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WORLD HISTORY HONORS – 7010H
Ms. Caroline Pankonen room 627
[email protected]
I. Course Summary
A. Course Scope:
This one-year course examines societal development from the Renaissance to the present with an
emphasis on emerging ideologies, expansion of empires, growth of nations, and an increase of global
interdependence. Students develop an understanding of current world issues and relate them to their
historical, geographical, political, economic, and cultural contexts. This course is designated as honors
level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. Instructional practices incorporate
integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions
to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills the
World History/Geography and the Arts/Humanities credits required for high school graduation.
B. Course Goals:
1.
To compare the interrelationships among human institutions, including political, social, cultural,
religious, technological, and economic. [NS: H1.0, H2.0, H3.0, H4.0]
2.
To analyze the relationship between the physical environment and historical trends and events.
[NS: H1.0, G5.0, G6.0]
3.
To evaluate and critique how the arts and humanities of diverse civilizations relate to historical
developments. [NS: H3.0, G7.0]
4.
To assess the historical development of diverse political systems.
[NS: H1.0, H2.0, H3.0, H4.0, C13.0, C16.0]
5.
To cite evidence supporting the role economic systems play in determining historical events and
contemporary issues. [NS: H4.0, E9.0, E11.0, E12.0]
6.
To synthesize the causes and consequences of complex events such as wars, conflicts, and
revolutions. [NS: H1.0, H2.0, H3.0, H4.0]
7.
To investigate and analyze the impact of science and technology on human and physical systems.
[NS: H1.0, H3.0, G 6.0, G8.0]
8.
To apply the content literacy skills necessary to analyze historical documents, artifacts, and
concepts. [NS: H1.0, H2.0, H3.0, H4.0, G5.0, G6.0, G7.0, G8.0, E9.0, E11.0, C16.0]
9.
To use information, media, and technology literacy skills necessary to research, communicate, and
demonstrate critical thinking.
[NS: H1.0, H2.0, H3.0, H4.0, G5.0, G6.0, G7.0, G8.0, E9.0, E11.0, C16.0]
C. Textbook and Materials
World History: Connections to Today, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2003.
 Notebook or Binder
 Pen or Pencils (#2)
 USB Drive
 Edmodo account
D. World History will be examined through five prevailing themes:
1. Interaction between Humans and the Environment: demography and disease; migration; patterns of
settlement; technology
2. Development and Interaction of Cultures: religions; belief systems, philosophies, and ideologies;
science and technology; the arts and architecture
3. State-building, Expansion, and Conflict: political structures and forms of governance; empires; nations
and nationalism; revolts and revolutions; regional, transregional, and global structures and organizations
4. Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems: agricultural and pastoral production; trade
and commerce; labor systems; industrialization; capitalism and socialism
5. Development and Transformation of Social Structures: gender roles and relations; family and kinship;
racial and ethnic constructions; social and economic classes
E. The following “Four Historical Thinking Skills” will be developed:
1. Crafting Historical Arguments from Historical Evidence
2. Chronological Reasoning
3. Comparison and Contextualization
4. Historical Interpretation and Synthesis
F. Teaching and Learning Strategies
Daily Activities
 Students will be expected to read assigned chapters and completed assigned questions for chapter.
 Students should expect a reading quiz for each chapter and a test for each unit.
 Students will learn to analyze primary documents related to topics being taught.
 Students should expect to participate in class discussion as well as small group activities.
 Most topics will be examined in the context of the five themes of world history with the intent of
making comparisons between cultures and noting the changes and continuities within a single culture
over time.
 Students will examine and assess the relevance of the arts and literature in a given society; analyze
statistical tables; establish geographic and environmental significance via maps and discussion, and
engage in “big picture” discussions (small groups and whole class) concerning cross-cultural
relationships, comparative issues, change over time, and impact in history.
 Individual assignments will include political and geographic maps, annotated maps, annotated timelines,
comparative charts, and study questions.
 Students should expect to use a variety of sources in class, such as internet, and multimedia sources, in
addition to print resources.
