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King William High School
Course Syllabus 2014-2015
World History II
Mrs. Megan Hirsch
Room 508
[email protected]
(804)769-3434
Course Description
World History II is a yearlong course in the study of world history culminating in June with the Virginia
Standard of Learning exam for the course. Yearlong preparation, study, and guided review will prepare the
student for success on this challenging exam.
This course provides a study of the history of the world beginning with the Renaissance until modern
times. Over this year, the class will explore key world events, cultures, important figures, global
interaction, exploration, and geography.
It should be understood that the history course will be challenging and time consuming. In the learning
process, there will be lecture, 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 the Present
WHII- 1: The student 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
Resources
The course will use the text, World History: The Modern Era, by Ellis & Esler. You are required to bring
your textbook to EVERY SINGLE CLASS SESSION. You cannot complete in class assignments without your
textbook, and your grades will suffer as a result.
Classroom Rules and Procedures
1. ALL rules and regulations outlined in the King William Student Code of Conduct for 2014-2015 will
be enforced in this classroom.
2. Students are required to be on time and to be prepared with the appropriate materials for every
single class. On time means sitting in the assigned seat when the bell rings. Tardiness will be dealt
with according to the King William Student Code of Conduct. Being prepared includes having
pen/pencil, paper, binder, textbook, the day’s assignment, and being ready to work and participate.
Students should not come to class expecting to borrow these items from other students or
the teacher.
3. Inappropriate behavior, comments, and attitudes will not be tolerated. The teacher expects the
utmost respect and conduct of every student.
4. The faculty and administration will not tolerate cheating in any way. Students found cheating,
plagiarizing, copying homework, etc., will be dealt with according to the Honor Code for King
William High School. DO NOT CHEAT IN ANY WAY!
5. This class requires active participation. Come to class ready to discuss the topic of the day.
6. Students assigned to MIP will take their textbook, notebook, and any other materials to MIP and
complete all work. Failure to complete assigned work will result in an automatic zero for that
particular assignment.
7. NO FOOD OR DRINK in the classroom.
8. It is the responsibility of the student to see the teacher about missing or late work.
Homework will be graded as 100 when hand-in complete and on time, 90 if it is one class day late
or partially incomplete, as 80 if it is 2 class days late. Homework will not be accepted after it is 8
classes late. Absent make-up work must be completed within the time frame outlined in the King
William Student Code of Conduct and may not exceed 3 consecutive days. The student’s first day
back in class after an absence counts as “Day 1”.
9. Long term essays and projects must be turned in on the due date, even if the student is absent from
class.
10. The classroom is a learning environment. Therefore, students should come to class every day ready
to participate and learn as much as they can. To help the student in the learning process,
homework will be assigned at least once per week.
11. There will be a project and take-home writing assignment given for each of the four nine weeks.
Details about each assignment will be given to the students well in advance of the project due date.
12. Students have the opportunity to re-take any test or quiz. Students are only eligible to re-take a test
once, after attending a review session with the teacher after school. Tests and quizzes are to be retaken before or after school at the teacher’s discretion. STUDENTS MAY NOT RE-TAKE A
TEST/QUIZ IN CLASS.
Teacher grading policy
Test Average (4 tests/9 weeks):
Quizzes:
Homework:
Class work/ In-class assignments:
Prepared/Participation:
40%
20%
15%
15%
10%
A
B
C
D
F
100-93
92-85
84-77
76-70
Below 70
Course outline per grading period
1st Nine Weeks
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World in 1500
Renaissance and Reformation
European Expansion
Eastern Empires
2nd Nine Weeks
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Eastern Empires
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
World War I
Interwar Period
World War II
Post World War II
4th Nine Weeks
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Cold War
Independence Movements
Late 20th century
Religions
Materials
Students will need:
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2 inch three ring binder
15 dividers
Two packs of loose leaf
Pens (blue or black) and Pencils (#2)
Highlighters
Dry erase markers
Course: World History II
Teacher’s Name: Mrs. M. Hirsch
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________
I have read the syllabus for the course listed above, and I understand and will comply with its contents.
Student’s signature: ____________________________________________
Date: __________
PARENT/GUARDIAN
I have read the syllabus and will expect my child to comply with its contents.
Parent’s signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ____________