Collins Hill High School
High School Course Syllabus
Course Title: 2nd Semester WORLD HISTORY Term Spring 2014
Teacher: Coach Meyer room # 1.453
Email Address
Teacher Web Page /Collinshill.org/JustinMeyer.aspx
Teacher Support
(Help sessions etc.) / Available before and after school. Please schedule with the teacher for more individualized help.Course Description
This course is intended to provide the student with an understanding of the base on which the modern world is built. The second semester topics of study are: Absolutism to Revolution, Industrialism and the Race for Empire, The World at War, Perspective on the Present.
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Course Curriculum Content
The entire list of Academic, Knowledge and Skills for each of the following curriculum strands in this course can be accessed through the district web address at www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us
AKS Strands / Units/TopicsA. Absolutism and Enlightenment
B. Age of Revolutions and Rebellions
C. Industrialization, Nationalism and Imperialism
D. World War I
E. World War II
F. Cold War and Decolonization
G. 20th Century World / 1. Absolute Monarchs and the Enlightenment
2. French Revolution and Napoleon
3. Latin American Revolutions
4. Industrial Revolution
5. Age of Imperialism
6. World War I
7. World War II
8. Cold War and Post-Cold War
Instructional Materials and Supplies
Published and Online Materials / Instructional SuppliesMcDougal Littell: World History: Patterns of Interaction
Textbook also can be accessed online through: MyEClass / 1) Pen and Pencil 4) Glue Sticks
2) Paper
3) Notebook (5 Subject, Spiral)
Evaluation and Grading
Assignments / Grade Weights / Grading ScaleClasswork, Homework, Quizzes
Projects
Unit Tests
Interim Assessment
Final Exam / Class Assessments 30% Homework 5%
Summative Assessment 45 %
Final Exam (MC) 20% / 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/Resources1) Arrive on time and prepared to learn
2) No Electronics out during class
3) No food or drink in the classroom (water only)
4) Ask questions
5) Participate constructively as a team member
6) Complete all work on time – try, try, try!!!!
7) Challenge yourself to continuously improve
8) Read and Review Notes on a Daily Basis / · Tutoring Available: before and after school
· This class may make use of non-GCPS online websites, resources, and/or utilities that may require student logins, accounts, or that may display student names.
The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.
HOMEWORK
Homework is essential to success in social studies. Reading is very often a daily homework assignment in addition to written work. It is essential for student success to keep up with the reading material. Students are expected to complete assignments on a daily basis. At their discretion, individual teachers may use a variety of means to assess homework. Some of these assessment methods may include (but are not limited to): homework quizzes, notebook checks, and collecting assignments to be graded for accuracy.
LATE WORK
Student will have 5 days from the date of their absence to turn in or make up any assignments.
NOTEBOOKS
It is a requirement for each student to keep a notebook in this class. The notebook will be graded at least once each six (6) weeks and must be kept in correct order by date according to the table of contents page. All pages must be attached (no loose papers) in order to be graded. You are responsible for your notebook and losing/misplacing it will be no excuse for not being prepared for class and/or tests. All work must be legible or no grade will be given.
Important Dates:
January 16th: PTSA Advisement night 6:30 pm
February 27th: 6 Week Progress Report Issued
March 31st and April 2nd: Gateway Exams
April 17th: 12 Week Progress Report Issued
Final Exams: May 19 - 21
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