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Powell County High School
Word Civilizations II (1500AD to the Present, Geography)
2009-2010 Course Syllabus
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Mr. James Clapp
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[email protected]
(606) 663-3320
Description: Using a global view of the history of humankind, students will learn to
interpret and analyze events of the world since A. D. 800, focusing on Western
Civilization (Europe). Students will use primary and secondary documents. The
course will also introduce and develop geographical concepts.
Course Standards:
Students will learn to:
1. Use a variety of tools to understand the interpretive nature of world history and
examine significant eras(i.e. Middle-Ages, Renaissance, Reformation, Industrialization,
World Wars, Modern Age)
2. Examine the impact of significant individuals and groups, recognize the
significance of geography and natural resources in historical perspectives and
events.
3. Analyze social, political, and economic characteristics of various eras and
civilizations in world civilization.
4. Trace the impact of advances in research, science, and technology on historical
events and human societies, and analyze the challenges and opportunities provided
by an increasingly interdependent world.
5. Understand the forces that caused some economic systems to grow and prosper
while others remained stagnant or declined.
6. Compare and contrast different political systems and recognize their sources of
power.
7. Analyze causes and consequences of various political revolutions and rebellions;
political cause and consequences of nationalism, militarism, and imperialism.
8. Analyze conflicts between and among different forms of government and examine
the impact of these conflicts on historical events and changes.
9. Examine ways in which modern governments do or do not preserve and protect
the rights and liberties of their constituents; and explore ways in which stability
and peace is pursued in an interdependent world.
10. Explore, recognize, examine, and analyze the role of culture and societies to help
explain historical perspectives and events.
History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are
the way we are.
David McCullough (Historian & Author)
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Materials Needed:
+ 70-100 page Spiral Notebook each six weeks
+ Pencils or Pens
+ Color Pencils
+ Notebook Paper
+ A Good Attitude and a Willingness to Learn
Texts:
Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction (McDougal Littell , 2007)
Primary/ Secondary Sources
Expectations:
I have very high expectations for all students, as a class and as individuals. My goal is
to facilitate students’ intellectual, academic, social and creative growth. Along with
the content, this course will also serve to prepare students for future courses and
future employment by challenging students in ways that will improve and develop
many different types of skills that will be useful inside and outside of the classroom.
Powell County Schools Mission Statement:
The mission of the Powell County School System is to prepare students as life-long
learners who are self sufficient, responsible and productive members of our
community.
Classwebsite:
http://powell.web1.schoolpointe.com/olc/teacher.aspx?s=1171
You may also access the website via the Powell County Schools webpage. Click on
Schools at the top, then Powell County High School. On the left-hand side, click on
Teachers Websites and then on Clapp, James. The class website will have the daily
agenda, assignments and supplementary materials to the class
Rules & Procedures:
In order to prepare students for future endeavors, it is essential to maintain a
constructive learning environment in the classroom. Therefore, these are the
following rules that I expect all students to follow. I follow the CHAMPS and
Refocus classroom management system in all of my classes.
Rules
1. Students will talk at the appropriate times and volume. The class will use four
volumes; 0- silent, 1- whisper 2- conversational 3- normal speaking voice.
2. Respect all persons and property (this includes your actions, language &
attitude). This a school for learning not a “Hang Out”, use proper vocabulary
instead of slang and set your attitude for learning
3. Follow directions the first time they are given. Teacher reserves the right to
only give instructions once.
4. Be seated and prepared for class when the bell rings. This includes having
pencils sharpen, notebook out working on bellringer.
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5. Raise your hand to speak, to move or to be recognized by the teacher. No calls
out!. Only one person up at a time
6. Class will be dismissed by the teacher and not the bell, this includes “packing”
up.
7. All other rules and procedures as described in the Powell County and PCHS
Handbook
Consequences
First offense:
Verbal Warning and a review of proper behavior
Second offense: Students will reflect on behavior via Refocus form
Third offense: Student will reflect on behavior via Refocus form and break detention w/teacher
Fourth offense:
Student sent to office with referral w/ Refocus forms
* Student disrespect will not be tolerated, students that use threatening language,
actions, and being defiant or causing a severe disruption will be sent to the office immediately
Teacher’s Pet Peeves!
1. Cell Phones, Electronic devices, & Make-UP will be confiscated if seen.
2. Students will not write or pass notes, these will be confiscated and could be read
to the class.
