World History Honors�

2013-2014

Mr. Dunne

Does History Matter?

“[T]he experience of the past can find its highest relevance in the guidance it offers in living with the problems of the present.”

—David Potter, historian

What we’ll cover…

SOUTH AFRICA the rise, the fall, and the legacies of apartheid

What we’ll cover…

CHINA from empire to republic to communism; the political and economic legacies of Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping

What we’ll cover…

RESEARCH UNIT An intensive focus on the research process, from topic selection to final draft

What we’ll cover…

THE MIDDLE EAST Islam, Arab nationalism, the Iranian revolution, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

We will work on skills…

reading comprehension note-taking analytical thinking and writing oral discussion and presentations group efforts

so you will be able to… prepare for success ask good questions prepare effective answers gather and present information draw meaningful conclusions collaborate effectively

iPads will help us... follow current events in

countries we study organize notes, “handouts,”

and other resources collaborate on projects prepare for tests lighten our backpacks!

Essential rules

THAYER HONOR CODE

integrity responsibility

mutual respect

Classroom necessities… be on time observe the dress code turn off your cell phones respect other people’s

belongings be prepared to be a student—

and to enjoy learning history!

Parental roles be supportive and talk with your children about

what they are learning let them take responsibility for their work contact me by phone or e-mail if issues emerge watch them grow!