World History Syllabus
Pebblebrook High School
Ms. Hogan
2006 - 2007

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

World History is a survey of people and nations of both Western and non-Western civilizations. This course explores the political, cultural, and economic heritage of civilizations from the time of recorded history to present. Concepts and skills in problem solving and critical thinking are developed.

TEXT: World History: The Human Experience, Glencoe, 1999.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Students must keep a notebook.

Students must be on time for class. Remember the tardy policy!

Students must come prepared with a pen/pencil, notebook and textbook.

Students must raise their hand for permission to speak, leave the desk or room.

EXPECTATIONS:

All students are expected to be ACTIVE participants in this class.

You can NOT be an active participant in this class if: you are asleep, you are in the hallway or bathroom (3 passes per semester), you are using your cell phone. Please remember why you are here.

All students are expected to be cooperative and respect each other (and each others’ opinions and things).

All students are expected to take pride in the classroom and school.

All students are expected to follow all rules and procedures printed in the Pebblebrook High School student agenda.

VALUE STATEMENT

No one has the right to:

physically injure yourself or others or threaten injury

discriminate against others

damage or destroy materials

steal from others

impose on others

interfere with others

misrepresent to others

***You have the right not to do what I want you to do. You do not have the right to do anything you want.***

GRADING:

Tests & Quizzes 30%

Homework & Classwork 30%

Outside Reading/Project 10%

Performance Tasks 10%

Final Exam 20%

HOMEWORK POLICY:

Homework must be completed on time for the maximum amount of learning to take place. Late work will NOT be accepted. (This means if the work is in your locker, it is late and I do NOT accept late work.) It is your responsibility to keep up with each assignment. You have the number of days you were absent plus one to make up missed assignments. If your absence is unexcused, you cannot make up the work until the absence is excused by the school administration.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

I am asking that you have the following for my class EVERY DAY:

1) YOU! 2) Textbook 3) Notebook paper 4) 3-ring binder 5) Pencil/Pen

HOW TO REACH ME:

Phone: 770-819-2521 ext. 239

E-mail: Jennifer.Hogan@cobbk12.org

My planning period is 2nd on Blue Days and 4th on White Days. I am available for tutoring any day. Just plan ahead and schedule a time with me. My goal is simple: to help you reach yours!

COURSE OUTLINE

Unit / Topics

Time Frame

Textbook Readings
Introduction Week 1  
I. Ancient Civilizations Weeks 1-6 Chapters 1-6
II. Regional Civilizations: Byzantium, Islam & Early Regional Cultures Weeks 7-10 Chapters 7-11
III. Medieval Europe Weeks 11-14 Chapters 12-13
IV. Emergent Europe: Renaissance, Reformation & Exploration Weeks 15-18 Chapters 15-17
V. Transitional Europe: Revolution, Absolutism & the Enlightenment Weeks 19-22 Chapters 19-22
VI. Age of European Dominance: Industrialism, Nationalism & Neo-Imperialism Weeks 23-26 Chapters 23-27
VII. Era of Global War: The World Wars & the Russian Revolution Weeks 27-31 Chapters 28-31
VIII. The Cold War Era & the New World Order Weeks 32-35 Chapters 32 & 37
Review & Final Exam Week 36