Deering High School

Honors World
Civilizations
World Civ Fall 2016-2017

Helen Sturgis-Bright
sturgh@portlandschools.org
www.brightsclasssite.weebly.com Available for help
before/after school M, T, TH, & F (am only), and
during WINN

Course description
Honors World Civilizations will take an in depth
study of ancient cultures and their relation to
contemporary society. Specifically, we will
examine civilizations from Africa, Asia, Europe,
India, and the Middle East, determining their
significance and lasting effects on society today.
Using the ISSN model of global competency be
prepared to think critically in this course by
making connections to today's world and your
own way of life.

Unit 1
Tentatively: 2
weeks

Unit 2
Tentatively: 2
weeks

Course Objectives
Scholars will improve ability to critically analyze
multiple perspectives, and investigate the world
connecting how early humans influence the
societies and civilization of today.
Scholars are able to synthesize information and
make meaningful modern day connections.
Scholars leave the class with an ability to
communicate ideas through taking positions in
analytical practice and working collaboratively, as
well as take action by working on debates, mock
trials, and drafting proposals.

How to Succeed in this Class:

Participate - Class participation and class work is
critical to success in this class. Absences and
tardies will negatively impact a students grade.
Students who come everyday, on time, and are
part of class discussion will do well in the class.
Take Responsibility for Missed Work
Class homework and agenda will be posted on
the website.
When you miss a quiz or test, schedule a time to
make it up.
Keep Track of Grades: Check your grades on
Infinite Campus
(www2.portlandschools.org/students) to make
sure your work is turned in. Some low grades can
be improved. Check with me.
Come Prepared - Bring with you:
Charged Ipad- We will be using Google
Classroom & Remind almost everyday. See
my website to sign up for these apps. I will

Unit 3
Tentatively: 3
weeks

Unit 4
Tentatively: 3
weeks

Unit 5
Tentatively: 4
weeks

Unit 6
Tentatively: 2
weeks + time
to Review for
Final

Physical Geography
& Time
S.A. 5-B.
Neolithic
Revolution & Early
Civilizations
S.A. 1- B.
S.A. 3- B.
S.A. 5- D.
S.A. 6- B.

Ancient Asia
S.A. 1- B.
S.A. 5- D.
S.A. 6- B.
S.A. 6- D.

Ancient Greece
S.A. 1- B.
S.A. 3- B.
S.A. 6- B.

Ancient Rome
S.A. 1- B.
S.A. 6- E.

African Empires &

Expansion
S.A. 1- B.
S.A. 5- D.
S.A. 6- E.

Policies
All work that is appropriately completed on time
will begin at its full point value. Late assignments
will be subject to a 10% grade deduction per
working day the assignment is turned in late. Work
that is not turned in will be a 60. The penalty will be
waived for extenuating circumstances such as
student absence or other circumstances as judged

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download.
Binder w/ dividers & Pen/Pencil
Be honest. I will treat you like young adults, own
up to what you know and dont as well as your
actions. I will be much more understanding if you
do this. I follow the district academic policy. All
work is your own. Academic dishonesty will result
in loss of credit for assignment, and principal
involvement.

by the teacher.
Not all assignments can be made-up.

Policies Con't.

Make-up assignments will be handled individually,

depending on if the absence was excused or not,
and depending on the assignment. Make ups for
tests/projects will be explained case by case.
Make sure to check the website, Infinite Campus,
Google Classroom, and your classmates about
missed work before seeing me.

Grading Scale
The
grading
scale is
new this
year. The
class of
2020 is
the first
class to
graduate
with
Standard
s Based
learning,
as
mandate
d by the
state. We
will be
using the
categorie
s to the
side.
Each
standard
is 12% of
your final
grade.

S.A. 1- B: Gather, synthesize and

evaluate information from
multiple sources and argue the
claim and counterclaim.
S.A. 3- B: Compare and evaluate
various forms of government and
political systems, and describe
their impact.
S.A. 5-B: Apply geographic
concepts, skills, and tools to
interpret the past, and future.
S.A. 5- D: Analyze the interaction
between human actions and
environmental systems, and
evaluate the meaning, use,
distribution and importance of
resources in various regions of
the world.
S.A. 6- B: Select and organize
evidence from primary and
secondary sources to support an
argument.
S.A. 6- D: Identify and critique
diverse perspectives on societal
issues, trends and events.
S.A. 6- E: Apply an understanding
of causality, connections and
significance to explain historical
events based on evidence.
Class participation is 6%
Final Exam is 10%

Homework
Homework is assigned 3-4 times a week. Most of
the time you will be given time in class to begin
the work, and it should be mostly done by the
end of WINN.
Homework assignments will be listed on the class
white board, my website, and your google
Classroom.
www.brightsclasssite.weebly.com

Expectations
- Be Respectful. Treat others as you want to be
treated. Everyone has the right to learn and
responsibility to be respectful to the learning
environment. This course requires an open

We will incorporate, investigating the world through

technology, recognizing perspectives through
socratic seminars, technology, and video/text
content, taking action through technology, and
communicating ideas through field trips, class
discussion, mock trials, and technology as seen in
the ISSN Matrix.

mind.
- Be on time. That means in the room and ready
when the bell rings. Remember an accumulation
of 3 tardies is an absence.
District Policy NEPN/NSBA Code: JE: In the high
schools, student absences of ten (10) days or
more in full-year courses shall result in loss of
credits toward graduation requirements. 3
Tardies in one class is equivalent to an absence
in that class.
- Be prepared. Have necessary materials ready
for class.
Keep electronics and cell phones are
closed and away until instructed to use
them for class purposes.
- Have fun and learn. This class is an honors level
course. Meaning there is a lot of work, but the
goal is to learn. This course has a lot of new and
exciting opportunities, and you will be treated as
an eager, young adult learner. Rise to the
challenge and enjoy the experience!