World
History (Grade 9): Course Syllabus 07/08
Teacher:
Mr.
Levansavich
SHS Mission Statement:
At Sutton
High School, we are committed to providing a foundation on which all students
have the opportunity to pursue academic excellence and personal development in
a safe, supportive, and challenging learning environment.
Social Studies Department Expectations:
The Sutton High Student
demonstrates cultural awareness.
The Sutton High Student works
cooperatively
The Sutton
High Student works independently
Course Description:
This survey course covers
from c.1700 A.D. to the present day, including contributions of the many
cultures and civilizations that have shaped the modern world. World history plays a major role in the
understanding of our contemporary world.
Through the learning of the social, political, technological, and
economic contributions of different civilizations, students are expected to
have a greater appreciation of these different cultures and peoples.
Course Content
1.
Review
early humans and their beginning civilizations
2.
Review
early EPIC civilizations
3.
Review
empires and medieval Europe
4.
Review
the Renaissance, Reformation, Age of Discovery, Scientific Revolution, &
Absolutism
5.
The
Enlightenment, English Monarchs, & American Revolution (1715-1800)
6.
The
French Revolution (1789-1815)
7.
The
Industrial Revolution/ Life in the Industrial Age (1750-1910)
8.
The
Age of Ideologies in Europe and Latin America
9.
Growth
of Nationalism (1800-1914)
10.
New
Imperialism (1800-1914)
11.
WWI
and its aftermath (1914-1919)
12.
The
Russian Revolution and USSR (1917-1953)
13.
The
Rise of Dictators (1919-1930)
14.
WWII
and its aftermath (1939-1949)
15.
The
Cold War (1945-1991)
The
following is a very tentative schedule for the upcoming school year. Some variations may occur, but this should
provide an outlook of the content to be covered.
|
Date |
Chapter |
Content |
|
8/29-8/30/07 |
Course Introduction, Pretest? |
My expectations/philosophy, What is History?, Notes |
|
|
Review begins |
Review Prehistoric Times, Define Prehistory; review |
|
9/4-9/7 |
Review & Handouts |
Early Humans & EPIC civilizations |
|
9/10-9/14 |
|
Roman and Greek Civilizations |
|
9/179/21 |
|
The Renaissance, the Reformation |
|
9/24-9/28 |
|
The Age of Discovery, Absolutism, & Science Rev. |
|
10/110/4 |
Chapter 1 |
Relive the Enlightenment of Europe, great inventions, |
|
10/910/12 |
|
Thinkers, and revolutionaries. American Rev. |
|
10/15-10/19 |
Chapter 2 |
Learn the reasons why the American Rev. influenced |
|
10/22-10/26 |
|
The French Rev. as well as their historical importance |
|
10/29-11/2 |
Chapter 3/5 |
Discover the reasons for the Industrial Rev., where it |
|
11/5-11/9 |
|
took place, great inventions, and local/state history |
|
11/13-11/16 |
|
Watch Industry spread & life change around the world. |
|
11/19-11/21 |
|
Sutton/MA history |
|
11/26-11/30 |
Chapter 4 |
See what occurred in other countries such as Latin |
|
12/3-12/7 |
|
America during the time of European expansion |
|
12/10-12/14 |
Chapter 6 |
Define nationalism and how it played a part in the |
|
12/17-12/21 |
|
unification of nations, cultures, and wars |
|
1/2/08-1/4/08 |
Chapter 7 |
Learn about the growth of reform and of democracy |
|
1/7-1/11 |
|
around the world |
|
1/14-1/17 |
Chapter 8 |
Define and understand imperialism, the nations that led |
|
1/22-1/25 |
|
This movement & its impact. Trace the development of |
|
1/28-2/1 |
Chapter 9 |
Dominions, colonies, and Japans modernization |
|
2/4-2/8 |
Chapter 10 |
Learn about the reasons for WWI and the impact it had |
|
2/11-2/15 |
|
on the world. Discover the effects war has |
|
2/25-2/29 |
|
Learn about the Treaty of Versailles/14 pts. |
|
3/3-3/7 |
Chapter 11 |
Realize the impact the Russian Revolution had on |
|
3/10-3/14 |
|
WWI and the Russians themselves. Key Figures |
|
3/17-3/19 |
Chapter 12 |
Discover the world between two fires (wars) and how a |
|
3/24-3/28 |
|
World war leads to world wide instability |
|
3/31-4/4 |
Chapter 13 |
See the rise of democracy as well as capitalism. |
|
4/7-4/11 |
|
totalitarianism, fascism, and communism |
|
4/14-4/18 |
Chapter 14 |
Learn about the second world war, the role of |
|
4/28-5/2 |
|
technology and science in war and its global impact. |
|
5/5-5/9 |
Chapter 15 |
Learn of the world after WWII, the wars economic |
|
5/12-5/16 |
|
impact, and the rebuilding of nations. Politics/science |
|
5/19-5/23 |
Chapter 16 |
Learn about superpowers, the cold war, and the threat |
|
5/27-5/30 |
|
of nuclear arms, conflicts in the Middle East, Billy Joel. |
|
6/2-6/6 |
MCAS? |
|
|
6/9-6/13 |
Final Review |
Review of all chapters and pertinent information |
|
6/16-6/18 |
Finals |
Final Exam |
Course Objectives:
Students will
be able to analyze and synthesize information, develop criteria for making
judgments, distinguish fact from opinion, draw inferences, draw conclusions,
observe for detail, organize and express ideas in verbal and written form,
perceive cause & effect relationships, sequence historical data and information,
make generalizations, translate one medium from another, and use problem
solving skills. The objectives will be
facilitated through the use of our textbook, various primary sources, handouts,
and research (online and other).
