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World History to the Fifteenth Century CHW 3M1 Lester B. Pearson C.I. Knowledge of the past is the key to understanding the present. What is the purpose of this course? In this course, we will be learning about human history from the earliest times to the sixteenth century. We will analyze diverse societies to understand their political, economic, religious, technological, cultural and social customs and how these systems have contributed to the modern world. How is it organized? The course is organized into units that correspond to geographic areas and historical time periods. Our challenge is to look for links and commonalities among them. Unit 1 : Historical Inquiry, The Stone Age, and Mesopotamia Unit 2 : Ancient Egypt Unit 3 : Ancient Greece Unit 4 : Ancient Rome Unit 5 : Independent Study Unit We will be using the textbook Echoes from the Past. Replacement cost is $100. What should I be able to do once I complete the course? The following are the overall expectations of the course: • describe the changing characteristics of communities from earliest times to the sixteenth century; • analyse how selected societies have evolved and responded to challenges; • analyse the interaction between various societies from the time of the first communities to the sixteenth century; • analyse the factors that contributed to the process of change from earliest times to the sixteenth century; • analyse t he factors that contributed to the maintenance of stability and continuity in a varie t y of societies from earliest times to the sixteenth century; • demonstrate an understanding of the importance of using the concepts of chronology and cause and effect in studying world history before the sixteenth century; • demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which various individuals, groups, and events influenced changes in major legal, political, and military traditions before the sixteenth century; • analyse the contributions of various individuals and groups to the development of arts, knowledge, religion, and technology prior to the sixteenth century; • analyse changing concepts of authority and individual rights in different societies and periods prior to the sixteenth century; • analyse the development and diversity of social structures in various regions of the world prior to the sixteenth century; • analyse economic structures and the factors that affected their development; • demonstrate an understanding of the diversity and uniqueness of political structures throughout the world; • use methods of historical inquiry to locate, gather, evaluate, and organize research materials from a variety of sources; • interpret and analyse information gathered through research, employing concepts and approaches appropriate to historical inquiry; • communicate the results of historical inquiries, using appropriate terms and concepts and a variety of forms of communication For further information regarding the specific expectations of the course check out the Ministry of Education’s website at: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/canworld.html How can I get extra help? The History Office is Room 240. Mrs. MacAskill is usually available after school and at lunch. When possible, it’s best to make an appointment in advance. Evaluation in World History Course Breakdown: Term work: 70% Knowledge and Understanding -knowing and understanding course content 20% Thinking 15% -planning and thinking critically/creatively Communication -organizing and expressing ideas clearly 15% Application -making connections 20% Final Evaluation: 30% World History Seminar I.S.U. 15% Exam 15% For each unit, there will be a variety of assessment tasks. You can expect a unit test and a unit project for each unit, and these will be evaluated for several categories (up to all four) each. There will also be quizzes and other assignments designed to assess your learning throughout the course. You will also be evaluated for learning skills. This includes working well independently and with a team, keeping an organized notebook, handing in completed homework and assignments on time, and taking responsibility for your own learning/showing initiative. *Please see your copy of the History Department Evaluation Policy for further information.*