Syllabus, including supply list

World History Syllabus






This syllabus explains the scope and sequence, as well as the expectations, policies and procedures to be followed in this World History class this year.



Scope and Sequence:

We will study World History, from about 5,000 BCE to the present in a roughly chronological order, and will cover cultures and civilizations in each part of the world. Although we will examine ancient cultures and traditions, the majority of the course centers on historical developments since the 17th century. The importance of 20th century events and issues is especially important so that you can understand what is happening in the world around you every day.



Your work as a student in this course will involve weekly readings from the text, supplemental readings, the creation and use of charts, formal essay writing, projects, and some in-class note taking. The skills and pace of this course are provided by HISD’s Project CLEAR, and are therefore consistent throughout Houston. The pace is fast the so it is very important that you keep up.



Units:

First Semester Second Semester

Unit 1- The Ancient World and Classical Civilizations (before 650 CE)

Unit5- Setting the Stage- On the Edge of Revolution (1500-1750)

Unit 2- Global Connections in the Medieval World (650- 1450)

Unit 6- Age of Revolutions: Political Revolutions (1750-1914)

Unit 3- The Changing World (1200-1450)

Unit 7- Age of Revolutions: Industrial/ Imperialism (1750-1914)



Unit 4- Old World to New- Connecting Hemispheres (1450-1600) Unit 8- The Modern World- The 20th Century (1900+)

Unit 9- 21st century Issues



Expectations:

1. Come to class each day on time

2. Bring all supplies (see below)

3. Be focused on the assignment for that day- lecture, chart, video, PowerPoint, etc.



Materials:

1. Textbook (I will write on the board which days you need to bring it)

2. Paper and pen (These are absolutes EVERYDAY of the year)

3. Highlighter (the more colors the better)

4. Colored pencils (I will tell you when you need them)

5. Notebook for history class (Sections you should have: Notes, Classwork, Stamps, Reviews and old quizzes and MISC)



Policies and Procedures:

1. You will have some kind of homework 90% of the time. Plan for it.



2. Grades are based on a total point system- the 6- week grade is simply the percentage of points you accumulated out of the total. Ex. 930 out of 1100 points is an 84.5%



3. Each Friday you will have a 6- question quiz, worth 30 points, on that week’s reading assignment.



4. Some smaller assignments will receive a stamp instead of points. At the end of each 6 weeks we add up all the stamps you have and take a Major grade. An assignment completed on time is worth 10 points, and one completed a day late or only partially is worth 5 points. You must keep up with these stamped assignments to receive credit for them. If you lose them/ bag is stolen/ dog eats it, etc. you do not get the points. This is a notebook grade.



5. Late Work:

-Day One - 50% off (Peek)


*ON SOME ASSIGNMENTS I DO NOT EXCEPT LATE WORK, LIKE STUFF WE DO IN CLASS AND SOME ESSAYS



6. Projects are typically worth 200 points- a late project will lose 30% the first day and 20% for the second day. IF YOU AND/OR YOUR PARTNER ARE PRESENT AT SCHOOL AT ALL ON THE DUE DATE, IT IS STILL LATE. YOU WILL LOSE 30% OF THE GRADE. Being absent on a due date because you needed more time to finish the project will still earn you the penalty of 30% off the first day and 20% the second.



7. Testing: Tuesdays- I follow this as closely as I can.



8. Tutorials: officially Monday and Friday, but I can be found in my room any day at lunch usually.





How to get in touch with me:

My e-mail address for students and parents is listed on the Bellaire High School website:  www.Bellaire.org on the right side under teachers.