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Modern World History
Third Nine Weeks Syllabus
Ms. Stallworth
Teacher: Ms. Stallworth
Course Description: This course will focus on how the world developed between Renaissance civilizations to
the modern era. Also, emphasis will be placed on the personalities, events, and ideas that help influence our
everyday lives.
Course Objectives: This course will cover history and geography from approximately the beginning of human
migration (pre-history) to the present. Geographic influences on history will be explored, with increased
attention given to the political boundaries of the nation and state. A strong emphasis will be placed on people
and events from the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Students will use textbooks, maps, pictures
stories, diagrams, documents and charts to develop competence in chronological thinking, historical
comprehension and historical analysis.
Third- Nine Weeks Objectives
 Identify significant ideas and achievements of scientists and philosophers of the Scientific Revolution
and the Age of Enlightenment
 Contrast philosophies of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke and the belief in the divine rights of kings
 Evaluate the ideas of Enlightenment thinkers Locke, Hobbes, Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Rousseau and
their impact on modern government
 Describe the impact of the French Revolution on Europe, including political evolution, social evolution,
and diffusion of nationalism and liberalism
 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 economics,
society, and politics of Europe
 Identify the inventors in Europe during the Industrial Revolution
 Compare the Industrial Revolution in England with later revolutions in Europe
 Describe the influence of urbanization during the nineteenth century on the Western World
 Describe the correlation between the ideas of Karl Marx and the Industrial Revolution
Tentative Schedule
January 9-13, 2012
Chapter 6, Enlightenment and Revolution, 1550-1789
Section 2; The Enlightenment in Europe
January 16-20, 2012
Chapter 6 The Enlightenment and Revolution, 1550-1789
Section 3; The Enlightenment Spreads
Chapter 6 Vocabulary Quiz
January 23-27, 2012
Chapter 6 The Enlightenment and Revolution, 1550-1789
Section 4; The American Revolution
Quiz, Chapter 6 The Enlightenment and Revolution, 1550-1789
January 30-February 3, 2012
Chapter 9 The Industrial Revolution, 1700-1900
Section 1; The Beginnings of Industrialization
February 6-10, 2012
Chapter 9 The Industrial Revolution, 1700-1900
Section 2; Industrialization
February 13-17, 2012
Chapter 9 The Industrial Revolution, 1700-1900
Section 3; Industrialization Spreads
Chapter 9 Vocabulary Quiz
February 20-24, 2012
Chapter 9 The Industrial Revolution, 1700-1900
Section 4; Reforming the Industrial World
Quiz Chapter 9 The Industrial Revolution
February 27-March 2, 2012
Chapter 10 Age of Democracy and Progress, 1815-1914
Section 1; Democratic Reform and Activism
Textbook: Modern World History, Patterns of Interaction, McDougal Littell
Required Materials: Pen (blue or black), 3Ring Binder, Loose Leaf Paper, Index Cards and Colored Pencils.
Evaluation: Grades will be based on tests, quizzes, papers, homework assignments, class work and
presentations. The grading scale will be: A (100-90), B (89-80), C (79-70), D (69-60) and
F (59 -0).
Instruction Methods:
Lecture/note-taking
Class Discussions
Cooperative Learning
Individual and /or Group Activities
Class Rules:
1. Respect other at all times.
2. Come to class prepared with all materials. (Failure to bring proper materials to class could result in a zero
grade for the day.)
3. No talking or leaving your seat without permission.
4. There will be absolutely NO sleeping in the classroom.
5. No eating or drinking will be permitted in class.
6. Any student not in compliance with the school dress code will not be permitted to enter the classroom.
7. Be in your seat when the tardy bell rings.
Consequences:
1. Warning
2. Work in isolation and additional assignments
3. Phone call home
4. Parent, student, and teacher conference
5. Office Referral
**Violation of the school code of conduct may result directly to consequence #5**
Exams or Quizzes:
Quizzes will cover vocabulary words and assigned reading material. Tests are given at the end of each section
in the chapter or at the end of a chapter. If a student is absent the day before the test, they are still expected to
take the test on exam day. If a student has an excused absence the day of the test, the may take the test within
three days upon returning to school.
Absent Work:
Students are responsible for finding out what they missed in class due to being absent. If a student is absent on
the day an assignment is due, the assignment will be due immediately upon the student return to class.
Expectations:
**Students are expected to be on time for class and bring all proper material for class**
Students should know that having an open mind prepares you for education and FAILURE IS NOT AN
OPTION.