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2962894-16844000Cambridge Pre-AICE* World History John Overton High School Mr. Hanks – thomas.hanks@ Website: hankstl.AY 2017-18 // Version 1Course Description:Pre-AICE World History is an in-depth study of international relations from the end of World War I through modern conflicts in the Middle East. The course is designed to be a college-preparatory class, and students may find it quite challenging. History at this level is not merely memorizing facts. We will focus on historical arguments, essay writing, and document analysis skills. It is my hope that students will be challenged to become better readers, writers, and thinkers along the way. What to Expect:I expect you to work hard and to think! I expect you to seriously approach the subject matter. I expect you to behave professionally and appropriately. As Cambridge students there is no excuse for poor behavior. You have chosen to be here. Disruptive behavior or actions that are detrimental to your or others’ education will not be tolerated. Every student has the right to learn, and we will all respect that right. In general, it is expected that you be kind, be present, and be honest.I expect you to be on time, and be prepared to work. Students should take care of personal business between classes. School and Freshman Academy policies for electronic devices, dress, tardiness and absences will be followed. Excessive tardiness and behavior issues will result in detentions, referrals, and other penalties. Technology:Technology is a wonderful thing, and it can be an incredible tool for learning. However, it can also be an incredible distraction. Cell phones, i-pods, or other electronic devices are not to be used during class unless directly specified by the teacher for an instructional purpose. Texting, Instagram Snapchat, or other social media should never be used in class. Still pictures and videos for personal use should never be taken in class. Be aware that I will confiscate cell phones, electronics, food, and anything that causes disruptions in class. Disruptive behavior may result in office referrals or other sanctions. School policies will be enforced.Class Texts:We will use the text Twentieth Century History: International Relations since 1919 in addition to a variety of other sources including primary and secondary documents on the topics we cover. Most of these will be posted to the class website. Checking the website, keeping up with assignments, and taking notes on readings is vital to your success.Absences & Make-ups:You are responsible for any work that you miss due to absences or field trips. Always check the website to see what you missed. If you are absent on the day of a unit assessment, you must make arrangements to make it up within ONE WEEK. If you are absent on the presentation day of a group project, you must have planned for this and you must make arrangements with your group. *AICE – Advanced International Certificate of Education - Please note that this class will be designated as “World History Honors” on your transcript. Class Supplies:Organization is important to your success in this class. You will need a 3-ring binder, loose-leaf paper, and pens/pencils. I also suggest dividers for each unit that we cover. You will also need a spiral notebook for First Four Activities. This will be turned in periodically as a class assessment. We will take a large volume of notes during class activities, and I will give you many hand-outs. Some students will also find it helpful to use highlighters and/or colored pens. Also, please purchase and bring one or two of the following items to contribute to our class community. These will make all of our lives easier throughout the year: Kleenex boxes, hand sanitizer, box of Crayola markers, Expo dry-erase markers, ream of copy paper (any color). Your contributions are greatly appreciated!Academic Integrity:Academic honesty and integrity are essential to what we do. Students are expected to follow academic honesty guidelines and policies. Violations of academic integrity may result in academic penalties, phone calls to parents, office referrals, and potential expulsion from the Cambridge program. Assessments:Many different types of assessment will be used throughout the year. Most summative assessments will be written essays, but there will also be some multiple choice, short answer, or presentation assessments. Formative exercises and quizzes will be used to reinforce the basic facts of the particular subject that we are studying. These quizzes are essential for building knowledge of the larger concepts, topics and themes that we will be covering in class every day. You will be able to use any notes that you have written on your own paper for quizzes. Formative assessments are vital to measure progress and to build skills leading up to summative assessments. Summative Retakes:Retakes are available for summative assessments within the allotted time. This is usually a one-week window after assessments are graded and returned. There will also be a required re-take assignment that must be completed before students may do the retake. This is important to reinforce skills and knowledge needed to succeed on the summative task. Course Content and PacingWe will cover four