Updated grading policy https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T1qKY8DsLSh4EzjoBXe-27k26N3VA65PGwOAc90f0U8/edit?usp=sharing
WORLD HISTORY SYLLABUS
Room 122
Phone: 956-580-5300 Ext. 1368
AVAILABLE TUTORING TIME/CONFERENCE:
Tutoring Time: 7:30 – 8:00 (Tuesday/Thursday)
Conference Time: 1st Block (8:05-9:37)
COURSE OUTLINE
First Semester/First Term
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Week
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Topic
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Week 1
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Unit 2 Chapter 5 – The Rise of River Valley Civilizations
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Week 2
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Chapter 6 – The “Classical Era” in the West
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Week 3
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Chapter 7 – The “Classical Era” in the East
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Week 4
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Unit 3 Chapter 8 – The Middle Ages in Europe
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Week 5
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Chapter 9 – The Islamic World and Africa
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Week 6
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Chapter 10 – Post-Classical Asia and Beyond
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Week 7
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Unit 4 Chapter 11 – The Renaissance and Reformation
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Week 8
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Chapter 12 – The Americas: Pre-Columbian Empires to Colonies
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Week 9
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Mid-Term Exam (Ch. 5-12)
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Second Semester/Second Term
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Week
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Topic
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Week 1
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Chapter 13 – The Old Regime: Absolutism and Enlightenment
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Week 2
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Unit 5 Chapter 14 – The Age of Democratic Revolution
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Week 3
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Chapter 15 – The Industrial Revolution
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Week 4
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Chapter 16 – Imperialism: Europe Reaches Out
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Week 5
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Unit 6 Chapter 17 – World War I and the Russian Revolution
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Week 6
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Chapter 18 – The Great Depression and World War II
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Week 7
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Chapter 19 – Decolonization and the Cold War
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Week 8
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Chapter 20 – Challenges in Our World Today
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Week 9
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Final Exam (Ch. 13-20)
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CLASS RULES/PROCEDURES
1) Comply with Sharyland’s ‘Bring Your Own Device’ policy (school policy)
2) Remain in your assigned seat at all times, unless you have permission otherwise
3) Act mature while in the classroom
4) Late to class = need a tardy slip (school policy)
5) Respect yourself, your fellow students and the teacher
6) Comply with the Sharyland Dress code and Rules of Conduct (school policy)
7) Students with an excused absence will be allowed to make up work. One day absent = one day to make up work (school policy)
8) Students must have the hall pass to leave the classroom. (school policy)
9) Always do your own work, to the best of your ability!!!
GRADING POLICY
Minor grades: Daily Assignments 40%
Major grades: Tests/Projects 60%
Total 100%
STUDENT SUPPLIES
A chromebook/laptop with charger should be brought to class daily.
DAILY/WEEKLY ROUTINE
- CNN 10 – write on one of the stories mentioned on the show (due every Friday)
- Usually takes a total of 20-25 minutes to complete, be prepared to share
- Notes – will be provided PowerPoint notes that you will write on with additional information and underline key information as we go through the notes (due every Friday)
- No more than 30 minutes of notes per day
- Activity – varies between vocabulary assignments, answering questions related to chapter, graphic organizers, videos notes, group projects
- Will end five minutes before the bell rings to prepare for next class
Chapter Exams will be given EVERY Friday! These will be individual exams with no notes. Exams include a vocabulary section and a multiple choice section.
Statement for Academic Dishonesty:
Academic integrity is fundamental to the activities and principles of our school. No student shall cheat or copy the work of another. Plagiarism, the use of another person’s original ideas or writings as one’s own without giving credit to the true author, will be considered cheating, and the student will be subject to academic discipline that may include loss of credit for the work in question.