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World History II: 1500 A.D. to the Present Course Syllabus
Mr. Davis & Ms. Knoxville
Course Description
As defined by Virginia’s History and Social Science Standards of Learning, this World History II course will:
“enable students to cover history and geography from 1500 A.D. to the present, with emphasis on Western Europe.
Geographic influences on history [will be] explored, but increased attention is given to political boundaries that develop
with the evolution of nations. Significant attention will be given to the ways in which scientific and technological
revolutions created new economic conditions that in turn produced social and political changes. Noteworthy people and
events of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries will be emphasized for their strong connections to contemporary issues.”
Taken from the Virginia Department of Education website at
www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Superintendent/Sols/historysecondary.pdf
Standards of Learning and Overview of Topics Covered
The topics covered in this course correlate to the end of the year SOL Test. The class will study such topics as:
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The Emergence of the Global Age, 1500-1650 A.D. including the Renaissance and Reformation
Age of Revolutions, 1650-1914 A.D. including scientific, political, economic, and religious changes from the 16 th century to
the 19th century, and the Industrial Revolution
Era of Global Wars, 1914-1945 including the impact of World War I, the Interwar Period from 1914-1939, and the impact of
World War II
The Post War Period, 1945 to the Present including the Cold War, independence movements around the globe, the influence
of various religions, and the cultural, economic, and social conditions in developed and developing countries
*A thorough description of each standard is available at the Virginia Department of Education Website: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/
Textbooks
McDougal Littell Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction
The Nystrom Atlas of World History
Materials
Pens or Pencils
Colored Pencils and Markers
Spiral Notebook (at least 3 subjects, preferably)
Tissues
Index Cards
A Positive Attitude
Glue Sticks
*Additional materials may be needed as the course progresses.
Grading
In addition to the academic requirements described in the grading policy, the teacher will also consider a student’s
effort, participation, and progress in the calculating of the student’s final grade.
*Students will have 10 points deducted from any homework or class work assignment that is turned in late. Projects that are turned in
late could have more points deducted. Students will have only 5 days to turn in work for reduced credit.
**See the student handbook for information regarding the completion of assignments in event of a student’s absence.
Homework
Homework assignments will be assigned to either review or preview material covered in class. The teacher will assign
homework at various intervals throughout the duration of the course.
Major Assessments
Major assessments will count twice as much as minor assignments in the averaging of the student grades.
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Chapter and/or Unit Tests
Special Projects: Throughout the course students will be assigned various projects. For each project, the teacher provides
students with the requirements of the project and the rubric by which it will be graded. Students will be given a due date on
the day the project is assigned.
Exams
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Exams count as 15% of a student’s nine week average.
1st Semester Midterm Blocks 1 & 3 – Wednesday, October 23
1st Semester Final Exam Blocks 1 & 3 – Wednesday, January 15
2nd Semester Midterm Blocks 1 & 3 – Thursday, March 20
2nd Semester Final Blocks 1 & 3 – Thursday, June 4
Minor Assessments
Includes quizzes, in-class assignments, homework, bell ringers, exit passes
Blocks 2 & 4 – Thursday, October 24
Blocks 2 & 4 – Thursday, January 16
Blocks 2 & 4 – Friday, March 21
Blocks 2 & 4 – Friday, June 5
Conduct Rubric
The Class Expectations handout describes the conduct expected of each student while enrolled in this course. The
following rubric is used at lee when assigning student conduct grades:
A – Excellent
B – Good
C – Needs Improvement
D – Inappropriate
Failure to meet classroom expectations will result in the following:
1. First Offense: Verbal Warning
2. Second Offense: Parent notification
3. Third Offense: The student will be sent to FOCUS and a parent(s) notified. A conference between the student,
his/her parent(s)/guardians, and the teacher may be requested.
4. Fourth Offense: The student will be sent to FOCUS and a referral will be sent to the office.
***Some incidents may require the teacher to send a student to FOCUS or refer him/her to a principal
before a parent is notified.
Contact information
Lee High School: 332-2926
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Planning:
Tutoring:
7:50 – 9:16 Daily
2:50-3:30 (as scheduled)