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Ms. Ramm (860) 345- 8541 x205 [email protected] World History II escription: In this course we will be covering a wide span of history with many varying themes and an assortment of different contents. In one semester we will be trying to cover information from the middle ages and the reigns of absolute rulers in Europe, to current events and a time period of greater global interdependence. This amount of information, covering such a large time span, will hopefully give you a greater understanding of the complexity of history and the changing nature of our world. This course will focus upon the global perspective and study how the history of the world becomes more and more interconnected as we get closer to modern times. Many of the events that are covered in this course have had a large impact upon the world that we know today and have greatly helped shape current events. This course will cover the Renaissance, Reformation and Catholic Reformation, the rise of the European nation states, European overseas exploration and settlement, the Enlightenment, transformations in India, China and Japan, the Ottoman Empire, revolutions, growth of industrial economies, imperialism, the world wars, independence movements, the cold war, conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, and Afghanistan, pollution, and problems confronting the present-day world community. Overall we will be studying how the world has developed into the modern era that we live in. Skills: In this class you will be developing your historical thinking skills by studying chronological thinking, historical comprehension, and historical analysis through various research projects that challenge you to examine various historical issues. While looking at history you read, think about what you have read, and write about what you have read. Throughout the year you will improve your writing skills by practicing both expository and persuasive writing. Within this course you will develop your skills in order to become a more comprehensive historical thinker who can examine primary and secondary sources in order to more fully understand the time period being studied. As a historian you will need to develop an analytical approach to studying history and avoid judging past events within the framework of modern values and expectations. Requirements – In this class you will be completing a number of assignments which will determine your grade for the semester. There will be a number of quizzes focusing on your homework and discussions that we have had in class. You are also required to complete a number of major assignments that will include written papers and presentations. Grading Policy – Students will be graded on the following criteria: 20% Class Participation/ Classwork/ Homework Class Participation: This will include substantive participation in class discussions and activities. Also, you will be expected to maintain a class binder that will include a section for class notes, reflective writing assignments and class handouts. This notebook will be collected throughout the year and graded for its thoroughness as part of your class participation grade. Homework: Homework will be given through unit syllabi so that students know their assignments ahead of time and can keep track of the information that we are covering. Homework is due the day after it has been assigned. If you are absent you have one day to turn in the missed assignment or you must see me to determine a reasonable amount of time for your assignment to be due. It is your responsibility to come see me regarding missed assignments. For every day that a major project is late you will lose 10 points off the final grade. If you know you are going to be absent please come see me to create a schedule for making up work. 40% Major Essays / Presentations Throughout the year you will be assigned several major writing assignments for which you will be given class time to research, organize, write and edit. These assignments are extremely important to complete and turn in on-time. For everyday that a major assignment is late I will deduct a full letter grade from your possible score. 40% Quizzes and Tests Quizzes will be given periodically throughout the unit and are typically based on your readings and homework. Unit Tests will cover a broader range of information, usually a time period or theme of history. Your Final Grade is determined as follows: each quarter is 20% of your grade with the MidTerm and Final combining for the last 20%. Mid-Term / Final: Each of these Tests will be 10% of your final grade for this course. The Mid-Term will cover all the information in the first semester of the year and the Final will cover all of the information for the second semester. Supplies – Class Notebook (class binder will area for class notes, short reflective writing assignments, and class handouts), writing utensils, a covered textbook, and a flashdrive. Attendance – (Refer to the Student Handbook for the full attendance policy) Please be on time and prepared for class. Tardiness will not be accepted and it is important not to miss class. Cheating and Honor Code – (Refer to the Student Handbook for full policy) Plagiarism is unacceptable and any violation of the honor code will be persecuted. Plagiarism is both the intentional and the unintentional use of another’s ideas, words, phrases, metaphors, and structures without giving proper credit. This makes plagiarism a question of fact not intent. To avoid plagiarism make sure that you take careful notes during the writing/ research process and develop a habit of identifying (or citing) the authors/ sources that you are indebted to. World History II HOMEWORK AND CLASSROOM POLICIES Welcome to World History II! Below you will find a list of classroom expectations and policies for this course. Please keep in mind that no list can cover every situation. Rules of the Classroom – 1. Treat others in the class as you would like to be treated and respect their ideas by listening and paying attention. 2. Be prepared for class by bringing a writing utensil, your textbook, notebook, and any due homework or other assignments. Do NOT bring cellular devices, or electronics (these will be confiscated) 3. Be on time to class and have a pass if you are going to be late. If you are late to class without a pass you will be given a lunch detention. 3 lunch detentions for tardiness will become an afterschool detention. 4. Food or drink will be allowed until it makes a mess, becomes a distraction or is left in class. 5. Homework is due the day after it has been assigned. If you have missed class your homework must be turned in the next time you are in class. For every day that a major assignment is late you will lose 10 points off the final grade. 6. If you are absent, get any assignments/notes from another student or talk with me directly. All homework assignments will be posted on my website as well. 7. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated. 8. Feel free to stop by during free time or after school to ask any questions about the class that you might have. 9. Behavioral Agreement: a). Students will be verbally warned for minor transgressions of any classroom guidelines b). If student’s behavior does not change he or she will be assigned a ½ lunch detention I. If you are assigned a ½ lunch detention you must report to my room the next lunch period II. If you fail to come to the ½ lunch detention you will be given a full lunch detention for the next lunch period III. If you fail to come to the full lunch detention you will be referred to the office, you will be assigned an after school detention and your parents will be contacted. c). Any serious behavioral infractions will receive an after school detention, referral to the office and your parents will be contacted. 10. If you have problems meeting class expectations please see me to discuss Return the bottom portion of this sheet, as signed by you and your parent/guardian I, ____________________________________(student), have read and agreed to the homework and classroom policies and expectations as laid out above. Print name:__________________________ I,_____________________________________(parent/guardian), have reviewed the homework and classroom policies for World History II. Print name:__________________________ Contact Information for Parent/ Guardian: o Phone: __________________________________ o Email: __________________________________ (Please check off which is your preferred method of communication) Review Unit – Middle-Ages Name _____________________ Review Unit Activity Completion Form Ms. Ramm World History II Directions: Fill out the following table as we proceed through this unit of study. For each reading assignment, you must choose one of the corresponding activities to complete. Fill the box next to the activity that you have chosen to complete. The activities should be completed for the day after they have been assigned. You may use your homework for any reading quiz. After the unit of study is complete, you will attach each of the assignments (in the correct order) to this completed form and hand it in. Due Date Reading Activities Score o o o o o o Textbook Cover Syllabus Slip Signed by Parent/ Guardian Textbook Slip signed by Parent/ Guardian Define the section vocabulary and… Answer the checkpoint questions Answer comprehension and critical thinking # 3 – 6 Complete section objectives Ch. 7/ 8 o Feudal Contracts Handout __/ __ Review Unit o Middle Ages Map Review __ / __ Review Unit o Unit Study Guide __ / __ Review Unit o Unit Notebook - Class Participation __ / __ Review Unit __ /__ Introductory Material __ / __ Ch. _____ Section ____ __ / __ Unit Total Score