Download Cheryl Patterson

World History A
Mr. Pintar and Mr. White
Voicemail: (248.623.3767)
Email: (Mr. Pintar) [email protected]
(Mr. White) [email protected]
Daily Lesson Plans: http://bit.ly/mrpintarwh (case sensitive)
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Course Overview
This class focuses on large-scale patterns that have occurred during the course of history. These
patterns include the birth and collapse of empires, the growth of trade networks, war, industrialism, and the
growth of religions. Other large-scale historical and geographic patterns include changes in human
governance and economic systems, interactions among societies and regions as well as the impact of
demographic, technological, and environmental changes on people and their cultures. Students will also be
asked to evaluate the events, trends, and forces that are increasing global interdependence.
Units
1. Foundations of World History: Eras 1-3, Beginnings to 300c.e.
a. Overarching question:
 How did major transformations affect societal structures in early history an set the
foundation for expanding networks of exchange?
b. Focus questions for assessment and instruction
 How might three (world, interregional, and regional) perspectives of world events
help us better understand the past?
 What role did geography play in the development of early civilizations?
 How did classical civilizations expand regional interactions and networks?
 Why did some belief systems become world religions?
2. Expanding and Intensified Hemispheric Interactions: Era 4, 300c.e. to 1500c.e.
a. Overarching question:
 How and to what effect did networks of exchange transform human societies?
b. Focus questions for assessment and instruction
 How were the reasons for empire growth and decline similar and different in
various world regions?
 How did the world religions expand their influence across Afro-Eurasia during this
era?
 How is the Plague and example of a ‘global’ event in this era?
 How and to what effect did interregional contact and exchange increase during this
era?
3. The Emergence of the First Global Age: Era 5, 1400c.e. to 1700c.e.
a. Overarching question:
 How and to what effect did networks of exchange transform human societies?
b. Focus questions for assessment and instruction
 How do the Eurasian empires in this era compare to those in earlier eras in their
systems of governance and capacity to unify their territories politically,
economically, and culturally?
 How influential were internal factors and factors external to Europe instrumental in
increasing Europe’s global power?
 How did growing trade, the spread of ideas, and technological developments result
in the First Global Age?
Topics
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Hunting Gathering & Early Civilizations (review)
World Religions
Classical Empires (review)
Fall of Classical Empires
Rise of New Empires (including – but not limited to – at least one of those listed below)
a. Byzantines (Eastern Orthodox/Roman Catholic/Ottoman Islam)
b. Islamic Empires
6. Development of Modern European Nation-States
7. Renaissance
8. Reformation
9. Scientific Revolution
10. Absolutism (TBD)
Supplies suggested for success in the classroom
1. Student Planner for passes out of the room – This will be required
2. Dedicated binder notebook (you will stay organized best if you keep your classes separated!)
3. Paper
4. Pen (blue / black) and/or pencil EVERY DAY!!
Course Website and Lesson Plans
Daily lesson plans will be available by visiting http://bit.ly/mrpintarwh (case sensitive) on your phone, tablet or
computer. All materials from class will be included as well as instructions on what we did in class. If you are
absent from class please be sure to look on the website so that you can stay up-to-date on what we’ve
covered in class.
Remind 101
To get course reminders from me, please signup for Remind 101 by sending a text to (248) 255-4689 with
@mrpintarwh in the message part of your text.
Standard Text Messaging Rates Apply
Class Rules
My rules for the classroom are simple. I expect the utmost respect for your fellow classmates as well as
myself while in class. Treat others as you would like to be treated. I expect all students to follow the rules
set forth in the student code of conduct. Please do not abuse your bathroom privileges. As juniors and
seniors in high school I expect you will use the restroom only when necessary. Too frequently requesting to
use the restroom may result in reduced privileges. Please do not have your cell phones out or use them in
class unless permission has been granted. Please come prepared everyday with something to write with and a
notebook and/or binder dedicated to this class.
Grading
Final grades for the trimester will be based upon your course grade and your final exam grade. Your course
grade is based on homework, projects, tests and quizzes throughout the trimester (80%) and a
comprehensive final exam (20%).
Late Work, Test Makeup’s and Test Corrections
Late work in this course will only be accepted without proper communication PRIOR TO THE START OF
SCHOOL. The only way late work will be accepted for any assignment is if you fill out a due date extension
form and turn it in before school starts. These late forms should be used when there is a legitimate reason as
to why the assignment wasn’t completed on time. Students who do not turn in an assignment and have not
filled out the due date extension form will receive a zero on the assignment and will NOT have an opportunity
to make up the missed work for any points.
If you have missed a test or quiz it is up to you to arrange a date/time to make up the missed test or quiz in a
reasonable amount of time. You will NOT be allowed to make up your test or quiz during class and will be
expected to do this outside of regular class time. Students who miss MULTIPLE DAYS prior to a test will
likely be able to make up the test at a later date. Missing one day before a test will not exempt you from test
day unless prior permission has been granted.
Test corrections will be allowed but will be completed before or after school on specific dates. Students will be
able to earn back ½ credit on questions they missed up to a maximum of 4 points per test. In order to
receive credit for test corrections students must complete a form and must correct all questions they missed
on the test. Students who fail to complete all of the corrections will NOT receive partial credit. Test
corrections are not available for map quizzes.
Other Important Information
How to be successful in class - Even if you do well on tests, students who fail to regularly turn in
homework assignments will find themselves struggling in this class. Day to day work is very important. This is
meant to reflect the real world, where you must show up prepared for and ready to work every day, not just
on “test days”. Students who regularly turn in assignments on time are likely to do well in class regardless
even if you struggle on tests. We also have weekly map quizzes which you will do well on if you put in the
time to prepare for these quizzes. You will be given a packet containing each weekly map quiz at the
beginning of the year so that you may prepare week to week for these quizzes.
pla·gia·rism [pley-juh-riz-uh m, -jee-uh-riz-] noun
1. The unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the
representation of them as one’s own original work, as by not crediting the author: It is said that he
plaigiarized Thoreau’s plagiarism of a line written by Montaigne. Synonyms: appropriation, infringement,
piracy, counterfeiting, theft, borrowing, cribbing, passing off.
2. Something used and represented in this manner: Well-respected publishers are developing a sharper eye
for plagiarism in submitted manuscripts.
source: www.dictionary.com
In short, plagiarism will not be tolerated in class and will result in a ZERO for the assignment. Copying
assignments or copying pieces of written works, thoughts and ideas without properly crediting the author is
plagiarism. If you still have questions please see me in advance of submitting any assignments. If there is
any copying during a quiz, test or exam you will receive a zero as well for that assignment and you will NOT
be allowed to retake or do any time of test corrections.