Linden High School

Linden High School

Linden High School

Course Syllabus

Modern World History

Noah Kepner

Course Title: Modern World History (1600)

10 credits ~ Grade 10
a / UC Requirement
Elec / CSU Requirement

Prerequisite:None

Graduation:Fulfills the tenth grade history-social science requirement

Duration:2 semesters

Credit:5 credits per semester (10 total credits)

Course Description:

Modern world history is a two-semester course aligned with the California State Standards. Student will examine major turning points in the shaping of the modern world, from the late eighteenth century to the present. The course begins with an introduction to current world issues and continues with a focus on the expansion of the West since the Renaissance and the growing interdependence of people and cultures throughout the world. Major topics include unresolved problems of the modern world, the rise of democratic ideas, the industrial revolution, the rise of imperialism and colonialism, World War I and its consequences, totalitarianism in the modern world, World War II, and nationalism in the contemporary world.

Power Standards:

Standard Content Standard

10.1 / Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, in Judaism, and in Christianity to the development of Western political thought
10.2 / Compare and Contrast the Glorious Revolution, the American Revolution and French Revolutions and their enduring effects worldwide on the political expectations for self-government and individual liberty
10.3 / Analyze the effects of the Industrial Revolution in England, France, Germany, Japan and the United States
10.4 / Analyze the patterns of global change in the era of New Imperialism
10.5 / Analyze the causes and course of the First World War
10.6 / Analyze the effects of WWI
10.7 / Analyze the rise of totalitarian governments after World War I
10.8 / Analyze the causes and consequences of WWII
10.9 / Analyze the international developments in the post-World War II world
10.10 / Analyze the instances of nation-building in the modern world
10.11 / Analyze the integration of countries into the world economy and the technological Revolutions

Course Outline:

Lesson / Unit Name / Textbook pages* / Types of Assessment
1st Semester
1 / 10.1 – Democratic foundations / Pgs. 1-31 / Text Questions; Test; Essay
2 / 10.2 – Revolutions / Pgs. 180-183; 186 – 243 / Text Questions; Test; Essay
3 / 10.3 – Industrial Revolution / Pgs. 280 – 309 / Text Questions; Test; Essay
4 / 10.4 – New Imperialism / Pgs. 336 – 403 / Text Questions; Test; Essay
5 / 10.5&10.6 – WWI / Pgs. 404 – 429 / Text Questions; Test; Essay
6 / Last Week of Semester / Cumulative / Final Exam: 10% of Semester Grade
2nd Semester / Unit Name / Textbook Pages* / Types of Assessment
1 / 10.7 – Rise of Totalitarianism / Pgs. 430 - 480 / Text Questions; Test; Essay
2 / 10.8 - WWII / Pgs. 481 - 527 / Text Questions; Test; WWII Project (25% of 3rd quarter grade)
(Will be given no later than 2 weeks prior to due date)
3 / 10.9 – Post WWII World / Pgs. 528 -559; 612-617 / Text Questions; Test; Essay
4 / 10.10 – Nation Building / Pgs. 560 - 630 / Text Questions; Test; Essay
5 / 10.11 – Tech Revolutions / Pgs. 634 - 699 / Text Questions; Test; Countries of the World Project (20% of 4th Quarter Grade) (Will be given no later than 1 week prior to due date)
6 / Last Week of Semester / All 2nd Semester Reading / Final Exam: 10% of Semester Grade

*Instructor reserves the right to supplement textbook with primary sources and other media on a year to year basis

District Writing Standards:

  • Document Based Essays along with short answers and essays.

Primary ESLR Addressed:

Powerful Communicators

  • Communicate spoken and written language to others
  • Contribute to group activity and accepts feedback
  • Display a receptive and open attitude to new ideas and tasks
  • Use a variety of communication systems
  • Have knowledge of current events, local and world affairs

Responsible Citizens

  • Explain how in an effective government rights come with civic responsibilities
  • Show an appreciation of tradition and history
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to various viewpoints, belief systems and culture

Independent Learners

  • Show personal responsibility for self-organizations, self-discipline, and self-control
  • Show examples of self-growth and individual commitment
  • Display an appreciation of the contributions, participation, and efforts of others

Dedicated Academic Achievers

  • Pass CAHSEE
  • Show growth in CST
  • Demonstrate useful technology skills

Evolving Individuals

  • Demonstrate the ability to set goals and establish a course of action
  • Develop skills of inquiry
  • Demonstrate how the use of prior knowledge can help overcome life’s challenges

Assessment:

40%Tests/Quizzes/Writing

50%Class work/Homework/Projects

10%Book Notes

Grading scale/format/ weight of semester final:

100-90ASemester Calculation:

89-80BQuarter 1(3): 45%

79-70CQuarter 2(4): 45%

69-60DFinal Exam:10%

0-59F

Textbooks:

Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction, by Beck et. al. , McDougal Little

Resource Materials:

  1. Primary Documents
  2. Secondary Documents
  3. Newspaper Articles
  4. Advertisements
  5. Music
  6. Movie/Video Clips
  7. Other Teacher Supplied Materials

Necessary Supplies:

  • 1” Binder
  • Folder to keep handouts
  • Blue and Black ink pens
  • #2 Pencils
  • Glue Sticks
  • Lined paper

Modern World History 1

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