Week 1: Introduction to Modern World History
Getting Started
Welcome to Modern World HistoryEach Week's Page Will Look Like This OneO.1.A The Title of each week will be in the upper left hand corner of the page0.2.A The Learning Goals will be in the upper right hand corner of the page0.3.A The Homework section features your assignment for the week0.4.A The Classwork section features an overview of the week with handouts and/or Power Points to the left0.5.A The Extras section features a variety of helpful media such as YouTube, various Podcasts, and websites to learn more about the weekly content
Cell Phone Policy
Cell phones are not to interfere with instruction. Personal elections, beyond the school-provided laptop, should remain in backpacks and/or away from the student unless stated otherwise.
Homework
Weekly Homework :
Complete the assigned readings for each week by Wednesday. This way you have time to study on Thursday nights.
Finish class work by the following class period, in the event that you did not finish it in class.
This week's homework: None
Wednesday: Welcome to Modern World History
Introduction and Course ExpectationsOpener: Thematic Time Capsule activity
Teacher's Introduction [ About Me ] presentation
Complete the [ Thematic Time Capsule ] handout
We will look back at these at the end of the year.
Lesson: Introductions
Review [ Course Expectations ] and [ Content Calendar ]
Closing: Introduce The Great Race
Each class will choose one historical figure to be their Great Race avatar.
Thursday: Establishing the Environment
Opener: Establishing the Environment
Great Race | Where Are They Now?
Distribute Textbooks
Connect to the assigned readings
Lesson: If the World Were 100 People
STRONG Bucks to correct answers
Closing: Class Environment Survey
Complete the Class Environment Survey to aid your teacher in making the Seating Chart
Reminder | Bring your laptops tomorrow for the PreAssessment
