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World History – Course Syllabus
2016-2017
Teacher: Dave Salzer (Room 203)
[email protected]
Phone: 612.668.1300 EXT: 34022
Course Objectives:
World History is a yearlong 11th grade Individuals and Societies course that uses an
integrated approach to understand the history of the World and its people. This course draws
heavily from the classic disciplines of history and geography. However, connections will be
drawn from a variety of the Social Studies subfields such as economics, sociology, political
science, anthropology, and psychology. The combination of these fields will permit us to develop
a deep understanding of the history of the world. In this course we will study both western and
non-western societies, providing a solid basis for understanding our own unique cultural heritage
and an appreciation of diverse cultures across the globe.
Course Textbook
The textbook for this course is McGraw-Hill “World History and Geography”.
This is an excellent textbook that will provide us with the depth and challenge of an
appropriate high school history course. The text will act as the skeleton of this course; as
it will provide us with structure. However, personal engagement, participation, and
effort, as well as activities, case studies, and other supplements will bring life to the
skeleton (text). The text is available the Government homepage, and specific chapters can
be found on each unit page. The username is: mpsse. And password is: mpsse1.
Course Materials
It is expected that each student has a notebook or a section of a notebook devoted to this
course for class notes. A folder or binder will also be required for each student to store returned
work, class handouts, and other supplements. It is also expected that each student has a pen or
pencil each day.
Class Expectations:
RESPECT:
peers, classroom facilities and equipment, guests, and teacher
**Violation will result in a reminder, a verbal reminder, a brief student/teacher meeting
before or after class, a call home, an extensive meeting with an administrator. See also, the 11th
Grade Classroom Engagement Plan, Tommie Creed, and Learner Profile.
Grading:
Student assessment will come in the form of:
Formative Assessment: 20%
Summative Assessment: 80%
Grading Scale
91-100
87-90
83-86
79-82
75-78
A
AB+
B
B-
71-74
67-70
63-66
59-62
55-58
C+
C
CD+
D
50-54
D-
49 and below F
Course Inquiry Questions: How have human beings interacted with one another and
their environment throughout time?
Course Units:
The course will be broken into six thematic units. Below are the thematic units in
which we will follow.
Semester One
Unit One:
Cold War Conclusions
Unit Inquiry Question: How did the end of the Cold War result in the
emergence of Nation States and what effect do they have on the globe?
Unit Two
Early Civilizations
Unit Inquiry Question: How and where did civilization begin? How have
the five major religions impacted history?
Unit Three
Interregional Unity
Unit Inquiry Question: What factors helped end the Middle Ages and
begin the Renaissance? What effect did the Reformation have on
Western Europe?
Unit Four
Global Convergence
Unit Inquiry Question: How does Enlightenment create the age of
revolution?
Semester Two
National History Day: All World History students will participate in NHD
Unit Five
Industrialization and Imperialism Enlightenment and Revolution
Unit Inquiry Question: How does Industrialism change western society?
Unit Six
World Wars
Unit Inquiry Question: What are the causes of Global Conflict? How are
these two Global Conflicts connected?
Unit Seven
The Global Era
Unit Inquiry Question: How did two contrasting and competing empires
impact the globe?
Mr. Salzer’s Goals
My ultimate goal in teaching this course is for each of you to have success. Success
is an objective term that varies between individuals; my hope is that your definition of
success is at minimum to pass this state required course. Other goals I have are to spark
interests, answer questions, and create awareness in a fun and respectful learning
environment.
Student Goals
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**If parents or guardians would like a course syllabus, please see Mr. Salzer for an additional copy.