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WORLD HISTORY
Teacher: Mr. Brandon Nascimento
Meeting Days and Times: Monday 5th period,
Tuesday 3rd period, Thursday 5th period,
and Friday 1st period.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 06-5052916 ext. 7211
Website: http://teachernas.wordpress.com/
Course Description:
This year long course is designed to explore the history of the world we live in. The time span is
all of history, from the Big Bang to the present. The content of the course will equal weight to
the different regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Europe, The Americas, and Oceania.
You will learn many interesting historical facts, but also how to craft historical arguments from
evidence, how to reason chronologically, how to compare and contextualize information, and
how to interpret and synthesize historical evidence. You will be using mainly primary source
documents to practice these valuable skills. There are five main themes in world history, which
you will learn how to relate historical content to. The five themes are discussed in further detail
below. In the classroom you will play Jeopardy games, conduct jigsaw activities, watch film
vignettes, give oral presentations, analyze primary sources, and participate in other intriguing
activities. You are expected to complete all required reading and homework before coming to
class.
Units of Study:
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Neolithic Revolution and Ancient Civilizations 8000 B.C.E. – 600 B.C.E.
Classical Civilizations 600 B.C.E. – 600 C.E.
Trans-regional Interactions 600 C.E. – 1450 C.E.
Global Interactions 1450 C.E. – 1750 C.E.
Industrialization and Global Integration 1750 C.E. – 1900
Accelerating Globalization 1900 - Present
World History Themes: SPECE
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Social
o Gender roles and relationships
o Family and kinship
o Race and ethnicity
o Social and economic classes
Political
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o Forms of political governance
o Empires
o Nations and nationalism
o Revolts and revolutions
o Regional, trans-regional, and global structures
Economic
o Agriculture and pastoralism
o Trade and commerce
o Labor systems
o Industrialization
o Capitalism and socialism
Cultural
o Religions
o Belief systems, philosophies, and ideologies
o Science and technology
o The arts and architecture
Environmental
o Demography and disease
o Migration
o Patterns of settlement
o Technology
Textbooks and Materials:
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Spielvogel, J. World History: Modern Times. Columbus: McGraw Hill, 2005.
College ruled notebook to be used only for World Geography
A large folder or a binder to store class handouts
Pens, pencils, and highlighters.
Homework Policy:
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Students planning to earn a grade of “A” or “B” will discover that about three to five
hours of reading and independent study per week is REQUIRED.
You must use a planner on a daily basis. You will need to be organized and keep track of
due dates. Assignments must be read prior to class discussions.
Students are expected to turn work in on time.
Students who miss school because of an excused absence will be given the opportunity to
complete comparable homework assignments and get full-credit if work is completed
satisfactorily and within a reasonable amount of time.
If a student’s absence is unexcused he/she will not be allowed to make up work for
credit and will receive no credit for any work or tests that were missed.
Attendance Policy:
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Tests and quizzes are to be made up the day that you return from a one or two day
absence. Tests must be made up outside of class time. Students must come to me as soon
as possible to schedule a time to make up tests and quizzes.
If you know that you will be absent, please make arrangements with me to receive your
assignments prior to your absence.
If you are sick, please refer to my website and email me for any missed work. Then upon
your arrival at school, check in with me before class to find out what else you missed. Tardy Policy:
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On or before the tardy bell, you need to be seated at your desk with your notebook out on
your desk, or you will be considered tardy. 1st Tardy
2nd Tardy
3rd Tardy
4th Tardy
5th Tardy
Teacher/student conference
Teacher assigned discipline
Teacher contacts parents
Teacher assigned discipline
A referral should be written to the disciplinarian. Student will be assigned
detentions, ISS, or loss of other privileges. Parents will be notified.
Make-Up Work: 
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It is your responsibility to make up all work missed due to an absence. You will not be
reminded to get your make-up work--it’s your responsibility!
Check in with me BEFORE class starts to find out what you missed.
