World History Course Syllabus

 

Instructor:   Mr. Branin                                          

E-mail:       [email protected]

 

9th	10th	11th	Electives (current)
World History	U.S. History I	U.S. History II	AP U.S. History AP World History AP Macroeconomics Sociology / Psychology AP Psychology State and Federal Government Diversity and Tolerance

 

Course Description

This 5-credit course focuses on world history from the Renaissance to the present. Unit I begins in roughly the 1400s, but there will be a brief review of prior periods. Geographic concepts and locations are integrated into the study of the history of the modern world. This may seem like a big task, but remember, this course will focus on events that have significant impacts on the entire hemisphere or world. As an advanced course, Students will be expected to do more independent readings and a variety of research projects.

 

Course Units

Unit	Unit Focus
Unit One	Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation
Unit Two	The First Global Age: Global Interactions, Colonialism and Age of Absolutism
Unit Three	Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment and Political Revolutions
Unit Four	Industrial Revolution, Imperialism and Nationalism
Unit Five	The Era of the Great Wars
Unit Six	The 20th Century Since 1945: Challenges for the Modern World  and Contemporary Issues

Objectives for students in this course are for students:

• to learn what real historians do and develop an appreciation of history.
• to study major themes of world history from the Renaissance to the post-WWII world.
• to have a greater understanding of self and culture by looking at history through different perspectives.
• to learn to use a wide variety of secondary and primary sources.
• to be able to synthesize, analyze, and make connections with information.
• Work effectively with others to produce various academic products (such as projects, presentations, reviews for tests and quizzes, etc.)

Evaluation and Assessment

 

In order to receive a passing grade, you will be expected to:

1. Come to class prepared on a daily basis. (See Materials needed for class below)
2. Complete assignments on time and to the best of your ability.
3. Follow directions and classroom procedures.
4. Actively participate in class and during group activities.
5. Maintain a notebook and journal.
6. Obtain passing scores on tests, quizzes, projects and the final exam.

           

Your quarter (marking period) grades will be calculated in the following manner:

 

40% - Major assessments (Tests, papers, individual projects and group projects)

30% - Homework, classwork, and group assignments

20% - Quizzes

10% - Participation – This includes general class participation as well as group participation.

 

Your course grade will be calculated in the following manner:

 

40% Quarter 1 Grade

40% Quarter 2 Grade

20% Final Exam Grade

100% - Final Course Grade

 

Materials & Resources

 

 

Source Materials

• Textbook (World History & Geography: Modern Times)
• Various additional primary and secondary resources will be provided by Mr. Branin

 

Materials needed for class:

 

Notebook – Notes can be kept in a 3-ring binder or you may use a spiral bound. A 3-ring binder is your best bet, as it will be easier to integrate handouts with your notes.

Any assigned homework An agenda book to write down assignments A pencil and a pen (blue or black only, please!)

 

Tips for success:

• Participate in class discussions and activities
• Make notes, explanations, or summaries on what you have heard or written
• Review the day’s activities at night whether reminded to do so or not
• Write down any questions you still may have and bring them up in class.