World Themes
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All assignments and resources are posted in our Google Classroom!
Class Mission
This class will explore the history of the world’s civilizations and societies from the beginning of Islam through the Age of Imperialism. Students will learn to understand, evaluate and analyze the complex history of civilizations and gain a chronological understanding of historical events. Upon completion of the course, students will hopefully be able to compare and contrast different civilizations of the globe, and demonstrate empathy towards today’s global community.
Units of Study:
What is history?
Islam and the Muslim Expansion
Medieval Europe
Asian Cultures: China & Japan
Renaissance and Reformation
Age of Exploration and Expansion
Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment
French Revolution
Industrial Revolution
Essential Questions:
What causes a society or civilization to achieve greatness or decline?
How do cultures develop and change?
How have individual rights and responsibilities to his/ her society varied over time?
Class Materials
Textbook and Reading Materials
The textbook for this class is Human Heritage: A World History. This text will be kept at home! I will have an extra set in the classroom for use during the school day.
Class Notebook
Each of you should have a three-ring binder for use in this class only. Please fill this notebook with lined loose-leaf paper. In addition, I would like you to place at least ten (10) divider tabs throughout your notebook. These will serve to divide your notebook into our major units of study. This binder will hold everything (aside from your text) that you will need and use for this class, including handouts and class and text notes you will take throughout the year.
*I expect you to bring this notebook to class with you each day.
Class Website
This is it! This website was designed as a tool to aid you throughout the course. Writing guidelines, history research cites, bibliographic support, and other helpful materials can be found on-line. If you have any suggestions for additional resources or for website reconstruction, please let me know. This web page is for you, so make sure that it helps!
Grading System
Each graded piece will have a total possible point value, depending on the scope of the assignment:
Tests and Projects 100 points
Quizzes 30 points
Homework 2-10 points
At the end of the term, I will add up your total points earned and divide this number by the total possible points to determine your final grade. A progress report will be given to each of you midway through each quarter to communicate your progress and to give you time to improve your performance.
Missed or Late Work
Late Homework and Paper Policy This policy will be followed throughout the year; however, if individuals have emergencies or personal matters please come and talk to me.
Homework: Homework is due at the beginning of the class. Any homework that is handed in late (even at the end of the period or later in the day) will only receive half credit. Any homework not passed in on the day collected or due, will receive a zero.
Papers & Projects: The due date for papers and assignments will be strictly enforced. Late papers or projects will be marked down a half a grade for each day they are late. Your name will be placed on the “make-up board” as a reminder and you will have one week to complete all missed assessments. Failure to makeup the work will result in a zero.
Tests & Quizzes: All tests and quizzes are to be taken as scheduled. If you are absent, your name will be placed on the “make-up board” as a reminder and you will have one week to complete all missed assessments. Failure to makeup the work will result in a zero.
MAKE- UP If you are absent stop by and pick up the assignments or class handouts that you may have missed. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PICK UP YOUR WORK!!
Extra Help Hours
I will be available on Wednesdays on Zoom and via email.
Finally…
I am assuming and expecting that you come to class on time and prepared, with necessary work completed. Also, a critical part of this course is participation. I cannot stress this enough. This is your class and you need to be an active part of it. That means not only speaking, but listening and being present! It is amazing how much you can miss in one day!
In conclusion, don’t hesitate to ask questions or ask for help. That’s what I’m here for!
Good luck and welcome to World Themes!
This class will explore the history of the world’s civilizations and societies from the beginning of Islam through the Age of Imperialism. Students will learn to understand, evaluate and analyze the complex history of civilizations and gain a chronological understanding of historical events. Upon completion of the course, students will hopefully be able to compare and contrast different civilizations of the globe, and demonstrate empathy towards today’s global community.
Units of Study:
What is history?
Islam and the Muslim Expansion
Medieval Europe
Asian Cultures: China & Japan
Renaissance and Reformation
Age of Exploration and Expansion
Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment
French Revolution
Industrial Revolution
Essential Questions:
What causes a society or civilization to achieve greatness or decline?
How do cultures develop and change?
How have individual rights and responsibilities to his/ her society varied over time?
Class Materials
Textbook and Reading Materials
The textbook for this class is Human Heritage: A World History. This text will be kept at home! I will have an extra set in the classroom for use during the school day.
Class Notebook
Each of you should have a three-ring binder for use in this class only. Please fill this notebook with lined loose-leaf paper. In addition, I would like you to place at least ten (10) divider tabs throughout your notebook. These will serve to divide your notebook into our major units of study. This binder will hold everything (aside from your text) that you will need and use for this class, including handouts and class and text notes you will take throughout the year.
*I expect you to bring this notebook to class with you each day.
Class Website
This is it! This website was designed as a tool to aid you throughout the course. Writing guidelines, history research cites, bibliographic support, and other helpful materials can be found on-line. If you have any suggestions for additional resources or for website reconstruction, please let me know. This web page is for you, so make sure that it helps!
Grading System
Each graded piece will have a total possible point value, depending on the scope of the assignment:
Tests and Projects 100 points
Quizzes 30 points
Homework 2-10 points
At the end of the term, I will add up your total points earned and divide this number by the total possible points to determine your final grade. A progress report will be given to each of you midway through each quarter to communicate your progress and to give you time to improve your performance.
Missed or Late Work
Late Homework and Paper Policy This policy will be followed throughout the year; however, if individuals have emergencies or personal matters please come and talk to me.
Homework: Homework is due at the beginning of the class. Any homework that is handed in late (even at the end of the period or later in the day) will only receive half credit. Any homework not passed in on the day collected or due, will receive a zero.
Papers & Projects: The due date for papers and assignments will be strictly enforced. Late papers or projects will be marked down a half a grade for each day they are late. Your name will be placed on the “make-up board” as a reminder and you will have one week to complete all missed assessments. Failure to makeup the work will result in a zero.
Tests & Quizzes: All tests and quizzes are to be taken as scheduled. If you are absent, your name will be placed on the “make-up board” as a reminder and you will have one week to complete all missed assessments. Failure to makeup the work will result in a zero.
MAKE- UP If you are absent stop by and pick up the assignments or class handouts that you may have missed. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PICK UP YOUR WORK!!
Extra Help Hours
I will be available on Wednesdays on Zoom and via email.
Finally…
I am assuming and expecting that you come to class on time and prepared, with necessary work completed. Also, a critical part of this course is participation. I cannot stress this enough. This is your class and you need to be an active part of it. That means not only speaking, but listening and being present! It is amazing how much you can miss in one day!
In conclusion, don’t hesitate to ask questions or ask for help. That’s what I’m here for!
Good luck and welcome to World Themes!