World History Mr. Zach Giljum
Room E-228 Phone (314) 653-8100
Voice Mail #2038
Course Description: Students will develop a greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts including interactions over time. The course highlights the nature of changes in international frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies.
Course Rationale: The study of World History encourages the understanding of the past and the recognition of its contribution to the present and the future. Students will develop the ability to analyze, synthesize and think critically about the themes and events discovered. Successful completion of this year-long course is required for graduation from high school in the state of Missouri.
Materials:
The following items are needed EVERYDAY for success:
A. Composition Notebook
B. Folder for class work
C. Something to write with
D. Textbook- Glencoe World History (2003)
E. Flash drive
F. Recommended Reading- Guns, Germs, and Steel (1997) by Jared Diamond
Instructional Calendar:
Week 18/11-8/15 / Chapter 1 – The First Humans, Prehistory
· Prehistory versus History
· Archaeologists and Anthropologists / Week 11
10/20-10/22 / Chapter 5 – CONT.
· The Rise of Christianity
· Reasons for the Decline of Rome
Week 2
8/18-8/22 / Chapter 1 – CONT.
· Hunter/Gatherer Society
· Effect of the Neolithic Revolution
· Major geographic features of the Earth / Week 12
10/27-10/31 / Chapter 9 – Emerging Europe and the Byzantine Empire
· Development of Feudalism in Europe
· Rise of Islam and Mongol Empires
Week 3
8/25-8/29 / Chapter 2 – Western Asia and Egypt
· Guns, Germs, and Steel introduction
· Egypt’s Geographic luck / Week 13
11/3-11/7 / Chapter 10 – Europe in the Middle Ages
· Christianity and Medieval Civilization
· Life on the Feudal Manor
Week 4
9/2-9/5 / Chapter 2 – CONT.
· Geographic luck in the Fertile Crescent
· Hammurabi’s Code / Week 14
11/10-11/14 / Chapter 10 – CONT.
· The Magna Carta and citizen’s rights
· The Crusades and the Black Death
Week 5
9/8-9/12 / Chapter 2 – CONT.
· Persian Empire’s Influence
Chapter 3- India and China
· Early civilizations in India and China / Week 15
11/17-11/21 / Chapter 10 – CONT.
· Effects of the Commercial Revolution
· Culture of the High Middle Ages
· Rivalry with the Ottoman Turks
Week 6
9/15-9/19 / Chapter 7 – Early African Civilizations
· Kingdoms and States of Africa
Chapter 11- The Americas
· Early Civilizations of the Americas / Week 16
11/24-11/25 / Chapter 12- Renaissance and Reformation
· Intellectual and Artistic Renaissance
· Martin Luther and the Reformation
· Acceptance of Scientific Thought
Week 7
9/22-9/26 / Chapter 4 - Ancient Greece
· Importance of trade for early Greeks
· Athenian Contributions / Week 17
12/1-12/5 / Chapter 12 – CONT.
· Henry VIII’s Impact
· Renaissance’s impact today
Week 8
9/29-10/3 / Chapter 4 – CONT.
· Athens and Sparta
· Alexander the Great / Week 18
12/8-12/12 / Chapter 13- Age of Exploration
· Exploration and Expansion
· Impact of the Columbian Exchange
Week 9
10/6-10/10 / Chapter 5 – Rome and the Rise of Christianity
· The Roman Republic
· Reign of Caesars / Week 19
12/15-12/19 / Chapter 14- Crisis and Absolutism in Europe
· Rise of the Spanish Empire
· Decline in Church Power, Rise of Monarchs in Europe
Week 10
10/13-10/17 / Chapter 5 – CONT.
