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World History Course Syllabus
Mrs. Eriksen
2009 - 2010
Course Textbook:
World History: Modern Times (Glencoe, 2005)
Course Goals:
This course will provide instruction on the history of the world from 1750 AD to
the present. This course will also show the correlation from history to other
curriculum areas, such as the Sciences and Social Sciences.
Competencies
1. Explain how geography, economics, and politics have influenced the historical
development of various nations from 1750 to present.
2. Describe the impact of science and technology on the historical development of
the world since 1750.
3. Describe the relationships of people, places, and environments through the 19th
and 20th centuries.
4. Demonstrate the ability to apply and interpret social studies tools (e.g.
timelines, maps, globes, graphs, charts, technology, primary documents,
political cartoons, etc.)
5. Explain how civic responsibilities are important to Americans as citizens of a
global community.
Units to be Covered:
Revolution & Enlightenment
French Revolution & Napoleon
Industrial Revolution
Democracy & the Masses
Imperialism
World War I
Between the Wars
World War II
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14
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17
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Cold War
Western World
Africa
Asia & the Pacific
Future Changes
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Methods of Instruction:
Lecture, notes, class discussions, worksheets, audio/visual presentations, projects,
graphic organizers
Grading Policy:
Tests – 40% (Projects will count as a test grade)
Homework/classwork – 30%
Quizzes – 30%
Grading Scale:
A = 90 – 100
B = 80 – 89
C = 70 – 79
D = 60 – 69
F = Below 60
Required Supplies:
3-ring binder (may be shared with another class)
Pencils
Pens (blue or black ink)
Colored pencils
Paper
Boys: 1 roll of paper towels
Girls: 1 box of tissues