World+History+Honors+Syllabus

=**Honors World History Term: Spring 2015**= toc

**Faculty Information**

 * Name: W. Brian Brown**
 * Room 15**
 * E-Mail Address:** bbrown@mssd14.org
 * Phone #: 685-2069**
 * Prep: 8:15-9:40**

**Prerequisites**
Passing grade in World Geography or World Geography Honors

**Course Materials**
McDougal Little; Roger B. Beck, Linda Black, Larry S. Krieger, Philip C. Naylor, and Dahia Ibo Shabaka; __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 analyze the evolution of various religions throughout the world and their impact on societies. 2) Students will study the rise of revolutions and the economic, social and political effects they have had on several different civilizations. 3) Students will identify the causes, effects and impacts of major world wars/conflicts upon humanity. 4) Students will examine how past events are related to present conditions found throughout the world. 5) Students will compare and contrast the rise and fall of civilizations and their legacy upon the region they once dominated. 6) Students will relate the impact of scientific and technological developments to different eras of history to the development of societies.

**Grading Scale**
A 90-100 A- 87-89 B+ 84-86 B 80-83 B- 77-79 C+ 74-76 C 70-73 C- 67-69 D+ 64-66 D 60-63 D- 57-59 F 0-56

**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 MLA format (refer to MLA Style Guide available in the media center or on the MSHS website).

**Course Description**
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 the economic, social and political effect they have had on several different civilizations __Study__ the causes, effects and impacts of major world wars/conflicts __Examine__ how past events are related to present conditions throughout the world


 * 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.


 * __REMEMBER: This is an HONORS class and the work required will be expected to be above that of a regular class; your work is expected to reflect this level of ability and will be graded accordingly. The course also requires that you read outside of class and beyond the assigned text. Writing will be an emphasis throughout the semester.__**

**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 a different version of the one taken by the 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 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 earning extra credit 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 a pencil and a 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. Unauthorized and/or inappropriate use of technology will result in points being deducted from technology point bank. Unauthorized and/or inappropriate use is __any__ use of technology not authorized by the instructor. Instructor is sole determiner of authorized use.**


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


 * There is to be no food in the classroom.** Water and/or juice are acceptable unless the individual is unable to properly maintain and use the item.


 * 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 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.**

**PROPOSED SCHEDULE:**
(Class Schedule: Schedule Subject to Change – check often with your teacher.)

//January 20-30// //Chapter 1 The Peopling of the World// //Chapter 2 Early River Valley Civilizations// //Chapter 3 People and Ideas on the Move// //Chapter 4 First Age of Empires//


 * //January 30th UNIT ONE TEST//**

//February 2-18// //Chapter 5 Classical Greece// //Chapter 6 Ancient Rome and Early Christianity// //Chapter 7 India and China Establish Empires// //Chapter 8 African Civilizations// //Chapter 9 The Americas: A Separate World//


 * February 18th UNIT TWO TEST**

//February 19-9// //Chapter 10 The Muslim World// //Chapter 11 Byzantines, Russians, & Turks Interact// //Chapter 12 Empires in East Asia// //Chapter 13 European Middle Ages// //Chapter 14 The Formation of Western Europe// //Chapter 15 Societies and Empires//


 * March 9th UNIT THREE TEST**

//March 10-1// //Chapter 16 People and Empires in the Americas// //Chapter 17 European Renaissance/Reformation// //Chapter 18 The Muslim World Expands// //Chapter 19 An Age of Explorations & Isolation// //Chapter 20 The Atlantic World//


 * April 1st UNIT FOUR TEST**

//April 2-14th// //Chapter 21 Absolute Monarchs in Europe// //Chapter 22 Enlightenment and Revolution// //Chapter 23 The French Revolution & Napoleon// //Chapter 24 Nationalists Revolutions Sweep the West//


 * April 14th UNIT FIVE TEST**

//April 15-29th// //Chapter 25 The Industrial Revolution// //Chapter 26 An Age of Democracy and Progress// //Chapter 27 The Age of Imperialism// //Chapter 28 Transformation Around the Globe//


 * April 29th UNIT SIX TEST**

//April 30-12// //Chapter 29 The Great War// //Chapter 30 Revolution and Nationalism// //Chapter 31 Years of Crisis// //Chapter 32 World War II// //Movie Schindler’s List// //Movie Saving Private Ryan//


 * May 12th UNIT SEVEN EXAM**

//May 13-15 Post World War II to Present Era//


 * May 19th FINAL EXAM****

Portions of movies or clips from the Internet may be shown during the class to reinforce a theme we are discussing. 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.