Download WHH Grade 9 Syllabus 2016-17 (1)

World History Honors:1500 to Present Grade 9
Teacher: Mr. Joel McAlister
(Email: [email protected] Phone: 256-428-8050, Ext. 337)
I. Course Description:
This course is the concluding year-long study in the sequence of world history for students in
Alabama’s schools. Instruction in this course builds on the knowledge and skills that students have
acquired in their previous studies of history and geography. The course is organized chronologically with
content topics that focus on critical issues in history and during recent times. Students study and analyze
global issues regarding politics, economics, society, and the environment.
This course is designed to emphasize writing, research, and critical thinking skills necessary to
prepare students for future Advance Placement History courses such as 11th grade AP U.S. History and
AP European History (elective). This is a CHALLENGING CONTENT COURSE that will include
intellectual-cultural, political-diplomatic, and social-economic history.
This course is weighted 5 points on a 100-point scale.
II. Course Objective:
Through historical inquiry, students will gain an understanding and appreciation of history as a
story of people much like themselves, and they will become increasingly able to understand global
interdependence and connections among world societies.
III. Classroom Expectations:
There are 3 main expectations in all classes. I refer to these as the 3 R’s.
Be Respectful
 Behavior which is disruptive to the educational process will not be allowed.
 Do not speak when the teacher or another student is addressing the class.
 Be respectful of adults and peers.
Be Responsible
 Be in class daily.
 Be seated and ready to begin when the bell rings.
 Eating or chewing gum in class is not allowed.
 Follow all classroom procedures.
Be Responsive
 Turn in assignments by the due date.
 Be prepared every day.
 Participate in class discussions.
 Ask questions: (1) to acquire new information, (2) to clarify, (3) to further discussion.
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Cellphone and earbud/headphone Policy and Disclaimer:
At the discretion of the teacher students will be allowed use of cellphones and/or
earbuds/headphones in class for educational purposes. Please note that if the phone is
taken up for violation of the HCS use policy the classroom teacher is not
responsible for lost or stolen cellphones.
IV. Grading Policy:
Student grades will reflect the extent to which students demonstrate mastery of course
standards found in the Alabama Course of Study for Social Studies.
Grade CalculationGrades will be calculated using the following percentages for each nine weeks.
60% - Summative Assessments
(Tests, performance based assessments, projects, writing assignments)
40% - In-class Assignments, Homework, Quizzes
(Assignments that reinforce daily standards and/or introduce standards)
=100% or Quarterly Average
Missed or Late AssignmentsIf a student does not complete an assignment (in-class or homework) a “1” will be used as a
placeholder in INow. The student has until the next test to make up a missing or late assignment. The
highest possible grade that can be earned is a 70% for any late assignment.
1 day late=
2 days late=
3 days late=
70%
65%
60%
4 days late=
5 days late=
6 days late=
55%
50%
45%
7 days late=
8 days late=
9 days late=
40%
35%
30%
Note: The percentages above reflect the highest possible grade that may be earned for an assignment
turned in late. After 10 days late a grade of 1% will be assigned.
Yearly Average Calculation50% semester one average + 50% semester two average
Semester Average CalculationSemester One
45% (first nine-weeks grade) + 45% (second nine-weeks grade) + 10% (semester exam grade)
Semester Two
45% (third nine-weeks grade) + 45% (fourth nine-weeks grade) + 10% (semester exam grade)
Access to Current Student GradesGrades will be updated weekly on INow. Parents can access this via parent portal located on the
Huntsville City Schools district website. If a parent is unable to access his/her child’s grades online,
please contact the school office for assistance.
V. Alabama Course of Study Standards to be covered:
1.) Describe developments in Italy and Northern Europe during the Renaissance period with respect to
humanism, arts and literature, intellectual development, increased trade, and advances in technology.
2.) Describe the role of mercantilism and imperialism in European exploration and colonization in the
sixteenth century, including the Columbian Exchange.
3.) Explain causes of the Reformation and its impact, including tensions between religious and secular
authorities, reformers and doctrines, the Counter-Reformation, the English Reformation, and wars of
religion.
4.) Explain the relationship between physical geography and cultural development in India, Africa, Japan,
and China in the early Global Age, including trade and travel, natural resources, and movement and
isolation of peoples and ideas.
5.) Describe the rise of absolutism and constitutionalism and their impact on European nations.
6.) Identify significant ideas and achievements of scientists and philosophers of the Scientific Revolution
and the Age of Enlightenment.
7.) Describe the impact of the French Revolution on Europe, including political evolution, social evolution,
and diffusion of nationalism and liberalism.
8.) Compare revolutions in Latin America and the Caribbean, including Haiti, Colombia, Venezuela,
Argentina, Chile, and Mexico.
