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World History
Syllabus
Spring 2017
Instructor
Email
Jon Blevins
[email protected]
General Information
Description
This course will examine in chronological progression various cultures, civilizations and nations from the Renaissance
through the Modern Era. Emphasis in these areas may include their location, social structures, government, religion(s),
inventions, contributions, evolution, primary people, places and events, or some combination of the aforementioned
according to the South Carolina State Standards. Critical writing, historical analysis and research will be included.
Course Goals
The following are the goals towards which all course objectives and learning activities will be directed:
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Historical Comprehension: describing history through the experiences of those who lived it, through their literature, art,
and artifacts, to gain historical empathy and imagination.
Geographic Literacy: understanding and applying the concepts of absolute and relative location, the physical and human
characteristics of place, human-environment interaction, movement and cultural diffusion, and the physical and cultural
characteristics of regions.
Chronological Thinking: developing a clear sense of historical time in order to sequence events and explain patterns of
historical succession, duration, continuity, and change.
Critical Reading: using multiple strategies and literary resources to increase comprehension.
Historical Analysis and Interpretation: creating and evaluating arguments are arriving at informed decisions based on
evidence about what happened, why and how it happened, and what implications result.
The specific skills that align with the above goals include:
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Reading Skills: students can take a main idea from a reading and paraphrase it in their own words in addition to drawing
inferences and ascertaining subjectivity of sources.
Writing Skills: students can organize an essay dealing with analysis of an historic theme.
Research and Documentation Skills: given a topic, students can find reference material and cite references properly.
Interpretation Skills: students can demonstrate the ability to recognize patterns and deviations from patterns in history.
Expectations
Students will succeed by displaying Demon Spirit in my classroom zone by showing pride, integrity, respect, and involvement in the
following ways:
respect others
complete all work without cheating
participate in class
keep the classroom clean
NO use of cell phones or other electronic devices in the classroom
follow all school rules
Attendance Policy
Refer to student handbook. All classes follow the district’s attendance policy.
Make Up Work Policy
Students who have lawful absences will be allowed to make up work missed. Teachers will assist students with the make-up work as
needed either before school, after school, or at a mutually convenient time during the day. Once the teacher provides make-up work,
the student has five (5) school days to complete the make-up work. Work that was previously assigned will be due the day the student
returns from the absence. The principal reserves the right to extend the make-up work time in the case of an extenuating
circumstance.
Tardy Policy
All classes follow the Lugoff-Elgin tardy policy, which is located in the student handbook.
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Grading Policy
Final course grades will be determined by the district policy of 40% minor grades, 40% major grades, and 20% final exam.
GRADING SYSTEM
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Above Average
Average
Below Average
Failing
Course Materials
Required Materials
Notebook and/or binder, pencil, pen, paper, ElitePad
Required Text
World History textbooks are used and issued to each student.
Course Schedule
World History
Unit and Estimated Duration
WEEK 1
Introduction to the Course and Cultural Exchange
WEEK 2
Silk Road, Feudalism (Hundred Years’ War) and the Crusades
WEEK 3
Building Nations: England, France, Spain, Holy Roman Empire, Russia, Ottomans
WEEK 4
Exploration, Colonization and the Colombian Exchange
WEEK 5
Reformation, English Reformation, and the Counter-Reformation
WEEK 6
Growth of Nation States, Struggles for Empire, and Mercantilism
WEEK 7
Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment
WEEK 8
Industrial Revolution and Early Socialism
WEEK 9
REVOLUTION
WEEK 10
REVOLUTION
WEEK 11
Imperialism
WEEK 12
World War 1
WEEK 13
Russian Revolution and Totalitarianism
WEEK 14
World War II
WEEK 15
Decolonization, Civil Rights Movements, and the United Nations
WEEK 16
Cold War
WEEK 17
Breakdown of Communism
WEEK 18
Globalization and final exam
Additional Information and Resources
Daily lesson plans and announcements can be found on my Google Classroom page. I encourage you to use ParentPortal to access upto-date grades and attendance.
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