Norcross High School Course Syllabus

Course Title...IB History of the Americas II Term...... Fall 2015
Teacher.....Mr. Byrne Room ...... B111

Email Address
Teacher Web Page /
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Teacher Support

(Help sessions etc.) / Help is available before and after school by appointment in room.

Course Description and Curriculum Content

The 12th grade year of the International Baccalaureate Program is a rigorous pre-university course designed to challenge highly motivated secondary school students.

Students will develop into self-motivated, self-directed problem solvers and decision makers who will acquire the skills necessary for learning and develop a sense of self-worth and confidence in their ability to participate in a changing society.

History is particularly important in the modern world where people of different cultures and traditions have to understand one another. Additionally, history is concerned with individuals and society in the widest context: political, social, economic, religious, technological and cultural. The curricula of IB history will assist students to acquire basic knowledge, life skills and positive attitudes needed to function as a responsible citizen and member of a global society.

Topics studied this year will include: Background of European History in the 20th Century, Causes Practices and Effects of WWI, Russian Revolution and Formation of the Soviet State, Rise of Single-Party states in Europe and the USSR, Causes, Practices, and Effects of WWII, Origins and Practice of the Arab-Israeli Conflict, and the Cold War. We will also work through an Internal Assessment and complete Case Studies on Latin America and Canada.

Expectations

ATTENDANCE:Students are expected to be in class every day. When you are absent work will be missed. It is your responsibility to obtain makeup work and complete it within the required timetable.

TARDY POLICY:It is important that students arrive at class on time and ready to work.

LATE WORK POLICY:

Daily Work:

70% of the grade up to one week after due date.

50% of the grade after one week to the unit assessment.

Major Assessments:

10% of the grade per day for the 1stthree days (e.g., two days late = 80% credit).

60% of the grade after three days.

Instructional Materials and Supplies

Published Materials / Instructional Supplies
Goff, Richard, et al.,The 20th Century, A Brief Global History, Sixth ed.; McGraw Hill, Boston, 2002.
Various other books will be used as supplementary textbooks throughout the year. / 1)Pens and Pencils
2)Paper
3)Notebook
4)Highlighters
5)USB Storage/Flashdrive

Evaluation and Grading

Grade Weights / Grading Scale
Quiz 20%
Final 20%
Summative 45%
Homework 5%
Classwork 10% / A:90 and above
B:80 – 89
C:74 – 79
D:70 – 73
F:69 or below

Other Information

Expectations for Academic Success / Additional Requirements/Resources
  1. Attentiveness
  2. Comprehension
  3. Analysis
  4. Evaluation
  5. Application
  6. Synthesis
  7. ResponsibilityPreparation
  8. Objectivity
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  • Tutoring available (see hours above).
  • Supplemental readings (see above).

The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.