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Modern World History Syllabus

2008 – 2009

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Course Content: This is a survey of world history from the Industrial Revolution through the War on Terror, with an emphasis on major social, political, and economic movements. This course will focus on major historical events such as the Industrial Revolution, imperialism in Africa, Asia, and South America, World War One and World War Two, the Cold War, and contemporary issues; which are highlighted in the current curriculum called for by the Massachusetts Social Studies Frameworks.

Goals and Objectives: At the completion of this course students will have:

  • Moved from passive learning to active engagement
  • Improved critical thinking and reasoning skills
  • Learned to express their ideas and theories
  • Expanded on their writing skills and reading comprehension
  • Worked on their organizational skills and time management

Classroom Rules and Consequences: Students are required to attend class and follow the rules of the classroom as well as the student handbook. Rules broken by any student will result in consequences.

 Classroom Rules/Behavioral Expectations: All students are expected to:
  • Come to class on time - the tardiness policy will be strictly enforced!
  • Come to class prepared with books, notebooks, and writing utensils.
  • Respect themselves, their surroundings, as well as their classmates at all times.
  • Stay on task and in their seats until I end class.
  • Take responsibility for their actions.
In regard to misconduct:
  • Students will be given ONE warning and reminded of the rule he or she violated.
  • For a second offense in one class period, the student will receive a teacher detention.
  • For continuing behavioral problems, the parents/guardians will be notified and a referral will be sent to the Dean of Students.
Required Course Materials:
  • Notebook - preferably a three ring binder
  • Color Pencils or Markers are suggested
Grading Policy: Grades will be determined for the following components:
  • Assessments  -  55%
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      • Formal quizzes
      • Tests, research papers, essays
      • Projects
 
  • Assignments  -  35%
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      • Quizzes & Type 2 Writing
      • Homework
      • Type 1 Writing
 
  • Class Participation  - 10%
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      • Attendance
      • Classroom contribution
      • Citizenship
      • Prepared for class
      • Attitude- mutual respect in a classroom setting

Projects: Students will be assigned at least one project per marking period. If a student fails to complete a project, it could result in them failing the marking period. Any project that is turned in late will be penalized 10 points for each day that it is late, even if the period has been dropped that day. No projects will be accepted after the fifth day.

 

Tests, Research Papers, Essays: Research papers and essays will be considered take home tests. There will be a minimum of TWO essays per marking term. Any research paper or essay that is turned in late will be penalized 10 points for each day that it is late and will not be accepted after the fifth day.

 

Please note: I take plagiarism very seriously. If I suspect that a student has plagiarized a paper or essay they must submit proof of work. If plagiarism is confirmed, the student will receive a zero on the assignment and may be subject to additional consequences under school policy.

 Quizzes, Type 1 Writing, Type 2 Writing: Students will be assigned quizzes periodically. Quizzes may be given in three ways: announced, unannounced, or take-home. Type 1 and Type 2 writings are in class writing assignments or prompts which must be completed in class in the assigned time frame. 

Homework: Students should expect homework at a minimum of 3 times per week. All homework assignments are due the next class day unless otherwise instructed. Assignments turned in late will only count toward class participation.

 Make-up work: Work that is missed due to an excused absence must be made up in the same time frame as the absence. School absences such as band lessons, field trips, or in-school suspensions do not excuse work due or assigned for that day. It is the student's responsibility to obtain all missed assignments, handouts, or notes that they missed.

 

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