Bixby High School
WORLD HISTORY
2016-2017
Mr. Coleman
366-2222, Ext. 2446
Planning Period 3
Course Description: World History fulfills two semesters of social studies credit. It includes the direct study of the following:
· Ancient Greece
· Hellenistic Culture
· Ancient Rome
· Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire
· Rise of Christianity
· Byzantine and Islamic Empires
· The Middle Ages
· The impact of European expansion into the Americas, Africa, and Asia
· Scientific, political, and economic changes in Europe and North America in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries
· 19th-century political developments
· The Industrial Revolution and the rise of Nationalism
· Major 20th-century historical events through World War II
· Post-World War II global and contemporary events
Other Objectives:
· Develop critical thinking through writing assignments and in-class exercises.
· Learn to recognize cause and effect.
· Use maps, charts, and graphs.
· Acquire and analyze information.
· Develop and reinforce good writing skills.
Materials: Students should bring the following items to class every day:
· Textbook--issued by the instructor: World History & Geography, McGraw-Hill, 2014
· 3-ring binder
· Composition Book
· Loose-leaf notebook paper
· Pen or pencil
Student Responsibilities:
· Bring required materials to class every day
· Follow school rules and classroom procedures
· Complete assignments on time (10% late penalty per day)
· Review notes, handouts, textbook lessons regularly
· Ask for assistance BEFORE a crisis!
Grading Scale
· A=90-100%
· B=80-89%
· C=70-79%
· D=60-69%
· F=59% and below
Grading Scale Breakdown
· Test – 100 pts
· Quiz – 50 pts
· Daily Work – 10 pts
· Semester Final – 10%
Makeup Work: A student has one extra day for each day of excused absence to make up missed assignments, notes, tests, etc. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the missed work from me. Work not turned in on time, or not turned in due to unexcused absence, will incur the 10% late penalty per day.
The Course:
This subject will have required reading from the text. This is a required to do well in the class. You will be assigned reading as needed. You will also write notes as you read to gain greater comprehension of the concepts you read.
The instruction is Unit, not chapter based. There will be lecture, but it will not be boring.
You will have a study guide given to you before each unit, it will guide your study and be the source from which all test and quiz questions will come.
Quizzes: These will come midway through each study guide, and will be between 10-15 questions. There will be reading quizzes too, on selected chapters that we will not discuss in class.
Tests: They will cover the entire study guide and will be multiple choice.
The Rules:
1. Be in the class before the bell rings, or you are tardy.
2. We will value on another as unique and special individuals
3. We will not laugh at or make fun of a person’s mistakes nor use sarcasm or putdowns
4. We will use good manners, saying “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me” and allow others to go first.
5. We will cheer each other to success
6. We will help one another whenever possible
7. We will recognize every effort and applaud it.
8. We will encourage each other to do our best.
Units of Study:
· Unit One: World Religions and Ancient and Classical Societies
Chapter 4, 7, 8, 9, 12
· Unit Two: Renaissance and Reformation
Chapter 10, 15, 16
· Unit Three: Age of Absolutism and the Enlightenment
Chapter 17, 18, 21, 22
· Unit Four: Industrial Revolution and the World Wars
Chapter 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30
· Unit Five: Post World War II
Chapters 31, 32, 33
· Unit Six: Contemporary Global Issues and Challenges
Chapters 34, 35
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