World History Course Syllabus

Gateway College Preparatory School

Grade 10

Teacher: Mrs. Boggs

Teacher email: terise.boggs@orendaeducation.org
Class Webpage: http://tboggsgateway.wetpaint.com
NOTE: You may also send emails through the class webpage

Course Description:
This course will examine world history through the disciplines which compromise
the humanities: the arts, philosophy, literature, history, political institutions, and
religion. It explores the great ideas and actions of humankind, which have shaped
life. Although the course emphasizes the development of western culture,
students will also study the contributions of other civilizations. This course will
combine open resources on the internet and audio visual material instead of a
solely relying on a textbook.
Course Supplies:
Textbook: World History: The Human Journey (Holt, Rinehart, Winston)
Supplies: Pens (blue or black)
3 Ring Binder for A or B day
A spiral notebook
looseleaf paper

Expectations for Student Learning:

1. Communicate Effectively Through Various Methods of
Expressions.
2. Solve Problems Through Reasoning and Critical Thinking.
3. Access, Analyze and Apply Information Effectively.
4. Express and Appreciate the Creative Process.

Homework:
Students will be expected to read regularly, check the webpage,
complete simple assignments at home and work on longterm
projects.
 World History Course Syllabus
Gateway College Preparatory School
Grade 10
Topics
SEMESTER ONE
FIRST SIX WEEKS SECOND SIX WEEKS THIRD SIX WEEKS

FOUNDATIONS AND THE GREEK LEGACY MEDIEVAL CHINA

INTRODUCTIONS

ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA ANCIENT ROME MEDIEVAL AFRICA AND

JAPAN

ANCIENT EGYPT THE ROMAN EMPIRE EARLY AMERICA

EARLY INDIA THE RISE OF THE RENAISSANCE

CHRISTIANITY

EARLY CHINA ISLAMIC CIVILIZATIONS THE REFORMATION

EARLY GREECE EUROPE IN THE MIDDLE THE AGE OF

AGES EXPLORATION

SEMESTER TWO
FOURTH SIX WEEKS FIFTH SIX WEEKS SIXTH SIX WEEKS

THE ENLIGHTENMENT THE GROWTH OF THE RISE OF

AND AGE OF REASON INDUSTRY TOTALITARIANISM

ABSOLUTISM NEW THEORIES OF THE BUILDUP OF WAR

GOVERNMENT AND
ECONOMICS

THE CASE OF ENGLAND THE UNIFICATION OF TOTAL WAR

GERMANY AND ITALY

THE FRENCH IMPERIAL WARS THE COLD WAR

REVOLUTION

NAPOLEON AND WORLD WAR I HOTSPOTS AND HOT

REACTION ISSUES

LATIN AMERICAN THE AFTERMATH OF MODERN DILEMMAS

REVOLUTIONS AND WAR
LIBERALISM
!
 World History Course Syllabus
Gateway College Preparatory School
Grade 10

Evaluation: 1500 points will be earned each six weeks.

Major (Performance Component): to demonstrate Cumulative Knowledge
Items: Tests, Projects, Discussion Questions and Socratic Discussion and Essays
Total Points for Six Weeks: 1050 points

Minor (Practice and Responsibility Component): to demonstrate responsible

engagement in course material
Items: Assignments in class, homework, notetaking, practice quizzes
Total Points for Six Weeks: 450 points

✴Extraordinary work may earn more points than the requirement, so students will have
the ability to make up for poor performances.
✴Late Work: Late work is only accepted at the teacherʼs discretion.
✴Make Up Work: This is the responsibility of the student. Each student should utilize
their work group partners and the webpage to catch up after an excused absence.
✴Academic Honesty is expected at all times in order to receive credit for any work.