Plan of Study World History Course Description: This course is a study of world history from the rise and fall of the Roman Empire in Europe, and from after 1550 throughout the rest of the world. A high level of critical thinking, personal responsibility, and academic focus are expected. A mastery of basic concepts is also expected. This is necessary in order to think critically about the periods and ideas we will study. Critical thinking will be evaluated through the essay section of each chapter test and/or through projects/presentations. Grading scale: 100 - 93% = A 92 - 86% = B 85 - 78% = C 70 – 77% = D 69 – 0 % = F Chapter 5 (pg 144-180) Rome and the Rise of Christianity 600BC – AD 500 Standards: Indicator 2: Evaluate the interactions of world cultures, civilizations, philosophies, and religions. 9-12.W.2.1. Students are able to define the key distinguishing features of significant cultural, economic, and political philosophies in relation to the other. provide evidence to explain the relationships of historical events as they impacted subsequent events; critique a leader’s actions during a significant historical event from the perspective of the leader; Assignments: Lecture/Discussion. Do various assignments from end of section questions to worksheets. Quarterly we also do a project focusing on one era of history. Types of Assessments: We have weekly quizzes that range from multiple choices to matching. Also during each lesson I will give various oral questions to the class to help gauge their understanding. At the end of each Chapter we take test that include M/C, Matching, and essay questions. Chapter 12 (pg 394 – 426) Renaissance and Reformation 1350-1600 Standards: Indicator 1: Analyze historical eras of world history to determine connections and cause/effect relationships in reference to chronology 9-12.W.1.1. Students are able to explain the cause-effect relationships and legacy that distinguish significant historical periods from the Renaissance to the present. Describe developments in Italy and Northern Europe during the Renaissance period. Explain the causes and impact of the Reformation critique a leader’s actions during a significant historical event from the perspective of the leader; Assignments: Lecture/Discussion. Do various assignments from end of section questions to worksheets. Quarterly we also do a project focusing on one era of history. Types of Assessments: We have weekly quizzes that range from multiple choices to matching. Also during each lesson I will give various oral questions to the class to help gauge their understanding. At the end of each Chapter we take test that include M/C, Matching, and essay questions. Chapter 14 ( 452-480) Crisis and Absolutism in Europe 1550-1715 Standards: Indicator 2: Evaluate the interactions of world cultures, civilizations, philosophies, and Religions. 9-12.W.2.1A. Students are able to describe the emergence, rise, impact, and role of significant cultural, economic, and political events and philosphies. Rise of absolutism and constitutionalism and their impact on European nations Assignments: Lecture/Discussion. Do various assignments from end of section questions to worksheets. Quarterly we also do a project focusing on one era of history. Types of Assessments: We have weekly quizzes that range from multiple choices to matching. Also during each lesson I will give various oral questions to the class to help gauge their understanding. At the end of each Chapter we take test that include M/C, Matching, and essay questions. Chapter 17 (536-572) Revolution and Enlightenment 1550-1800 Standards: Indicator 1: Analyze historical eras of world history to determine connections and cause/effect relationships in reference to chronology. 9-12.W.1.1. Students are able to explain the cause-effect relationships and legacy that distinguish significant historical periods from the Renaissance to the present. Identify significant ideas and achievements of the Scientific Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment. Provide evidence to explain the cause-effect relationships of historical events from the Renaissance to the present. Indicator 2: Evaluate the interactions of world cultures, civilizations, philosophies, and religions. 9-12.W.2.1. Students are able to define the key distinguishing features of significant cultural, economic, and political philosophies in relation to the other. Mercantilism and imperialism Assignments: Lecture/Discussion. Do various assignments from end of section questions to worksheets. Quarterly we also do a project focusing on one era of history. Types of Assessments: We have weekly quizzes that range from multiple choices to matching. Also during each lesson I will give various oral questions to the class to help gauge their understanding. At the end of each Chapter we take test that include M/C, Matching, and essay questions. Chapter 18 (574-605) The French Revolution and Napoleon 1789-1815 Standards: Indicator 1: Analyze historical eras of world history to determine connections and cause/effect relationships in reference to chronology. Describe the impact of the French Revolution on Europe. Critique a leader’s actions during a significant historical event from the perspective of the leader. Assignments: Lecture/Discussion. Do various assignments from end of section questions to worksheets. Quarterly we also do a project focusing on one era of history. Types of Assessments: We have weekly quizzes that range from multiple choices to matching. Also during each lesson I will give various oral questions to the class to help gauge their understanding. At the end of each Chapter we take test that include M/C, Matching, and essay questions. Chapter 19 (610-645) Industrialization and Nationalism 1800-1870 Standards: Indicator 1: Analyze historical eras of world history to determine connections and cause/effect relationships in reference to chronology. Describe the development of the Industrial Revolution and its impact on economics, social structure, urbanization, and politics of the global society. 9-12.W.2.1. Students are able to define the key distinguishing features of significant cultural, economic, and political philosophies in relation to the other. define the key distinguishing features of mercantilism, imperialism, absolutism, constitutionalism, nationalism, militarism, civil war, terrorism, modern democracies, and dictatorships. 