Syllabus

World History Syllabus

Mr. Babb

pbabb@polk.k12.ga.us

Cedartown Highschool

Course Overview

The high school world history course provides students with a comprehensive, intensive study of major events and themes in world history. Students begin with a study of the earliest civilizations worldwide and continue to examine major developments and themes in all regions of the world. The course culminates in a study of change and continuity and globalization at the beginning of the 21st century

Course Content

Unit 1: Early Civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt

Unit 2: Ancient India

Unit 3: Ancient China

Unit 4: Ancient Greece

Unit 5: Ancient Rome and the Rise of Christianity

Unit 6: The Muslim World

Unit 7: The Middle Ages

Unit 8: Societies and Empires of Africa

Unit 9: Societies and Empires of the Americas

Unit 10: The Renaissance and Reformation

Unit 11: Early Modern India, China, and Japan

Unit 12: Age of Exploration

Unit 13: Absolutism and Enlightenment

Unit 14: Age of Revolutions

Unit 15: Industrial Revolution and Age of Democracy

Unit 16: Nationalism and Imperialism

Unit 17: World War I

Unit 18: Interwar Period

Unit 19: World War II

Unit 20: The Cold War

Unit 21: The Modern World

Grading

60% Assessments

20% Daily/Homework

20% Final Exam

Class Rules and Policies

· Be on time and in your seat by the time the bell rings

· No food or drinks except for water

· No cell phones or earbuds may be used unless I give specific permission

· Do not cheat or steal another's work and use it as your own

· Do not crowd near the door at the end of class

· Be responsible for yourself and your success in class

· Be respectful

· Work that is turned in late without a legitimate excuse will receive a grade of no higher than a 70.

Monday Enrichment Sessions

Honors students are required to attend a minimum of 2 enrichment sessions per semester. These sessions will take place on Mondays and will include further studies into a topic being discussed in class.

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I have read and understood the information discussed above for the World History course.

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