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King William High School Course Syllabus 2016-2017 World History I Mrs. Megan Hirsch Room 508 [email protected] (804)769-3434 Course Description World History I 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 prehistory through the Renaissance. Over this year, the class will explore key world events, cultures, important figures, global interaction, exploration, and geography. Emphasis will be placed on ancient and classical civilizations and their contributions to modern society. 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 to 1500 WHI-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. WHI- 2: The student will demonstrate knowledge of early development of humankind from the Paleolithic Era to the agricultural revolution WHI- 3: The student will demonstrate knowledge of ancient river valley civilizations, including those of Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus River Valley, and China and the civilizations of the Hebrews, Phoenicians, and Nubians WHI- 4: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the civilizations of Persia, India, and China WHI- 5: The student will demonstrate knowledge of ancient Greece in terms of its impact on Western civilization WHI- 6: The student will demonstrate knowledge of ancient Rome in terms of its impact on Western civilization WHI- 7: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the Byzantine Empire and Russia WHI- 8: The student will demonstrate knowledge of Islamic civilization WHI- 9: The student will demonstrate knowledge of Western Europe during the Middle Ages in terms of its impact on Western civilization WHI- 10: The student will demonstrate knowledge of civilizations and empires of the Eastern Hemisphere and their interactions through regional trade patterns WHI- 11: The student will demonstrate knowledge of major civilizations of the Western Hemisphere, including the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan WHI- 12: The student will demonstrate knowledge of social, economic, and political changes and cultural achievements in the late medieval period WHI- 13: The student will demonstrate knowledge of developments leading to the Renaissance in Europe in terms of its impact on Western civilization Resources The course will use the text, World History: Volume 1, 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 2016-2017 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 every day that the class meets. 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 Prehistory (Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras) Ancient River Civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus River Valley, and China) Classical Civilizations (China, India, and Persia) Greece 2nd Nine Weeks Greece Rome 3rd Nine Weeks Byzantine and Russia Islamic Empire Eastern Empires (Asia) Western Empires (Maya, Aztec, and Inca) Early Middle Ages 4th Nine Weeks Middle Ages [Early and Late] (SOLs 9 and 12) Renaissance Review Materials Students will need: 2 or 3 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 I 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: ____________