· The Roman Empire
· Engineering Marvels of Ancient Rome / Finals
12/15-12/19 / Final Exam Week
· Schedule to be announced
Grading Procedure:
Each student’s grade will be determined by dividing the total points earned by the total points possible. A student’s grade will consist of their grades from exams, homework, quizzes, performance events, and other significant assignments. A final exam will also be given at the end of each semester that will comprise of twenty percent of a student’s semester grade. The grading scale is as follows:
Percentage Grade Percentage Grade
100-93 A 76-73 C
92-90 A- 72-70 C-
89-87 B+ 69-67 D+
86-83 B 66-63 D
82-80 B- 62-60 D-
79-77 C+ 59-0 F
Classroom Rules:
A. The rule to live by in my classroom is RESPECT EVERYONE! There will not be any exceptions to this rule. The other rules are posted throughout the room and are based on both common sense and common decency.
B. Violation of these rules by a student will result in order of the following: verbal warning; a detention; parental contact; and in severe cases an office referral.
C. Any violation of any rules or regulations outlined in the Jennings Senior High School student handbook will be enforced as specified by the student handbook.
Classroom Academic Effort:
Students will be expected to turn in at least 80 percent of their work during each five-week grading period. If a student should fall below the 80 percent level, that student will be given the opportunity to complete the assignments during the current five-week grading period and remain above the prescribed level.
Moreover, partial credit will be given for each late assignment; but the grade reduction will depend on the manner in which the assignment is completed. If the student completes the assignment after school with the teacher the reduction will be 10 percent; however, if the assignment is finished elsewhere the reduction will be 50 percent. This is also a part of the effort contract.
Computer Usage:
During the 2014-2015 school year, your child will have the opportunity to periodically utilize one of the most technology rich classrooms in the Jennings School District. The purpose of the Internet is to bring the resources available on this service to the students of Jennings Senior High School. This service will promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, communication, and will promote a globally linked classroom. The purpose of the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is to establish policies appropriate for the educational setting. This policy has already been reviewed with your child by the teacher and violations of the AUP are taken very seriously by the teacher and the building administration reserves the right to remove any student from a technology classroom based on the violation of this policy.
Communication:
I look forward to having a great relationship with you and your child from this point forward. I have provided my contact information on the opposite site of this syllabus. Hopefully, we will meet at open house on Thursday, August 28. If you have any further questions or comments before or after that date, do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail or phone. Please keep this syllabus for your records, and please acknowledge your receipt of it by e-mailing me a message by Friday, August 15th.
World History Mr. Zach Giljum
Room E-228 Phone (314) 653-8100
Voice Mail #2038
Course Description: Students will develop a greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts including interactions over time. The course highlights the nature of changes in international frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies.
Course Rationale: The study of World History encourages the understanding of the past and the recognition of its contribution to the present and the future. Students will develop the ability to analyze, synthesize and think critically about the themes and events discovered. Successful completion of this year-long course is required for graduation from high school in the state of Missouri.
Materials:
The following items are needed EVERYDAY for success:
A. Composition Notebook
B. Folder for class work
C. Something to write with
D. Textbook- Glencoe World History (2003)
E. Flash drive
F. Recommended Reading- The Guns of August (1962) by Barbara W. Tuchman
Instructional Calendar:
Week 11/6-1/9 / Chapter 14 – Crisis and Absolutism in Europe
· Decline of the Spanish Empire
· Role of Religious Thought in Conflicts / Week 11
3/23-3/26 / Chapter 23 – CONT.
· The Treaty of Versailles
· Setting the stage for another conflict
Week 2
1/12-1/16 / Chapter 14 – CONT.
· Spread of Absolutism Thought
· Birth of International Rivalries / Week 12
3/30-4/2 / Chapter 24 –The West Between the Wars
· Bolshevik Revolution’s Impact
· Rise of Fascism and Nazism
Week 3
1/20-1/23 / Chapter 17 – Revolution and Enlightenment
· American Revolution
· Expansion of Scientific Thought / Week 13
4/6-4/10 / Chapter 24 – CONT.
· Worldwide Economic Depression
· Responses to the Great Depression
Week 4
1/26-1/30 / Chapter 18- The French Revolution and Napoleon
· French Revolution and Reign of Terror
· Haiti’s Independence Movement / Week 14
4/13-4/17 / Chapter 26- World War II
· Japan’s Imperialist vision
· Axis Aggression of the 1930s.
