Adventures in World History, Grade 12 (CHM 4E)



Adventures in World History (CHM 4E)

Teacher: Mr. D. Harrison Room: 144 Semester: 2 School Year: 2015

Course Description: This course examines a variety of human experiences in world history from earliest times to the present. Students will learn about a wide range of social, cultural, economic, and political topics, including technological development and cultural expression, social and political structures, and the values of community and individualism. As well, students will be given opportunities to develop their awareness of historical experience, to practice their skills of analysis and communication, and to cultivate a lifelong interest in the adventures of world history.

Prerequisites: Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Grade 10, Academic or Applied

Textbook: Adventures in World History; Greenfield, Mowat

CURRICULUM EXPECTATIONS: The following Ministry of Education strands provide a framework for the course:

Communities: Work, Technology, and Construction

• explain how people in different communities have developed skills and created implements

in order to work productively;

• explain the effects of pivotal inventions and technological innovations on community life;

• explain why various structures were built, what function they served, and what they

reflected about the communities that built them.

Change and Continuity

• describe the factors that have facilitated change and maintained continuity throughout

history;

• explain how and why societies have changed from rural to urban;

• analyse how people throughout history have dealt with conflict and maintained peace.

Citizenship and Heritage

• compare forms of spiritual expression in different societies;

• describe types of group membership and their influence on both individuals and society;

• describe various forms of artistic and cultural expression.

Social, Economic and Political Structures

• compare the roles and functions of individuals and groups in different societies and at

different times;

• describe changes in commercial exchange from antiquity to the present day;

• compare political systems and processes that have been involved in the exercise of power

and authority throughout history.

Methods of Historical Inquiry

• use methods of historical inquiry to locate, gather, evaluate, and organize research materials

from a variety of sources;

• interpret and analyse information gathered through research, employing concepts and

approaches appropriate to historical inquiry;

• communicate the results of historical inquiries, using appropriate terms and concepts and a

variety of forms of communication.

Evaluation:

The final grade will be divided into a 70% course work mark and a 30% culminating activity mark. The 70% course work mark will be based on a variety of assessment and evaluation instruments undertaken throughout the course. Consideration will be given to the most recent and consistent evaluations. The 30% culminating activity will be a course-culminating activity beginning in the last six weeks of the course.

Achievement Chart:

All assignments will have the following components of TACK from the achievement chart:

Knowledge/Understanding (30%)

Thinking/Inquiry (20%)

Communication (20%)

Application (30%)

Unit Breakdown:

|UNIT CONTENT |POSSIBLE EVALUATION / ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES |

|Historical Method (why/how we study |Letter to an Archeologist of the Future |

|history) |Developing Mapping Skills |

| |Pencil/paper test/quiz |

|The Road to Civilization |Video/movie review |

| |Design a Flag |

| |Pencil/paper test/quiz |

|Myths and Early Religions |Deconstruct a Myth |

| |Create a Myth |

| |Pencil/paper test/quiz |

|Crime and Punishment |Torture and Execution Ranking Ladder |

| |Create a Torture Museum Poster |

| |Pencil/paper test/quiz |

|History’s Mysteries |Historical legends fact and fiction (Atlantis, Bermuda Triangle…) |

| |Small group presentation |

| |Pencil/paper test/quiz |

|The Monument Makers |Comparison Chart – great structures throughout time |

| |Plan a trip to a Monument |

| |Design a Memorial |

|World Disasters |Research/Investigate a Disaster |

| |Comparing Disasters |

| |Group Presentation |

|Course Culminating Activity |To be completed at the end of the course |

| |15% of your total mark |

| |To be determined |

Learning Styles:

The course also provides opportunities for student learning to improve by using a variety of assessment tools (i.e. group work, individual project-based learning, and culminating activities

A Special Note About Course Work:

This course will be evaluated on projects completed in class time. Examples will be provided by the teacher for each unit. As all coursework is completed in class, it is imperative that students have regular attendance and take advantage of the resources available in the school.

*As per teacher discretion/student interest, a unit on Piracy may replace one of the above units

REPORTING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:

As mentioned above, students will have a variety of opportunities to demonstrate their mastery of course/curriculum expectations (through traditional and non-traditional means). The teacher will also have the final say over the application of late penalties for each assignment. Typically, non-major assessments are not subject to late penalties; however, major unit/course assessments are (5%/day).

Students will be able to know their updated marks through mid-term and final report cards. As well, regular updated marks will be provided through the Markbook program at least once a month. This printout will include an updated mark, as well as any outstanding (missing) assignments up to that date.

HOW TO STAY CONNECTED:

Students are encouraged to take advantage of the following extra resources/tools to enhance their educational experience this semester:

1. My website: mrharrison’shistorysite. – students may access handouts and notes from each of the units of study, access their updated marks, and view extra resources that may assist in their mastery of course concepts.

2. REMIND: all students are strongly encouraged to sign up for our class REMIND account. This is an anonymous text messaging system that allows the teacher to communicate helpful reminders/information related to the course.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Please text: @chm4e-01 …to this number: 438-800-2792 …and follow the prompts.

2. Or send an email to this address: chm4e-01@mail. (you can leave the subject line blank) …and then follow the prompts

3. Follow me on TWITTER: @edhsharry

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