 Students should expect to complete class projects at least once a quarter.
 Notes taken will be completed in Cornell style. Notebooks will be inspected if a student is
underperforming in the class.
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Students should hand in work that is neat and free of spelling and grammatical errors.
For reference, lecture notes will be available for student review on Edmodo.
II. Course Outline
A. Major Units
1. Influences Prior to the Renaissance
2. Growth of World Religions
3. The Renaissance and the Reformation
4. Exploration
5. Enlightenment and Revolution
--- 1st Semester Final --6. Nation-Building and Industrialization
7. World Wars
8. Cold War and Beyond
9. Contemporary and Global Issues
--- 2nd Semester Final --B. Technology Applications
Computer assignments and Internet activities are an integral part of this course. Students will be frequently
asked to incorporate basic computer skills and technology applications into their assignments and projects.
III. Grading Policy
A. Grading Scale
A ~ 90% - 100%
B ~ 80% - 89%
C ~ 70% - 79%
D ~ 60% - 69%
F ~ 59% or below
B. Description of Grading Procedures
1. Value of Assignments – Quarter grades are based on a point-accumulation system. Each grade will be valued
according to the level of importance, degree of difficulty, and length of time needed to complete. The
following illustrates the approximate percentages for each type of assignment.
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35% - Test
35% - Project/Presentation
15% Classwork/Homework
15% - Quiz
o Extra Credit: It is the teacher’s discretion to assign extra credit. Any extra credit assigned will be given as an
outside activity to enhance student learning. Students should not expect to be given extra credit opportunities
and should also not expect that extra credit will cause significant boost in any grade.
o Grades will not be curved or rounded up. This includes all assignments, exams, quarter grades, and semester
grades.
o Late Work: For full credit work MUST be handed in on the due date. Any assignment turned in late will
receive a 50% reduction in grade. Once the unit has been complete no missing work may be handed in for
that unit. Missing work is entered as a 0 in the grade book.
2. Importance of Good Attendance
Every day is an experience that should not be missed. If you are absent, all class notes and assignments must
be made up. However, the lecture, discussion, and interactive activities cannot be replaced. Therefore, it is
important to have excellent attendance. Students have access to the absent box to retrieve any items missed.
It is the student’s responsibility to obtain missed work and complete within the 3 day time period as
determined by CCSD.
3. Citizenship
O ~ consistently participates in class discussions, volunteers in class, and leads group work.
S ~ good behavior and participation.
N ~ poor behavior, lack of participation, or habitual tardiness.
U ~ violates district or classroom rules ~ parents will be notified in advance, extreme lack of participation in
the course, fails course
C. Semester Grade
40% ~ 1st and 3rd Quarter
40% ~ 2nd and 4th Quarter
20% ~ Final Exams
D. Makeup Procedures
1. All assignments, due dates, and class notes will be posted on the class website as well as found in the
classroom in the class work file.
2. CCSD policy allows students three days following an absence to arrange for makeup work. I provide
students with their makeup work the day they return to class. Together, we will determine an appropriate
turn-in date if there is an emergency.
3. Make-up work that is due to an absence must have the word ABSENT written on it; otherwise it will receive
half credit.
4. Major assignments or projects that have been given a week or more advance notice will be due on the day
that the student returns to class.
5. Make-up exams will be administered in class immediately upon return.
6. If the student had a long-term absence, an alternative essay exam will be administered. Parents many also
request homework due to a long absents by contacting the school
7. Emergencies and life happen. If there is an issue preventing a student from completing their work they must
meet with the teacher and decide on a plan.
IV. Classroom Behavior Expectations
A. Proper Use of Computers, Technological Devises, and the Internet
1. Students will lose their classroom computer privileges if the teacher discovers that the student is not using
the computer or Internet appropriately.
2. Students may not check email or visit web sites not related to world history or websites that contain material
unsuitable for school use.
3. Students will be expected to take great care while using the classroom computers, and if one needs repair, the
student will report the malfunction to the teacher immediately.
