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Honors World History

Welcome to Honors World History. My Name is Bartlett and I will be your guide on our journey from the Renaissance (1350) to 2012. Along the way we will discuss events as they really happened and try to answer the questions: Why did these events happen? Why did people make the decisions they did? And how do these events shape our world today. You might find what you thought you knew or have learned in the past is not always how “IT” really happened. I look forward to having an awesome year!

Course Content: Renaissance and Reformation Age of Exploration Absolutism Scientific Revolution and The Enlightenment The French Revolution The Industrial Revolution Imperialism Rise of Modern China and Japan World War I Russian Revolution Interwar Years: Dictators, Great Depression, Fascism World War II The Cold War The World 1991-2012: Desert Storm, War on Terrorism, Middle East, New Superpowers: Russia, China, India

Text: World History Modern Times. There will also be many supplements to go along with your text. The books are expensive so don’t lose them.

Projects: Together this year we will complete many exciting projects. Most will involve some group interaction and multimedia resources. One major project will be a book review that will be due second semester.

Grading: Tests = 100 points Projects = 50 points Quizzes = 30 points- Some quizzes will be announce and others will not. It is the student’s responsibility to keep up with reading and assignments. Daily Work = 5-10 points ** All Assignments will be posted at www.thebartcave.wikispaces.com** Make Up Work: It is the student’s responsibility to get all missed assignments. You have no more than 3 days to get your assignments. If you are absent the day before a test you are still responsible for taking the test on your return to school. If you miss the test day then you must make the test up when you return.

Rules: 1. Treat teacher and students with respect at all times. 2. Bring all materials to class: Pen or Pencil, binder ( 3 ring) 3. Raise your hand to speak 4. I dismiss class not the bell 5. Follow all other school rules 400LB Gorilla = Bartlett

Contact information: [email protected] * This syllabus is subject to change by teacher*

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