World+History+Syllabus

World History I Ms. Nicole Roper wchsroper@yahoo.com 215-386-2244 ext. 325

COURSE DESCRIPTION

World History I is a chronological study of the development of world civilization from the pre- historic world, through the river valley civilizations of the Middle East, Africa, China, and India to the development of the nation-states in the seventeenth century. Students will study events as they happened and will have a better understanding of today's world and its problems.

GOALS

Throughout the World History I course, the primary goals are to help students: 1. Enhance their appreciation of the present as a part of historical process linking past, present, and future. 2. Understand that historical and social changes are complex processes that result from many factors, often including contact with other cultures and civilizations. 3. Appreciate cultural traditions and understand that many of them present traditions that people see as models for cultural ideas. 4. Understand the critical role played by the industrialized nations in the world, and the consequent effects on relations among nations today.

OBJECTIVES

The World History I course enhances a variety of student skills, such as: 1. Use history to explore the geographic, political, economic, social, and cultural events and their relationships. 2. Critically analyze the causes of historical changes. 3. Assess and evaluate sources of historical or current information being aware of biases, partisanship, and differing perspectives.

CLASS REQUIREMENTS

1. Textbook 2. Notebook or binder – left to the discretion of the student 3. Pen – no pencils unless being used for a test 4. Ruler 5. Folder 6. West Catholic Agenda Book

CLASS PROCEDURES 1. Class will begin with a prayer. 2. Students will have their textbook and copybook/binder out at the start of class. 3. No one is to leave their desk without permission. Permission to leave the room is granted only in emergencies; forgetting a book is not an emergency. 4. Students are expected to be well-behaved and respectful at all times. 5. Students are expected to follow the discipline and dress codes.

GRADES

Grades will be on a total-point system. Attendance and Classwork: 25 points Homework: 50 points Substitution Assignments: 75 points Tests: 100 points Projects: 200 points

ABSENTS

Each student will have a class schedule and homework schedule. Homework is due the day you come back. Quizzes and tests will be taken the day you come back. Exception: if absent for an extended period, a schedule will be made to make up work.

Excused absences will receive 20 points for the class since they are still participating in a school activity, although they are not in class.

HOMEWORK POLICY 1. Students will receive full credit for assignments turned in by 7:50 AM. 2. Emailing homework assignments would be preferred. 3. Homework received at class time will be deducted 2 points from the assignment. 4. Each day a homework assignment is turned in late, 5 points will be deducted.

HOMEWORK SCHEDULE FOR 2008-2009 ACADEMIC YEAR

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