Bishop Carroll Catholic High School

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World History

2008-2009

 

The mission of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School is to assist parents in forming disciples of Christ who enrich culture as stewards of God’s gifts.  

Course Description:

            As we begin this World History class, a number of important concepts stand out.  For hundreds of thousands of years, human beings lived in small communities, seeking to survive by hunting, fishing, and gathering food and supplies in an often hostile environment.  In the space of a few thousand years, there was an abrupt change of direction……. Humans began to grow food.  As more food was produced several things resulted.  Population grew, people began to live in larger communities, governments were formed to protect people and provided needed services.  Cities became centers for cultural and religious development.  Historians call this process the beginnings of civilization. 

            We will begin 1^st Semester by examining civilizations of the Mediterranean World.  Students will take part in activities focused on the Greek and Roman Empires and how these empires shaped the world.   We will also discuss World Religions and the Byzantine Empire and how the empire influenced surrounding regions. We will then move on to learn about Islamic History, and conclude Unit I by examining the Middle Ages in Europe and early American Civilizations. 

            By the end of 1^st semester students will have learned how nations developed in Europe and will have gained an understanding into the domestic and foreign challenges that faced different European states during the Middle Ages.  With the Emergence of Modern Nations we will look at the impact of the Renaissance, Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution.  We will also describe the reasons and the results of European Exploration.  Discussion about the Enlightenment and the French Revolution with the rise of Napoleon will conclude Unit 2.    This time period between the fall of the Roman Empire in the West and the end of the Middle Ages was a period of great change and therefore will be the focus of 1^st Semester.

            Second Semester is full of a number of important concepts.  The period of World history from 1815 to 1914 was marked by two chief developments: Industrialization and Western Domination.  The growth of industry in the West transformed the economic, social, and political structure of Europe.  Industrialization created the factory system of production, new social classes, a prosperity that enabled the industrial middle classes to acquire political power, new patterns of consumption, a mass society that led to improvements for the lower classes, and  new mass politics.  Technology created new weapons, by which the West achieved domination over much of the rest of the world.

            Expansion became important between 1870 and 1914.  The migration of many Europeans to other parts of the world due to population growth and the revival of imperialism led to a global economy that the world had not seen. 

            The last unit of this class is the period between 1914 and 1945 which happens to be one of the most destructive in history.  World War I was called the Great War because of the size of its battles and the number of casualties.  WWI also involved and increased government centralization of power over the lives of its citizens.  The period of the Great Depression brought misery to millions of people.  In the case of Italy, Germany, and the Soviet Union, they sought even greater control over the lives of their subjects by creating a totalitarian systems. 

            Aggressive expansion by Germany, Italy, and Japan led to another world war.  As a result of World War II, as many as 60 million people died.  Europeans, who were use to dominating, watched helplessly as two new superpowers—the United States and the Soviet Union—took control of their destinies.  European states no longer had the energy or wealth to maintain their colonial empires, and with the decline of European power, a new era of global relationships began. 

As you can see we have a lot to do in World History class this year.  I hope you will enjoy the learning experience as much as I enjoy teaching about our World’s magnificent past.  Let the FUN begin!

Instructor:                     Mrs. Heather Loveless

                                      Contact:  (316) 650-6232 (cell)

                                      Email:  lovelessheather@bcchs.org

 

Office Hours:                 7:30am to 7:50am on T/Th and 3:20pm to 4:00pm M,W,Th

                                      Planning Period– 1st Hour

                                      *Please let me know in advance. I will occasionally be

 unavailable during these times.

 

Required Materials:     - Textbook:       “World History Modern Times” 

                                                            Jackson J. Spielvogel, PH.D.

                                                            Glencoe

                                      - Spiral Notebook:  subject notebook ONLY for WH

                                      - Loose-leaf paper:  College rule

- Black  Pen:  All work turned in is to be done on loose

        leaf paper and in black pen to receive full credit.      

                                      - Single Folder:   (2 pocket) only used for WH

                                      - Highlighter:  any color

 

Evaluation

Evaluations will be based on Chapter Test, Quizzes, Assignments and Projects

 

1. Chapter Test – tests will be given at the end of each chapter and will test the larger and smaller concepts discussed in lectures, reading assignments and daily work given in class.
2. Quizzes – several quizzes will be given throughout the year.  A quiz is used to evaluate knowledge over each section in the chapter. 
3. Assignments – Content and Academic Vocabulary, Geography, Cooperative Learning, Time Line, People, Reteaching and Enrichment assignments will all be used to enhance the learning in each chapter.  Students should expect homework.  In addition….. reading will be assigned nearly everyday.  Utilization of class time is essential to minimize homework. 
4. Projects – individual and group projects will be given periodically.  This will include posters, papers, or presentations over specific subjects within a chapter.

