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Parrottsville Elementary School7th Grade World History2019-20 SyllabusPart 1: Course InformationInstructor InformationInstructor: Amanda GreggSchool Telephone: (423) 623-1621E-mail: agregg@cocke.k12.tn.us Course DescriptionSeventh grade students will explore the cultural, economic, geographical, historical, and political changes of Western Civilization in Europe as well as the geographic regions of East Asia, West Africa, and Southwest Asia and Northern Africa. Students will compare and contrast the history and geography of civilizations that were developing concurrently throughout Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia during the 15th to 18th centuries. Students will examine the growth in economic interactions among civilizations as well as the exchange of ideas, beliefs, technologies, and commodities. Students will describe the indigenous populations of the Americas and the long-term impact of European exploration in the New World. Finally, students will analyze the influence of geography on the development of civilizations as they continue their study of world history and geography. This course will also teach students about the historical context of ancient and major world religions and will follow a common template for major world religions so as to not promote any religion.Textbook & Course MaterialsRequired Text:World History & Geography: The Middle Ages to the 1700’s (McGraw-Hill Education) *provided in class*Recommended Texts & Other Readings or ResourcesOther readings and primary sources used as enrichment and aids to comprehension will be made available by the teacher in class. Course RequirementsStudents are required to come to class prepared with necessary materials (class notebook, any homework/assignments, pen and pencil) each day. In order to be successful in this course, students must complete assignments, tests, and quizzes with a passing grade, and turn them in when due. Students must make up work that they miss due to absences in a timely manner.Course StructureThis course will be delivered in many different formats. Students will learn from lecture, note-taking, reading, independent study, group work, visual presentations (videos and PowerPoint), investigation and research, and studying historical documents.Part 2: Student Learning Outcomes Link to Tennessee State Standards for Social Studies: Grade World History Course Overview:Students will analyze the geographic, political, economic, and cultural structures of China and Japan. Students will analyze the geographic, political, economic, and cultural structures of the Byzantine Empire. Students will analyze the geographic, political, economic, and cultural structures of Southwest Asia and North Africa. Students will analyze the geographic, political, economic, and cultural structures of West Africa. Students will analyze the geographic, political, economic, and cultural structures of Europe during the Middle Ages. Students will analyze the origins, accomplishments, and geographic diffusion of the Renaissance as well as the historical developments of the Protestant Reformation and the Scientific Revolution. Students will analyze the geographic, political, economic, and cultural structures of indigenous civilizations of the Americas. Students will analyze the motivations for the movement of people from Europe to the Americas and the impact of exploration by Europeans. You will meet the objectives listed above through a combination of the following activities in this course: Chapter tests and lesson quizzesVocabulary activitiesClass discussion and note-takingDaily BellringersIllustrations and mapsEssays based on textual evidenceOther class activities, vary with subject matterPart 3: Topic Outline/Schedule Note: The following schedule is a tentative plan for the year. There may be circumstances that arise which affect the schedule (ex. snow days, excessive absences due to illness, activity days, unexpected school events and activities, extra time spent on a topic or chapter to help students, testing, etc.)School calendar and TNReady testing schedule can be found at the following link: Cocke County Schools home pageSemester 11st Nine Weeks:State Standards:Topics Chapter 1 – The Byzantine Empire and Spread of Christianity7.12 - 7.14The fall of Rome, the eastern Roman Empire becoming the Byzantine Empire, Justinian’s rule, Constantinople, diffusion of Christianity and Latin language.Chapter 2 – Medieval Europe7.27 – 7.39Geography of Europe, Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire, spread of the Catholic Church, feudalism and the manor system, William the Conqueror and the Battle of Hastings, popes and European monarchs, Magna Carta, the Crusades, the Black Death, the Hundred Years’ War, the Spanish Reconquista and InquisitionChapter 3 – Southwest Asia and North Africa7.15 – 7.20Geography of SW Asia and northern Africa, origins/beliefs and spread of Islam, contributions of scholars in this area, Mehmed II, the Ottoman Empire, beginnings of trade routesBenchmark Test7.12 to 7.20 and 7.27 to 7.39At the end of the 9 weeks, students will take a benchmark over the material learned in that grading period for review2nd Nine Weeks:TopicState StandardsTopicsChapter 4 – Imperial China7.01 – 7.07Geography of East Asia, reunification of China, Tang/Song/Yuan/Ming Dynasties, Confucianism, Mongol Empire, Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan, Marco Polo’s voyages, trade on the Silk RoadChapter 5 – Civilizations of Korea and Japan7.08 – 7.11Shintoism, Chinese and Korean influences on Japan, Heian aristocracy, role of Samurai and Shogun in Japanese societyChapter 6 – The Americas7.53 – 7.57Geographical features of the Americas, North American Indian cultures, Maya, Aztec, and Incan civilizationsBenchmark7.01 – 7.11,7.53 - 7.57At the end of the 9 weeks, students will take a benchmark over the material learned in that grading period for reviewSemester 23rd Nine Weeks:TopicState StandardsTopicsChapter 7 – African Civilizations7.21 – 7.26Geographical features of West Africa, indigenous African spiritual traditions, kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhai, Mansa Musa, Trans-Saharan caravan tradeChapter 8 – The Reformation7.45 – 7.49Causes and development of the Protestant Reformation, Henry VIII, Mary I, Elizabeth I, golden age of the Tudor dynasty, Catholic Counter-Reformation, St. Ignatius, Jesuits, and the Council of TrentChapter 9 – New Ideas7.40 – 7.44Italian cities and the Medici family, Thomas Aquinas and Humanism, Renaissance, Gutenberg’s pressBenchmark7.21 – 7.267.40 – 7.49At the end of the 9 weeks, students will take a benchmark over the material learned in that grading period for review4th Nine Weeks:TopicState StandardsTopicsChapter 10 – Age of Exploration and Trade 7.58 – 7.65Reasons for world exploration, Significant explorers who sailed for England, France, Spain, and Portugal, new technology, colonies in the