3. Students will use appropriate language and vocabulary.
4. Students will stay engaged in the learning process, by staying awake and paying
attention to the teacher at all times
Procedures:
Start of Block: When Students enter the classroom, they need to get prepare
for class (notebooks out, pencils sharpen, admit passes on teachers desk, etc) and
sit in their ASSIGNED seat before the bell rings. 1. Students will drop of their
backpacks, book bags, jackets etc. on the table at the back of the room. 2.
Students will make sure that they have a sharpen pencil or pen. 3. Students will get
out their notebooks and start on the Bell Ringer. When the bell rings, students
need to be quiet and working on their Bell Ringer (level 0) (on board or screen)
until instruction starts. Students should be quiet when announcements are on
or if someone is speaking over the intercom (level 0).
Students who are out of their seat when the last bell rings or not in their assigned
seat or prepared for class will be sent to the office to get a TARDY slip or fill out
a Refocus form. 1st Period: Students will remain quiet during the morning
announcements and will stand respectfully and quiet during the Pledge of
Allegiance if they choose not to participate.
Bellringers & Participation: Students will complete a bellringer each day. The
bellringer should be completed on the Bellringer form given out on Monday.
Students should answer all questions in the corresponding box for that day. If the
student is absent then they need to write, absent or ISD etc in the box. On Friday,
students should turn in the bellringer form, to the homework box when dismissed
from classes. Bellringers will count as a daily work grade for the week (25 points
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for the week). Students will also have an opportunity to earn 25 points for the
week for Participation. Participation also includes being prepared and supplied for
class, effective use of class time and not causing class disturbances or disruptions
for the week. (50 points).
Class Notebook: Students will be required to keep a class notebook and have it in
class every day. A 70-100 page spiral notebook each six weeks is recommended.
Students will use the first page as a table of contents and the second page to record
their graded assignments. The other pages will be used for daily notes and “I
CAN” statements (Daily learning objectives). Students should also have a small
glue stick or stapler to attach worksheets and other papers (except Bellringers) that
are handed out. Student Notebooks will be graded at least twice each six weeks
for completeness and neatness (50 points)
Needing Paper or a Pencil: Students should ask another student before
requesting paper/pencil from the teacher. After attempting to get a pencil from
another student and failing, then the student may use a pencil from the teacher’s
cup. The Pencil should be returned to the teacher at the end of the Block.
Remember that this should be done before the BELL RINGS or student will
have to fill out a refocus form.
Class Work: All worked assigned in class is class work NOT home work until
the end of class! The teacher will tell students when they should pack-up their
work for the day. If time remains, the class will try to answer a brainteaser from
the brainteaser box, the student that answers it correctly will earn extra credit.
Handing in Papers & Homework: All Homework should be in the box
before the bell rings or they will be considered late. Papers should have the
following headings, (they may not be graded), In the right hand corner, Full Name
(printed), Date and Period. .
EXAMPLE
James Clapp
December 3, 2010 or 3 December 2010 or may use 12/3/10 or 3/12/10
Period 1
Hall Passes: NO HALLPASSES unless it is an EXTREME EMERGENCY.
The teacher still reserves the right to SAY NO! Students have ample time to use
the restroom, go to their lockers, or run errands, BETWEEN CLASSES. If
students need to go to the office, the nurse, another teacher; go between classes
and have them write you a note to class. For EMERGENCIES, students will be
given their own Hall Pass Card. Obviously, if there is a medical or other condition
that requires the student to leave the classroom, documentation and direction from
Administration will be given.
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“If you think you can or can’t you are right”- Henry Ford
Lunch Block: The teacher will announce when it is time for Lunch not students.
If students whine or become anxious for lunch, this will only take away from their
time from lunch. When the teacher announces that it is lunchtime, students
should go to lunch quietly in a single-file line. If students can not walk to lunch
quietly without disturbing classes (Loud Talking, Making noise [banging lockers, or
hitting locks], etc.) then the student will be subject to going back to class and
trying again. At the appointed time, students will return to class. Students that
return late,or do not return to their assign seats and work will be sent to the Office
to get a TARDY slip or will have to fill out a refocus forms.
Videos & Movies: On various days, students will watch videos & movies.
Information presented, will be assessed on tests and assignments, therefore
students should watch the videos & movies carefully and fill out their video or
movie worksheet. Students that are talking during the movie will receive
disciplinary action. In addition, Students will not be allowed to sleep.
Sleeping: Students will not be allowed to sleep or put their heads down on their
desk. Students will be warned once. The second time students will be sent to the
office to go home (if they say they are sick). The third time, students will fill out a
refocus form and receive a break detention. The fourth time, students will be sent
to the office with a referral for Sleeping in class. Administration does not tolerate
Sleepers.
