Week 1: Introduction to Modern World History

Getting Started

Welcome to Modern World History
Each 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

Leonardtown High School | Cell Phone Policy

Hallway and Classroom

- Phones must be powered off, put away, and not visible.

One Hour Lunch

- Phones can be in use. Be sure to power off and put them away at the end of lunch.

Acceptable cell phone use: before 8AM, during lunch, after 2:45

First Offense - Referral for Cell Phone Use

Phone confiscated, student picks up at the end of the day in Ms. Bridges' office. Additional consequences for refusal.

Second Offense - Referral for Cell Phone Use

Phone confiscated, parent/guardian must pick up. Additional consequences for refusal.

Third Offense - Referral for Cell Phone Use and for Insubordination

Phone confiscated, parent/guardian must pick up. ISI assigned. Additional consequences for refusal.

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, but you may begin reading for next week.

1. MW01 [ Course Expectations ] 2025 to 2026

Handout | Course Expectations

1. MW01 [ Student Calendar ] 2025 to 2026

Handout | Course Calendar

1. MW01 [ Thematic Time Capsule ] 1st Day of School Activity

Worksheet | Time Capsule

Wednesday: Welcome to Modern World History

Introduction and Course Expectations

Opener: Introductions | Thematic Time Capsule

- Teacher's Introduction: About Me slideshow
- Classwork: Complete the Thematic Time Capsule handout
  - We will look back at these at the end of the year.

Lesson: Admin Tasks and Introduce the Course

- Complete Admin Tasks
  - Students take out laptops and ensure they are updated
  - Students should check their schedules to know where they are going
  - Review Contingency Lunch Schedule and 5th period teachers
- Review: Course Expectations and Course Calendar