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World Studies and Geography II
Course Syllabus 2014-2015
Mr. Leid
[email protected]
Room 510
(804)769-2708 ext. 267
Course Description
In this course students will study the history of the world beginning with the Renaissance period
and continuing up until today. Studies will focus on key world events, cultures, important
figures, global interaction, exploration, and geography during these time periods.
It should be understood that the history course will be challenging and time consuming.
Instruction in this course will include; 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 from 1500 to Present Day
WHII-1: The students 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
WHII-2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the political, cultural, geographic,
and economic conditions in the world about 1500 A.D. (C.E.)
WHII-3: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the Reformation in terms of its impact on
Western civilization.
WHII-4: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the impact of the European Age of
Discovery and expansion into the Americas, Africa, and Asia
WHII-5: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the status and impact of global trade on
regional civilizations of the world after 1500 A.D. (C.E.)
WHII-6: The student will demonstrate knowledge of scientific, political, economic, and
religious changes during the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries
WHII-7: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the Latin American revolutions of the
nineteenth century
WHII-8: The student will demonstrate knowledge of political and philosophical developments
in Europe during the nineteenth century
WHII-9: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the effects of the Industrial Revolution
during the nineteenth century
WHII-10: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the worldwide impact of World War I
WHII-11: The student will demonstrate knowledge of political, economic, social, and cultural
developments during the Interwar Period
WHII-12: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the worldwide impact of World War II
WHII-13: The student will demonstrate knowledge of major events in the second half of the
twentieth century
WHII-14: The student will demonstrate knowledge of political, economic, social, and cultural
aspects of independence movements and development efforts
WHII-15: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the influence of Judaism, Christianity,
Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism in the contemporary world
WHII-16: The student will demonstrate knowledge of cultural, economic, and social conditions
in developed and developing nations of the contemporary world
Textbook
World History: The Modern World, by Ellis & Esler.
Students will be required to bring their textbooks to class EVERY day.
Classroom Rules and Procedures
1. All rules and regulations outlined in the King William Student Code of Conduct for 20142015 will be enforced in this classroom.
2. No food or drink is allowed in the classroom. Except water is allowed and encouraged.
3. It is the responsibility of the student to see the teacher about missing or late work due to an
absence. Make-up work must be completed in the time frame outlined in the King William
Student Code of Conduct and may not exceed 5 consecutive days. The student’s first day back in
class after an absence counts as the first day.
4. Long term essays and projects must be turned in on the due date. If a student is absent on the
due date, their project will be due on the next day they are present in class.
5. Students are expected to be on time to class ready to participate and learn as much as they can
everyday.
6. There will be a project and take-home writing assignment given for each of the four nine
weeks. Details and rubrics about each assignment will be given to the students well in advance of
the project due date.
7. Inappropriate behavior, comments, and attitudes toward anyone in this classroom will not be
tolerated. The utmost respect and classroom conduct is expected from each student.
8. Cheating in any form will not be tolerated. This includes but is not limited to copying
homework, cheating on quizzes and tests, or plagiarizing essays or reports. Students found
cheating or plagiarizing will be dealt with according to the Honor Code for King William High
School.
9. The student agenda will be the only pass allowed in this class. Please use the bathroom and get
a drink prior to class, if possible.
10. Please refer to the student handbook in regards to the cell phone policy.
11. If a student is assigned MIP, the student must take their textbook and binder to complete
ALL assignments given that day. If these assignments are not completed the student’s grade will
suffer.
12. This class requires high participation. Come to class ready to discuss and interact with your
peers everyday.
Teacher Grading Policy
Tests (4 Tests/9 weeks):
40%
Quizzes:
20%
Homework:
20%
Class work/In-class assignments:
10%
Preparedness/Participation:
10%
Course outline per grading period
1st Nine Weeks
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Religions
Renaissance and Reformation
European Expansion
Political development in Modern Europe
2nd Nine Weeks
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Scientific, political, economic, and religious changes during the 16th, 17th, and 18th
centuries
19th century Europe
3rd Nine Weeks
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Industrial Revolution
Eastern Hemisphere Civilizations
World War I
Interwar Period
World War II
4th Nine Weeks
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World War II
Post World War II
Independence Movements
Late 20th Century
Review
Materials
Students will need:
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2 inch three ring binder
18 dividers
Two packs of loose leaf paper
Pens (blue or black) and Pencils (#2)
Highlighters
Dry Erase Markers
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