Coach Nathan Fuller- BSEd Social Science (University of NorthAlabama)

Room #14

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School phone: 359-4434

9th Grade World History

Course Syllabus

Course Description: At the ninth-grade level, students continue the study of world history from 1500 to the present. Critical thinking and analysis are important in this course. Student will gain an understanding and appreciation of history as a story of people much like themselves and become increasingly able to understand global interdependence and connections among world societies. The course directs students to think critically about the forces that combine to shape the world today. Knowledge of other cultures enables students to develop a better appreciation of the unique American heritage of liberty. Geographic concepts increase learners’ comprehension of global connections as they expand their knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of cultures, both historical and contemporary.

Instructional Philosophy: The mission of CherokeeHigh School and the Social Science Department is to empower students to become conscientious, confident, productive individuals with respect for diversity and educational advancement. In order to carry out this mission, a variety of classroom activities will be utilized. Such activities include, but are not limited to, note taking, group work, class discussion, reading, projects, research, visual interpretation, use of internet for research, analysis of primary sources, and warm-up activities. Students will be expected to complete challenging assignments that demonstrate mastery of the content.

Course Goals or Objectives:

  1. Describe developments in Italy and Northern Europe during the Renaissance period.
  2. Describe the role of mercantilism and imperialism in European exploration colonization in the sixteenth century, including the Colombian Exchange.
  3. Explain causes of the Reformation and its impact.
  4. Explain the relationship between physical geography and cultural development in India, Africa, Japan, and China in the early Global Age.
  5. Describe the rise of absolutism and constitutionalism and their impact on Europe.
  6. Identify significant ideas and achievements of scientists and philosophers of the Scientific Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment.
  7. Describe the impact of the French Revolution on Europe.
  8. Compare revolutions in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  9. Describe the impact of technological inventions, conditions of labor, and the economic theories of capitalism, liberalism, socialism, and Marxism during the Industrial Revolution on the economies, society and politics of Europe.
  10. Describe the influence of urbanization on the Western World during the 19th century.

Major Course Assignments and Instructional Activities:

  1. Homework and Daily Work- The purpose of homework and daily work assignments is preparation for major and minor tests, as well as projects. Completion of these assignments is essential.
  1. Writing Assignments- Students will complete a variety of writing assignments. Many of these assignments will require reflection and application of the concepts learned in class.
  1. Projects- The purpose of project-based work is to allow students to expand upon their learning while focusing on specific areas of personal interest. Students will utilize library media resources, as well as technology resources to complete these projects.
  1. Presentations- Students are encouraged to share ideas and interact with the class through presentations. Students should expect to be called upon to justify and explain ideas through class discussion.
  1. Group Activities- Students are expected to participate in group learning. This requires demonstration of citizenship skills such as compromise, respectful listening, and responsibility.
  1. Major and Minor Tests- The purpose of major and minor tests is to assess and evaluate the student’s mastery of course concepts and objectives.

Course Assessment Plan/ Grading Procedure:

Major Tests/Projects60%

Minor Tests20%

Daily Work and Homework20%

Grading Scale:

90-100Student masters content on an advanced level and work meets or exceeds expectations.

80-89Student masters content on a proficient level.

70-79Student masters content on a basic level and work meets minimum standards.

60-69Student is passing, but fails to meet minimum standards for every individual objective.

Below 60 Student is failing and does not meet minimum standards.

Any portion of this syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.

9th Grade World History

Classroom Policies and Procedures

Coach Fuller

It is a pleasure to be your teacher for social studies during this semester. My top priority is to provide a positive learning environment where all students have the chance to succeed. In order to accomplish this important task, there are some important policies and procedures that we must follow.

  • School Wide Rules and Expectations- Students will be expected to abide by all the basic rules established for CherokeeHigh School.
  • Bringing Materials- It is the responsibility of the student to bring all materials needed for class everyday. As a general rule, students WILL NOT be allowed to leave class after the bell rings.
  • Respectfulness- Students are expected to be respectful to each other and any other individuals in the classroom.
  • Roll Call- Roll will be taken by the teacher at the beginning of each block.
  • Public Address Announcements- Any voice that comes over the public address system demands silence. No matter what is going on in class, it will become quiet when addressed on the public address system.
  • Absentees- Students who know they will be absent in advance should talk to the teacher and get their assignments in advance. Other absent students are responsible for obtaining their make-up work and returning the completed work to the teacher in a reasonable amount of time consistent with the number of days absent.
  • Moving Around the Classroom- Students do not need permission to sharpen a pencil, throw something away, get a tissue, etc. However, the student should be careful in choosing when to use this privilege.
  • Using the Restroom- Students are expected to use the restroom between classes whenever possible. However, it is understood that students will need to use the restroom during class from time to time. This privilege should be used VERY cautiously, or it WILL be lost.
  • Food and Drinks- These will be allowed on a STRICTLY PROBATIONARY BASIS! ALL trash MUST be disposed of properly and the classroom MUST be left clean at the end of each block.