materials in Today and Catch Up. Classroom links and the opening-day archive are below. Ask either teacher for printed copies.
Students: choose your period below and sign in with your school Google account. Join only your own class period. Families do not need to join; you can use this site and email either teacher.
No Chromebook yet? You can still take part on paper — ask either teacher for printed copies of any lesson materials.
Linked opening-day files may be in English. Visit Today or Catch Up for current bilingual lesson materials.
Used alongside the lesson in class, so there is less to copy down.
For working through the lesson on your own after a missed class.
The slides shown during the lesson.
Used alongside the lesson in class, so there is less to copy down.
For working through the lesson on your own after a missed class.
The slides shown during the lesson.
Join your class in Google Classroom above. No Chromebook yet? Ask either teacher for printed copies.
We’re here to help
Students and families are welcome to email either teacher with questions about materials, missed work, or the support a student needs. Students can also speak with either teacher in class.
Mr. Zarrella
jzarrella@earlycollegecharter.orgMs. Spencer
lspencer@earlycollegecharter.org