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Mrs. Megan Schweitzer
Modern World History
MODERN WORLD HISTORY
The study of world history from the
Renaissance (c. 1300) to the present
day; concentration on revolutionspolitical, scientific, religious/spiritual,
economic, social, intellectual,
technological
About me…
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CHS graduate
BA in History & Secondary Education, The
College of NJ, May 2002
MEd in Educational Leadership & Instruction
(focus in Teaching Strategies), The College of
NJ, May 2009
Approved by the College Board and
Burlington County College as an Advanced
Placement instructor
Resources
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Email: [email protected]
Webpage: Go to
www.cinnaminson.com; select “high
school”, then “teacher sites”, then
“Schweitzer”
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Includes textbook link, extra credit contests,
homework, etc.
GRADING- point-based system
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Formal Assessment- test & reading quizzes
(may use one page of notes with quizzes)
Alternative Assessment- projects & essays
Homework- no credit for late or incomplete
assignments
Cooperative Learning (AKA “group work)can only improve a student’s grade; extra
credit system
Extra Credit- opportunities vary each
marking period; contests, research
APPROACH TO LEARNING
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Connecting world history to our everyday
lives
Life skills- cooperation, analysis, critical
reading, writing, organization, discussion
Multiple Perspectives
Multiculturalism
Experiential Learning (“learning by doing”,
simulations, field trip)