Modern History 113 Course Outline

Modern History 113

Course Content

Assigned Work Page

Days based on 65 minute periods, 90 day semester

Description:

Modern History 113 is designed to highlight important events in ‘Modern Western European’ History.

Units of study include:

  • Revolutions – what leads to them, what happened during them, what happened because of them,

  • World War I & World War II – what happened and why

  • Genocide – crimes against humanity (ex. the Holocaust)

  • Post WW II – how the end of the war changed what the world looked like

This course uses a chronological approach, meaning we will follow a timeline of events from history. We will touch on an overview of the major changes in politics, society, and the economy.

Units will be divided into:

  • content – factual information

  • concepts – explaining the why or how of something

  • connections – what can you connect it to in the world or your life today

Requirements of the course:

    • Come to class prepared

    • Bring your text, 3-ring binder or note book for this course, pen and pencil every day

    • Complete daily assignment work, attend class regularly, and be present for all assessments.

    • Recommended: a USB drive, headphones or earbuds

Please note:

    • If you miss school, you must get the notes and assignments you have missed. It is your responsibility to catch up on missed work. Ask another classmate or me.

    • If you miss a TEST day, you must have an acceptable excuse or a mark of zero may be given.

    • Homework checks (worth marks) take place several times each week. Homework is NOT an option in this course.

    • Behavior Journal - all aspects of students behavior and performance is and will be documented.

Evaluation:

Your mark will be based on: Content (40%), Concepts (40%), Connections (20%)

The Semester will include a final assessment (TBD) worth 20% of your mark.


STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS

Standards:

  1. Be on time.

  2. Tardiness - make up time, 20 minutes for the first time, time doubles after that.

  3. Only water is allowed and only at the desks, not near equipment.

  4. Electronic devices, unless needed for the course and permission obtained by the teacher are to be kept in bookbags, turned off and/or placed at the front of the class during class time. (Your electronic equipment including student laptops, cell phones or other personal equipment is the sole responsibility of the student. If a student chooses to use their phone in class, they risk consequences such as noon time, loss of other privileges and the phone sent to the office.

  5. Discipline will be similar to "real world" work place.

  6. Abuse/Misuse of school property will not be tolerated.

  7. Remain seated.

  8. Raise your hand if you need help and be patient.

  9. Be quiet and remain quiet.

  10. Maintain your work areas, tools and personal protective equipment, keep it neat, put things away, etc. (Marks on each report)

  11. Be respectful.


Expectations:

  1. Students are expected to stay on task and complete all mandatory exercises, in an efficient manner.

  2. Students are expected to come to class prepared with all materials for that class.

  3. Students will not be allowed to be excused during class time unless an emergency arises and then students must ask permission. No one is allowed to leave without permission unless they like to make up time. (10 minutes)

  4. Students who require help during class time must raise their hands. All other times they are to remain seated and stay quiet.