World History Syllabus



Honors World History Syllabus

Instructor: Mrs. Phairr

Pebblebrook High School

Academic Year: 2009-2010

Text: McDougal Littell’s World History: Patterns of Interaction

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enrich the student’s knowledge of World History from the beginning of time to the present. The course provides the student with the basic overview of key events that have taken place in world history along with their causes and consequences. Knowledge of the interdependence of countries throughout the world makes it possible for citizens to face the challenges that come from living in a global community.

World History is an extensive course that requires a lot of outside reading on behalf of the student. It will be quite difficult for students to keep up unless they read the daily assigned readings, take accurate notes, and keep all materials in a notebook.

Grading Scale:

A standard point system will be used for each test, assignment, and special projects. Participation is expected and required. The grading scales follows: A (100-90), B (89-80), C (79-75), D (74-70), F (Below 70).

Grading Percentages:

Final 20%

Tests/Projects 50%

Quizzes 20%

Homework/Classwork 10%

Required Materials:

In order to be successful, all students are required to have the following: paper, pencils, pens, and a 3-ring binder everyday they come to class.

Course Outline:

This is a year long course, and therefore we have a lot of material to cover in a short amount of time. The following is basic outline of the units in which you will learn.

First Semester:

I. Early Civilizations

II. Asia from 1100 BCE to 500 CE

III. Classical Civilizations

IV. Major Religions

V. Africa before 1800

VI. Medieval Europe

VII. Indian Empires

VIII. Renaissance & Reformation

IX. Age of Discovery

Second Semester:

X. Japan & China 17th to mid 19th century

XI. Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment

XII. Age of Revolutions & Rebellions

XIII. Industrialization & Modernization

XIV. Global War

XV. Cold War & Decolonization

Additional Required Reading Material:

This semester I am requiring students to do some outside reading beyond the textbook. We will be reading two additional books that will enhance the learning experience as we cover various units. Students will be required to obtain a copy of the following books:

• “The Prince” by Machiavelli

• “Animal Farm” by George Orwell

Books can be obtained through the library, online, and/or bookstores. There are some bookstores that will have used copies at a reasonable price. I recommend students use the school or their local library first.

Portfolio

Students will be required to turn in a portfolio for the course. Information pertaining to the portfolio will be given at a later date.

Current Events:

Students will be required to complete current events throughout the semester. A guideline will be provided to ensure students follow a specific format to ensure maximum point value.

Tutorials:

Any student in need of additional assistance should take advantage of tutorial sessions. All sessions must be scheduled a day in advance. Last minute appointments will not be honored. The schedule will be announced at a later date.

Homework:

Homework will mainly consist of additional outside readings and from time to time, the occasional worksheet. Students are expected to complete all assignments and homework is due at the beginning of the next class day.

Absences:

Any tests or quizzes that are missed are to be made up within 3 days of the absence. Please inform the teacher the first day you’re back to school to schedule the make-up. If you were absent the day an assignment is due, and you were made aware about the assignment before the absence, the assignment is due the first day you come back to school.

Final Exam:

The final exam is comprehensive and will conform to school and county guidelines.

Rules:

1. Come to class on time and prepared to learn.

2. Respect others and yourself.

3. No food or drinks allowed at any given time during class.

4. Do what is expected of you.

Consequences:

1. First offense, warning issued.

2. Second offense, parental contact.

3. Third offense, morning or afternoon detention and parental contact.

4. Fourth offense, administrative referral.

Rewards:

1. Praise given daily.

2. Opportunities for bonus points to be awarded.

3. Parental contact.

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