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Bandstra World History 2016-17
AP/MYP World History 2016-17
Course Description and Syllabus
Instructor: Mr. Samuel Bandstra
Email: [email protected]
Location: Room 403
Education: BA, History, William & Mary, 2007
Certified Social Studies 7-12
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to provide you with an extensive understanding and appreciation for world
history and geography and to prepare you to succeed on the AP World History exam in May. In the
process of accomplishing this you will also learn reading, writing, and discussion skills that will prepare
you for further AP courses, for the SAT and ACT, and most importantly for college and the workforce.
Over the course of two semesters we will analyze important events and issues from civilizations in
Africa, the Americas, Europe, and East, South, and Southeast Asia. Within the historical analysis of these
regions we will evaluate the development of traditions and cultures, discuss the impact of geographic
factors on major historic events, evaluate the origins of economic systems, and examine the growth of
political structures from loose tribal networks to monarchies, dictatorships, and democratic-republican
governments. Students will also consider how religious and philosophical movements, advances in
science, art, and technology, and the metamorphosis of social connections influenced historical change
and continuity.
This course will consist of class lecture, discussion, partner and group work, and homework. Intensive
writing is integral to success in this course, and students are expected to spend several hours each week
reading and writing in order to cover all of the necessary material.
Grading
Exams will proceed chronologically but will also contain questions on relevant material from previous
units. There will be several quizzes in each unit which will prepare you for the unit exam. Exams will
generally consist of multiple-choice questions and an essay, though short answer questions and map
identifications may also appear.
Non-AP students will receive a 10 point addition to their exam scores, but they are still responsible for
the same information and skills covered in the class and in the assignments.
Assignment Type
Exams
Quizzes/Projects
Homework
Percentage of Grade
50%
30%
20%
The AP Exam for World History will occur on Thursday, May 11, 2017. If you are an AP student you must
take the AP Exam or you will not receive full credit for this course.
As a reward, students who have registered for the AP section of the class and who take the AP exam will
not have to take the final exam; their final exam grade will be the average of their quarter 3 and quarter
4 grades. All non-AP students must take the final exam.
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There is no extra credit, so don’t even ask.
Texts
The provided textbook is World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 7th Edition, by Peter Stearns et al.
(2015). There are a limited number of physical textbooks, which will be distributed on a need basis.
Most students will need to use the online version of the textbook. Students will read the chapter(s)
outside of class and are expected to know the material and participate in class discussions. We will
generally follow the structure of the textbook, but I will rearrange the material at times and cover
material in class that is not in the textbook.
Primary and secondary documents will augment what the textbook covers. These selections will either
be handed out or will be available on the class website and will help students to learn more about the
people studied, as well as the historians who shape how the material is studied.
Supplies and Organization
Students will keep a 1.5” binder for each semester, which will include the syllabus, any handouts, and
returned quizzes, essays, and tests. Students must bring writing utensils and should also keep a spiral
notebook and loose-leaf paper for notes, essays, and assignments.
I maintain a website where students can find class powerpoints, assignments, and other related class
materials. You can find my website here: http://www.northhillsprep.org/Domain/1669
Late/Missed Work, Make-ups, and Absences
Any assignment not turned in at the beginning of class and on the due date can receive a maximum
grade of 70%. If you turn in an assignment and it is not stapled or is missing your name then it is late.
Any late assignment must be completed and turned in before the deadline.
If students have an excused absence, any assignments due on the day they missed must be turned in on
the first day they return from their absence. If students are absent the day before an exam when no
new material is covered they must take the exam on the first day they return to class. It is the student’s
responsibility to find out about missed assignments, turn in late work or to schedule a make-up quiz or
test.
If a student does not score 70% on a major assessment, they have the ability to retake the assessment
for a maximum grade of 70%. I will announce a single date on which all students who did not pass
initially may take a make-up test. There will be only one date and time for a make-up test and it will be
up to the student to inform me that they will come and to actually arrive on-time and take the test.
Classroom Behavior
Students will be in their seats and have all class supplies out when the period begins. Any student not in
their seat at the beginning of class will be counted as tardy. Tardiness reflects a lack of respect for the
class, fellow students, and the teacher, so please be on time.
Computers, tablets, cell phones, and any other electronic devices are not permitted in class and will be
confiscated if they are used.
During discussion and questions, students will raise their hands in order to answer the questions.
