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Coach Barnes’ Class
9th Grade World History, 1500-Present
Course Syllabus
Contact Info: [email protected]
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 in history and geography. The course is organized chronologically with content
topics that focus on critical issues in history during recent times. Students study and analyze global issues regarding
politics, economics, society, and the environment.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: By engaging in this course, students should learn to perform the following tasks and
demonstrate the following skills at grade level or higher:
 Read and comprehend text and supplemental readings
 Communicate in written and oral form using standard grammar, sentence, and paragraph structure
 Understand and respond accurately in written and oral forms to higher order thinking questions
 Actively participate in classroom discussion
 Take accurate and useful class notes
 Work effectively and productively in cooperative learning groups and teams
 Demonstrate independent study skills
 Effectively utilize technology
PREREQUISITES: There are no prerequisites for this course; however, we will continue to build on knowledge
learned during 8th grade Ancient World History.
TEXTBOOK: Students will be required to read a variety of texts, including textbooks, scholarly articles, and online
resources. The textbook assigned to this course is:
Ellis, Elisabeth Gaynor and Esler, Anthony. (2015). World History: The Modern Era. Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS: Students may expect to complete a variety of assignments and activities during this
course. These activities may include Bell Ringers, lecture notes, essays, class discussion, group activities/projects,
individual assignments, review, quizzes, and tests. Students should keep up with all notes/class work for use in test
preparation. The material will be covered by chapter, and students should prepare to take one test per chapter.
Depending on the length of the material, students will take a test about every other week.
SUPPLIES NECESSARY FOR A SUCCESSFUL YEAR
 Notebook or three-ring binder
 Pencils and pens
 Colored pencils
 Charged laptop
 Earbuds
 Flash drive
 Kleenex, hand sanitizer, or paper towels (optional)
Coach Barnes’ Class
Grade World History, 1500-Present
Alabama Course of Study Standards
9th
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 the 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.
9th
Coach Barnes’ Class
Grade World History, 1500-Present
Course Outline
1st 9 Weeks
 Review: The High and Late Middle Ages
 Chapter 1: The Renaissance and Reformation (1300-1650)
 Chapter 2: The Beginnings of Our Global Age: Europe, Africa, and Asia
(1415-1796)
 Chapter 3: The Beginnings of Our Global Age: Europe and the Americas
(1492-1750)
 Chapter 4: The Age of Absolutism (1550-1800)
2nd 9 Weeks
 Chapter 5: The Enlightenment and the American Revolution (1700-1800)
 Chapter 6: The French Revolution and Napoleon (1789-1815)
 Chapter 7: The Industrial Revolution Begins (1750-1850)
 Chapter 8: Revolutions in Europe and Latin America (1790-1848)
 Chapter 9: Life in the Industrial Age (1800-1914)
 Chapter 10: Nationalism Triumphs in Europe (1800-1914)
3rd 9 Weeks
 Chapter 11: Growth of Western Democracies (1815-1914)
 Chapter 12: The New Imperialism (1800-1914)
 Chapter 13: New Global Patterns (1800-1914)
 Chapter 14: World War I and the Russian Revolution (1914-1924)
 Chapter 16: The Rise of Totalitarianism (1919-1939)
4th 9 Weeks
 Chapter 17: World War II and Its Aftermath (1931-1955)
 Chapter 18: The Cold War (1945-1991)
 Chapter 19: New Nations Emerge (1945-Present)
 Chapter 20: Regional Conflicts (1945-Present)
 Chapter 21: The Developing World (1945-Present)
 Chapter 22: The World Today
Coach Barnes’ Class
9 Grade World History, 1500-Present
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
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ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance is very important to successful completion of this course. Students who miss
class often will quickly jeopardize chances for good grades. Students should make a sincere commitment to be in
class. All Huntsville City School Board policies, Huntsville High School policies, and classroom rules will be
followed. (Consult student handbook.)
MAKEUP POLICY: Students who miss a day of class due to illness, school activity, family emergency, etc., MUST
TURN IN AN EXCUSE in order to make up missed work. With an excuse, students may turn in late assignments
within two school days (unless otherwise discussed with Coach Barnes), with no penalty. For unexcused absences, late
grades will reflect the following school-wide procedure.
If any student does not complete an assignment 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%.
1 day late=70%
4 days late=55%
7 days late=40%
10 days late=1%
2 days late=65%
5 days late=50%
8 days late=35%
3 days late=60%
6 days late=45%
9 days late=30%
Note: The percentages above reflect the highest possible grade that may be earned.
STUDENT-TEACHER CONTACT: Students are required to join the class Edmodo group. Students will receive
a special code for their period’s group. This website will be used to communicate announcements and to turn in
most assignments.
PARENT-TEACHER CONTACT: Students and parents are expected to regularly check students’ progress
through INOW. Parent conferences may be arranged during the school year during planning period (4th period) or
before school by appointment. Please call the office to arrange a time, or contact Coach Barnes via email.
Email [email protected]
GRADING POLICY: There will be a variety of assessment methods used this year, including tests, quizzes, class and
group activities, note checks, etc. Papers may be graded for following instructions, effort, accuracy, or a combination of
these factors. Grades will be based on a point system with the following approximate assigned weights:
Class Average
 Classwork/Homework/Quizzes
 Tests/Projects/Papers
Huntsville City Schools Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F =Below 60%
40%
60%
CELLPHONE POLICY: Cellphones are an important part of society today and necessary especially for contacting
someone in case of an emergency. However, a cellphone is not required to be successful in Coach Barnes’ class. The
only time students will be allowed to have cellphones out are during times designated by Coach Barnes’ where they
can listen to the music of their choice through their ear buds. The phones will be required to sit on top of the desk
and be turned upside down. Music that is too loud will result in loss of privileges for the entire class. If a student has
a cellphone during an unauthorized time the following will result:
First Offense: Student will be asked to put cellphone up
Second Offense: Coach Barnes will take up the student’s cell phone and keep it for the rest of class
Third Offense: If this continues to become a problem, the cellphone will be given to an administrator at
which point the student’s parent/guardian will need to come and retrieve the cellphone
CLASSROOM RULES
1. The Golden Rule: Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
2. Be respectful of the ideas and opinions of your fellow classmates even if you do not agree with them.
3. Do not speak while Coach Barnes or another student has the floor to talk.
*All Huntsville City School rules apply.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
1. Bring prepared everyday for class.
2. Be in class, seated, when the bell rings.
3. Stay in your seat unless otherwise instructed.
4. Eating and chewing gum in class is prohibited.
5. Wait to be dismissed by the teacher.
6. Turn in assignments by the due date.
7. Behavior which is disruptive to the educational process will not be allowed.
CONSEQUENCES: Student discipline for classroom offenses will be handled in coordination with Huntsville City
Schools’ Behavior Learning Guide, which all students will review during the first day of school. Failure to abide by
the classroom rules, procedures, and expectations will result in the following:
1. Verbal Warning
2. Teacher/Student Conference
3. Parent and/or Administrator Contact or Conference
4. Office Referral
Please feel free to contact me regarding any questions or concerns about this school year.
Sincerely,
John Barnes
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