MWH+Syllabus

=Course Title: Modern World History= toc Term: Spring 2015

Faculty Information:
Name: W. Brian Brown E-Mail Address: bbrown@mssd14.org Phone #: 685-2069 Room 15
 * You may contact me during my prep from 8:15-9:40 or by e- mail. I contacting by e-mail and I have not returned your message within 48 hours please call.

Course Description:
World History is a chronological and thematic survey with a constant focus on people, values, cultures, and lifestyles. The course includes historical perspectives from ancient to modern times with an emphasis upon the 1500’s to the present time.

Prerequisites:
Passing grade in World Geography or World Geography Honors

Course Materials (including texts):
Roger B. Beck, Linda Black, Larry S. Krieger, Phillip C. Naylor and Dahia Ibo Shabaka, Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction Herff Jones Education Division, The Nystrom Desk Atlas and The Nystrom Atlas of World History: Student Activities

Essential Learnings
1) Students will understand the chronological organization of history organizing events and people into major historical eras to identify and explain historical relationships. 2) Students will know how to use the processes and resources of historical inquiry. 3) Students will understand that societies are diverse and have changed over time. 4) Students will understand how science, technology, and economic activity have developed, changed, and affected societies in history. 5) Students will understand political institutions and theories that have developed and changed over time. 6) Students will understand that religious and philosophical ideas have been powerful forces throughout history.

Grading Scale
A 100-94 A- 93 – 90 B+ 89—87 B 86 – 84 B- 83 – 80 C+ 79 – 77 C 76 – 74 C- 73 – 70 D+ 69 – 67 D 66 – 64 D- 63 – 60 F 59 – 0

Academic Integrity:
All work must be the original product of the student, and all information gathered from other sources must be properly cited. Any violation will be considered cheating or plagiarism, which occurs whenever students claim that someone else’s words or ideas are their own. This happens whether students “borrow” someone else’s paper, have someone else write a paper, buy a paper from a company or copy it off the Internet or from a print source (including sections of material). Plagiarism is not accepted in this class. Plagiarism results in failure of the assignment and a mandatory conference with the teacher. All sources used in class assignments must be cited in MLA format (refer to MLA Style Guide available in the media center or on the MSHS website).

Course Guidelines:
This course is designed to help the student: Analyze the evolution of several different religions, cultures, and leaders of world history Study the rise of revolutions and economics, social, and political effect they have had on several different countries Study the causes and effects of major world wars Examine how past events are related to present conditions

Grading Determination:
Grades are based on the accumulated points earned by the student and divided by the total points possible to determine the percentage. Points are accumulated through projects, activities, presentations, quizzes, writing assignments, notebooks, and tests done throughout the quarter.

Classroom Guidelines:

 * Be in class on time and ready to learn.** *Don’t be late because of “your” decision. *School policy for absences and tardies will be followed, this includes suspensions. *If you miss a test, you have to make arrangements with me to make up the test within the allotted time. Please note that the make up test will be different version of the one taken in class. *For any absence you need to come to me for the missed material. Material to be turned in or assigned during a school sponsored absence needs to be taken care of prior to your departure from campus.


 * No late work is accepted for points.** Assignments will be given in advance so that the student will have adequate time to complete the work. Late assignments will be given a credit check and the possibility of extra credits points.


 * Bring materials each and every day.** Materials include but are not limited to: iPad, textbook, notebook, usable pen (blue or black ink only) or pencil and willingness to learn.

Each student has 2 passes per nine weeks that they may use for the purpose of getting a drink, going to your locker or bathroom, etc.


 * Electronic devices are to be used when instructed and should not interfere with classroom activities.**


 * Use of profane language, either in context, slang, or implied will NOT be tolerated.**

Food and drink is acceptable unless the individual is unable to properly maintain and use the item.

Hats may be worn but the use of head garments to draw attention to one will not.


 * Lost or damaged textbooks: most textbooks average $150 to replace.** Students are responsible for their assigned textbooks and other materials (including desks).

In case of a substitute teacher, they will be shown the utmost respect and the directions left for them followed. Students are expected to follow any and all guidelines as stated in the MSSD #14 and MSHS policy handbooks.

Respect is earned and given; make the right decisions. If you feel you deserve respect then you will need to show it to your fellow classmates and the teacher.

PROPOSED SCHEDULE:
(Class Schedule: Schedule Subject to Change – check often with your teacher.) //January 20-27// //Prologue//

//January 28-5// //Chapter 1 European Renaissance//

//February 6-13// //Chapter 2 The Muslim World Expands//

//February 16-23// //Chapter 3 An Age of Exploration and Isolation//

//February 24-2// //Chapter 4 The Atlantic World//

//March 3-12// //Chapter 5 Absolute Monarchs in Europe// //Chapter 6 Enlightenment and Revolution//

//March 13-19// //Chapter 7 French Revolution and Napoleon// //Chapter 8 Nationalist Revolutions//


 * //Term 1 Exam March 19//**

//March 30--8// //Chapter 9 Industrial Revolution// //Chapter 10 Age of Democracy and Progress//

//April 9-17// //Chapter 11 Age of Imperialism// //Chapter 12 Transformations//

//April 20-27// //Chapter 13 The Great War//

//April 28-4// //Chapter 14 Revolutions and Nationalism// //Chapter 15 Years of Crisis//

//May 5-12// //Chapter 16 World War II//

//May 13-15// //Chapters 17-20 Post WW II and the Modern Era//


 * //May 18 FINAL EXAM//**

All or portions of movies or theme we are discussing at the time. These items may contain graphic material that could be of an R rating in the movie industry and therefore you need to be aware of this. Parents may opt to not have their child view these clips and/or movies. An alternative assignment will be given for those students who are unable or miss the viewing.

Internet clips may be shown during the class to reinforce