Course Title: World History

Teacher: Rod Chassot

Room: B1.23

E-Mail: rod_chassot@eu.odedodea.edu

Course Description: [main text – World History – Connections to Today]

COURSE TITLE: World History GRADE LEVEL: 9-12

CODE: SSW401 COURSE LENGTH: 36 weeks

Major Concepts/Content: The world history course is designed to build on

the content in the seventh and ninth grade geographical and cultural

studies by studying the historical development of these cultures. The

course continues the chronological study of ancient world civilizations

begun in grade six. After an overview of the Early Ages, the course

emphasizes the period from the Middle Ages to the contemporary world. Using

the multidisciplinary approach, world history is a balanced program, not

just a history of Western Europe. Attention is given to Europe, Asia,

Africa, North and South America. The host nation's history and culture are

used for comparison.

Major Instructional Activities: Instructional activities will be provided

using the content of the world history course. Students study, research,

and outline chronologically information relative to the historical

development of world cultures through visits to libraries, museums, and

relevant places of interest, students explore and investigate sources for

understanding the host nation's history and culture.

Major Evaluative Techniques: Evaluation will be comprised of vocabulary

tests, essay tests, assessment of participation in-group activities, and

oral and written reports. Unit and textbook chapter tests will be used to

determine content achievement.

Essential Objectives: Upon completion of the world history course, students

should be able to:

§ Describe the characteristics of the prehistoric period.

§ Compare early civilizations throughout the world.

§ Compare major economic and political revolutions.

§ Describe the Renaissance and Reformation using historical

examples.

§ Outline selected national histories.

§ Describe colonialism as a national development.

§ Recount nationalism as a part of a nation's development.

§ Evaluate twentieth century world affairs.

§ Analyze the historical development of major world problems.

§ Identify major personalities of world history.

Course Standards can be found at: www.dodea.edu

Scope and Sequence:

Regional Civilizations

Early Modern Times

Enlightenment and Revolution

Industrialism and a New Global Age

World Wars and Revolutions

The World Today

CSP Goal:

AFNORTH International Middle/High School’s CSP (Continuous School Progress) goal is All students will improve their written communication skills across the curriculum. The 6+1 Trait is the model selected to improve school-wide writing in all subject areas. The 6+1 Trait writing framework is a powerful way to learn and use a common language to refer to characteristics of writing as well as establish a common vision of what “strong” writing looks like. Teachers and students will use the 6+1 Trait model to identify areas of strength and weakness as they continue to strive towards continued writing improvement. Success of all students requires that the 6+1 Trait become a consistent and integral component of each course taught at AFNORTH Intl. MS/HS.

Therefore, we will incorporate the concepts and terminology of 6+1 Trait

Methodology as we strive to improve our writing skills in this class.

Course Grading/Assessment:

The course will be graded on points. Exams and major papers are worth 100-200 points. Homework assignments will range from 20-50 points, depending on length and difficulty of the assignment. Other forms of assessment will include quizzes and shorter writings, with the point value announced when the assignment/quiz is given. At the end of each semester, the quarters will count 45% of the grade and the semester “exam” will count 10% of the grade.

Classroom Expectations/Consequences: [see Parent / Student Handbook]

Respect yourself by doing your work, listening and participating.

Respect the instructor by being cooperative and attentive.

Respect your school by taking acre of materials and using them properly.

Respect your peers by being quiet when others are talking and doing your share in discussions.

Supplies:

Pens with black or dark blue ink, loose-leaf paper and/or a clean tear notebook.

Recommended: highlighter, pencil, and a good dictionary.

Make up work policy:

If you are absent [excused], you have as many days as you were absent to make up assignments. It is your responsibility to get your work when you have been absent. If you miss class on A day and are in school on the following B day, then you should be prepared for the next class meeting. Make up work should be handled as soon as possible during seminar, unless other arrangements are made. For unexcused late work, you will be assessed –25% for each day [not class!] that it is late. You must keep up with assignments to be successful.