PreAP World History - Clear Creek Independent School District

World History Pre-AP
Clear Falls High School
Tutorials: Tues/Thurs. 2:45-3:15
Course Description
World History is a fascinating examination of our colorful and diverse civilization’s many experiences. The
wonderful aspect of World History is that it’s basically stories and we all love stories. This course will provide
students an overview of history from 5,000 B.C.E. to today. There will be major emphasis on studying significant
people, events and issues that have helped shape today’s world. Traditional historical points of reference in World
History will be identified as students analyze important events and issues in both western and eastern civilizations.
Course Goals
Students will be able to:
 Analyze the process by which democratic-republican governments evolved, as well as the ideas from
historic documents that influenced that process.
 Trace the historical development of important legal and political concepts.
 Examine the history and impact of major religious and philosophical traditions.
 Examine the impact of geographic factors on major historical events and identify the historic origins of
contemporary economic systems.
 Analyze the connections between major developments in science and technology, including the growth of
industrialized economies.
 Evaluate he causes and effects of political and economic imperialism and of the major political revolutions
since the 17th century.
 Use the process of historical inquiry to research, interpret, and use multiple sources of evidence.
Textbook
Glencoe World History & supplements
Supplies
College ruled spiral notebook- 100 page min. (Interactive Student Notebooks)
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1 package of multi-colored highlighters (2-4 colors)
Grading/Homework
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45% Class work/Quizzes/Participation
o Quizzes will be weighted (x 2)
50% Tests/Major Projects
5% Reading
o Homework: Students should expect up to 5 hours of homework each week in addition to any class
work that wasn’t completed.
o Projects: Students should also expect at least 1 project/paper per 9 weeks.
Late Work Policy
Students work turned in after the due date will be given a maximum grade of 75%, after the 3 rd day a maximum
grade of “0” will be given. A student that was absent will be given as many days as was absent to make up missed
work or tests. After that time the late work policy will go into effect.
Test Days
All tests will be given on even numbered calendar days.
Academic Dishonesty
“We believe the measure of success of our school community is based on the success of our students so the
consequences … shall serve as a deterrent to a violation of this Honor Code and Our Academic Integrity Policy.
These consequences will be listed in the Secondary Student Code of Conduct in addition to the in-school suspension
consequence.”
1. “0” for school work, and subject to a “U” in conduct and disciplinary action (ineligibility for next
game/contest).
2. There will be no retakes for students who cheat.
3. Students who are enrolled in (Pre-AP/AP) advanced academic courses will be immediately
removed from the advanced academic course and placed in the next lower level class.
4. A student is not eligible for final exam exemption.
5. A document finding of academic dishonesty shall be reported on the student’s college application.
6. Students in violation of the Honor Code shall be immediately removed from National Honor
Society, National Junior Honor Society and any other Honor Society that is an organized school
event.
Calendar
1st 9 Weeks
 Unit 1: Development of River Civilizations
 Open House September 8th
 Unit 2: Classical Era
 Unit 3: Post-Classical Era in the East
 9 Weeks Exam: October 14th (Make-up October 16th)
 PSAT/ACT: October 15th
2nd 9 Weeks
 Unit 4: Post-Classical Era in the West
 Unit 5: Connecting Hemispheres: Renaissance & Reformation
 Unit 6: Connecting Hemispheres: Age of Explorations & Expansion
 Unit 7: Connecting Hemispheres: Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment
 Unit 8: Revolution & Enlightenment
 Final Exams December 16-19
3rd 9 Weeks
 Unit 9: Age of Revolutions: Absolutism, Revolutions, Napoleon and Latin American
Independence
 Unit 10: Age of Revolutions: Industrial Revolution
 Unit 11: Age of Revolutions: Imperialism & Nationalism
 Unit 12: 20th Century to Present: WWI & Russian Revolution
 3rd 9 Weeks Exam: March 2nd (Make-up March 4th)
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4 9 Weeks
 Unit 13: 20th Century to Present: World Depression, WWII & Israel
 Unit 14: 20th Century to Present: Cold War
 Unit 15: 20th Century to Present: Decolonization, Political Resistance Movements &
Globalization
 Unit 16: 20th Century to Present: Challenges and Hopes for the Future
 Final Exams: June 1-4
Interactive Student Notebook
World History
What is the purpose of the Notebook?
It enables you to be a creative, independent thinker and writer. Interactive notebooks will be used for
class notes as well as for other activities in which you will be asked to express your own ideas and
process the information presented in class.
What goes in my notebook?
Basically everything we do in class. We will use graphically organized visuals to help with notes,
structuring them so that key ideas are clear and supported by examples from class activities, vocabulary,
discussion, chapter outlines. Your warm ups will be done in it as well. Homework or outside work will
often be in the notebook. You will often have to glue your previous assignments into the notebook and
note them in your table of contents.
How is it structured?
The first page will be an author page with your personal history (It should have your history, your
interests and what you enjoy about History). It will start each section with a Table of Contents. This will
be mostly a blank page until you start adding to the notebook, then you will note that in your Notebook
and the page number where it is. This will help you to locate information when you need it. Each entry
in your notebook should be titled and dated. This includes warm ups.
How can I get an A on my notebook?
A student who expects to earn a 90% or higher grade on the notebook will be one who keeps a
complete, NEAT notebook, produces quality work, and has taken the time to consistently extend
learning beyond the classroom assignments.
How will my notebook be graded?
Notebooks will be graded on thoroughness, quality, organization, and visual appearance. Each month I
will check your notebook 1-2 times and it will receive up to 200 points a month. It counts under daily
work and will count for basically two assignments a month.
An important part of your notebook is its visual appearance. Your notebook should be NEAT! Your
creativity and personality should be evident throughout.
What happens if I am absent?
It is your responsibility to obtain notebook assignments, notes, etc. from a classmate.
World History
2014-2015
Parents, Family and Guardians,
I am very excited to be working with great students and staff. Clear Falls High School is unique both in facilities
and also in the leadership and teachers. I would love to team with you to help your child have a
successful year.
Please read through the attached syllabus. Then sign below and have your child bring this back to me.
This verifies that they showed it to you and we are both on the same page for this new school year.
Here is the class supply list they are responsible for:
-2 x college ruled notebooks (1 per semester)
-1 _________________________________________________________________________________
-1 package of multi-colored highlighters (2-4 colors) *Optional
I look forward to working together with each of my great students to explore our amazing history and
learn more about how we have and will fit into it. Please call me or email me if you ever have any
questions or concerns. My conference is 7th period (1:37-2:30). Our first open house is Monday
September 8th at 6:30 pm. I look forward to meeting you then!
Thanks!
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