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Ramstein High School World History 9: Civilizations SSC “Study the past if you would define the future.” - Confucius Instructor: Mr. Carter Hollenbeck Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hollenbecksclass.com COURSE DESCRIPTION Major Concepts/Content: The students will examine the social, cultural and technological changes that occurred in Europe, Africa, and Asia in the beginnings of human society through 1500 C.E. After reviewing the ancient world and the ways in which archaeologists and historians uncover the past, students study the history and geography of great civilizations as well as the exchange of ideas, beliefs, technologies, and commodities. They learn about the political, economic, social, and cultural development of Europe, which influenced the rise of Western Civilization 500 to 1500 and the origins and accomplishments of the Renaissance period. Major Instructional Activities: Instructional activities will be provided relative to the content standards of the World History: Civilizations Course. Students will study major civilizations in specific geographic areas, compare the development of different societies, and use chronological and spatial thinking, historical research, and interpretation to demonstrate intellectual reasoning, reflection and research skills. Major Evaluative Techniques: Evaluation will be comprised of assessments for/of learning in content standards knowledge, comparison of civilizations, and social studies skills. Essential Objectives/Standards: Upon completion of the World History: Civilizations course of study, students should be able to: Examine the lives of people of the ancient world during the beginnings of human society. Compare the characteristics of the early civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Indus River Valley and China from 4000 to 1000 B.C.E. Describe the antecedents, origins, development, and achievement of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome from 2000 B.C.E. to 500 C.E. Trace the development and impact of major civilizations, states, and empires in different regions of Asia, Africa and the Americas from 1000 B.C.E. to 1500 C.E. Examine the political, economic, social, and cultural development of Europe, which influenced the rise of Western Civilization from 500 to 1000. Examine the political, economic, social, religious and cultural development of Europe, which influenced the rise of Western Civilization from 1000 to 1500. Trace the rise, achievement, decline and demise of the Byzantine Empire, the relationships of Byzantine and Western Civilizations, the conquest of Constantinople by the Turks in 1453, and analyze the impact on European peoples of the Turkish (Ottoman) Empire. Ramstein High School World History 9: Civilizations SSC TEXTBOOK: World History: Human Legacy. Ramirez, Stearns, Wineburg ISBN: 978-0030791116 COURSE STANDARDS: http://www.dodea.edu/curriculum/docs/ss/2009stn_SS_grd9.pdf REQUIRED MATERIALS: Pen or pencil Three-ring binder –3” minimum Colored Pencils Loose-leaf paper Textbooks: All materials may be purchased at the KMCC. You are expected to bring these items every day including any assignments or the class text. Homework Policy: You will be given a monthly calendar including due dates for all homework and dates for exams. You are given this as a tool to help you manage your time and be successful in this course. Use it well! Late Work Policy: Excused absence receives no penalty for late work. Excused students will have one additional day to complete an assignment. Unexcused absences are not acceptable and students will not receive credit for work not turned in. Students may turn work in one day late for 50% credit as long as they are present at school. If an assignment was assigned several weeks in advance and students were given a due date, late work will not be accepted. Students will be expected to find a way to get it in early or on time. Grade Determination: Total points earned divided by total points possible. GRADING SCALE: A= 100-90 B= 89-80 C= 79-70 D=69-60 CLASSROOM GUIDELINES 1. Respect others’ comments, opinions, and ideas. 2. Establish Good Discipline, Have Fun and Make Information learned Relevant 3. Live so that you will never have regrets. 4. Stand up for what you believe in assertively and respectfully. I HAVE READ THE COURSE SYLLABUS AND UNDERSTAND THE EXPECTATIONS. _______________________________________ Student signature ________________________ Date _______________________________________ Parent/Guardian signature _______________________ Date F= Below 69