Dismissal: Students should remain in their seat until the teacher dismisses the
class (NOT THE BELL). All books used in class should be neatly put back on
the bookshelf and all paper and trash picked up in the classroom. Students should
not pack their stuff until directed by the teacher. Students will remain seated until
the bell rings. If time remains, the class will try to answer a brainteaser 7th Period:
After the announcements and first bell, Students will be allowed to talk at a level 2
and change desks, but they must remain seated until their bell for dismissal has
rung.
Academic Honesty: Do not CHEAT or PLAGIARIZE in this class. Look in
the student handbook for the exact legal definition. However, I define cheating
and plagiarizing as turning in work that is not your own, copying work or
giving INADEQUATE notation of your sources, using crib sheets or any
other methods that gives one an unfair advantage on an exam. Anyone caught
cheating will at the least get a zero for the assignment and possibly
referred immediately to the office for disciplinary action
Make the most of yourself for that is all there is of you.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Grading Breakdown
Daily Work and Home Work
Tests and Quizzes
Notebook Checks
Bellringers
Portfolio prompts/Projects
9 week/Midterm/Final Exam
10 to 25 points each
50 to 100 points
50 points
25 points
50 to 100 points
200 points
Grading Scale: points earned/points possible = %
A = 90 – 100
B = 80 – 89
C = 70 – 79
D = 60 – 69
F = 59 and Below:
Extended School Services:
It is very important that if a student is lost or is falling behind in the course work
that they ASK FOR HELP. There are many services and people, as well as the
instructor, available to help. E.S.S. is a free source of help to students.
Please Use it.
Learn as much as you can while you are young, since life becomes too busy
later. ~Dana Stewart Scott
Extra Credit: The instructor may offer extra credit from time to time; however,
this is not a substitute for not completing daily work, projects or homework. For
10 points extra credit students may do a one-page biography of a famous person
involved in history, government or business (with prior approval of the teacher).
Students can read a book dealing with history, government or business (with prior
approval of the teacher) and do 2-4 page book report for 50 points extra credit.
Students can receive a maximum of 50 points extra credit per six-weeks.
Homework and Projects: Homework and Projects are to be completed and
turned in on time to receive full credit. After the due date, (unless with an excused
absence) each assignment will be docked points until turned in.
Snow Days: All work, tests etc… planned on a snow day will be completed the
next time students return to school. During times of pending inclement weather,
student will want to take home their notebooks to review.
Questions: Got them? Ask Them. Do not be SHY. That is why we are here
Final Caution: If you do the work, have a good attitude; the class will not be as
bad as you fear. You might have even have fun and be amused as well as learning
new ideas and skills. So RELAX and DON’T PANIC
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Course Outline:
UNIT I: Beginnings of the Modern World (Middle-Ages, Renaissance & Reformation) (10 weeks)
UNIT II: Absolutism & Revolutions in England, America, & France (8 weeks)
UNIT III: The Race for Empire: Industrialism, Imperialism, and Socialism (6 weeks)
UNIT IV: A World at War – World Wars I & II (5 weeks)
UNIT V: Cold War and 20th Century Nationalism (4 weeks)
UNIT VI: The Modern World (2 weeks)
Schedule:
First Semester:
UNIT I: Beginnings of the Modern World (Middle-Ages, Renaissance & Reformation)
Intro to Course/Primary & Secondary Sources/Middle-Ages
European Renaissance and Reformation, 1300-1600
An Age of Explorations and Isolation, 1400-1800
The Atlantic World, 1492-1800
UNIT II: Absolutism & Revolutions in England, America, & France
Absolute Monarchs in Europe, 1500-1800
Enlightenment and Revolution, 1500-1800
The French Revolution and Napoleon, 1789-1815
Nationalist Revolutions Sweep the West, 1789-1900
Review and Midterm Finals
Second Semester:
UNIT III: Industrialism and the Race for Empire, 1700-1914
The Industrial Revolution, 1700-1914
An Age of Democracy and Progress, 1815-1914
The Age of Imperialism, 1850-1914
Transformations Around the Globe, 1800-1914
Unit IV: The World at War, 1900-1945
The Great War, 1914-1918
Revolution and Nationalism, 1900-1939
Years of Crisis, 1919-1939
World War II, 1939-1945
Unit V: Cold War and 20th Century Nationalism
The Cold War, 1945-Present
Colonies Become New Nations, 1945-Present
KCATS Testing
Struggles for Democracy, 1945-Present
Modern World 1960-Present
Review and Finals
“Learning is like rowing upstream: not to advance is to drop back.”
~Chinese Proverb
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