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World History II: 1500 A.D. to the Present Course Syllabus
Mr. C. S. Davis
Course Description
As defined by Virginia’s History and Social Science Standards of Learning, the 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
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Pens or Pencils
Colored Pencils and Markers
3 Ring Binder
Tissues
Dividers for Binder
A Positive Attitude
*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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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 21
1st Semester Final Exam Blocks 1 & 3 – Wednesday, January 13
2nd Semester Midterm Blocks 1 & 3 – Wednesday, March 23
Second Semester Final Blocks 1 & 3 – Thursday, June 2
Blocks 2 & 4 – Thursday, October 22
Blocks 2 & 4 – Thursday, January 14
Blocks 2 & 4 – Thursday, March 24
Blocks 2 & 4 – Friday, June 3
Minor Assessments
Includes quizzes, in-class assignments, homework, bell ringers, exit passes
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
Contact information
Lee High School: 332-2926
Email: [email protected]
Planning:
Tutoring:
11:28-12:54 Daily
2:50-3:30 (as scheduled)