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1. Course Description Bethel Course Catalog Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: Social Studies 1.0 (0.5 at SLHS) NCAA approved World Studies is a combination of the study of world history and current world issues. The study of world history centers on investigating the events of the past and their effect on events today: i.e., ancient India, ancient China, rise of Islam, Europe since the Renaissance, Africa since Prehistory and Latin America from the 19th century. The investigation of current world issues is dictated by events and issues that dominate world discourse: i.e., regional and world conflicts, environmental problems, world economy, human rights, population, etc. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of the historical background and possible resolution of current major issues. Course Goals and Standards Alignment Students will examine world history and how events of the past affect current world issues. Social Studies EALR 1: CIVICS The student understands and applies knowledge of government, law, politics, and the nation’s fundamental documents to make decisions about local, national, and international issues and to demonstrate thoughtful, participatory citizenship. Social Studies EALR 2: ECONOMICS - The student applies understanding of economic concepts and systems to analyze decision-making and the interactions between individuals, households, businesses, governments, and societies. Social Studies EALR 3: GEOGRAPHY - The student uses a spatial perspective to make reasoned decisions by applying the concepts of location, region, and movement and demonstrating knowledge of how geographic features and human cultures impact environments. Social Studies EALR 4: HISTORY - The student understands and applies knowledge of historical thinking, chronology, eras, turning points, major ideas, individuals, and themes on world history in order to evaluate how history shapes the present and future. Social Studies EALR 5: SOCIAL STUDIES SKILLS - The student understands and applies reasoning skills to conduct research, deliberate, form, and evaluate positions through the processes of reading, writing, and communicating. 2. Materials The following will be used in this course. Ask your advisor about how to get these. World History: Human Legacy (online edition) Internet sources Readings provided by the instructor 3. Course Outline Chapter 1: Introduction to Culture, Geography, Economics, Religion 1.1 Culture Video Questions 1 1.2 Culture Video Questions 2 1.3 Culture Video Questions 3 1.4 Culture Video Questions 4 1.5 Economics Video Quiz 1.6 Economic Assignment #1 1.7 Economic Assignment #2 1.8 Geography Assignment 1.9 Religion Assignment Chapter 2: Cultural Awareness 2.1 Culture Worksheet 2.2 Culture Context Worksheet 2.3 Culture Time Worksheet 2.4 Assessment – Cultural Awareness Worksheet Unit 1: Africa and the Middle East Chapter 3: Muslim Civilization 3.1 The Origins of Islam 3.2 The Spread of Islam 3.3 History and Geography 3.4 Society and Culture Chapter 4: African Kingdoms 4.1 Early Civilizations in Africa 4.2 Trading States of East Africa 4.3 Economic Systems – Barter 4.4 Kingdoms of West Africa Chapter 5: The Age of Imperialism 5.1: The Scramble for Africa Chapter 6: The Interwar years – 1917-1939 6.1 Unrest in Africa and the Middle East Chapter 7: Africa and the Middle East 1945-Present 7.1 African nations Gain Independence 7.2 Post-Colonial Africa 7.3 Nationalism in North Africa and the Middle East 7.4 Conflicts in the Middle East Unit Assessment: Africa and the Middle East Unit 2: Asia Chapter 8: Ancient India and China 8.1 Geography – Interpreting a Map 8.2 Early India 8.3 Hinduism 8.4 Buddhism 8.5 China’s Fist Dynasties 8.6 Chinese Philosophies Chapter 9: Empires of China and India 9.1 Geography – Interpreting and Map 9.2 The Growth of China 9.3 Han Achievements 9.4 Trade and Buddhism 9.5 Early Indian Dynasties 9.6 Gupta Achievements Chapter 10: Cultures of East Asia 10-1 Geography 10-2 Chinese Empires 10-3 The Mongol Empire 10-4 Japan and Korea 10-5 Civilizations of Southeast Asia Chapter 11: New Asian Empires 11-1 The Ottoman and Safavid Empires 11-2 The Mughal Empire 11-3 The Ming and Qing Empires 11-4 Geography and History 11-5 Medieval Japan and Korea Chapter 12: Age of Imperialism – Asia 12-1 The British in India 12-2 Eats Asia and the West Chapter 13: Asia mid-20th Century 13-1 China after World War I 13-2 Changes in India 13-3 Japanese Imperialism Chapter 14: Contemporary Asia 1945-Present 14-1 South Asia after Empire 14-2 Independence Struggles in Southeast Asia 14-3 Communist China 14-4 The Rise of Pacific Rim Countries Unit Assessment: Building Economic Powerhouses in China and India Dig Deep CBA Overview Step One – Develop a Historical Question Step Two: Research Question Part 1 Step Two: Research Question Part 2 Step Three Sub Question Step Four: Research Plan – DO RESEARCH Step Five: Thesis Statement Step Six: Graphic Organizer Step Seven: Rough Draft Step Eight: Teacher Conference Step Nine: Final Draft 4. Grading Policy A (Excellent) - (90-100%) Consistently scored high; demonstrated exemplary abilities through scores earned on assessments. Student showed outstanding mastery of skills they were expected to learn in this course. Student could teach these skills to another. B (Proficient) - (80-89%) Consistently worked toward mastery of skills they were expected to learn in this course. Occasionally scored high; demonstrated adequate abilities through scores earned on assessments. Student shows proficient mastery of skills they were expected to learn in this course. Student can apply the skills to many contexts. C (Standard) - (70-79%) Demonstrated average abilities through scores earned on assessments. Student showed average mastery of skills they were expected to learn in this course. Student was able to do the skill at least once, but may not be able to apply it to other situations. NC - (69% or below) Opted out of opportunities to redo assignments to show mastery of assignments. Failed or scored below average; failed to demonstrate mastery of the skills taught through scores on assessments. "Re-do's" - Any assessments of “poor quality or incomplete status” may be REDONE for higher credit. Students who choose to re-do work that is below the proficient level will need to discuss with their instructor what they plan to do differently in order to improve. Assessment – Any assignment that assesses or determines the level of understanding you have of the topic, concept, or skill being taught. These are worth 100% of your final grade. 4. Assessment methods Assessments include, but are not limited to: Unit Assessments Extended Response Projects CBA 6. Instructional Clues Direct Instruction: These boxes indicate areas where skills are being taught or explained. This could include definitions, examples, or resources that will help you to understand the skills being focused on in that unit. This is your online teacher. Rubric/Grading: These boxes indicate information that will tell you how you will be graded on an assessment or question. Hint: These boxes indicate hints or clues that may help you in understanding a concept or answering a question. These are your online classmates explain something that you missed or didn’t fully understand. Assessment: Boxes in this color indicate assessments that are worth 100% of your grade.