9.) Describe the impact of technological inventions, conditions of labor, and the economic theories of
capitalism, liberalism, socialism, and Marxism during the Industrial Revolution on the economies,
societies, and politics of Europe.
10.) Describe the influence of urbanization on the Western World during the nineteenth century.
11.) Describe the impact of European nationalism and Western imperialism as forces of global
transformation, including the unification of Italy and Germany, the rise of Japan's power in East Asia,
economic roots of imperialism, imperialist ideology, colonialism and national rivalries, and United States'
imperialism.
12.) Explain causes and consequences of World War I, including imperialism, militarism, nationalism, and
the alliance system.
13.) Explain challenges of the post-World War I period.
14.) Describe causes and consequences of World War II.
15.) Describe post-World War II realignment and reconstruction in Europe, Asia, and Latin America,
including the end of colonial empires.
16.) Describe the role of nationalism, militarism, and civil war in today's world, including the use of
terrorism and modern weapons at the close of the twentieth and the beginning of the twenty-first
centuries.
17.) Describe emerging democracies from the late twentieth century to the present.
In addition, Reading and Writing standards for Literacy for History/Social Studies will be integrated into all
lessons. They can be found here:
http://alex.state.al.us/ccrs/sites/alex.state.al.us.ccrs/files/Literacy_Standards.pdf
VI. Support Systems for Students:
Instruction will be provided using a variety of instructional strategies designed to meet the various
learning styles of students. This differentiated instruction will include student presentations, use of primary
sources, written analyses of information, collaborative group activities, simulations, and interactions with
electronic and print media.
IEPs and 504 plans for students will be followed as written for the students who have such plans.
Parents and students can find valuable information on how students can be successful in the Freshman
Academy on the district’s website under Departments/Freshman Academy/Tips for Students.
As the teacher of this class, I will make every effort to help every student be successful in World History
classes. Students will be successful if they will do the following:
1. Come to class prepared.
2. Stay organized.
3. Complete all homework and in-class assignments on time.
4. Read and study for tests
5. Show an interest and effort every day.
6. Ask when they do not understand.
7. Make an appointment to meet with the teacher when they need additional support and assistance.
Parents are encouraged to email at any time. [email protected]
Students may reach me through Edmodo. Student codes will be distributed in class. Parents may email
me for their code.
Conferences with teacher: Conferences with teacher may be scheduled by parents or students by
appointment. Tuesdays are a good day for the teacher to meet but arrangements will be made if at all
possible to meet with the parent when it is convenient for them.
Materials needed for classflash drive
2 pencils or pens for class daily (no red ink!)
1 composition notebook
notebook paper
highlighter
1 inch 3-ring binder
World History Pacing Guides
DATE
CHAPTER/TOPIC
Aug 3-23
Chapter 1: The Renaissance and Reformation
(Sections 1-4)
Chapter 2: The Beginnings of Our Global Age:
Europe, Africa, and Asia
Chapter 3: The Beginnings of Our Global Age:
Europe and the Americas
Chapter 4: The Age of Absolutism
Benchmark Assessments
Fall Break
Chapter 1: (Section 5)
Chapter 5: The Enlightenment and the
American Revolution
Chapter 6: The French Revolution
Chapter 8: Revolutions in Latin America
Chapter 10: Nationalism Triumphs in Europe
Thanksgiving
Chapter 7 The Industrial Revolution Begins
Chapter 9: Life in the Industrial Age
Benchmark Assessments
1st Semester Exams
END OF 1st SEMESTER
Christmas Break
Chapter 11: Growth of Western Democracies
Chapter 12: The New Imperialism
Chapter 13: New Global Patterns
Chapter 14 World War I and the Russian
Revolution
Chapter 16 The Rise of Totalitarianism
Benchmark Assessments
Spring Break
Chapter 17 World War II and Its Aftermath
Chapter 18 The Cold War
Chapter 19: New Nations Emerge
Chapter 20: Regional Conflicts
Chapter 21: The Developing World
Chapter 22 The World Today (Section 4)
Benchmark Assessments
Semester Exams
Aug 24- Sept 2
Sept 6-16
Sept 19- 30
Oct 3-7
Oct 10-21
Oct 24- Nov 4
Nov 7-18
Nov 21-25
Nov 28- Dec 16
Dec 19-Jan 3
Jan 4-Feb 1
Feb 2 – Feb 22
Feb 23- Mar 10
Mar 13-17
Mar 20 -Apr 13
Apr 14-28
May 1-17
AL Course of Study
STANDARDS
1&3
4
2
5
Standards 1-5
6
7
8
9-10
Standards 1-10
11
12
13
Standards 1-12
14
15
16 & 17
Standards 1-17