10th Grade World HistorySyllabus 2014-2015

Augusta Independent SchoolRoy Walter Machen III

(606)756-2105roy.machen@augusta.kyschools.us

COURSE DESCRIPTION:In this course students will master not only the required content as deemed

by the Kentucky Department of Education, but also develop the necessary study skills and higher level thinking strategies that will assist them through out their educational career and life itself. This course will reinforce and promote both literacy skills and problem solving skills that will encourage each to become better problem solvers, critical thinkers, life-long learners, and successful members of society. The course will require students to apply multiple skills in various subjects. Students will study:

This course is a comprehensive study of World History, which includes the broad history of humankind, with a more concentrated focus from the Renaissance to present day.

Modern World History deals with the background and development of the global society, from early modern times to the present. The course emphasizes cultural, imperial, and industrial interconnections between societies both western and nonwestern.

Students are introduced to cultural, economic, political and social developments that played a fundamental role in shaping the world in which they now live.

Students are required to take World History as a required credit for High School graduation.

COURSE TEXTBOOK:Jackson, J. Spielvogel, et al (2007). World History Modern Times. Glencoe

COURSE GOALS: Familiarize students with basic facts of geography, history, and culture that

every educated person needs to know to be an informed citizen of the world Research with primary and secondary documents, experiment, collaborate,

and learn from one another in a positive and productive environment. Work independently and collectively on projects, research papers,

presentations, and various other assignments that correlate with the topic in discussion. 

Build upon previous knowledge of important facts, concepts, and theories pertaining to world history.

CLASSROOM RULES:1. All students must follow the rules outlined in the student handbook.2. Follow directions the first time given.3. Stay seated unless given permission to get up.4. Be in your assigned seat and ready to work before the tardy bell

rings.a. Use the restroom and sharpen pencils before class begins.

5. Bring what you need for class work everyday.6. Keep hands, feet, and all other objects to yourself.7. Raise your hand before talking and wait to be called upon. 8. Respect your classmates, special guests, and teacher at all times. 9. Disrupting class takes away from your education and that of your

classmates.10. All work missed for any reason is the student’s responsibility. 11. No drinks, candy, or gum is allowed in class unless excused by

medical reason or given by the teacher.

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:1st Violation Verbal Warning2nd Violation Classroom Disruption3rd Violation Disrespect4th Violation Call Principle

It may be necessary to call the principle immediately if severe inappropriate behavior occurs.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:Textbook (class copy) Pen or Pencil (blue or black ink only)Colored Pencils (when necessary)3 to 5 subject notebook or;loose-leaf paper (please note that paper with the “edges” torn from a spiral notebook will not be accepted).

TIME and EFFORT:Time is one of the most valuable commodities we have, it can not be gotten back

once it is used. Therefore, it is something that should not be wasted including students and teachers. Students are expected to be in class on time, prepared to learn and ready to participate. This same effort will apply to teachers and guest speakers. In order for a classroom to succeed and grow, everyone is expected to work together as a team. Every person should be able to express their thoughts and ideas in their own words free from bias or prejudice. Nearly all ideas are welcomed and encouraged.

Please note: When working as a team or with another student, work responsibly as a group or pair, but record your own thoughts.

ASSIGNMENTS:

Class time will be divided into the following: Bell ringers Lecture with class discussion and higher level questioning. Presentations (power point, etc.) Individual and/or cooperative group assignments or assessments. http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078607051/ will be used for on line

activities. It is advisable that students make use of this site to study the content being discussed to reinforce their understanding.

PLEASE NOTE REGUARDING ASSIGNMENTS: Any assignments not completed in class are to be completed before

returning to class the following day, unless otherwise specified by the teacher.

Any assigned homework is to be completed before returning to class the following day, unless otherwise specified by the teacher.

Students are prohibited from “doing nothing” in this class. Full participation is expected and required.

You will work in class every day, there are no “Free Days”. Failure to do the required work during my time (school week) will result in having to complete it during your time (weekend).

Do not ask to work on another class assignment or homework in my class. If all class assignments or work in completed you may read your AR book or work on assignments from another class upon receiving permission from the teacher.

EXTRA CREDIT:

There will be numerous opportunities for extra credit available throughout this course. All extra credit opportunities will be announced at least one week prior to due dates. Students are encouraged, however, to do their best on every assignment and use any extra credit assignment as a way to promote their individual strengths and not necessarily their grades.

GRADING POLICY:Grades can be accessed online through infinite campus and are updated weekly

with reports to parents every nine weeks. Grades will be computed by Points Made / Points Possible = Percentage Grade.

