9th Grade World History Syllabus
Rhonda Blanchard
Fall 2010
In this course students will continue the study of world history from 1500 to the
present. Critical thinking and analysis are important in this course. Through historical
inquiry, students gain an understanding and appreciation of history as a story of people
much like themselves and become increasingly able to understand global interdependence
and connections among world societies. Upon completion of this course the student will
be able to:
1. Describe the developments in Italy and Northern Europe during the
Renaissance period.
2. Describe the role of mercantilism and imperialism in European exploration
and colonization, including the Columbian Exchange
3. Explain the causes of the Reformation and its impact.
4. Explain the relationship between physical geography and cultural
development in India, Africa, Japan and China in the early global age.
5. Describe the rise of absolutism and constitutionalism and their impact on
European nations.
6. Identify significant ideas and achievements of scientists and philosophers of
the Scientific Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment.
7. Describe the impact of the French Revolution on Europe.
8. Compare revolutions in Latin America.
9. Describe the impact of technological inventions, conditions of labor and the
economic theories of capitalism, liberalism, socialism, Marxism, during the
Industrial Revolution on the economics, society and politics of Europe.
10. Describe the influence of urbanization during the nineteenth century on the
Western World.
11. Describe the impact of European nationalism and Western imperialism as
forces of global transformation.
12. Explain the causes and consequences of World War I
13. Explain the challenges of the post-World War I period.
14. Describe causes and consequences of World War II.
15. Describe post –World War II realignment and reconstruction in Europe, Asia
and Latin America.
16. Describe the role of nationalism, militarism and civil war in today’s world,
including the use of terrorism and modern weapons.
17. Describe emerging democracies from the late twentieth century to the present.
GRADING
Daily work and participation – 5-25 Points
Daily Quizzes – 10 points
Projects (assigned through out the semester) – 50 – 100 Points
Section Quizzes – 25 – 50 Points
Tests – 100 Points (Any material covered in class notes, student presentations, films,
or class work is eligible for test content)
At the end of the semester points earned will be divided by points possible to achieve a
number grade. For example, with 765 points acquired out of 800 possible points gives a
grade of 96. (765 / 800 = .95625).
Semester Exams
A semester exam will be given at the end of the semester. This is a comprehensive exam.
All material covered during the semester is eligible for the final.
Tutoring
After school tutoring is available to all students in any subject on Monday and
Wednesday afternoon.
Class Rules
Class rules are posted in the classroom. Students will be assigned detention for breaking
class rules according to the school’s detention policy.
Make up Work – Make up work will be left in a common folder. It is the student’s
responsibility to obtain and turn in any make-up work. Work not turned in within 5 days
of the date of return will not be accepted for full credit.
Supplies
Students are expected to come to class prepared to work every day. A pen/pencil, paper,
notebook and textbook should be brought to class daily. Consequences for coming to
class unprepared are posted in the classroom.
I can be reached by e-mail at rblanchard@cherokeek12.org or 927-3625. My planning
period is from 1:25 – 2:50 daily.
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