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Ancient World History: the early years
Karen Bartl
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 251-928-2573
Planning: 1:00 – 1:30
Year: 2016 - 2017
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The study of world history in Grade 8 addresses the time period from prehistoric man to the
1500s. Content standards for this grade incorporate the strands of economics, geography,
history, and political science, with an emphasis on the history and geography strands. Course
content focuses on the migrations of early peoples, the rise of civilizations, the establishment of
governments and religions, the growth of economic systems, and ways in which these events
shaped Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Unique to this course are experiences that
provide for the study of the how human beings view themselves over time.
Taken from: 2010 Alabama Course of Study: Social Studies
OBJECTIVES: As a result of this course, you will be able to:
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Construct a personal connection to historical events at home and abroad;
Think critically and chronologically regarding major events occurring in the United States
and throughout the world;
Critique a variety of historical documents;
Engage in historical analysis and interpretation;
Conduct historical research;
Evaluate intricate connections among the past, present, and future; and
Engage in decision making using historical knowledge and analysis.
REQUIRED TEXTS AND RESOURCES:
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Glenco. “Journey Across Time: the early years”. Glenco /McGraw-Hill; Alabama Edition
edition (2005)
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Discovery Communications, LLC. “Discovery Education Techbook”. Copyright © 2016
Discovery Education. All rights reserved. Discovery Education. All rights reserved.
ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY: It is essential for a student to attend class in order to
achieve at their optimal ability. However, students who are sick should not come to school (see
the school nurse for “Too Sick for School” information). Per Baldwin County Board of
Education, students have three days to make-up any work missed during an absence.
Students need to come to class each day, prepared to learn (pencil, pen, paper, and charged
computer) and on time. On time to class means, in class and at your assigned seat before the
tardy bell rings.
COMMUNICATION: Students are welcome to speak to me concerning any issues between
classes, before class begins, or at a time agreed upon by both parties.
Parents are welcome to contact me via email or by calling the school, for any concerns or
issues, to make an appointment for a face-to-face meeting.
CELL PHONES, COMPUTERS, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Cell phones should never be
visible in class. Students who choose to make their cell phone visible will be subject to school
cell phone policy.
Students are expected to charge their computers in the evenings, at home. It is important that
computers are charged as surge protectors and extension cords running across the classroom
create a tripping hazard.
FOOD AND DRINK: Food and drink are not allowed in the classroom. Drinks are prone to spills,
and computers and liquids do not mix and crumbs from food attract bugs.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Accommodations established in the IEP of a student will be followed.
Any issues should be directed to the Special Education Chair as well as the classroom teacher.
GRADING: To determine your grade:
Assessments will count 60%
Assignments will count 40%
Grading scale: 90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
< 59% = F
ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION: Assignments will be submitted through Moodle, and in-class as deemed
appropriate for each task.
LATE WORK: Any work turned in after the assigned due date, or at the end of the three-day grace period
for absences, will receive a deduction of 10 points for each day the assignment is turned in, after the
due date.
PLAGIARISM/ACADEMIC OFFENSES: Plagiarism is the intentional use of the original work of another
person, or publication. Plagiarism will result in a zero for the assignment.
COURSE OF STUDY STANDARDS:
1. Explain how artifacts and other archaeological findings provide evidence of the nature and
movement of prehistoric groups of people.
2. Analyze characteristics of early civilizations in respect to technology, division
3. Compare the development of early world religions and philosophies and their key tenets.
4. 4. Identify cultural contributions of Classical Greece, including politics, intellectual life, arts,
literature, architecture, and science.
5. Describe the role of Alexander the Great in the Hellenistic world. Examples: serving as political
and military leader, encouraging
6. Trace the expansion of the Roman Republic and its transformation into an empire, including key
geographic, political, and economic elements. Examples: expansion—illustrating the spread of
Roman
7. Describe the widespread impact of the Roman Empire.
8. Describe the development of a classical civilization in India and China. Examples: India—
religions, arts and literature, philosophies, empires,
9. 9. Describe the rise of the Byzantine Empire, its institutions, and its legacy, including the
influence of the Emperors Constantine and Justinian and the effect of the Byzantine Empire on
art, religion, architecture, and law.
10. Trace the development of the early Russian state and the expansion of its trade systems.
11. Describe early Islamic civilizations, including the development of religious, social, and political
systems.
12. Describe China’s influence on culture, politics, and economics in Japan, Korea, and Southeast
Asia.
13. Compare the African civilizations of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai to include geography, religions,
slave trade, economic systems, empires, and cultures.
14. Describe key aspects of pre-Columbian cultures in the Americas including the Olmecs, Mayas,
Aztecs, Incas, and North American tribes.
15. Describe military and governmental events that shaped Europe in the early MIDDLE AGES
16. Describe major cultural changes in Western Europe in the High Middle Ages (1000-1300 A.D.).
17. Explain how events and conditions fostered political and economic changes in the late Middle
Ages and led to the origins of the Renaissance.
2010 Alabama Course of Study: Social Studies