Week 5
2/2-2/6 / Chapter 19 – Industrialization and Nationalism
· Causes of the Industrial Revolution
· Unintended outcomes of Industrialization
· Captains of Industry / Week 15
4/20-4/24 / Chapter 26 – CONT.
· New Order and the Holocaust
· Changes on the Homefront in Warring Nations
Week 6
2/9-2/12 / Chapter 20 – Mass Society and Democracy
· Development of Mass Production
· Socialist and Communist movements
· Impact of Industrialization / Week 16
4/27-5/1 / Chapter 26- CONT.
· Role of technology in the war
· Allies defeat the Axis Powers
· Dawn of a new conflict
Week 7
2/17-2/20 / Chapter 21 – The Height of Imperialism
· Colonization of Africa
· Guns, Germs, and Steel- Into the Tropics / Week 17
5/4-5/8 / Chapter 27 – Cold War and Postwar Changes
· USSR’s Satellite Nations
· United States Containment Policy
Week 8
2/23-2/27 / Chapter 21 – CONT.
· Independence of India- Mohandas Gandhi
· Victoria’s Britain / Week 18
5/11-5/15 / Chapter 27- CONT
· Wars in Korea and Vietnam
· The Space Race
Week 9
3/2-3/6 / Chapter 21 – CONT.
· Colonization of Southeast Asia
· American Imperialism / Week 19
5/18-5/22 / Chapter 32- Challenges and Hopes for the Future
· Crises in the Middle East
· 9/11 and the War on Terror
Week 10
3/9-3/13 / Chapter 23 – War and Revolution
· The Road to World War One
· All Quiet on the Western Front / Finals
5/26-5/28 / Final Exam Week
· Seniors- taken during Week 19
· Underclassmen- taken during Week 20
Grading Procedure:
Each student’s grade will be determined by dividing the total points earned by the total points possible. A student’s grade will consist of their grades from exams, homework, quizzes, performance events, and other significant assignments. A final exam will also be given at the end of each semester that will comprise of twenty percent of a student’s semester grade. The grading scale is as follows:
Percentage Grade Percentage Grade
100-93 A 76-73 C
92-90 A- 72-70 C-
89-87 B+ 69-67 D+
86-83 B 66-63 D
82-80 B- 62-60 D-
79-77 C+ 59-0 F
Classroom Rules:
A. The rule to live by in my classroom is RESPECT EVERYONE! There will not be any exceptions to this rule. The other rules are posted throughout the room and are based on both common sense and common decency.
B. Violation of these rules by a student will result in order of the following: verbal warning; a detention; parental contact; and in severe cases an office referral.
C. Any violation of any rules or regulations outlined in the Jennings Senior High School student handbook will be enforced as specified by the student handbook.
Classroom Academic Effort:
Students will be expected to turn in at least 80 percent of their work during each five-week grading period. If a student should fall below the 80 percent level, that student will be given the opportunity to complete the assignments during the current five-week grading period and remain above the prescribed level.
Moreover, partial credit will be given for each late assignment; but the grade reduction will depend on the manner in which the assignment is completed. If the student completes the assignment after school with the teacher the reduction will be 10 percent; however, if the assignment is finished elsewhere the reduction will be 50 percent. This is also a part of the effort contract.
Computer Usage:
During the 2014-2015 school year, your child will have the opportunity to periodically utilize one of the most technology rich classrooms in the Jennings School District. The purpose of the Internet is to bring the resources available on this service to the students of Jennings Senior High School. This service will promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, communication, and will promote a globally linked classroom. The purpose of the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is to establish policies appropriate for the educational setting. This policy has already been reviewed with your child by the teacher and violations of the AUP are taken very seriously by the teacher and the building administration reserves the right to remove any student from a technology classroom based on the violation of this policy.
Communication:
I look forward to having a great relationship with you and your child from this point forward. I have provided my contact information on the opposite site of this syllabus. Hopefully, we will meet at parent teacher conferences on Friday, March 27th. If you have any further questions or comments before or after that date, do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail or phone. Please keep this syllabus for your records, and please acknowledge your receipt of it by e-mailing me a message by Friday, January 9th.