Quizzes 10%Exams 20% A (90-100%)Final Exam 10% B (80-89%)Assignments 20% C (70-79%)Homework 20% D (60-69%)Projects & Reports 10% F (59% or Below)Bell Ringers 5%Participation 5%

Class work and Homework: Each day the date, bell ringer, and class topic/objective will be posted on the

board. You must write down the question and answer to the bell ringer everyday. They will be graded every Friday.

It is important to keep good notes and completing the bell ringers because you may be allowed to use them on exams from time to time.

Any missed notes or bell ringers may be obtained from me or a class mate. This is your responsibility, I will not chase you down to give to you.

Everyday, you should write down any homework assignments in your student planner. If there is no homework, you should make note of this as well. Keeping up with this is considered class work and may be checked and graded.

All homework assignments are due at the beginning of class. Upon entering the classroom place any assignments in the proper tray.

Important! All assignments are to have the students name, date and class in the top right hand corner. The assignment name or title should be on the top line of the paper.

Remember: NO name, NO grade!

Quizzes and Tests:

Periodically quizzes will be given to assess the material being covered. I reserve the right to not announce these dates if desired or announce the day before. An exam will be given at the end of each chapter or unit to assess the material covered. These dates will be announced 5 days in advance. The layout of each exam will be described beforehand. Each 9 week final exam will be scheduled in the syllabus outline.

Please note: I reserve the right change any scheduled exam date due to weather, school function, or unforeseen situation.

DUE DATES/LATE WORK/MAKE-UP WORK: All assignments are due at the beginning of the class and are to be placed in

the proper tray. Do not set your work on my desk; it must go into the assigned location to receive credit.

Homework will only be accepted from a student who has an excused absence. If you have an excused absence, you should turn in any assignments given before you were absent on the day you return.

Upon return, you should also get any missed work from me and any missed notes from your classmates (Again this is your responsibility I will not come to you).

Missed work will be due on the assigned date as permitted in the student handbook pertaining to excused absences.

If you have an excused absence during a test, you will be expected to make-up the test on the day you return.

If you have an unexcused absence, I will not accept missed homework, and you will not be allowed to make-up any missed tests.

                    

Inventor/Invention Paper

During the course of the year students will be required to research and complete one paper covering an inventor from historical times. The students will be informed well in advance of the assigned due dates for both the rough draft and final papers. Please be aware that this will be assigned on a first come basis with no two students being permitted to research the same individual.

Getting Started: First, get to know about your inventor. Read as much information about it as you can find. Read as much as you can,

using both the internet and library to find your resources (keep track of all resources you will need them for documentation).

As you're reading about your invention, take notes on key information, such as what your invention does, who invented it, when it was invented, and how this invention helped people.

The Structure of the Invention: Start your report with an introductory paragraph that states the main ideas that

you will be writing about.

Begin writing your paragraphs to describe your invention and inventor. Each paragraph should cover one topic.

End the report with a closing paragraph that summarizes what you wrote and learned.

Check that your grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct. Make sure to use complete sentences and write neatly! Define any technical terms that you use. Proofread your report for errors before you hand it in -- do not hand in a rough draft.

Topics to Research and Include in Your Report:When you write your report, try to answer as many of the following questions as you can:

What the invention does: Clearly explain what the invention does and how it can be used. Is it used for communication, transportation, fun, food, medicine, science, or something else?

When was it invented: Give the date of the invention, and the date of the patent (if appropriate).

Who invented it: Who was the inventor? When did this inventor live, how was this inventor educated, where did he/she live? If you can find out, tell why the inventor wanted to invent the invention. Did this inventor invent other things?

What other inventions led up to this invention: Describe the earlier inventions that led to this invention. For example, the electric arc light preceded and led to the invention of the incandescent light.

The importance of the invention: Explain why the invention is important. Has it saved lives, helped transportation, simplified communication, increased the food supply, or is it simply fun? Has it been improved upon since it was invented? Did it lead to other inventions?

Requirements

12 font New Times Roman format Double spaced 4 pages minimum Cover page & Resource Page (Total of 6 pages)

Below is a rubric that will show how you will be scored on your paper. Beginning

1Developing

2Accomplished

3Excellent

4Score

Introduction Disorganized, no information on what is to come

Gives too little information.

Summarizes report

Concise, well-written introduction

.

Research Part 1 (describe the

invention)

Does not cover all appropriate topics

Covers some of the appropriate

topics.

Covers most of the appropriate

topics.

All appropriate topics covered well.

Also includes interesting facts.

.

Research Part 2 (describe the

inventor)

Does not cover all appropriate topics

Covers some of the appropriate

topics.

Covers most of the appropriate

topics.

All appropriate topics covered well.

Also includes interesting facts.

.

