contact info: mrinehart@rossfordschools.org
Class Webpage: https://sites.google.com/a/rossfordschools.org/mr-rinehart-s-world-history/
Course Description
This course will introduce students to the major themes throughout world history beginning with the modern times of Renaissance and Enlightenment in Europe. Along with this, the course will use maps and other geographic tools to assist in the learning process.
This class will teach students how the past connects with the future. Students will be able to make connections with the past that directly affect their lives today. Once students have completed the course it is my goal that they will better understand the world they live in and have a greater acceptance of others.
Goals
Knowledge and a commitment to continuous development of skills and understanding is our greatest asset to keeping up with and succeeding in this ever-changing world. Among the habits and attitudes which form the foundation for success:
1. Good Study skills
2. Results, and responsibilities, not excuses
3. Willingness to take risks and try new things
4. Maintaining a positive attitude and outlook
5. Common and mutual respect between student(s) and the teacher
Classroom Rules & Expectations
Students are expected to have a positive attitude and respect for others. Students are expected to arrive on time to class and have all necessary materials for class. I follow Rossford’s attendance and tardy policy as outlined in your student handbook.
Sleeping and cell phone usage are not allowed in class, this is rude, disrespectful and will impact your grade severely. Plagiarism is outlined in the student handbook and any work that is plagiarized will be given a zero.
As a student you are expected to complete all work including anything online. Since we meet every other day it is up to you to find access to a computer between meetings or outside of class if you have a assignment to complete. Late work is unacceptable and I reserve the right to grade you accordingly depending on the severity of the lateness, the assignment and so forth. Students with excused absences will be given the same amount of time to complete assignments as the students who were in class that day. Work turned in after this deadline is considered late.
Requirements
· A History notebook will be required for this class. All assignments must be titled, dated, and kept in order in the notebook throughout the entire term. It is recommended that you keep your materials in a folder or binder so that you can refer to them throughout the year. This is a comprehensive course which will have both a fall semester and a spring semester final which will cover everything that came before it. Students will be encouraged to have the following study and organizational aids everyday in class:
o Text Book
o Pen and a pencil
o Loose-leaf paper
NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to be prepared for each and every class.
Attendance: It is highly recommended that you miss little or no class time.
Please sign the bottom of the page to ensure that you have read the materials. This is due the class after our first meeting. Thank you.
Student Name___________________________________ Date________________
Parent/Guardian_________________________________ Date________________
Tentative Unit Schedule (This sections can be found in the table of contents of your textbook)
Prologue:
Section 1: The Legacy of Ancient Greece and Rome
Section 2: Judeo-Christian Tradition
Section 3: Democracy Develops in England
Section 4: The Enlightenment and Democratic Revolutions
Unit 1: Connecting Hemispheres
Chapter 1: European Renaissance and Reformation
Chapter 2: The Muslim World Expands
Chapter 3: An Age of Explorations and Isolation
Chapter 4: The Atlantic World
Unit 2: Absolutism to Revolution
Chapter 5: Absolute Monarchs in Europe
Chapter 6: Enlightenment and Revolution (the most likely start of the course)
Chapter 7: The French Revolution and Napoleon
Chapter 8: Nationalist Revolutions Sweep the West
Unit 3: Industrialism and the Race for Empire
Chapter 9: The Industrial Revolution
Chapter 10: An Age of Democracy and Progress
Chapter 11: The Age of Imperialism
Chapter 12: Transformations Around the Globe
Unit 4: The World at War
Chapter 13: The Great War
Chapter 14: Revolution and Nationalism
Chapter 15: Years of Crisis
Chapter 16: World War II
Unit 5: Perspectives on the Present
Chapter 17: Restructuring the Postwar World
Chapter 18: The Colonies Become New Nations
Chapter 19: Struggles for Democracy
Chapter 20: Global Interdependence