Syllabus: World History A

Syllabus: World History A 2015-2016 At the end of this course, you will:

• Have a working knowledge of World History…

• Understand historical points, political, economic and social changes, geographic factors, economic change, how people/culture have contributed to our world identity, revolution and reform, and government change.

• Be able to use Social Studies Skills: critical thinking to organize and use information, communicate in written, oral, and visual forms, use geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data, and use problem solving and decision making skills.

Required Materials

To successfully complete this course, you will need to utilize your classroom textbook, notebook, handouts, online programs, and various sources for research including appropriate websites, maps, books, libraries, slides, and people (experts, historians, firsthand experience, interviews).

COURSE SCHEDULE (Based on a 9 week semester)

Unit 1: Foundations of Civilization 8000BC – 500BC 1 week

Unit 2: Emergence and Collapse of Classical Empires 500BC – 600AD 2 weeks

Unit 3: Medieval Rebuilding and Reconsolidation 600 -- 1450 2 week

Unit 4: Interactions and Diffusion 600 -- 1450 1 week

Unit 5: An Expanding World 1450 -- 1750 2 weeks Syllabus: World History A 2015-2016 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

General Rules:

1. Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Ready to Learn! 2. Be on time 3. Work Hard 4. NO foul language 5. Follow all Ash High School and Plainview District Rules (dress code, language, tardies, no phones, follow your schedule, no food in classroom, etc…)

Grading Policies:

Daily Work 60%

Tests 40%

--Mrs. Nicole Abell [email protected] Ash High School Social Studies