MODERN WORLD History-9Th Grade

MODERN WORLD history-9th Grade

Syllabus

BobJonesHigh School / Teacher: / S.Medlen
650 Hughes Road / Email: /
Madison, AL 35758 / Phone: / 256-772-2547 ext. 80404
Course Description: / Modern World History & Geography, correlated to the Alabama Course of Study (9th Grade)
Course Objectives: / 1) To learn about the past and why it is important. 2) To understand the relation of past historical significance to the present. 3) To develop refined social skills through interaction, cooperation, and discussion. 4) To understand and interpret maps, charts, diagrams, graphs, symbols, and drawings. 5) To promote the comprehension of historical learning targets with an emphasis on critical thinking.
Classroom Expectations: / Students will be expected to abide by the MadisonCity and BJHS Student Code of Conduct at all times. Common Sense and Respect for Everyone should be the prevailing attitudes demonstrated by students as well as the teacher to ensure a successful semester.
BJ Grading Policy: / Test grades will account for 70% of the students’ final grade. Homework, daily assignments, and class participation will account for the remaining 30%.
BJ Make-up Test Policy: / Make-up Testing for Social Studies/History will take place on Fridays at 7:15 a.m. in the AV Room or in Coach Schrimsher’s classroom B101. Students have two opportunities to make-up major tests on the designated date, with one “time of grace” for any absence on a make-up date.
Text and Other Required Reading: / There is currently NO required reading for students aside from the course textbook. Teacher reserves the right to make such assignments if deemed necessary and with proper/timely notice to students.
Materials and Supplies Needed: / Textbook, paper, pen or pencil (no red ink!), folder for assignments, a notebook to keep study notes, and a positive attitude & attentive mind should be brought to class daily. Art supplies for class projects, reports, or posters will be provided and/or requested with plenty of advanced notice.

Concerning student’s electronic device (e.g. laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc.) utilization:

1. Under no circumstances are student laptops to be wired to the network or have print capabilities.

2. No discs, flash drives, jump drives, or other USB devices will be allowed.

3. Neither the teacher, nor the school is responsible for broken, stolen, or lost laptops.

4. Laptops will be used at the individual discretion of the teacher.

Note:

1. The academic misconduct policy of the school will be followed in this course.

2. The attendance policy of the school will be followed for this course.

3. Any student who receives failing grades during this course is urged to discuss this with the teacher immediately.

18 – WEEK PLAN
Week 1 / Chapter 15: The Renaissance in Europe, 1350-1600
AL Course of Study Objective = #1, #2, #3
Week 2 / Chapter 16: The Reformation in Europe, 1517-1600
AL Course of Study Objectives = # 1, #2, #3
Week 3 / Chapter 14: Pre-Columbian America, 300-1550
AL Course of Study Objectives = #1, #2, #3
Week 4 / Chapter17: The Age of Exploration, 1500-1800
AL Course of Study Objectives = #2, #3, #4
Week 5 / Chapter 18: Conflict and Absolutism in Europe, 1550-1715
AL Course of Study Objective = #1, #2, #3, #4, #5
Week 6 / Chapter 19: The Muslim Empires, 1450-1800
AL Course of Study Objectives = #3, #4, #5
Week 7 / Chapter 20: The East Asian World, 1400-1800
Chapter 26: Challenges and Transitions in East Asia, 1800-1914
AL Course of Study Objectives = #2, #4, #5
Week 8 / Chapter 21: The Enlightenment and Revolutions, 1550-1800
AL Course of Study Objectives = #6, #7, #8
Week 9 / Chapter 22: The French Revolution and Napoleon, 1789-1815
AL Course of Study Objective = #6, #7, #9
Week 10 / Chapter 23: Industrialization and Nationalism, 1800-1870
Chapter 29: Nationalism Around the World, 1919-1939
AL Course of Study Objectives = #9, #10, #11
Week 11 / Chapter 24: Mass Society and Democracy, 1870-1914
AL Course of Study Objectives = #9, #10, #11
Week 12 / Chapter 25: The Reach of Imperialism, 1800-1914
AL Course of Study Objectives = #11, #12
Week 13 / Chapter 27: World War I and the Russian Revolution, 1914-1919
AL Course of Study Objectives = #11, #12, #13
Week 14 / Chapter 28: The West Between the Wars, 1919-1939
AL Course of Study Objectives = #12, #13, #14
Week 15 / Chapter 30: World War II and the Holocaust, 1939-1945
AL Course of Study Objectives = #14, #15, #16
Week 16 / Chapter 30: World War II and the Holocaust, 1939-1945
AL Course of Study Objectives = #14, #15, #16
Week 17 / Chapter 31: The Cold War, 1945-1989
Chapter 33: Life During the Cold War, 1945-1989
AL Course of Study Objectives = #16, #17
Week
18 / Chapter 34: A New Era Begins, 1989-Present
Chapter 35: Contemporary Global Issues, 1989-Present
AL Course of Study Objectives = #16, #17
*REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAMS*

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