Modern History 112
The West in the Modern World
Mr. G. Rogers, ()
http://rogershistory.wikispaces.com/History+112
Room A216
Welcome to Modern History 112, a college preparatory course that teaches about the history of our society from the early modern period (1700's) to the 20th Century and beyond.
Modern History 112 follows the Benchmarks of Historical Thinking model. This model looks at six different concepts through examining the way in which history is viewed. These are: significance, evidence, continuity and change, cause and consequence, historical perspective-taking, moral dimensions
These concepts are demonstrated within the following essential skill sets :
· Presentation skills:
- Students will participate in at least two presentations: a debate and teaching the whole class in a small group
· Communication skills:
- Students will communicate in groups, using a variety of formats and developing norms for group discussions.
· Note-Taking skills:
- Students will refine/ polish note making techniques.
· Geographical skills:
- Students will be able to understand the impact of geographical location as it relates to history.
· Content for 112 Modern History involves engagement with the following themes:
Unit 1: Rights and Revolutions (French and Industrial Revolutions—along with current ones—and human rights)
Unit 2: War and Violence (Nationalism and World War I)
Unit 3: Triumph and Tragedy (Totalitarianism, World War II, the Holocaust, War by Proxy, 1960’s to today)
· Guest speakers, field trips, enrichment opportunities will function throughout the semester. Small fees may apply
· Essay:
Students write a 1500 word formal essay with a thesis statement, using the process of writing method.
Your final term mark will be based on the following. Note that the semester mark is graded cumulatively.
· 20% Tests and Quizzes (at least two each)
· 50% Assignments with due dates (including discussion groups, journaling, conferencing, formative assessments)
· 10% Essay (Due in November)
· 20% Final exam
Homework: I manage a wiki page which can be located here: http://rogershistory.wikispaces.com/History+112 or through the LHHS website on the homework page. Click on the semester one link for 112 and follow assignments and attachments by the dates they were delivered in class. Feel free to submit work or ask questions through email.
Two final thoughts before we begin…
“…view world history as an onion, of which the modern world constitutes only the surface, and whose layers are to be peeled back in the search for historical understanding.”
Jared Diamond
“History is just a story. It has a beginning, a middle, but no end.”
Richard MacTavish