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Food and gum are not allowed in class. Water, in a sealable bottle, is allowed.
This course will occasionally include discussion of subjects that are controversial, such as religion,
politics, social interactions, and profound historical events. When discussing such events, students must
speak and act respectfully about the topics and with others in the class, even when they possess
opposing viewpoints. Insults, racism, cultural insensitivity, and crude joking are antithetical to authentic
discourse and are not tolerated.
Any rules not explained in this syllabus follow the rules in the North Hills Student Handbook.
Academic Dishonesty
Plagiarism, copying someone else’s work, and any other form of academic dishonesty are violations of
the North Hills Prep School Honor Code and are not tolerated. Anyone found guilty of such an infraction
will automatically receive a zero on the assignment and will be referred to the Dean of Students for
further consequences, including expulsion.
Skills and Themes
Theme 1: Interaction Between Humans and the Environment
• Demography and disease
• Migration
• Patterns of settlement
• Technology
Theme 2: Development and Interaction of Cultures
• Religions
• Belief systems, philosophies, and ideologies
• Science and technology
• The arts and architecture
Theme 3: State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict
• Political structures and forms of governance
• Empires
• Nations and nationalism
• Revolts and revolutions
• Regional, transregional, and global structures and organizations
Theme 4: Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems
• Agricultural and pastoral production
• Trade and commerce
• Labor systems
• Industrialization
• Capitalism and socialism
Theme 5: Development and Transformation of Social Structures
• Gender roles and relations
• Family and kinship
• Racial and ethnic constructions
• Social and economic classes
We will be covering a wide range of content, covering multiple time periods and regions. In addition, we
will be developing and practicing skills like reading comprehension, contextualization, causation,
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periodization, and chronological reasoning, along with a heavy emphasis on analytical writing. Students
should be prepared for extensive reading and writing on a weekly and daily basis.
Scope and Sequence
This calendar and timeframe is not absolute and subject to change, but I will update students as far in
advance as possible of any adjustments.
Unit
1
2
3
4
5
6
Theme/Title
Technological and Environmental Transformations, 8000-600 BCE
Organization and Reorganization of Human Societies, 600 BCE-600 CE
Regional and Interregional Interactions, 600-1450 CE
Global Interactions, 1450-1750 CE
Industrialization and Global Integration, 1750-1914 CE
Accelerating Global Change and Realignments, 1914-Present
Chapters
1
2-5
6-10, 12-15
11, 16-22
23-27
28-36
Time
3 weeks
4 weeks
9 weeks
7 weeks
7 weeks
6 weeks
Unit Exams (approximate)
Unit 1: Late August
Unit 2: Late September
Unit 3: Mid December (may be split into 2-3 smaller exams)
Unit 4: Late February
Unit 5: Late March
Unit 6: Late April
Tutorials
Weekly tutorials are Friday during advisory. Tutorial times will be available before or after school, or
during advisory, by appointment. Students are expected to schedule these as necessary and must come
prepared with specific questions.
I love history, but more importantly I love working with students and seeing them succeed. I am here to
help you and develop you as a writer and thinker and citizen of this diverse and exciting planet that we
inhabit. If you ever need assistance, have questions, or want to talk about anything, I am always happy
to help. Remember that you are capable of this work, and as long as you are willing to work hard, you
will succeed. I look forward to learning more about you as we all learn about each other and the history
of the world!
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AP/MYP World History 2016-17
Dear Mr. Bandstra,
I have read and understood the course syllabus for AP/MYP World History. I understand the course
requirements and my responsibility to ask for help and any necessary questions and complete the
required work. I realize that this course demands more of me than a typical class, that I will abide by the
class expectations and procedures, and that I am eager for the challenge.
_______________________________________________
Student Name (Printed)
_________________________
Date
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Student Signature
I have read and understood the course syllabus for AP/MYP World History. I understand the benefits of
the challenges of this course and support my student’s participation. I will assist my student to stay
responsible for all assignments, abide by the class expectations and procedures, and to use PowerSchool
to keep track of my student’s progress.
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Parent/Guardian Name (Printed)
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Date
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Parent/Guardian Signature
Please also provide the following information.
Best information for parent contact
Phone number: __________________________ Email:________________________________________
Years at UNHP:___________________
Do I have your permission to use photographs or videos of your student in class for a class World History
website that will allow parents to follow along with what we are doing in class? (Please check one box)
Yes
No
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