9-12.E.1.2. Students are able to explain how scarcity and surplus affect the basic questions of what, how, how much, and for whom to produce. Identify negative and positive aspects of economic growth Assignments: Lecture/Discussion. Do various assignments from end of section questions to worksheets. Quarterly we also do a project focusing on one era of history. Types of Assessments: We have weekly quizzes that range from multiple choices to matching. Also during each lesson I will give various oral questions to the class to help gauge their understanding. At the end of each Chapter we take test that include M/C, Matching, and essay questions. Chapter 21 (684-720) The Height of Imperialism 1800-1914 Standards: Indicator 1: Analyze historical eras of world history to determine connections and cause/effect relationships in reference to chronology. Critique government policies and actions related to significant historical events. Indicator 2: Evaluate the interactions of world cultures, civilizations, philosophies, and religions. Mercantilism and imperialism Nationalism and imperialism as forces of global transformation Assignments: Lecture/Discussion. Do various assignments from end of section questions to worksheets. Quarterly we also do a project focusing on one era of history. Types of Assessments: We have weekly quizzes that range from multiple choices to matching. Also during each lesson I will give various oral questions to the class to help gauge their understanding. At the end of each Chapter we take test that include M/C, Matching, and essay questions. Chapter 23 (754-784) War and Revolution 1914-1919 Standards: Indicator 1: Analyze historical eras of world history to determine connections and cause/effect relationships in reference to chronology. Explain the causes and consequences of World War I and World War II. critique government policies and actions related to significant historical events. Assignments: Lecture/Discussion. Do various assignments from end of section questions to worksheets. Quarterly we also do a project focusing on one era of history. Types of Assessments: We have weekly quizzes that range from multiple choices to matching. Also during each lesson I will give various oral questions to the class to help gauge their understanding. At the end of each Chapter we take test that include M/C, Matching, and essay questions. Chapter 24 (788-818) The West between the Wars 1919-1939 Standards: Indicator 1: Analyze historical eras of world history to determine connections and cause/effect relationships in reference to chronology. Explain the causes and consequences of World War I and World War II. 9-12.E.1.3. Students are able to explain the role of money and the structure of the banking system of the U.S. * Describe economic stabilization policies of the U.S. 9-12.E.1.5. Students are able to use graphs to illustrate changes in economic trends. Supply and demand and their effects on price Assignments: Lecture/Discussion. Do various assignments from end of section questions to worksheets. Quarterly we also do a project focusing on one era of history. Types of Assessments: We have weekly quizzes that range from multiple choices to matching. Also during each lesson I will give various oral questions to the class to help gauge their understanding. At the end of each Chapter we take test that include M/C, Matching, and essay questions. Chapter 26 (854-895) World War 2 1939-1945 Standards: Indicator 2: Evaluate the interactions of world cultures, civilizations, philosophies, and religions. Explain the causes and consequences of World War I and World War II. 9-12.W.2.1A. Students are able to describe the emergence, rise, impact, and role of significant cultural, economic, and political events and philosophies. Indicator 1: Analyze the economic impact of the availability and utilization of various resources on societies. 9-12.E.1.5. Students are able to use graphs to illustrate changes in economic trends. Assignments: Lecture/Discussion. Do various assignments from end of section questions to worksheets. Quarterly we also do a project focusing on one era of history. Types of Assessments: We have weekly quizzes that range from multiple choices to matching. Also during each lesson I will give various oral questions to the class to help gauge their understanding. At the end of each Chapter we take test that include M/C, Matching, and essay questions. Chapter 27 (896-926) Cold War and Postwar Changes 1945-1970 Standards: 9-12.W.2.1. Students are able to define the key distinguishing features of significant cultural, economic, and political philosophies in relation to the other. Democracies and dictatorships from the late Twentieth century to the present explain the fundamentals of the market system (free enterprise) and compare the characteristics of the world’s traditional, command, and market economies; Assignments: Lecture/Discussion. Do various assignments from end of section questions to worksheets. Quarterly we also do a project focusing on one era of history. Types of Assessments: We have weekly quizzes that range from multiple choices to matching. Also during each lesson I will give various oral questions to the class to help gauge their understanding. At the end of each Chapter we take test that include M/C, Matching, and essay questions. Chapter 28 (928-957) The Contemporary Western World 1970 – Present Standards: 9-12.W.2.1. Students are able to define the key distinguishing features of significant cultural, economic, and political philosophies in relation to the other. Democracies and dictatorships from the late twentieth century to the present 9-12.E.1.1. Students are able to compare the characteristics of the world’s traditional, command, market, and mixed economies. Explain the transition of the former Soviet bloc nations to market economies. Assignments: Lecture/Discussion. Do various assignments from end of section questions to worksheets. Quarterly we also do a project focusing on one era of history. Types of Assessments: We have weekly quizzes that range from multiple choices to matching. Also during each lesson I will give various oral questions to the class to help gauge their understanding. At the end of each Chapter we take test that include M/C, Matching, and essay questions.