Spelling/Grammar Many spelling and grammatical

errors

A few errors Only one or two errors

Spelling and grammar perfect

References No references A single reference, incomplete

citation

Several references with incomplete

citations

Many references, listed in appropriate

format

.

Timeliness Over a week late A week late A day or two late Handed in on time

Syllabus Outline of Content

I. Why Study World History?II. The Early Modern World, 1400-1800

a. Renaissance and Reformation, 1350-1600 (6 Days)i. The Renaissance

ii. The Intellectual & Artistic Renaissanceiii. The Protestant Reformationiv. The Spread of Protestantism & Catholic Response

b. The Age of Exploration, 1500-1800 (6 Days)i. Exploration and Expansion

ii. Africa in an Age of Transitioniii. Southeast Asia in the Era of the Spice Trade

c. Crisis & Absolutism in Europe, 1550-1715 (6 Days)i. Europe in Crisis: The Wars of Religion

ii. Social Crisis, War, and Revolutioniii. Response to Crisis: Absolutismiv. The World of European Culture

d. The Muslim Empires, 1450-1800 (6 Days)i. The Ottoman Empire

ii. The Rule of the Safavidsiii. The Grandeur of the Moguls

e. The East Asian World, 1400-1800 (6 Days)i. China at Its Height

ii. Chinese Society and Cultureiii. Tokugawa Japan and Korea

f. Revolution & Enlightenment, 1550-1800 (8 Days)i. The Scientific Revolution

ii. The Enlightenmentiii. The Impact of the Enlightenmentiv. Colonial Empires and the American Revolution

g. The French Revolution and Napoleon, 1789-1815 (10 Days)i. The French Revolution Begins

ii. Radical Revolution and Reactioniii. The Age of Napoleon

(END OF UNIT CLOSING) (2 Days)9 WEEK FINAL EXAM Week of October 15th

III. An Era of European Imperialism, 1800-1914a. Industrialization & Nationalism, 1800-1870 (10 Days)

i. The Industrial Revolutionii. Reaction and Revolution

iii. National Unification and the National Stateiv. Culture: Romanticism and Realism

b. Mass Society and Democracy, 1870-1914 (7 Days)

i. The Growth of Industrial Prosperityii. The Emergence of Mass Society

iii. The National State and Democracyiv. Toward the Modern Consciousness

c. The Height of Imperialism, 1800-1914 (10 Days)i. Colonial Rule in Southeast Asia

ii. Empire Building in Africaiii. British Rule in Indiaiv. Nation Building in Latin America

d. East Asia Under Challenge, 1800-1914 (6 Days)i. The Decline of the Qing Dynasty

ii. Revolution in Chinaiii. Rise of Modern Japan

(END OF UNIT CLOSING) (2 Days)9 WEEK FINAL EXAM Week of December 17th

IV. The Twentieth-Century Crisis, 1914-1945a. War and Revolution, 1914-1919 (10 Days)

i. The Road to World War Iii. The War

iii. The Russian Revolutioniv. End of the War

b. The West Between Wars, 1919-1939 (5 Days)i. The Futile Search for Stability

ii. The Rise of Dictatorial Regimesiii. Hitler and Nazi Germanyiv. Cultural and Intellectual Trends

c. Nationalism Around the World, 1919-1939 (5 Days)i. Nationalism in the Middle East

ii. Nationalism in Africa and Asiaiii. Revolutionary Chaos in Chinaiv. Nationalism in Latin America

d. World War Two, 1939, 1945 (10 Days)i. Paths to War

ii. The Course of World War IIiii. The New Order and the Holocaustiv. The Home Front and the Aftermath of the War

(END OF UNIT CLOSING) (2 Days)9 WEEK FINAL EXAM Week of March 11th

V. Toward a Global Civilization, 1945-Presenta. Cold War and Postwar Changes, 1945-1970 (7 Days)

i. Development of the Cold Warii. The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe

iii. Western Europe and North Americab. The Contemporary Western World, 1970-Present (7 Days)

i. Decline of the Soviet Unionii. Eastern Europe

iii. Europe and North Americaiv. Western Society and Culture

c. Latin America, 1945-Present (7 Days)i. General Trends in Latin America

ii. Mexico, Cuba, and Central Americaiii. The Nations of South America

d. Africa and the Middle East, 1945-Present (8 Days)i. Independence in Africa

ii. Conflict in the Middle Easte. Asia and the Pacific, 1945-Present (10 Days)

i. Communist Chinaii. Independent States in South and Southeast Asia

iii. Japan and the Pacificf. Challenges and Hopes for the Future (5 Days)

i. The Challenges of Our Worldii. Global Visions

(END OF UNIT CLOSING) (2 Days)9 WEEK FINAL EXAM Week of May 20th