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World History Syllabus

Name of Teacher: Mr. Grace Website: graceworldhistory.weebly.com


Room: C135 Email: richard.grace@tularosak12.us
Textbook: World History The Modern Era Price:

Course Description: In World History, students will identify important people and events in order to analyze
significant patterns, relationships, themes, ideas, beliefs, and turning points in World history to understand the
complexity of the human experience.

Course Outline: Topics Covered

Renaissance and Reformation, Scientific Revolution The New Imperialism (1800-1914)


(1300-1650)
The Beginning of our Global Age: Europe, Arica, and New Global Patterns (1800-1914)
Asia (1415-1796)
The Beginning of our Global Age: Europe and the World War I and the Russian Revolution (1914-1924)
Americas (1492-1750)
The Age of Absolutism (1550-1800) Nationalism and Revolutions Around the World (1910-
1939)
The Enlightenment and the American Revolution (1700- The Rise of Totalitarianism (1919-1939)
1800)
French Revolution/Napoleon (1789-1815) World War II and its Aftermath (1931-1955)

The Industrial Revolution Begins (1750-1850) The Cold War (1945-1991)

Revolutions in Europe and Latin America )1790-1848) New Nations Emerge (1945-Present)

Life in the Industrial Age (188-1914) Regional Conflicts (1945-Present)

Nationalism Triumphs in Europe (1800-1914 The Developing World (1945-Present)

Growth of Western Democracies (1815-1914 The World Today

Class 40% Quarter 1 Average 45%


Participation, Quarter 2 Average 45%
Class work & Med-Term 10%
Homework Semester 1 100%
Projects 15% Quarter 3 Average 45%
Quizzes 15% Quarter 4 Average 45%
9 Week 30% Final Exam (End of Course Exam) 10%
Assessments
Totals 100% Semester 2 100%
Required Materials:
 3-ring binder.
 Pen, Pencil, Paper.
 Textbook: World History The Modern Era. Classroom set (check out on an as needed basis)

Classroom Expectations:

 Students will be ready to work independently, in small groups, and as a class. You are expected to be mature
and flexible.
 Students must come to class with a positive attitude each day! You can learn something every day.
 Students must come to class prepared to give your best effort. You will be expected to read and write every
day. Do not ask for “free time”. Fridays are not “Free” days.
 Students must always be on time. If you are late, you must report to the front office and pick up a tardy slip.
 Students are expected to be proficient (80% or higher) on all assignments, they will be given the opportunity
to redo any assignment they are not proficient on (before school and during lunch) this is the students
responsibility the teacher will not hunt them down.
 Parents understand that as a part of this class I will be showing videos, clips, documentaries, and visual
representations which may depict war scenes, violence, and use of harsh language all will tie into the content
being studied in World History.

 Students must follow all policies in the student handbook.

o If you disrupt class or are disrespectful to classmates or staff, you will have consequences.
o Wear the proper clothing. Follow the student dress code
o Cell phones and any other electronic devices are not allowed in this class. If you have your device out in
class you will be asked to put it away, if you refuse it will be confiscated and given to an administrator.
o Make-up equipment out in class will also be put away or confiscated.
o Hats are not allowed in the classroom and will be taken off or they will be confiscated.
o Class time is for learning go to the bathroom during passing periods (No Bathroom passes first 15
minutes or last 15 minutes of class).
o No food or drinks in class (water bottles are allowed).
o Students must be in class before last bell.
o Bullying or Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.

Late Assignments:

Assignments are expected to be turned in on time. Assignments given in advance such as the Research Project must be
turned in on time. Late projects will not receive credit unless an arrangement has been made with the teacher.

All other work will be penalized as follows:

1 day late – 10 Points off 2 days late – 20 points off 3 days late – 30 points off

Make- up Work: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMMUNICATING WITH THE TEACHER.

It is your responsibility to make up work as the result of an absence. As per school policy, the numbers of days you are
absent are the number of days you have to make up work.
 School Activities that take you from class and are on the calendar best practice is to visit with the Teacher
BEFORE your absence to arrange for class work.
 If you are in ISS, or suspended out of school you are responsible for notifying the staff that you need your
class work.
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World History
Mr. Grace

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