POUDRE HIGH SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATTE MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAM
WORLD HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY PART II: 10TH GRADE
2006-2007
Instructor: Ms. Kathie Kunz
Office: IB Office (behind Jack Sparrow)
Phone: (970) 488-6209
Room: 205
Email: kkunz@psdschools.org
Schedule:
Period 4 & 6 World History
Period 5: Student Council
Period 4 & 7: American Government
* Mrs. Montgomery teaches this course periods 1 & 2. If you must be absent during my class,
you are encouraged to attend one of these classes. Ask first.
INTRODUCTION
The tenth grade curriculum focuses on western civilization from the European Medieval Ages
through the 18th century. In analyzing patterns of history, we will also compare cultural
characteristics that make similar institutions unique across time and space. Other units will
examine cross cultural encounters. Clearly, the role of geography will be critical to our
understanding of historical development. Each unit employs one or more of the Areas of
Interaction and a Guiding Question. However, the course as a whole will reflect on the question
What are American values, and how are they a reflection of our past? For each unit,
consider the legacy of this era and how it impacted America today.
Educational Philosophy: Most of us learn best when doing rather than listening passively. The
goal of this year is for each of you to become more confident in written and oral communication
skills, as well as research and think critically. In the spirit of “multiple intelligence,”
assessments take a variety of forms, including tests, research paper, an art project, mock trial,
games etc. Finally, please bring a positive attitude and a sense of humor to class. Learning
takes effort but should be fun also.
COURSE OF STUDY
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
Comparison of Feudal Institutions: Europe and Japan
Italian Renaissance
Cross Cultural Encounters: Spanish Explorers and Latin America
Protestant Reformation
Comparison of Absolutism in France and China
Enlightenment
Revolution: British, American and French
U.S. Constitution
CLASSROOM POLICY / EXPECTATIONS
ATTENDANCE: PHS attendance/tardy policy will be enforced. Be ready to begin class when
the bell rings. If you are tardy, please sign in and quietly join the class.
BEHAVIOR: Respect and personal responsibility are the keys.
 Disagree with opinions when appropriate, but do so respectfully.
 Develop personal integrity.
 Do your own work for individual assignments; pull your own weight on group
assignments.
 Stay on task. Do not do other class work or socialize unless given permission.
 Keep your desk and classroom clean. Only clear water bottles will be allowed in class;
no other food or drinks.
MATERIALS: You are expected to bring your notebook with 10 dividers, pen, pencil,
highlighter, note cards and paper daily. Your textbook may stay at home unless told otherwise.
You will be required to purchase a Research Essay Guide at some point this semester.
LATE WORK: You will be given 3 “mercy” moments each semester which will allow you to turn
in completed homework assignments one day late and at my discretion. These are
irreplaceable; write your name on them ASAP. They may NOT be used for major assignments
(see me if in doubt). If you have an unexcused or suspended absence, you may turn in an
assignment one day late for 10% of the total grade. Late major assignments may be turned in
for half credit one day late.
MAKE UP WORK: Students are responsible to work out deadlines for missing assignments for
EXCUSED absences within two days of returning to the classroom. PRE-ARRANGED
ABSENCES (sports, field trips, vacations) MUST BE DEALT WITH PRIOR TO THE ABSENCE.
Otherwise, a score of 0 will be recorded. Tests/quizzes will be made up during the lunch period
the day you return unless we make other arrangements.
GRADING POLICY
HOMEWORK: Assignments will be posted on the board before class begins or handed out at
the beginning of the unit. Completing daily assignments is instrumental to success in the
class. Be prepared to discuss answers in class.
To earn credit for homework assignments, each assignment must have the following:
1. Proper heading
Title
Name________
_________________________________________Date___________________
2. Complete answers = questions incorporated into the answer OR write both the
question and answer.
Ex. “How have Native Americans been influenced by European culture?”
“Native Americans have been influenced by European culture....”
NOTEBOOKS: Organization is the key to success in anything you might pursue. You may use
a notebook with NINE dividers or an accordion style folder. Date everything and place it in
chronological order in the appropriate section. Notebook checks are intended to give you some
credit for work that was stamped on the due date and reward your organizational skills. I will
check that you are prepared on block day of this week. The first divider is for
“Writing/research skills”. Please bring all handouts from 9th grade that pertain to
these skills. Label the rest of your dividers with the unit headings.
TESTS AND QUIZZES: Expect unannounced quizzes at the end of class to check
understanding of lectures or beginning of class to check homework. They may be oral or
written, objective or subjective. If absent on the day of a quiz, you might be given an
alternative assignment. Unit tests will always be announced and are always essay format.
HISTORICAL RELEVANCE: A day between units will be devoted to applying historical
concepts in a more modern setting.
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY: In the spirit of the International Baccalaureate Program, the ONLY
way to earn enrichment points is to attend/participate in an international event in the
community. For example, the Fort Collins Library holds regular “international nights,” or
attend IB Student Council’s “Brown Bag Lunches”. If in doubt about an activity, check with me
first. For each enrichment activity, you are required to write a two+ page typed summary and
reflection of the event. Enrichment is worth twenty points. You are allowed one enrichment
activity each semester, due one week after the event occurs and before the last week of the
semester.
GEOGRAPHY QUEST: Each day you will be given a clue that guides you on a geographical
quest. Discover the destination quickly and be awarded more points! Points will be tallied
through the end of the semester. The students with the most points wins a prize and bonus
points.
PARTICIPATION: Each quarter participation grades will be assigned based on the following
criteria:
A – Student consistently asks/answers questions, participates in discussion,
volunteers, shows excellent leadership skills and is a team player
B – Student asks/answers questions, participates in discussions and is a
team player
C – Student participates when called upon, works well in groups
D – Student rarely participates, has difficulty working with others, does
minimum required
F – Student is disruptive, does the minimum required
PLAGIARISM: This is a serious issue and the school policy will be adhered to. Note:
Plagiarism includes copying other’s homework as well as claiming another’s ideas as your own.
GRADING STANDARDS
A
90 -100 %
B
80 - 89 %
C
70 - 79 %
D
F
60 - 69 %
- 59 %