Aurora High School 2015-16
World History 9 Syllabus & Class Expectations
Mr. Price - Voicemail: 330-954-2454 - Email:
Contact Hours: Before or After School upon request.
Twitter: @MrPriceAHS
Course Description:
This course examines world events from 1600 to the present. It explores the impact of the democratic and industrial revolutions, the forces that led to world domination by European powers, wars that changed empires, the ideas that led to independence movements and the effects of global interdependence. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions.
Major Areas of Study:
Quarter One:Quarter Three:
Enlightenment Revolution and Nationalism
French Revolution World War II
Industrial Revolution Cold War
Quarter Two:Quarter Four:
Imperialism Modern Democratic Struggles
Transformation Interdependence
World War I Current World Issues
Student Performance Objectives:
Through the duration of this course you will be able to do the following:
- Explain connections among Enlightenment ideas, the American Revolution, the French Revolution and Latin American wars for independence
- Explain how political and economic conditions, resources, geographic locations and cultures have contributed to cooperation and conflict.
- Analyze the purposes, structures and functions of various systems of government including: a. Absolute monarchies; b. Constitutional monarchies; c. Parliamentary democracies; d. Presidential democracies; e. Dictatorships; f. Theocracies.
- Analyze and evaluate the influence of various forms of citizen action on public policy including: a. The French Revolution.
- Describe and compare opportunities for citizen participation under different systems of government including: a. Absolute monarchies; b. Constitutional monarchies; c. Parliamentary democracies.
- Analyze characteristics of traditional, market, command and mixed economies with regard to: a. Private property; b. Freedom of enterprise; c. Competition and consumer choice; d. The role of government.
- Analyze the causes and effects of World War I with emphasis on: a. Militarism, imperialism, nationalism and alliances; b. The global scope, outcomes and human costs of the war; c. The role of new technologies and practices including the use of poison gas, trench warfare, machine guns, airplanes, submarines and tanks; d. The Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations.
- Analyze the causes of World War II including: a. Appeasement; b. Axis expansion; c. The role of the Allies.
- Analyze and evaluate the influence of various forms of citizen action on public policy including: c. The Russian Revolution; d. The independence movement in India.
- Analyze how governments and other groups have used propaganda to influence public opinion and behavior.
Required Materials:
Modern World History Textbook- Required for every class
Three Ring Notebook or Binder with paper and dividers
Numerous Handouts
Chrome book
Student Achievement:
Grades will be calculated as total points in two weighted categories and follow the Aurora High School grading scale. The majority of points will come in the form of Summative Assessments (tests and quizzes) which account for 70% of the quarter grade. Formative Assessments (homework/notebooks/class work) will make up a smaller portion of the total points and account for the remaining 30% of the quarter grade.
Class Policies:
Assignments/Projects: All assignments are due at the time that they have been announced as being due. Late assignments are ½ credit. Work missed due to an excused absence is due upon your return to school. Students who are in attendance at school, but are absent from class for a field trip or other school activity will be responsible for turning in all assigned work as if the student had actually been in class.
Tests: Tests must be taken on the scheduled day. Any student absent the day of a test must make up the test upon his/her return to class. Students who are absent from class for any reason, but are in school the day of a test must take the test on the same day.
Academic Misconduct: Any student caught cheating or representing another's work as his/her own will receive NO CREDIT for the assignment and will be referred to the office.
Student Behavior: All students shall treat fellow students with respect and courtesy at all times. Harassment of any kind shall not be tolerated. All school policies and regulations shall be strictly followed.
Tardy to Class: Students are required to be in class on time and ready to begin the day’s activities when the bell rings. Detentions will be given for unexcused tardiness.
Locker/Restroom Passes: Will be permitted as long as they are not abused!
School Rules: Students are required to follow all school rules outlined in the student handbook.
Communication:
To encourage dialogue between us, I am asking you to email me by Tuesday, September 1. This way I know you are aware of the expectations I have as well as the expectations of Aurora High School. Please place your child’s name in the “subject” line of that email and include the information below:
- Parent Name
- Best time of day to be reached
- Primary phone number if you would prefer that I contact you that way instead of email
- Any information you would like to share concerning your child that would be beneficial for me to know as his or her instructor
For me, email is my most effective means of primary communication with you. I also would also appreciate (the students appreciate it as well) one box of tissue.
Looking forward to a successful school year,
Jay Price ()