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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 DESCRIPTION: 1 2 3 DIV 4 5 6 7 8 WS PREP WSH 305 WS PREP PREP WS WS 175 175 175 175 175 175 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 George Westinghouse High School Honors World Studies Course #54663; 1 Credit E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. Fall 2009 - Spring 2010 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!!!!!!!!!! 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 Parents: Please sign and return with your student tomorrow. 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