Intensified Ancient Civilization



Ancient Civilization

Mr. Joel Rockwood

Room 3021

Email: joel.rockwood@apsva.us

Phone: 703.228.6200 (I infrequently check my voicemail so emailing is the best way to contact me)

Website: W-L website: click academics, social studies, my name, and finally the Ancient Civilization Site.

Online Textbooks: The online textbook can be accessed through students’ blackboard accounts. Provisions will be made for those without computer / internet access.

Online Grades: Both parents and students will access all grades through their online accounts.

Course of Instruction

The goal of the course is to give the students a more in depth and rigorous level of instruction. We will be using a modified A.P. curriculum to achieve this goal. If a student should decide to take an AP class in the subsequent years they will be better prepared for that class. Students who perform very well will be recommended (and highly encouraged) to take an AP / IB class next year.

During this year our class will explore the development and advancement of the ancient world from its earliest pre-history human existence through the early days of the modern renaissance. In this time students will use a variety of primary and secondary sources to discover the causes and effects that have led from the birth of civilization to the modern era. The primary units of study include but are not limited to the following:

Unit 1: Foundations of Human Society

In what ways did the development of Agriculture alter human society and pave the way for civilization?

Unit 2: River Civilizations

Does the transition of human society to civilization have positive or negative consequences?

Unit 3: Classical Asian Civilizations

In what ways do religious and philosophical characteristics distinguish civilizations in India and China from other societies?

Unit 4: Classical Mediterranean Civilizations

How did classical Mediterranean civilizations influence the foundations of modern western society?

Unit 5: Post-Classical Civilizations

In what ways did post-classical civilizations serve as a link between eastern and western cultures, and how did they provide an intersection between the ancient and modern worlds?

Unit 6: Regional Civilizations

How did the spread of ideas, products, and peoples connect and impact cultures within the Americas, Africa, Europe, and East Asia?

How did the rebirth of ideas during the Renaissance lead Europe into the modern era?

This schedule is liable to change at teacher discretion due to disruptions to the schedule caused by snow days or the loss of instructional time to school events.

Student Rules

▪ Students will comply with teacher and school requests

▪ Students will physically and emotionally respect one another and teacher

▪ Students will do their own work. Cheating and plagiarism are not acceptable and will not be tolerated, see your student handbook for more information on what is cheating and/or plagiarism as well as the resulting consequences

Cell Phones and electronic devices

Students are aware that the use of electronic devices including IPODs and cell phones in class is against the school policy. Use of these devices distract student learning and lead to lower comprehension and achievement. Use of these devices in class may lead to the following consequences:

o Warning

o Parent Notification

o Detention

o Forfeiture

Teacher Responsibilities

▪ Mr. Rockwood will create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe classroom environment

▪ Mr. Rockwood will academically challenge each student

▪ Mr. Rockwood will keep accurate and current student progress records

Classroom Procedures

▪ Attendance

o School attendance policy will be observed and enforced

o Disciplinary actions for unexcused absences and tardies will be enacted as appropriate based on Washington-Lee’s attendance policy

o Refer to student handbook for more detailed information

▪ Homework

o Homework can be expected for this class but will not be regularly assigned

o Homework assignments include but are not limited to reading, handouts, papers, and projects

o Students should utilize assignment books to organize homework, note test dates, and stay on track

o Late Homework:

▪ Homework turned in one class period after the due date will be marked down 10%

▪ Late homework turned in thereafter will be marked down 50% until the end of the unit

Classroom Materials

▪ Lined non-spiral paper (perforated sheets)

▪ Pens (Black or Blue) and/or Pencils

Classroom Principles

▪ Be Here

o To achieve success, students need to be present in class and engaged on a regular basis. Frequent absences and being tardy will negatively affect learning and academic achievement.

▪ Be Prepared

o All homework should be completed prior to coming to class, all homework will be checked in at the beginning of class

▪ Be on Task

o Course material for this class covers approximately 2,001,500 years (the majority of which is the last 3000 years)… that’s an average of 20,000 years per class! Remember, history is a progression. The end of the book only makes sense when you read the beginning and the middle. Don’t fall behind, remain on task and use class time wisely.

▪ Be Courteous

o Respect the thoughts and opinions of your fellow classmates and teacher. Speak with conviction but listen with an open mind

▪ Be Thoughtful

o Utilize critical thinking skills and ask questions.

Grades: Both Formative and Summative assessments will be used.

Student grades reflect student achievement and not student behavior. Grades for each quarter will be calculated based on weighted averages earned through:

Grades for each quarter will be calculated based on weighted averages earned through:

Class work / file folder / homework 10%

Quizzes both formative & summative 10%

Tests 30%

Written assignments, projects & unit tests 50%

The final course grade is calculated by averaging the four quarters evenly in addition to the final exam.

Students who receive an A or B in the first quarter and A’s in each of the remaining 3 quarters will be exempt from the final exam. Exemptions for those eligible will be granted at the classroom teacher’s discretion.

|GRADE |PERCENTAGE |

|A |89.5-100 |

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|B+ |86.5-89.49 |

|B |79.5-86.49 |

|C+ |76.5-79.49 |

|C |69.5-76.49 |

|D+ |67-69.49 |

|D |60-66.49 |

|E |< 60 |

Honor Code: Washington-Lee High School is places a significant emphasis on the school’s honor code. The honor code is listed below.

“On my honor, I pledge that I have neither given nor received information on this assignment” (Page 8, student handbook)

If you have any concerns about this honor code or need any clarifications, please see Mr. Rockwood.

In any cases not prescribed above, the rules and policies of Washington-Lee High School will be respected and enforced.

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