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Central Gwinnett High School

High School Course Syllabus

COURSE: WORLD HISTORY (Fall 2012)

TEACHER: MR. JASKOWIAK

(pronounced jazz-koh-ee-ack) “Mr. J”

CLASSROOM: (Room 409)

| |Christopher_Jaskowiak@Gwinnett.k12.ga.us |

|Email Address | |

|Teacher Support | I am available immediately after school every day |

|(Help sessions, etc.) | |

Course Description:

This course provides a comprehensive and chronological survey of the significant conditions, challenges and accomplishments that have influenced the progress of humankind.

Semester One begins with prehistory. Students examine topics associated with the growth of early civilization, early empires, the classical contributions of Greece and Rome, and the rise of Medieval Europe.

Semester Two topics of study include emergence of the modern world, the Age of Revolutions, the growth of industrialism, imperialism, and nationalism, the World Wars in the 20th Century, and the development of today’s world.

Prerequisites: None

Course Curriculum Content:

The entire list of Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) for each of the following curriculum strands in this course can be accessed through the district web address at gwinnett.k12.ga.us.

|AKS Strands |Units/Topics |

|Map and Globe Skills |First Semester Units |Second Semester Units |

|Information Processing Skills |River Valley and Classical Civilizations |Middle East, Japan and China |

|Ancient Civilizations |Greece and Rome |Enlightenment, Revolutions and Napoleon |

|Byzantine Empire, Asian Dynasties and African Kingdoms |Islam and Africa |Industrial Revolution and Imperialism |

|Middle Ages, Renaissance and Reformation |Byzantine Empire and the Middle Ages |World War I and the Russian Revolution |

|Discovery and Expansion |America, China and the Mongols |World War II |

|Elizabethan England, Revolutions and Rebellions |Renaissance and Reformation |Cold War |

|Nationalism, Imperialism and World War I |Monarchs, Exploration and Scientific |Decolonization and Globalization |

|World War II |Revolution | |

|20th Century to Present | | |

Instructional Materials and Supplies:

|Published Materials |Instructional Supplies |

|World History: Patterns of Interaction. McDougall-Littell |The teacher will include supplemental videos, PowerPoint presentations, |

|The fee for a lost or damaged textbook is $64.98. |guided notes sheets, readings, and books in accordance with Gwinnett County |

| |Policy |

| |Students MUST bring a pencil or pen every day |

Evaluation and Grading:

|Assignments |Grade Weights |Grading Scale |

|Classwork/ Quizzes 30% |Class Assessments 35% |A: 90 and above |

|Homework 5% |Interim Assessment 5% |B: 80 – 89 |

|Projects /Unit Tests 40% |Summative Assessment 40% |C: 74 – 79 |

|Interim Assessment 5% |Final Exam 20% |D: 70 – 73 |

|Performance Exam 5% | |F: 69 or below |

|Selected Response Final 15% | | |

Other Information:

|Expectations for Academic Success |

|Be prepared for class: always have a pen or pencil |

|Attend class regularly and arrive on time |

|Keep up with course reading and assignments |

|Take good notes and keep them organized |

|Study outside of class |

|Participate in class |

|Engage in critical thinking and historical inquiry skills |

|Practice writing skills to achieve a high level of proficiency on Gateway-style essay questions |

|Additional Requirements & Resources |Late Work/Make Up Policy |

|Information on supplemental reading to follow |Students who are absent will be responsible for the missed work upon their |

|You will be given a folder by the teacher; it is up to you to keep the|return. Test and essays must be made up within 5 school days of return. |

|notes in order |Unexcused late work will be accepted with a 30% deduction turned in after the due|

|Pens or pencils |date. Late work will be accepted until the next unit test without an excused |

| |absence. |

|Behavioral Expectations |Academic Honesty |

|Students are expected to: (a) be respectful at all times; |It is expected that students will produce work that is their own. Cheating will |

|(b) be responsible; (c) be on time and be prepared for each class; (d)|not be allowed. Academic dishonesty will be dealt with according to county |

|participate actively; and (e) follow district policies and school and |policies. Academic dishonesty will result in a discipline referral and possible |

|classroom rules at all times. |loss of credit. |

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The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.

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