4. Inappropriate use of computers or the Internet will result in a drop in citizenship and disciplinary action.
5. Students are NOT allowed to take pictures or film in class. If a student is caught taking pictures or filming the
teacher or other students in the class, the student will be sent to the Dean’s Office with a referral.
B. Tardy Policy
1. If a student enters the classroom after the bell, he or she must sign the “Tardy Sheet” with their name, date,
time, and reason.
2. The A-TECH Tardy Policy will be strictly followed.
3. Excessive tardies will result in a drop in citizenship.
C. Corridor Passes
1. Corridor passes are for students who need to leave the classroom to use the restroom, go to their locker, get a
drink of water, etc.
2. After that, students who need to leave the classroom for non-medical reasons will suffer a drop in citizenship.
3. Students that loiter in the restrooms and hallways will lose corridor pass privileges.
4. Students will not be allowed to use corridor pass to disrupt another teacher’s class.
D. Food
1. Do not bring food, drinks, or gum into the classroom. Water is acceptable.
2. The teacher does NOT supply food or beverages to the student.
3. No eating in class, due to food allergy concerns.
E. Plagiarism
1. Plagiarize - to pass off as one’s own the ideas or words of another source.
2. Copying material from any source is plagiarism.
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Downloading material from the Internet and manipulating the text is plagiarism.
Borrowing an idea from another source is plagiarism.
Anyone caught plagiarizing will receive a zero on the assignment and a drop in their citizenship grade.
Cheating
Anyone who cheats on an exam or facilitates the cheating of another student will receive a zero on the exam
and a drop in their citizenship grade.
2. Assignments copied from another student will result in both students receiving a zero on the assignment and
a drop in their citizenship grade.
3. If a cell phone or other electronic device is out during an exam, I will assume cheating is taking place, and
the student will receive a zero on the exam and a drop in their citizenship grade.
G. Progressive Discipline Procedure
1. Students who come to class unprepared, do not stay on task, sleep in class, or engage in disruptive or
disrespectful behavior will be given a verbal warning.
2. If the problem continues, citations will be issued in the following order:
a) conference with the student
b) telephone conference with a parent or guardian = citizenship grade drops a level
c) referral to the Dean = citizenship grade drops another level
3. Serious offenses will result in an immediate referral to the Dean.
F. Classroom Rules
o Treat everyone with respect.
o Come to class prepared with your notebook organized as previously directed, standard blue or black pens,
and number 2 pencils for scantron exams.
o Make sure you label all of your work with your name and period. No Names cannot be graded.
o All assignments must be completed in standard black or blue ink or ten points will be deducted. DO NOT
USE PENCIL.
o Homework is due in the basket before the bell rings or it will be considered late.
o Exams must be filled in completely. If a question (or page) is left blank, it will be counted as wrong.
o All administrative paperwork must be presented before the bell rings, before school, or during the assistance
period. Do not interrupt one of my other classes.
o Working on assignments for other classes will result in a drop in citizenship and the work will be
confiscated.
o Reading packets or books not returned in pristine condition will result in a drop in citizenship.
o Do not ask to leave my class to make up a test or complete a project in another class.
o Pick up your trash. Class will not be dismissed until all trash has been picked up and thrown away.
o Cell phones or other electronic devices used in class will be confiscated and turned in to the Dean’s Office.
o Do not apply make-up or use perfume, cologne, scented lotion, or hair-spray in the classroom. The first
offense will result in a conference and a drop in citizenship.
o All Clark County School District and A-TECH rules and regulations will be enforced.
o Keys To Success
1. Stay on task.
2. Keep your work area clean.
3. Maintain a positive attitude.
4. See me if you are having any problems with the material or assignments. I am happy to help. I am available
before school, after school, through email, or on Edmodo.
World History Honors ~ Course Expectations
Instructor ~ Ms. Pankonen
Course Expectations are posted on the Advanced Technologies Academy website (http://atech.org). Go to the
section “For Parents,” and follow the links to “Staff Web Pages,” “Social Studies,” and “Ms. Pankonen”
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