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CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL
2016-2017 World History Syllabus
Course: World History: the Making of the
Modern World
Instructor: Mr. Partrich
Length of Course: 1 year
Number of Credits: 1
E-mail: [email protected]
Type: College Prep
Web site:
http://www.lexrich5.org/webpages/ppartrich/
Voice Mail: 575-5506
Fee:
South Carolina
Uniform
Grading Scale
A= 90-100
B= 80-89
C= 70-79
D= 60-69
F= Below 60
Course Description:
World History meets the South Carolina Social Studies standards for The Making of the Modern
World. The focus of the course will be on the exchanges and growing interdependence between
and among regions of the world beginning in the 14th century. The development of empires and
nations led to colonial resistance and conflict that continues to shape the modern world Reading,
writing and listening skills will be addressed through instructional methods which include
simulations, discussions, lecture, document based writing experiences and research projects.
Instructional Goals: Students will understand the:
 major factors that facilitated exchanges among groups of people and how exchanges
influenced those people in the 14th and 15th centuries.
 benefits and costs of the growth of kingdoms into empires from the 14th through 16th
centuries.
 impact of religious movements throughout the world in the 14th through 16th centuries.
 conflicts of the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe, America, Africa and Asia.
 influence of ideas and technology on the development of nation-states and empires in the
16th through the 19th centuries.
 creation of nation-states in Europe and the struggle of non-European nations to gain
and/or maintain sovereignty.
 causes and consequences of global warfare in the first half of the 20th century
 causes and consequences of decolonization in the second half of the 20th century and the
beginning of the 21st century.
Students will continue to develop Social Studies Literacy Skills with emphasis on:
 Examine the relationship of the present to the past and use knowledge of the past to make
informed decision in the present and to extrapolate into the future.
 Trace and describe continuity and change across cultures.
 Represent and interpret Earth’s physical and human systems by using maps, mental maps,
and geographic models to make inferences and draw conclusions.
 Compare the ways that different economic systems answer the fundamental questions of
what good and services should be produced, how they should be produced and who will
consume them.
 Analyze, interpret, and synthesize social studies information including texts, maps,
charts, tables, photographs, paintings, cartoons and documents to make inferences and
draw conclusions.
 Evaluate the validity of multiple points of view or biases by using evidence and reasoning.
 Explain how groups work to challenge traditional institution and effect change to
promote the needs and interests of society.
CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL
2016-2017 World History Syllabus
Textbook/ Resources: Beck, Roger B. et al. World History Patterns of Interaction. Evanston,
Ill: McDougall Littell, 2005.
Course assessments will be both formative and summative.
Formative Assessments which will count for 20% of the grade are to include, but are
not limited to, homework, class work, daily quizzes, journals, in-class mini-projects, etc.
Summative Assessments which will count for 80% of the grade include, but are not
limited to, chapter and unit tests, district tests, written responses, demonstrations, and
projects (research papers, projects, etc.).
* Absences and Make-Up Work: We will use the Make-Up Work Policy outlined in the
student handbook as the basis for our regulations governing absences and make-up work.
When students are absent it is their responsibility to contact the teacher and arrange to
make up work and turn in missed assignments.
* Academic Honesty: Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in an
automatic “0” on that assignment. We will follow the District Five honor code and
plagiarism guidelines as outlined in the student handbook. Remember-- Plagiarism is a
serious offence and will be dealt with accordingly.
* Materials: Each student will be expected to bring the appropriate materials to class.
This should include a notebook and something to write with.
* Class Rules: All school rules will be enforce in the classroom as per the student
handbook.
* Deadlines and Due Dates: Please note that an assignment is “due” at the beginning of
class. It is your responsibility to complete your work on time. Late work will receive a
letter grade per class period penalty unless otherwise instructed.
* Enrichment: Enrichment time will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during the 1st
half of the “Power Hour” Lunch period. (Arrangements can be made for Sophomores
with first lunch). Individual help will also be available before and after school by
appointment. Students should let teachers know when they plan to attend enrichment
* Phone Policy: Phones are not permitted in class unless approved for academic use by
the instructor or unless all work is completed for the day. 1st offense is a warning and
second offense is a discipline referral.
*IPad and other devices: The IPad or personal devices will be used for instructional
purposes only. No games or social media will be permitted during instructional time. 1st
offense is a warning and second offense is a discipline referral.
The SC World History standards can be viewed at: http://ed.sc.gov/agency/se/TeacherEffectiveness/Standards-and-Curriculum/documents/Modern.pdf
The Common Core standards can be viewed at: http://ed.sc.gov/agency/programsservices/190/documents/CCSSI_ELAStandards.pdf
CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL
2016-2017 World History Syllabus
Scope and Sequence:
Dates
st
1 Nine Weeks
August
September
1st Nine Weeks
October
2nd Nine Weeks
October
November
December
3rd Nine Weeks
January
3rd Nine Weeks
February
March
4th Nine Weeks
April
May
Topics
Feudalism (358-363)
100 Years War (393-403)
Rise of Islam (262-279)
Crusades (379-386)
Renaissance (471-487)
Reformation (488-501)
Exploration—Trade (528-547)
Exploration—Americas (552-565)
Slave Trade (566-570)
Columbian Exchange (571-575)
Islamic Empires:
Ottomans (507-511)
Safavids (512-515)
Mughals (516-523)
Absolute Monarchs / Enlightenment
Origins of Buddhism (66-71)
Buddhism as a world religion (284-285)
The Ming and Qing Dynasties (536-541)
Japanese Isolationism (542-547)
Absolute Monarchs (588-611)
Rise of Parliament (614-617)
Scientific Revolution (622-628)
Enlightenment (629-639)
American Revolution (640-645)
French Revolution/Napoleon (650-675)
Latin American Revolutions (681-686)
European Revolutions (687-691)
19th Century Reforms (Chapter 26)
Industrial Revolution (714-733)
Economic Systems (734-741)
Europe Expands (773-799)
China and Japan (804-813)
Causes of WWI (840-844)
WWI (845-861)
Russian Revolution (866-881)
Years of Crisis (904-919)
World War II (922-951)
The Cold War (965-991)
Decolonization (996-1016)
Civil Rights Movement (In class reading)
Middle East Conflicts (1017-1023)
Current Issues (In class reading)