The focus of this course is the study of the historical development of people, places, and patterns of life around the globe from prehistory into the modern day era. This class approaches history through a chronological and thematic approach by looking at threads of humanity over time. Students will evaluate how human society has always strived to improve, expand, or explore new ideas, leading to the world we live in today. It will cover topics ranging from the earliest civilizations, first empires, the Greeks, Roman republic and empire, dark ages, Renaissance, world religions, revolutions, and the world wars and beyond. Students will understand how history has affected later events and ideas and analyze how the past connects with the present.
Unit 1: Ancient Civilizations
Chapters 1 and 2
Unit 2: Classical Civilizations
Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6
Unit 3: Middle Ages
Chapters 9, 10, 11, and 12
Unit 4: Renaissance and Reformation
Chapter 14
Unit 5: Exploration and Absolutism
Chapters 13, 15, and 16
Unit 6: Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment
Chapters 15 and 17
Unit 7: French Revolution
Chapter 17
Unit 8: Industrial Revolution
Chapter 18 and 19
Unit 9: Nationalism
Chapter 20
Unit 10: Imperialism
Chapter 21
Unit 11: World War I
Chapter 22
Unit 12: World Between Wars
Chapter 23
Unit 13: World War II
Chapter 25
Unit 14: Cold War
Chapters 26 and 30
Unit 15: Modern Asia
Chapter 27
Classroom Expectations:
Responsible – You are expected to be responsible for your attitude, behavior, and schoolwork. This means making the decisions to turn in work on time and participate in class, while having the best possible attitude.
Respectful – You are responsible for being respectful to the instructor, fellow students and yourself. This includes working up until the end of the class period, behaving in a manner that is not distracting to others, and using your devices in an appropriate manner.
Prepared - Be in your seat when the bell rings with all materials needed for class ready. This also includes an attitude that is prepared to learn from the time class starts until the end of the period.
Academic Integrity:
Please refer to the Hancock Student Handbook for information about academic integrity. The definitions and outcomes provided there will be utilized to determine instances of dishonesty.
Grading and Scale
This class is based around a total points system. A student’s grade will be calculated as the total points earned divided by the total points possible. The same grading scale will be used as the one provided on page 23 of the Hancock Student Handbook. The following categories will be used to help categorize the points earned in the class. These categories are not weighted differently, but instead allow for the instructor, student, and parents/guardians to track successes and points of improvement.
Categories:
Classwork
Homework
Exams
Essays/Writing
Projects/Presentations
Extra Credit
Extra Credit:
Extra Credit opportunities are not guaranteed, but instead may be sporadically provided throughout the course. These are available for students who have completed all assignments on time, unless the instructor decides otherwise. This is not a safety net. It is instead a way of going above and beyond the expectations.
Late Work:
Late work will not be accepted after the unit exam and is subject to an automatic 50% penalty unless prior arrangements were made with the instructor. This 50% penalty may also be waived at instructor discretion.