Part 1: Course Information - Cocke County



County High SchoolWorld History & Geography2019-2020 SyllabusPart 1: Course InformationInstructor InformationTeacher: Ms. Ashlyn Neas-McCaul Room Number: Annex 208School Telephone: (423) 623-8718 Ext. 148E-mail: neas-mccaula@cocke.k12.tn.usCourse DescriptionIn this class, students will study the rise of the nation-state in Europe, the origins and consequences of the Industrial Revolution, political reform in Western Europe, imperialism across the world, and the economic and political roots of the modern world. Students will explain the causes and consequences of the great military and economic events of the past century, including the World Wars, Great Depression, Cold War, and Russian and Chinese Revolutions. Students will study the rise of nationalism and the continuing persistence of political, ethnic, and religious conflict in many parts of the world. Students will explore geographic influences on history, with attention to political boundaries that developed with the evolution of nations from 1750 to the present and the subsequent human geographic issues that dominate the global community. Additionally, students will examine aspects of technical geography and how these innovations continuously impact geopolitics in the contemporary world. Prerequisites This course is a continuation of the 6th and 7th grade survey courses of world history and geography. General Education/High School Pathway Area This course meets one of the four required Social Studies courses necessary for graduation. Textbook & Course MaterialsRequired TextMcGraw-Hill World History & Geography: Modern Times—Tennessee Edition Recommended Texts & Other Readings or ResourcesStudents will receive additional readings and resources throughout the semester. Course Requirements & Materials Loose leaf paper or a 1-subject notebook Pencils/Pens 1 1/2-inch, 3-ring binder Set of 8 binder tab dividers Course StructureStudents in this course will explore world history and geography through a variety of methods including: text analysis, research, group projects, vocabulary, lecture and note-taking, map-reading, class discussion, simulations, in-class activities, and assessments. Online Resources Cocke County High School Website: cocke.k12.tn.us/CockeCoHighSchool Aspen: 2: Student Learning Outcomes Students will analyze course content, as laid out in the Tennessee Academic Standards. The following list is an overview of the learning outcomes for each of this course’s 8 units. Students will analyze English efforts to limit the power of monarchs, the Age of Enlightenment, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution and discuss their enduring effects on political expectations for self-government and individual liberty. Students will analyze the emergence of the Industrial Revolution in Europe and the geographic, economic, political, and social implications of the changes that resulted from it. Students will analyze patterns of European nationalism and imperialism, including the cultural, geographic, and political effects on colonized regions. Students will analyze the causes and course of World War I, the military, economic, and political effects of the war, and the causes and consequences of the global depression of the 1930s. Students will analyze the rise of fascism and totalitarianism after World War I, the causes and course of World War II, and the military, economic, and political effects of the war. Students will analyze events and changes that resulted from the post-World War II rivalry between communist and democratic governments. Students will analyze the development of new states that resulted from post-World War II decolonization, migration, political change, economic development, and ideological conflict. Students will analyze the major developments and globalization in the world since the end of the Cold War. You will meet the objectives listed above using a combination of the following skills. Students will: Collect data and information from a variety of primary and secondary sources.Critically examine a primary or secondary source.Synthesize data from a variety of sources. Construct and communicate arguments citing supporting evidence.Develop historical awareness.Develop geographic awareness. WeekTopicReadings/ResourcesActivitiesDue Date1Unit 1: Age of Revolution Excerpts from the Magna Carta & English Bill of RightsComparing the Enlightenment Philosophers Graphic OrganizerAugust 5-9 2Unit 1: Age of Revolution Excerpts from the Declaration of Independence Congress of Vienna SimulatonReview for Unit 1 Test August 12-163Unit 2: The Industrial Revolution Video on the Industrial Revolution Mapping the Industrial Revolution Activity August 19-234Unit 2: The Industrial RevolutionReadings on Napoleon Bonaparte Congress of Vienna SimulationReview for Unit 2 TestAugust 26-305Unit 3: Nationalism & ImperialismReadings on German & Italian Unification Comparing & Contrasting Unification Activity September 4-66Unit 3: Nationalism & ImperialismReadings on Imperialism Mapping the Scramble for Africa Review for Unit 3 TestSeptember 9-137Unit 4: World War I through the Depression Causes of WWI Reading PacketTrench Warfare Simulation September 16-208Unit 4: World War I through the Depression Readings on Franz Ferdinand and the Theaters of War U.S. Enters the War Timeline Activity September 23-279Unit 4: World War I through the Depression Readings on the Treaty of Versailles Review for Unit 4 TestSeptember 30-October 410Unit 5: Rise of Totalitarianism & World War IIReadings on Hitler’s Actions, Appeasement, & The Failure of the League of NationsThe Rise of Nazism Timeline Activity October 14-1811Unit 5: Rise of Totalitarianism & World War IIReadings on D-Day Film Study: Saving Private Ryan October 21-2512Unit 5: Rise of Totalitarianism & World War IIHolocaust Identification Cards & Survivor TestimonyReview for Unit 5 TestOctober 28-November 113Unit 6: Cold WarReadings on the Cold WarMap Study of Europe November 4-814Unit 6: Cold WarVideos on Berlin Wall Review for Unit 6 TestNovember 11-1515Unit 7: Creation of New States & Decolonization Readings on Indian & African LeadersMap Study of Europe Revisited November 18-2216Unit 7: Creation of New States & Decolonization Readings on Modern Genocide Review for Unit 7 TestNovember 25-2617Unit 8: Understanding the Contemporary WorldVideo on Globalization Mapping Migration Activity December 2-618Unit 8: Understanding the Contemporary WorldFinal Review Review for Unit 8 Test (Final) December 9-13World History & Geography 2019-2020 Syllabus Part 3: Topic Outline/Schedule*The final exam for this course will be given on December 16 or 17 and will be worth 15% of each student’s final grade.