Download World History I Syllabus

World History I
Mr. Clairmont
World History Syllabus
Goals of the Course:
This course will:
1. Examine, investigate, and explain the major events, individuals, movements,
forces, and ideas that have contributed to the world in which we live.
2. Provide a historical framework within which to organize this information.
3. Improve reading, vocabulary, note taking, critical and analytical thinking skills.
Classroom Rules:
1. Be on time. When the bell rings you should be inside the classroom.
2. Be prepared. Always have your notebook, pen, pencil, paper, and binder.
3. Participate. Express your thoughts and opinions and ask questions.
4. Be respectful. Listen to others, speak when it is appropriate and treat yourself and
those around you with respect.
5. Challenge yourself
6. Absolutely no food or drinks are allowed in the classroom.
Course Information:
1. Binder / Folder: You will be required to keep a hard backed, three ring binder or
two pocket folder for organizing class material you receive.
Requirements
a. By unit
b. Study questions
c. Class notes
d. Maps
e. Handouts/Articles
f. Writing Assignments
g. Returned assignments
h. Projects
2. Grading: All class work, assignments, and tests will be based on a system of
points. Your grade will come from homework, class participation, binder/folder
and other class activities (reading, essays, questions and projects).
The following grading scale will be used:
93-100 = A 89-88 = B+ 82-80 = B92-90 = A- 87-83 = B
79-78= C+
Below 60% = E
77-73 = C
72-70 = C-
69-68 = D+
67-63= D
62-60 = D-
3. Attendance – If you are absent, you are responsible for all work you miss. You
will be given one day for each day you are absent to make up the work. Any
missed tests must be completed within ten days of your return to school.
Prolonged absences will be handled on an individual basis.
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Tardy Policy – I will follow the tardy policy outlined in your student handbook.
5. Course Outline: This semester will deal with the major events, individuals,
movements, forces, and ideas that have shaped the ancient world.
Unit 1: Beginnings of Civilization
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Chapter 1: The peopling of the world
Chapter 2: Early River Valley Civilizations
Chapter 4- First age of Empires
Chapter 5: Classical Greece
Chapter 6: Ancient Rome and Early Christianity
Unit 2: New Directions in Government and Society
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Chapter 10: Muslim World
Chapter 11: Byzantines, Russians, and Turks Interact
Chapter 12: Empires in East Asia
Chapter 13: European Middle Ages
Chapter 14: The Formation of Western Europe
Unit 3: An age of Exchange and Encounter
a. Chapter 17: European Renaissance and Reformation
b. Chapter 19: An Age of Exploration and Isolation
c. Chapter 20: The Atlantic World
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