9th Grade Pre –AP World History: 1500-Present
2015-2016 School Year
Coach T. Nelson
Ph. 334-285-4263 ext. 4202
Course Description:
This World History course addresses the time period from the Renaissance to the Present. Students will engage in a variety of instructional activities, including, but not limited to, lecture, class discussions, cooperative groups, and independent research. In addition, students will use critical thinking skills to evaluate events’ impact on the modern world.
RECURRING THEMES OF THE COURSE:
1. Interaction between humans and the environment
a. Demography and disease
b. Migration and patterns of settlement
c. Technology
2. Development and interaction of cultures
a. Religions, belief systems, philosophies, and ideologies
b. Science, technology, the arts, and architecture
3. State-building, expansion, and conflict
a. Political structures and forms of governance
b. Empires
c. Nations and nationalism
d. Revolts and revolutions
e. Regional, trans-regional, and global structures and organizations
4. Creation, expansion, and interaction of economic systems
a. Agricultural and pastoral production
b. Trade and commerce
c. Labor systems
d. Industrialization
e. Capitalism and socialism
5. Development and transformation of social structures
a. Gender roles and relations, family, and kinship
b. Racial and ethnic constructions
c. Social and economic classes
Course Objectives:
The course curriculum objectives are in compliance with the Alabama Course of Study (ALCOS).
1. To help students become critical readers and thinkers and effective writers utilizing the Habits of Mind:
a. Constructing and evaluating arguments using evidence
b. Using documents and other primary source data -- developing the skills necessary to analyze point of view and context, and to understand and interpret information
c. Assessing continuity and change over time and in different world regions
d. Understanding diversity of interpretations through analysis of context, point of view, and frame of reference
e. Seeing global patterns over time and space while connecting local developments to global ones
f. Comparing within and among societies, including comparing societies’ reactions to global processes
g. Considering human commonalities and differences
2. To teach students Internet research and presentation skills.
3. To teach students how to write historical research papers.
Academic Honesty:
Work should be a reflection of individual student ideas. Students should not look at another student’s work or share their work with others. Receiving or providing answers for an assignment, essay, quiz, or test is cheating and academic dishonesty—regardless of its form. Any such action will result in a grade of zero.
Expectations of Students:
1. You are accountable for your own actions.
2. You are responsible for your own learning.
3. Come to class prepared.
4. Always display strong character.
5. Engage in class discussions.
6. Be respectful of the opinions of others.
7. Do not disrespect me or the other students in the class. All individuals have a right to an educational environment free from bias, prejudice and bigotry. As members of the Stanhope Elmore High School educational community, students are expected to refrain from participating in acts of harassment that are designed to demean another student’s race, gender, ethnicity, religious preference, disability or sexual orientation.
8. Learn to lead both in and out of the classroom.
9. Be on time—tardiness illustrates a lack of respect for me and for your peers.
10. Do not destroy property in the classroom.
11. Do not whine or complain and have an attitude of gratitude.
Course Topics and Pacing Guide:
This is only and overview, some chapters may not take as long or may take longer than listed.
Unit / Duration / ALCOS Standard / Chapters*NOTE 1st Week: Hello – Rules & Procedures / 1 week
1: Renaissance & Reformation / 2 weeks / 1, 3 / 5
2: Age of Exploration / 2 weeks / 2, 4 / 6
3: The Rise of Absolutism & Constitutionalism / 2 weeks / 5, 7 / 7
4: Muslim Empire & The Asian World / 2 weeks / 2, 11 / 8, 9
5: Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment / 2 weeks / 5,6 / 10
6. French Revolution & it’s Impact / 2 weeks / 7 / 11
7. Industrial Revolution & Urbanization / 4 weeks / 9, 10 / 12, 13
8. European Nationalism & Imperialism / 2 weeks / 8, 11 / 14,15
9. Russian Revolution & World War I / 3 weeks / 12 / 16
10. Post WWI & the Great Depression / 2 weeks / 13 / 17
11. Nationalism in Africa, Asia, & Latin America / 2 weeks / 13, 14 / 18
12. World War II / 3 weeks / 14 / 19
13. Post WWII & the Cold War / 2 weeks / 15 / 20, 21
14. Modern Nationalism, Militarism, Terrorism / 2 weeks / 16 / 22,23,24
15. Late 20th Century Democracies / 1 week / 17 / 25
Text:
World History: Modern Times published by Glencoe McGraw Hill, 2005 Alabama edition.
Supplies:
Three Ring Binder
Loose Leaf paper
Colored Pencils
Blue or Black pens only
Grading Plan:
Tests, Selected Projects, & Selected Writing Assignments--60%
Daily Assignments--40 %
Classroom Rules:
1. Respect the teacher and everyone in the classroom.
2. Come to class PREPARED!!
3. Do Not talk while someone else is speaking.
4. No personal grooming in the classroom.
5. No head coverings in the classroom. (Hats, hoodies, etc.)
6. Food and drink (except water) are not allowed.
7. Electronic devices (except when used for instruction) are not allowed in class.
8. Follow Directions!
The Elmore County Handbook will be followed for all offenses.