*Please note that the topic outline and schedule are subject to change. School closing and individual class pacing may alter due dates. Additionally, activities may be added or removed according to the teacher’s discretion. Cocke County High SchoolWorld History & Geography 2019-2020 SyllabusPart 4: Grading PolicyGraded Course Activities1st 9 WeeksPointsDescription1,800Class Work (avg. 18 assignments)900Group Work (avg. 9 assignments)25Quizzes (5)400Unit Tests (4)100Class Participation (total of daily points) 100This Day In History (partner presentation) Extra CreditBellringers (daily)2nd 9 WeeksPointsDescription1,800Class Work (avg. 18 assignments)900Group Work (avg. 9 assignments)25Quizzes (5)400Unit Tests (4)100Class Participation (total of daily points) 100This Day In History (solo presentation) Extra CreditBellringers (daily)Makeup Work Policy In the event that you must be absent from class, makeup work will be provided at the student’s request. Makeup work request forms are located on the filing cabinet at the entrance to the classroom. Please fill out the entire form and return it to the appropriate basket. The form along with any information necessary to complete missing work will be returned to you once it has been prepared. Please note, the end of the grading period is not the appropriate time to ask for makeup work, as it does not allow the teacher an adequate amount of time to grade and return the work.Viewing Grades in ASPENPoints 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. Online grades will be updated each time a grading session has been complete—typically 10 school days following the completion of an activity. You will see a visual indication of new grades posted on your ASPEN home page under the link to this course. In addition, you can view a running list of graded activities that have been posted in ASPEN on the classroom whiteboard. Letter Grade AssignmentFinal grades assigned for this course will be based on the percentage of total points earned and are assigned as follows:Letter GradePercentagePerformanceA93-100%Excellent WorkB85-92%Good WorkC75-84%Average WorkD70-74%Poor WorkF0-69%Failing WorkCocke County High SchoolWorld History & Geography2019-2020 SyllabusPart 5: Course PoliciesAttend ClassStudents are expected to attend all class sessions as listed on the course calendar. In order to learn the content necessary to receive course credit, it is imperative that students attend class each day. However, the school system recognizes that absences can not always be avoided. Students and parents should be aware of the school’s attendance and truancy policies. These policies can be found in the student handbook and online at the school’s website. ParticipateStudent participation is vital to success in this course. Participation is tracked daily and is totaled to equal one assignment grade for each of the nine weeks. Students can ensure that they receive their participation points by doing the following: *Come to class prepared *Complete daily bellringer *Engage in class discussion and activities *Take lecture notes and complete class work *Contribute to group work *Refrain from engaging in inappropriate or disruptive behaviors Complete AssignmentsAssignments must be submitted by the given deadline. Students should speak to the teacher if they have concerns about assignment completion. Late work will be accepted as determined by the teacher. Failure to complete assignments by the posting of each nine weeks grades will result in a zero grade for each individual assignment. Ask for Help If you find that you have any trouble keeping up with assignments or other aspects of the course, make sure you let your teacher know as early as possible. Make sure that you are proactive in informing your teacher when difficulties arise during the semester so that they can help you find a solution.Academic Dishonesty PolicyCheating and plagiarism are not tolerated in any course at Cocke County High School. Students and parents should be aware of the school board policies on academic dishonesty. Situations of cheating and/or plagiarism will be dealt with on a case by case basis and will involve a conduct referral to administration. Cell Phone Policy The use of cell phones and smart devices for educational purposes is up to the discretion of the teacher. Cell phones will be used in this class periodically for project research, Kahoot quizzes, and other interactive content. At the beginning of each block, cell phones are to be turned on silent and placed in the cell phone caddy at the back of the room. Cell phones can then be picked up as students exit the classroom. The teacher is permitted to take up any cell phone or smart device (including AirPods and smart watches) that is being used without permission or is being used for purposes other than those specified by the teacher. Confiscated items can only be picked up in the main office by a parent or guardian at the end of the school day. If a student is observed using a device outside of the appropriate time or for a purpose other than the educational task at hand, a warning will be issued. A one-strike rule is observed in this classroom, meaning if a student uses a device following a warning, the device will be taken up and sent to the office with a conduct referral. Extra Credit If you keep up with your assignments and participate in class, there will be no need for extra credit. Nevertheless, an extra credit opportunity is available each day with a bellringer question. Extra credit points earned from bellringer questions are added to unit test grades, so it is in the student’s best interest to complete the bellringer each class. Additional extra credit opportunities are also offered throughout the semester, so make sure to seize those opportunities as they arise. 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 EOC test will count at least 15% 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 15% of my 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 15% of my 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 15% of my semester grade, and any school level disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the administration. ................
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