 

Semester Project and Test

The semester project is optional in World History.  Students who choose to complete the assigned project will present their project to the class the week before the final exam.  The project will count as 50% of the semester test score.  Every student is required at Bishop Carroll to take a semester test in each class.  If the student elects the option of completing the project, the other 50% of the semester test grade will come from the Semester Test.  The Semester Test is comprehensive.  It will cover all information covered during the course of the fall semester.  The spring semester examination will also be comprehensive.  It will ONLY cover material that was discussed in the second (spring) semester.

 

Notes

Students should take notes everyday.  Effective note taking is a difficult skill, but one that must be practiced to assure success in this and future Social Studies classes.  Periodic checking of the notes will be done for any student who is failing World History (69.4% and lower).

 

Grading Information

          Test                      40%

          Quizes                  10%

          Assignments                   20%

          Projects                30%

 

Both 1^st and 2^nd Semester grades will be based on the following

          1^st 9 weeks                               45%                                3^rd 9 weeks

          2^nd 9 weeks                               45%                                4^th 9 weeks

          1^st Semester Test                     10%                                2^nd Semester Test

 

Grading Scale

 

99-100        A+	91-92          B+	83-84          C+	74-75          D+	69 & below    F
95-98         A	87-90          B	78-82          C	72-73          D
93-94         A-	85-86          B-	76-77          C-	70-71          D-

 

Absences

• When a student is absent it is the students responsibility to find out what work they have missed.  While this information may be obtained from another student, it would be best to check with the teacher to make sure everything is correct.  Work assigned prior to an absence is due on the date of the students return or on the due date.
• All quizzes and test missed must be made up by appointment within one week of the students return.  Failure to do this will result in a ZERO “0” for that test or quiz not made up.  Test can only be made up before or after school.  Please do not plan to use class time to make up a test.
• Compulsive absences on Test or Quiz days will result in the student taking an Essay Test &/or Quiz.
• Absent on Review Day – If no new material is covered the day before the test, students will be asked to take the test on the scheduled test day.
• Extended Illness – When a student is absent for several days (3 or more).  While it makes sense for the student to make-up the work as soon as possible, I do understand the pressure to make up work in 6 other classes can be quite overwhelming.  Therefore, special arrangements will be made on an individual basis for each student in this situation.  It is up to the student though to follow up with these special arrangements and failure to do so will result in a zero (0) for work not turned in on a specified date.

 

Late Policy

All assignments should be turned in on the assigned due date.  All late assignments (anything turned in after I have collected it) will be ½ credit up to 24 hours late.  No assignment will get credit if it is later than 24 hours.  This policy does not include projects, quizzes and tests.

 

Cheating Policy

Cheating is a serious issue and will not be tolerated.  If a student is caught cheating he/she will be given a zero on the assignment, quiz, project or test.  Parents will be notified and if necessary administration and the counseling office will be informed.  Formal documentation of the infraction will be placed in the students file.

 

General Policies

• Come to class prepared to learn.  No locker passes.
•  Going to the bathroom, getting a drink, going to the office, counselor office or to talk to another teacher during class without a specific pass to do so will NOT be allowed during classtime.  I expect students to be focused on World History while in this room each day.  Students will not be allowed to work on other subjects during free time.  Free time will be used to READ World History or work on daily assignments given in this class.
• This room belongs to the Catholic Diocese of Wichita.  Your parents and your parish pay for your education.  Take care of the things you see and use in this classroom.  Do not write on the desks or the walls.  Leave the posters alone.  Throw trash in the trashcan!  You may chew gum, but the first piece of gum under the chairs, on the floor, on the wall, or any other place other than the trashcan…… I WILL NOT ALLOW GUM ANYMORE!  THIS IS YOUR PRIVLEDGE.  YOU CAN KEEP IT OR LOOSE IT, YOUR CHOICE.  There is absolutely no food, candy or drink (other than water) allowed in this classroom.  All water must be in a clear (so I can see what it is) container. 
• During Mass students are not allowed in or out (unless another teacher and I have prearranged you to come in or go).  When you stay in the classroom, it is to be used as a STUDY HALL.  Therefore, each student is responsible for bringing work.  There will be no passes to lockers, bathroom, or to get a drink.  There will be no talking, sleeping  or working in groups.  STUDY HALL!!
• Falling asleep in this class is UNACCEPTABLE!  I will give one warning per day to a student who falls asleep in this class.  If the student must be warned again they will be asked to go to the office – administration.  I will contact parents if the problem becomes continuous.  I work very hard everyday to plan good, informational, intellectual, fun and entertaining lectures and classroom activities.  All I ask of students is for their respect and attention 50 minutes each day, Monday thru Friday.
• Respect yourself, your fellow classmates, your school, your teachers and your staff.  If you do not choose to learn, respect the rights of others in the class who choose differently. 
• Your success will be based on your WILL to do well in this class.  Work Hard!