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King William High School Course Syllabus 2015-2016 World History II Mrs. Megan Hirsch Room 508 [email protected] (804)769-3434 Course Description World History II is a yearlong course in the study of world history culminating in June with the Virginia Standard of Learning exam for the course. Yearlong preparation, study, and guided review will prepare the student for success on this challenging exam. This course provides a study of the history of the world beginning with the Renaissance until modern times. Over this year, the class will explore key world events, cultures, important figures, global interaction, exploration, and geography. It should be understood that the history course will be challenging and time consuming. In the learning process, there will be lecture, teacher-led discussions, and student-driven activities. Students will be required to read, take notes, and complete homework. Students will be tested every other week and assigned a project and writing assignment every grading period. SOL Standards World History from 1500 to the Present WHII- 1: The student will improve skills in historical research and geographical analysis by interpreting primary and secondary sources, using maps, globes, artifacts, and pictures, identifying major geographic features, identifying the locations of civilizations, analyzing trends in human migration and cultural interaction, and analyzing the impact of economics. WHII- 2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the political, cultural, geographic, and economic conditions in the world about 1500 A.D. (C.E.) WHII- 3: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the Reformation in terms of its impact on Western civilization WHII- 4: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the impact of the European Age of Discovery and expansion into the Americas, Africa, and Asia WHII- 5: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the status and impact of global trade on regional civilizations of the world after 1500 A.D. (C.E.) WHII- 6: The student will demonstrate knowledge of scientific, political, economic, and religious changes during the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries WHII- 7: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the Latin American revolutions of the nineteenth century WHII- 8: The student will demonstrate knowledge of political and philosophical developments in Europe during the nineteenth century WHII- 9: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the effects of the Industrial Revolution during the nineteenth century WHII- 10: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the worldwide impact of World War I WHII- 11: The student will demonstrate knowledge of political, economic, social, and cultural developments during the Interwar Period WHII- 12: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the worldwide impact of World War II WHII- 13: The student will demonstrate knowledge of major events in the second half of the twentieth century WHII- 14: The student will demonstrate knowledge of political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of independence movements and development efforts WHII- 15: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the influence of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism in the contemporary world WHII- 16: The student will demonstrate knowledge of cultural, economic, and social conditions in developed and developing nations of the contemporary world Resources The course will use the text, World History: The Modern Era, by Ellis & Esler. You are required to bring your textbook to EVERY SINGLE CLASS SESSION. You cannot complete in class assignments without your textbook, and your grades will suffer as a result. Classroom Rules and Procedures 1. ALL rules and regulations outlined in the King William Student Code of Conduct for 2015-2016 will be enforced in this classroom. 2. Students are required to be on time and to be prepared with the appropriate materials for every single class. On time means sitting in the assigned seat when the bell rings. Tardiness will be dealt with according to the King William Student Code of Conduct. Being prepared includes having pen/pencil, paper, binder, textbook, the day’s assignment, and being ready to work and participate. Students should not come to class expecting to borrow these items from other students or the teacher. 3. Inappropriate behavior, comments, and attitudes will not be tolerated. The teacher expects the utmost respect and conduct of every student. 4. The faculty and administration will not tolerate cheating in any way. Students found cheating, plagiarizing, copying homework, etc., will be dealt with according to the Honor Code for King William High School. DO NOT CHEAT IN ANY WAY! 5. This class requires active participation. Come to class ready to discuss the topic of the day. 6. Students assigned to MIP will take their textbook, notebook, and any other materials to MIP and complete all work. Failure to complete assigned work will result in an automatic zero for that particular assignment. 7. NO FOOD OR DRINK in the classroom. 8. It is the responsibility of the student to see the teacher about missing or late work. Homework will be graded as 100 when hand-in complete and on time, 90 if it is one class day late or partially incomplete, as 80 if it is 2 class days late, etc. Homework will not be accepted after it is 5 classes late. Absent make-up work must be completed within the time frame outlined in the King William Student Code of Conduct and may not exceed 3 consecutive days. The student’s first day back in class after an absence counts as “Day 1”. 9. Long term essays and projects must be turned in on the due date, even if the student is absent from class. 10. The classroom is a learning environment. Therefore, students should come to class every day ready to participate and learn as much as they can. To help the student in the learning process, homework will be assigned at least once per week. 11. There will be a project and take-home writing assignment given for each of the four nine weeks. Details about each assignment will be given to the students well in advance of the project due date. 12. Students have the opportunity to re-take any test or quiz for an improved grade.. Students are only eligible to re-take tests once, after attending a review session with the teacher after school. Tests and quizzes are to be re-taken before or after school at the teacher’s discretion. STUDENTS MAY NOT RE-TAKE A TEST/QUIZ IN CLASS. Teacher grading policy Test Average (4 tests/9 weeks): Quizzes: Homework: Class work/ In-class assignments: Prepared/Participation: 40% 20% 15% 15% 10% A B C D F 100-93 92-85 84-77 76-70 Below 70 Course outline per grading period 1st Nine Weeks World in 1500 Renaissance and Reformation European Expansion Eastern Empires 2nd Nine Weeks Eastern Empires Scientific, political, economic, and religious changes during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries 19th century Europe 3rd Nine Weeks Industrial Revolution World War I Interwar Period World War II Post World War II 4th Nine Weeks Cold War Independence Movements Late 20th century Religions Materials Students will need: 2 inch three ring binder 15 dividers Two packs of loose leaf Pens (blue or black) and Pencils (#2) Highlighters Dry erase markers ******Teacher Website: Go to King William Website, on the left side click “Teacher websites”, find Hirsch, Megan. This website will provide a calendar of upcoming tests, quizzes, assignments, and links to important handouts and notes for absent students. ****** Course: World History II Teacher’s Name: Mrs. M. Hirsch Student’s Name: _____________________________________________ I have read the syllabus for the course listed above, and I understand and will comply with its contents. Student’s signature: ____________________________________________ Date: __________ PARENT/GUARDIAN I have read the syllabus and will expect my child to comply with its contents. Parent’s signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ____________