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George Westinghouse High School
Honors World Studies
Course #54663; 1 Credit
Fall 2009 - Spring 2010
Facilitator: Mr. Brian Kelly
Phone: 773.534.6400
Email: [email protected]
TEXT:
World Cultures: A Global Mosaic. Pearson, Prentice Hall
2004
The Darker Nations: A People's History of the Third
World
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World Studies is the systematic study of human society. The essential
wisdom of this course is that our social world guides our actions and life choices in much the same
way that the seasons influence our clothing and activities. Peter Berger states seeing the general
in the particular, World Studies helps us see general patterns in the behavior of particular people.
This class will challenge students to explore the social forces that shape our society and as a
result our identity. The class objectives are aligned with the Illinois Learning Standards which
states; the study of social science helps people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned
decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an
interdependent world.
Honors:
Honors World Studies is a course in world history and investigates, primarily, the past 1,000
years of history. The purpose of Honors World Studies is to develop a greater
understanding of global processes, conflicts, interactions, and developments. Throughout
the course, you will learn to interrogate primary and secondary source documents,
express their arguments in essay form, as well as learn about the differing interpretations of
history. This is a rigorous, student-centered course during which I act as your guide,
clarifying, leading, and assisting in answering and asking questions. As a diligent honors
freshman, you will be responsible for your time management; seeking help via email,
phone, or appointment; and independently learning.
ACT College Readiness Standards:
According to research conducted by ACT (American College Test), there is a direct
correlation between student mastery of the College Readiness Standards and success in
college. Gaining admission into a college or university is an amazing accomplishment –
but the real challenge is succeeding once you get there. In order to be better prepared
for college, students must work hard to master the skills prescribed by ACT. Thus, an
intense emphasis will be placed on specific ACT Reading skills throughout this course.
GOALS:
A. Understand the relevance of history
B. Understand the role of the historian and the historian’s relationship to the anthropologist,
archaeologist, and geographer
C. Identify bias
D. Classify utilizing techniques used by historians such as:
1. gathering data
2. analyzing the role of primary and secondary sources as evidence
3. interpreting and explaining data with respect to point of view, frame of reference,
and historical context
4. utilizing study habits to
a. analyze data
b. classify evidence
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c. synthesize and interpret information
d. make valid conclusions
e. construct valid arguments
f. make judgments over issues of change and continuity over time
g. communicate effectively in written and oral form
Recognize that geography is important to historical perspective and contemporary
knowledge
Understand the relevance of history to society
Recognize the importance of significant people, groups, and societies
Identify the historical origins and impact of political systems
Recognize the historical beginnings and impact of economic systems
Understand the creation of the European model of nation state which became the
predominant model world wide
Recognize political and economic imperialism
Recognize the relationship between cause and effect of major historical events
Understand multiple causation as a factor in world history
Understand how society has been influenced by major philosophical, scientific,
technological, and demographic movements throughout different periods of time
Understand connections between scientific and technological developments and industry
of the eighteenth century
Understand how architecture and the humanities provide historical insight into society
Understand that cooperation and conflict exist within and between societies
REQUIREMENTS:
Students will:
1. Read and write responses to section reviews and Chapter Review
exercises.
2. Complete a thematic project and be prepared to make oral presentation;
a rubric will be provided for student success.
3. Prepare group oral responses to Discussion Questions for each chapter.
4. Complete analysis projects for movies viewed during course.
5. Participate in class discussions and complete supplemental
worksheet/assignments.
6. Classroom norms (attendance, tardy policies, and respect fro the learning
environment) will be enforced and modeled by the instructor
RESOURCES:
Text World Cultures; A Global Mosaic, Supplemental Readings provided by
instructor, numerous websites referenced in textbook, selected movies and
audiotapes to expand students’ understanding of historiographic concepts and
terms.
EVALUATION:
Formative Assessments (class work, bell-ringers, etc): 40%
Homework: 20%
Class Participation: 5%
Quizzes: 15%
Summative Assessments (written test, essays, projects): 20%
Social Science Department Regular
Grading Scale
A – 100 - 90
B – 89 - 80
C – 79 - 70
D – 69 – 60
F – 59 - 0
George Westinghouse High School
Honors World Studies
Course #54663; 1 Credit
Fall 2009 - Spring 2010
HOMEWORK & CLASSWORK:
It is expected that all Westinghouse High School students turn in all assignments on time,
completed in their entirety and of the highest quality. Assignments not completed by
the due date are automatically late and will only be worth a maximum of fifty percent of
its original value. The one exception is if you have an excused absence; you may turn
your work in at the beginning of the period on the day you return to school. Teachers will
not accept late work after it has been graded and/or reviewed in class. If you miss a
class for any reason other than an excused absence (i.e. class cut), any work (including
quizzes, exams and major projects) due that day will be not be accepted. You will
automatically receive a zero on those assignments.
EXAMINATIONS:
Chapter exams are administered at the completion of each chapter. Students
are to be prepared daily for a quiz on any assigned material. This class includes
Formative and Summative assessments. Test, Quizzes, and the Final Exam are
worth twenty-five percent of your grade.
PROJECTS:
Every thematic unit will have an out of class project; the project is due on the
assigned date. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your command of the
material covered during that unit. Some projects will be individual and other
assignments may be group; this will allow students to learning cooperatively.
Projects are worth twenty-five percent of your grade.
FINAL EXAMINATIONS:
Dates and Times to be announced by administration.
STUDY ASSISTANCE:
By appointment before and after class.
CLASSROOM NORMS:
There is only one expectation for our class…..
1. RESPECT THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT!!!!!!!!!!
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Be on time!
Participate!
No interrupting or have side conversations when someone is talking!
Come prepared to discuss the readings
Complete all assigned paperwork
Follow every aspect of George Westinghouse’s Disciplinary Code
(attendance, tardiness, cell phones, ID’s, language, balling up
paper, fighting, arguing, class disruption, and sleeping).
George Westinghouse High School
Honors World Studies
Course #54663; 1 Credit
Fall 2009 - Spring 2010
Course Schedule
WEEK(s)
1-2
3 -9
10 - 15
16 - 21
22 - 27
28 - 33
34 - 39
CHAPTERS
1, 2
Darker Nations: Brussels
3, 7, 20,
Darker Nations: Kingston
TOPICS
The Global Environment,
The World today
Demography and
Disease, Migration,
Patterns on settlement,
and Technology
4, 8, 11, 14
Religions, Belief systems,
Darker Nations: Mecca
philosophies, and
ideologies, science and
technology, the arts and
architecture
5, 10, 13
Political structures and
Darker Nations: Algiers
forms of government,
Empires, Nations and
nationalism, Revolts and
revolutions, Regional,
trans-regional, and global
structures and
organizations
15, 17, 21, 24
Agricultural and pastoral
Darker Nations: Buenos
production, Trade and
Aires
commerce, Labor
systems, Industrialization,
Capitalism and socialism
25, 27, 30, 31
Gender roles and
Darker Nations: Cairo
relations, Family and
kinship, Racial and ethnic
constructions, Social and
economic classes
World History in
Prejudices, Human Rights,
Documents(Comparative Genocide & Holocaust
Reader)
Darker Nations: Caracas
George Westinghouse High School
Honors World Studies
Course #54663; 1 Credit
Fall 2009 - Spring 2010
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