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World History Rules and Procedures
Ms. Blanchard
Email: [email protected]
Welcome to World History! I am excited to have the opportunity to work with you over the course of the semester. Throughout this
class, you will be taken on a journey to learn about the first civilizations, how civilizations evolved all over the world, conflicts,
revolutions, etc. We will examine all aspects of societies including politics, economics, cultures, and technologies to understand the
development of the world. Equally as important, we will learn to read critically, write clearly, think broadly, and speak purposefully.
Acquiring and improving each of these skills is necessary to become a productive citizen of the world, and we will tackle these tasks
in ways that are challenging but also exciting!
Materials: paper, pen, and pencil; three-ring binder recommended
Class Rules: The classroom environment should be conducive to thinking, listening, and learning. In order to create this type of
environment, you must abide by the following guidelines:
 Be in class and seated when the bell rings.
 Cell phones should be turned off and put away.
 Be attentive to me and your classmates when they are speaking.
 No food or drinks (except for water in a clear bottle with a lid).
 Use appropriate language and discuss only topics appropriate for school.
 Dispose of trash properly.
I adhere to school-wide policies regarding cell phones, electronic devices, and tardiness. For other behavioral infractions in the
classroom, detention with me will be assigned.
Leaving Class: You will be given 4 passes to leave class over the course of the semester. It is your responsibility to keep track of
these passes. If you lose them, I will not replace them. Each pass is good for 5 minutes out of class. If you leave class longer than 5
minutes, you must forfeit another pass or serve detention with me. Leaving class is a privilege, not a right, so these passes can be
forfeited at any time over the semester.
Detention: If you are assigned detention, we will discuss a date and time for you to serve detention. Once the date is set, you must
remember it and serve it. If you have to postpone the date, five minutes will be added. If you do not show, the time will be doubled
and reassigned.
Absences: Please note the following:
 It is the student’s responsibility to make sure he/she has received makeup assignments.
 If you missed class, excused or unexcused, you will be required to come to the next Learn session to catch up on any work or
information you missed from your absence.
Homework: Assignments will be written on the board and announced in class. Most homework will be assignments that were not
completed in class.
Grading: Grades will be calculated on a points system, and your final average will be determined by the total points earned by the
total points possible. Tests will be worth 100 points and classwork/homework will be determined by the length of assignment, time
spent, etc.
Final Exam: The final exam in this class in state-made and consists of multiple choice questions accompanied by constructed
response questions. We will practice answering these types of questions in class frequently.
Current Events: As a citizen of a democracy and of the world, it is important for individuals to be familiar with current events
happening in our local area, the state, the nation, and the world. Since many of you will be able to vote in the next few years, we will
study these events to prepare you for full democratic participation. I strongly encourage you to begin exposing yourself to news by
either reading the newspaper, watching the news on television, or downloading news apps (Flipboard). In class, you should be able to
describe and explain these events in detail. If you explain the event in great detail with complete accuracy, you will receive a 5 points
slip for full credit. If you are familiar with the event and can articulate some aspects of it, you will receive a 2.5 points slip for half
credit. Your explanation of events should take the form of a “live newscast;” meaning, you should speak at an audible volume and
clearly to the class. You must have a total of 15 points by the end of each grading period for current events.
**If you at any time have questions or are having difficulty in this class, please let me know. I am available after
school and many other times to work with you to ensure you will succeed!!**
World History Tentative Schedule
January
1/22: Introductions
1/23: Pretest
1/26: Stone Age, Mesopotamia
1/27: Fertile Crescent Empires
1/28: Egypt
1/29: India
1/30: China
February
2/2: TEST on Ancient Civilizations
2/3: Greece
2/4: Greece
2/5: Greece
2/6: Greece
2/9: Greece
2/10: Rome
2/11: Rome, PROGRESS REPORTS
2/12: Rome
2/13: Rome
2/16: Rome
2/17: TEST on Greece and Rome
2/18: Islam
2/19: Islamic Kingdoms
2/20: Spread of Islam
2/23: African Kingdoms
2/24: Islamic Civilizations
2/25: Rise of China, EARLY RELEASE
2/26: Rise of Japan
2/27: Byzantine Empire
March
3/2: Review, Islam QUIZ
3/3: Germanic Tribes
3/4: Early Middle Ages
3/5: Middle Ages, PROGRESS REPORTS
3/6: Late Middle Ages
3/9: BENCHMARK
3/10: Renaissance
3/11: Reformation
3/12: Reformation
3/13: Ancient Mesoamerican Civilizations
3/16: Exploration
3/17: TEST on Renaissance, Reformation, Exploration
3/18: Absolutism, EARLY RELESE
3/19: Absolutism
3/20: Scientific Revolution
3/23: Enlightenment, American Revolution
3/24: French Revolution
3/25: French Revolution
3/26: French Revolution
3/27: Napoleon, END OF GRADING PERIOD
3/30: Napoleon
3/31: TEST on Absolutism and Revolutions
April
4/1: Industrial Revolution
4/2: Industrial Revolution
4/3: HOLIDAY
4/6-4/10: SPRING BREAK
4/13: Nationalism, REPORT CARDS
4/14: Nationalism
4/15: Imperialism
4/16: Imperialism
4/17: Imperialism
4/20: BENCHMARK
4/21: WWI
4/22: WWI
4/23: WWI
4/24: WWI
4/27: Russian Revolution, PROGRESS REPORTS
4/28: 1920s, Great Depression
4/29: Rise of Fascism, EARLY RELEASE
4/30: Appeasement, QUIZ on WWI, Fascism, and
Appeasement
May
5/1: WWII
5/4: WWII
5/5: WWII
5/6: WWII
5/7: WWII
5/8: TEST on WWII
5/11: Beginning of Cold War
5/12: Chinese Revolution
5/13: Korean War
5/14: Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis
5/15: Vietnam
5/18: Fall of Soviet Union, PROGRESS REPORTS
5/19: Decolonization
5/20: Arab-Israeli Conflict
5/21: Persian Gulf War
5/22: Ethnic Conflict
5/25: MEMORIAL DAY
5/26: Terrorism
5/27: Review
5/28: TEST on Post WWII
5/29: Review
June
6/1-6/5: Review for Final Exam