Americas, fall of the Aztecs and Incas, Columbian Exchange, Spanish influence in the new worldTNReady ReviewAllComprehensive review of all standards and testing strategies before TNReady testingPart 4: Grading PolicyGraded Course Activities*Note: Assignments in this list are tentative; additional assignments may be added as we progress in the year to aid in comprehension of subjects and give extra enrichment opportunities. Other assignments may be removed due to time constraints. This list is subject to change by the teacher as needed.The following is a list of items that will be taken as a grade for most chapters:Daily Bellringers (take a grade for the week each Friday)Maps and geographic activitiesVocabulary builderslesson quizzesguided reading worksheetsInquiry JournalsEconomics/History worksheetsGeography/History worksheetsPrimary Source ActivitiesWriting practice (once per nine weeks)OtherChapter notes chapter study guidechapter testWeighted Grading Scale: Each grading period, the following weighted grading system will be used:Tests Average – 50% of final gradeQuiz Average - 15% of final grade Homework and Classwork Assignments Average – 35% of final gradeLate Work Policy Students should always turn in work when due, but if there are outside circumstances that cause a student to be unable to complete an assignment, the student should talk to the teacher and make alternate plans to turn in the work.Viewing Grades in ASPEN (optional)Points you receive for graded activities will be posted to the ASPEN Grade Book. Click on the My Grades link on the left navigation to view your points. Timeframe for grades:Your instructor will update the online grades approximately once a week. You will see a visual indication of new grades posted on your ASPEN home page under the link to this course.Other grade information:I often give opportunities for students to improve their grades, such as getting a study guide signed by a parent/guardian, completing test corrections, using text or notes on quizzes, etc. It is the student’s responsibility to take advantage of these opportunities.Grading Scale:A - 100-93B - 92-85 C - 84-75 D - 74-70 F - 69 and below Part 5: Course PoliciesAttend ClassStudents are expected to attend all class sessions as listed on the course calendar. ParticipateStudents are expected to participate in class when called upon, when working with a partner or group, and during class discussion.Build RapportIf you find that you have any trouble keeping up with assignments or other aspects of the course, make sure you let your instructor know as early as possible. When difficulties arise during the semester, let your teacher know so that they can help you find a plete AssignmentsAssignments must be submitted by the given deadline or special permission must be requested from instructor before the due date. Extensions will not be given beyond the next assignment except under extreme circumstances. If a student is absent, they have one week from the time they return to school to make up the work that was missed. (If a student has missed a significant number of days at one time, they can work out a schedule with me to turn work in. I can be flexible with students who are willing to give an effort.)Late or missing assignments will ALWAYS negatively affect the student’s grade.Academic Dishonesty Policy1. Academic dishonesty includes such things as cheating, inventing false information or citations, plagiarism and helping someone else commit an act of academic dishonesty. It usually involves an attempt by a student to show possession of a level of knowledge or skill that he/she does not possess.2. Teachers have the initial responsibility for detecting and dealing with academic dishonesty. Instructors who believe that an act of academic dishonesty has occurred are obligated to discuss the matter with the student(s) involved. Instructors should possess reasonable evidence of academic dishonesty. However, if circumstances prevent consultation with student(s), instructors may take whatever action (subject to student appeal) they deem appropriate.3. Teachers who are convinced by the evidence that a student is guilty of academic dishonesty shall assign an appropriate academic penalty. If the teachers believe that the academic dishonesty reflects on the student's academic performance or the academic integrity in a course, the student's grade should be adversely affected. Suggested guidelines for appropriate actions are: an oral reprimand in cases where there is reasonable doubt that the student knew his/her action constituted academic dishonesty; a failing grade on the particular paper, project or examination where the act of dishonesty was unpremeditated, or where there were significant mitigating circumstances; a failing grade in the course where the dishonesty was premeditated or planned. Student Testing Code of Ethics and Security It is important for you as a student to know that the following guidelines are to be strictly followed. This year the TNReady test will count at least 10% of your final semester grade. Your work on this test is very important and it deserves your best effort. I understand that during testing on the days of the assessment, I am responsible for:Not having any electronic devices on me or in my purse/backpack/pocketsIncluding but not limited to cell phones, smart phones, smart watches, etc. during testing or during breaks.Best practice is for students to leave devices at home or in their lockers on the day of testing.If I am caught with a device during testing or during breaks, my test may be nullified, resulting in a zero as at least 10% of my final semester grade, and any school level disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the administration.Trying my best on the testIf I do not attempt to test (I give no answers or randomly answer questions) my test score may be nullified, resulting in a zero as at least 10% of my final semester grade, and any school level disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the administration.The testing administrators and proctors in the testing environment will determine if no answers or random answering is taking place.I will focus and put forth effort on the test.Being honest and not cheatingIf I am caught cheating (taking pictures of the test, writing down and passing answers, talking to other students, looking on other computers, using software outside the testing platform), my test may be nullified, resulting in a zero as at least 10% of my final semester grade, and any school level disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the administration.Important Note: Any form of academic dishonesty, including cheating and plagiarism, may be reported to the office of student affairs.Course policies are subject to change. It is the student’s responsibility to check for corrections or updates to the syllabus. Any changes will be posted in the classroom. ................
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