Course Textbook:
Ellis, Elisabeth
Gaynor and Anthony Esler. World
History: Connections to Today, The Modern Era. New York: Prentice Hall, 1999.
Course Requirements and Expectations:
·
As an adult I have
learned to better myself by learning to respect all people, looking to each for
enlightenment. I pledge to respect each
and every one of you, accepting what each has to say and valuing their
opinions. Through respect of you, I
hope a mutual respect will exist for all.
·
Strict discipline is
enforced and each will be addressed individually regarding any disciplinary
infractions. I will not tolerate disrespectful attitudes and the wasting
of your classmates and my time. I dont
give detention. I give ASH (After School Help).
·
Whatever happens in the
classroom stays in the classroom!
·
BE PREPARED. This includes always having a: pen/pencil,
notebook, textbook, folder, and any assignment that may be due. I prefer each has a single subject notebook
and a folder to keep all handouts given throughout the course of the year
(BONUS points will be given at the end of each semester for all handouts
retained). Not being prepared may result in detention. Students should also be up on current news
and can expect news quizzes.
·
TEXTBOOKS must remained
covered all year long or ASH.
Lost or damaged textbooks must be paid for; failure to do so will result
in a disciplinary action. Students will
be assigned a number that they are responsible for all year.
·
Students should review
student handbook policies on academic dishonesty, for it will be enforced. This includes all forms of plagiarism as it
applies to all aspects of student life.
·
I do not like to issue
passes, for it is an interruption in class time (bring tissues and cough
drops). You are all mine for 45 minutes.
If you are late to class, you will receive ASH.
·
If you are absent or miss class, it is YOUR
duty to obtain class topics, notes and assignments from a fellow student or
myself. I WILL NOT CHASE YOU TO MAKE UP ASSIGNMENTS. BE RESPONSIBLE YOUNG ADULTS AND STAY ON
TASK!!! Also, if you are in school, but
are not in class (late, field trip, fire drill, etc.), you are still
responsible for the assignment given that day.
·
Extra help is available
before and after school, or during my prep period.
Grading, Class work/Homework, and Attendance:
Grading systems may vary for
each class, but it consists basically of the same things: attendance, homework, class participation,
papers, reflections, projects, tests, and quizzes/pop quizzes. The breakdown is as follows: 70% tests, papers, journals, projects, and quizzes; 30%
homework assignments and class participation.
Homework and participation are graded using a check system as explained
below:
·
Aside from attendance,
homework assignments are very crucial to passing this course! If you do your homework and other
assignments, you will not fail this course.
I am not saying that all you have to do is homework to
pass this course, but that homework prepares you for the class lesson,
reinforces concepts, makes recalling facts easier, and allows for greater
learning. Not doing homework means in
all likelihood that you will fail this course.
·
If homework is done
completely you receive a check for that assignment. If it is one day late, you will receive half credit. Failure to do it constitutes a zero,
and extra help or ASH to complete the assignment after school. Having all homework does boost your grade,
none at all can reduce it. Expect 4-6
nights of homework, depending on the class.
·
See student handbook for
attendance policies, but 5 unexcused tardies and 5 unexcused absences may equal
credit loss. Excessive absenteeism
may result in failure.
·
If
a student is more than 20 minutes late for class it will be considered a full
absence. Any class work missed on a day
of an unexcused absence will result in a zero and any given assignment must be
made up even though it receives a zero (or ASH).
Make-up Procedure
Students
with an excused absence will have one day for every day absent to make up any
missed assignments. Also, if a student
misses a quiz or a test they should expect to make it up within the prescribed
timeframe, except in the case of a prolonged excused absence. If you are
absent or miss class, it is YOUR duty to obtain class
assignments, as we already mentioned. Work missed while on Outside
Suspension will receive a zero.
Contact Information:
Mr.
Levansavich
Phone:
508-581-1640, X-3217
Email:
levansar@suttonschools.net
Please sign and
return (to keep in student folder)!
Student Signature:
__________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:
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