World History

World History examines major turning points that have shaped the modern world. Students develop an understanding of current world issues and relate them to their historical, geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts

World History 2019–2020 Syllabus

COURSE DESCRIPTION

World History is an opportunity to develop a greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts, in interaction with different types of human societies. In essence, how did the world get where it is today. To affect this understanding, students need a combination of factual knowledge and analytical skills.

This course highlights the nature of changes in the global framework, their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies. This course is truly global in its scope, including Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe represented.

TEXTBOOKS

Spielvogel, Jackson J. (2016), World History. New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education. (Online Access)

MATERIALS

• Charged iPad & ear buds
• An organizational strategy for your World History materials
• Binder/Folder with paper OR Notebook
• Pencil, black ink, or blue ink.

CLASS RULES

• Respect each other's person, property and opinions
• Every member of the classroom is expected to be an active participant
• Students will be held accountable to the Westlake High School student handbook and code of conduct (Available online)

MAKE UP/ LATE WORK POLICY

No makeup work will be accepted after the test for that unit and will be a Grade of 0

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

THE WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL HONOR CODE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED

EXEMPTIONS

All Westlake High School exemption policies apply to this class.

EXTRA CREDIT- No extra credit will be given

GOOGLE CLASSROOM

We rely HEAVILY on google classroom for our course. Please make sure you pay attention to daily posts, classwork assignments, due dates, etc.

CELL PHONE POLICY

Electronic devices should be kept in students' backpacks. Devices should not be out during class, unless otherwise instructed by the teacher or with permission.

WHAT TO DO IF

• YOU ARE ABSENT AND NEED MAKE-UP WORK: This is YOUR responsibility. Check Google Classroom and the calendar to see what assignments you missed.
• YOU MISS A TEST: You will make up the test in the testing center the next class period.

TUTORING

Please see teacher - by appointment.

GRADING PROCEDURE

A. Daily Grades: 40% of nine week grades

Comments: includes supplemental readings, enrichment exercises, quizzes, writing assignments, in class activities, etc.

B. Major Work: 60% of nine week grades (3 per nine weeks)

Comments: Major work will be in the form of multiple choice tests and projects.

C. There will be no extra credit per district rules.

TESTING AND RETESTING POLICY

• If you were absent the day of the test, you will take the test the next day in your teacher’s classroom or the testing center.
• Students will have the opportunity to retest any test up to a 70. Your teacher will determine the method that you will use to show your mastery of the content. This must be completed in a timely manner.
• If you have any questions or have special circumstances please make arrangements with your teacher.

World History Course Schedule

1st Nine Weeks

Prehistory/Features of a Civilization

Ancient River Valley Civilizations- Africa, Asia

Ancient Greece

Classical China and India

Civilizations of the Americas

2nd Nine Weeks

African Empires and the Spread of Islam

Ancient Rome and the Rise of Christianity

The Rise of Europe: Early to High Middle Ages

The Byzantine Empire

3rd Nine Weeks

Mongols

Renaissance and Reformation

Age of Absolutism

Enlightenment

Age of Revolutions

Industrialization and the Rise of Nationalism

4th Nine Weeks

Imperialism and Modernization

World War I

Russian Revolution

World War II

The World Since 1945