Obtain missed handouts from the handout basket located in classroom.
You have one day for each day of absences to make-up any missed assignments.
Tests and quizzes are to be made up the day that you return from a one or two day
absence. Tests must be made up outside of class time. Students must come to me as soon
as possible to schedule a time to make up tests and quizzes.
Being absent on the day before a test does not excuse you from taking the test when it is
scheduled. There will be advance notice for test dates. Notebook Requirements: 
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All course-work will be kept in the student’s required college-ruled notebook and
folder/binder. Do not throw anything away!!!
Notebooks will be graded regularly and must be brought to class every day. Date
everything you receive/complete and keep your notebook organized in “date” order with
the most RECENT dated items on top. Examples of notebook items to be graded are:
student syllabus, Cornell Notes, map work, chapter/unit worksheets, etc. Your syllabus should remain in your folder/binder at all times.
Specific due dates for the notebook will be given a week in advance.
Missing items due to absences are NOT
excused from notebook requirements. Please
make sure you make-up all missed work up returning to class from absences.
Hall Pass Policy: 
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Passes are required when leaving the classroom for any reason. No exceptions!
Hall Passes will only be given out if it is an absolute emergency!
Grading Policy:
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Each assignment will have a set number of points possible. Scores will be totaled once at
the end of the grading quarter and again at the semester’s end. These two scores and the
semester exam will be combined for a total semester grade.
I usually print grades every 2-3 weeks or after unit exams. If you need to check in
between those times, please ask or refer to your grades online. If you do not have your
password, ask in the front office.
Extra credit will not be given to increase point totals.
Grade Weighting System:
Final exam
Midterm
Unit tests & quizzes
Essays & projects
Cornell Notes & notebooks
Participation & attendance
20%
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Participation:
A significant part of the world history course and grade will be based on prepared student
participation. Each day that you are in class on time, prepared, and work productively and
cooperatively you earn participation points. THIS IS A DISCUSSION-BASED CLASS. There
will be many class-led discussions and you are expected to be an active participant. You will
LOSE participation points for things like: failure to bring working materials or assignments,
disruptive behavior, working on other subjects, reading unrelated materials, and not actively
participating in discussions or group work.
Classroom Rules: (these are not negotiable)
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Be on time, with required materials: textbook, pen/pencil, notebook, completed
homework, and productive attitude.
RESPECT your classmates, the teacher, and yourself.
No gum in class.
Be tolerant of other people’s opinions. Just because they may be different than yours,
doesn’t make them wrong.
Follow directions, the FIRST time.
No sleeping, cheating, iPod’s/ Mp3 players, cellphones (any general electronic device),
cosmetics/make-up, laser-pointers, hats, pictures, love notes, or magazines----please.
*Due to the growing interruption of cell phones, it is school policy to take cell
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phones from students who are using them during class time. I will “hold” the phone until
the end of the day and then turn it over to security. ** If this occurs more than one time,
the student will earn a referral and be removed from the class for that day or more. Thank
you for understanding.
Write legibly. If I cannot read it, I cannot/will not grade it.
All formal papers will be written in ink or typed.
Special Note to Students and Parents
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Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions, comments, or concerns.
The best way to track student progress is via constant communication. I have provided
my e-mail for your convenience. You can also check student grades on the school’s
website.
Student Section:
Students, after reading the world history syllabus, please sign on the line below. Then show these
pages to your parent(s) or guardian and have them fill out the bottom portion. When the form is
complete, return this page to your teacher for five participation points.
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Student Signature
Printed Student Name
Dear Parent or Guardian,
Please read the syllabus that was given to your son or daughter. If you have any questions, please
feel free to contact me personally, by phone or by e-mail ([email protected]).
Also, please make sure your child has the appropriate material outlined in the syllabus to ensure
your child can secure the best grade possible.
Thanks for the opportunity to teach your child! Please sign below that you have read these pages
and please, feel free to add any comments you think are important.
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Parent or Legal Guardian’s Signature
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