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Course Syllabus
World History – 10th Grade
I. COURSE
II. INSTRUCTOR
Ms. Koerperich ext. 4176
[email protected]
World History – The Modern World
III. TEXT
IV. COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course, students will examine the major turning points in history beginning with the
development of modern political thought era to the present day world. This is a challenging course so
expect and welcome it!
V. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
This is a class designed to teach the fundamental concepts and ideas of the Social Science Content
Standards in world history as well as the Common Core State Standards for literacy. By the end of the
course, the instructor expects the students will understand at least the basic events, actions of
noteworthy people, and countries from the seventeenth century to the modern day world. In addition,
students will be expected to strengthen and improve their literacy skills in social science.
VI. REQUIRED MATERIALS
Students are required to bring a pen, pencil, notebook and paper to class daily.
VII. ATTENDANCE
Attendance is critical if you wish to succeed in this class. We will move at a fast pace. In class
activities, discussions and skills learned in class cannot be replicated otherwise.
VIII. CLASSROOM RULES AND BEHAVIOR
1. Treat others as you wish to be treated.
2. Respect all persons, opinions, ideas, and property.
3. Raise your hand if you wish to speak.
4. You’re expected to be in your assigned seat when the tardy bell rings.
5. Come to class with your materials.
6. You may use the bathroom. You need to sign in and out and make up the time you miss.
7. Students need a pass/permission prior to leaving the room during class.
8. Remain seated and do leave the classroom at the end of the period until you’re excused.
All students are encouraged to actively participate in class discussions! I want to hear your comments
and answers, but they must be presented in an acceptable manner. Therefore, I expect you to act in a
mature fashion. Disruptions WILL NOT BE TOLERATED! Class disruptions simply waste
important classroom instruction.
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X. FINAL GRADING CRITERIA
The semester and term grades are based on an open-ended point system in four different categories.
These four areas of grading are exams, quizzes, notes and assignments. Exams are worth 40% of your
grade, quizzes are worth 20% of your grade, notes are worth 10% of your grade and assignments are
worth 30% of your grade. After grades are determined for each category, the final grade will be based
on the above listed percentages. If you need any further clarification, please see Ms. Koerperich.
XI. STATE STANDARDS
1. Relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, in
Judaism, and in Christianity to the development of Western political thought.
2. Compare and contrast the Glorious Revolution of England, the American Revolution,
and the French Revolution and their enduring effects worldwide on the political
expectations for self government and individual liberty.
3. Analyze the effects of the Industrial Revolution in England, France, Germany, Japan,
and the United States.
4. Analyze the patterns of global change in the era of New Imperialism in at least two of
the following regions or countries: Africa, Southeast Asia, China, India, Latin America,
and the Philippines.
5. Analyze the causes and the course of the First World War.
6. Analyze the effects of the First World War.
7. Analyze the rise of totalitarian governments after World War I
8. Analyze the causes and consequences of World War II
9. Analyze the international developments in the post-World War II world.
10. Analyze instances of nation building in the contemporary world in at least two of the
following regions or countries: the Middle East, Africa, Mexico and other parts of Latin
America, and China.
11. Analyze the integration of countries into the world economy and the information,
technological, and communications revolutions in areas such as television, satellites,
and computers.
XII. COURSE CALENDAR
WEEK 1
 Class Intros & Roots of Democracy
WEEK 2
 Roots of Democracy
WEEK 3
 The Enlightenment
WEEK 4
 Enlightenment Ideas in Practice
WEEK 5
 French Revolution
WEEK 6
 Age of Napoleon & Governmental Reforms
WEEK 7
 Industrial Revolution
WEEK 8
 Rise of Nationalism
WEEK 9
 Nationalisms Effect on Old Empires
WEEK 10
 Imperialism
WEEK 11
 Causes of WWI
WEEK 12
 WWI
WEEK 13
 Effects of WWI
WEEK 14
 Rise of Totalitarianism
WEEK 15
 Break!!
WEEK 16
 WWII
WEEK 17
 Consequences of WWII
WEEK 18
 Final Project & Final Exam