broad units throughout the year – approximately one each nine-week period. In addition to a variety of formative assessments throughout, each unit will have a mid-unit and an end-of-unit summative assessment. Unit 1 – The Inter-War Period 1918-1939 (Fall 2017)Post-WWI Treaties, the League of Nations, and the Collapse of International PeaceUnit 2 – The Cold War 1944-1989 (Fall 2017)Origins and Impacts of the Cold War, the US & Containment, the USSR & Eastern EuropeUnit 3 – Geo-Political Events in the Gulf Region 1970-2000 (Spring 2018)Saddam Hussein in Iraq, The Shah of Iran & the Islamic Revolution, Iran-Iraq War, The First Gulf WarUnit 4 – Palestinians & Israelis Since 1945 (Spring 2018)Palestine Post-WW II, Jews & Arabs, Military Conflicts, Palestinian Refugees, Attempts at Peacethomas.hank@ Pre-AICE World History Fall 2017 1234789 Welcome 10 11 Course Intro & Questionnaire1415 WWI Overview & Results1617 WWI Overview & Results1821 Eclipse22 Negotiating the Peace: Motives & Goals 23 24 Treaty of Versailles & Its’ Impacts2528 Evaluating the Peace 2930 Evaluating the Peace Mini-Assessment 31 FA Parent NightSep 1 League of Nations: Strengths & Weaknesses 4Labor Day Holiday56 Successes & Failures of Peacekeeping 1920s7 8 The Depression & League’s Challenges11 12 Downfall of the League: Manchuria & Abyssinia1314 Evaluating the League Mini-Assessment151819 Collapse of Int’l Order – 1930s 2021 Militarism’s Rise 2225Unit 1 Review2627 Unit 1 Assessment2829 Unit 2 Intro Hitler & Militarism Oct. 2 3 Hitler’s Foreign Policy4 5 Outbreak of War 6 Planning Day9 Fall Break10 Fall Break11 Fall Break12 Fall Break13 Fall Break1617WWII & Alliances 1819 Post-War Conferences / Broken Alliances 2023 Soviet Expansion in Eastern Europe 2425 Germany Occupation & Berlin Blockade 2627 Berlin Blockade NATO & Warsaw Pact3031 Post-War AlliesMini-AssessmentIntro Case StudiesNov 1Parent Conferences2US & Korean War36 US & Korean War7 8 US & Cuba9 10 US & Cuba13US & Vietnam14 District Career Fair15US & Vietnam Mini-Assessment1617Soviets in Eastern Europe 2021Resistance: Hungary & Czechoslovakia 22Holiday23Thanksgiving24Holiday2728 The Berlin Wall 29 FA Parent Night30 USSR & Poland Dec 14Unit 2 Review56Unit 2 Assessment78Exam Review11 12 Exams13 Exams14 Exams15 ExamsTips for Succeeding in Cambridge HistoryCheck the class website for each class, and do the assigned readings.Take notes on everything we read and/or discuss.Keep your notes, articles, and handouts organized in one binder.Use your major themes sheet as a guide and a checklist on what to study and how the readings fit into what we are doing in class.Look back over your notes in the afternoon when you get home. This refreshes your memory, and gives you a chance to go back over anything you didn’t understand or need to ask about next class.Use a study partner or group to hold each other accountable, to answer each other’s questions, and to get anything you miss when you are absent.Put down your phone (or other distractions) and really participate in class. You’ll be amazed at the difference this can make.Eat hot chicken. It will change your life.If you do these things, you are more likely to perform up to your ability level. I think you can get an A. I want you to succeed!!! This takes effort!!! WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?3276600285750To pass the test.To get good grades320992585725To graduate from high school.To pass the Cambridge History exam.To prepare for college.To earn the Cambridge Diploma.314325033655To effectively communicate & evaluate arguments.To understand and utilize historical processes.To use history to evaluate the present and guide the future.To participate actively & effectively as a citizen in a democracy.Pre-AICE World History Spring 2016Jan. 12Planning Day3Unit 3 Introduction to the Middle East45 Brief History of the Middle East89 Rise of Saddam Hussein10 FA Parent Night11 Rise of Saddam Hussein 1215MLK Day Holiday16 Saddam’s Rule1718Saddam’s RuleMini-Assessment1922Consequences of Saddam’s Rule2324The Shah of Iran2526 The Shah & the Revolution2930Iran Revolution ‘7931Feb 1Iran-Iraq War: Causes25Iran-Iraq War & Western Involvement67 Consequences of the WarMini-Assessment8 9The Gulf War ’90-’91: Background & Causes 1213The Gulf War ’90-‘911415The Gulf War ’90-‘911619*PD Day20Unit 3 Review2122Unit 3 Assessment2326 Unit 4 Intro: Palestine & Israel2728The People of PalestineMar 12Post WW II – Jewish Immigration56Nationalism & Establishment of Israel78War of 1948-‘49Mini-Assessment9 12 Israel & Its Neighbors: Suez War ‘561314Six Day War ‘671516* PD Day19 Yom Kippur War ’73 & Lebanon2021 Oil & the West22 23 Oil, Palestine & RefugeesMini-Assessment2627 The PLO & Arafat2829 PLO & Arab States30 Spring BreakApr 2 Spring Break3 Spring Break4 Spring Break5 Spring Break6 Spring Break910A Palestinian State?1112A Palestinian State?1316 Moves Toward Peace1718Moves Toward PeaceMini-Assessment1920Divisions in Israel2324 Divisions in Israel2526 Divisions in Palestine2730Divisions in PalestineMay 12Unit 4 Review34 Unit 4 Assessment78 Exam Review9 FA Parent Night10 Exam Review11 14 Exam Review1516 Exam Review1718 Exam Review21 Exams22 Exams23 Exams24 Exams25 Teacher Planning**Potential Snow-day Makeup Day ................
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