2009-2010 World Geography Syllabus

2014-15 Syllabus World History and Geography: The Industrial Revolution to the Contemporary World

Overview

Students will study the rise of the nation state in Europe, the French Revolution, and the economic and political roots of the modern world. They will examine the origins and consequences of the Industrial Revolution, nineteenth century political reform in Western Europe, and imperialism in Africa, Asia, and South America. They will explain the causes and consequences of the great military and economic events of the past century, including the World Wars, the Great Depression, the Cold War, and the Russian and Chinese Revolutions. Finally, students will study the rise of nationalism and the continuing persistence of political, ethnic, and religious conflict in many parts of the world. Relevant Tennessee connections will be part of the curriculum, as well as appropriate primary source documents. Students will explore geographic influences on history, with attention given to political boundaries that developed with the evolution of nations from 1750 to the present and the subsequent human geographic issues that dominate the global community.

Assessment

1. All assessment will be common and cumulative. 2. Standard-based tests will be given each nine weeks along with map tests. 3. Writing assessments will also be given in various forms (Free Response and Document Based). 4. Assessment will count for 100% of each student’s grade. a. Writing – 50% b. Exam – 50% i. Exam 1 – September 4th ii. Exam 2 – October 6th iii. Exam 3 – November 13th iv. Final Exam- December 17/18th

Literacy Goals

1. Grade level or above reading comprehension of texts and other materials. 2. Comprehension of selected writing cues in five-paragraph writing. 3. Development of analytical skills. 4. Introducing students to proper essay development including thesis construction, introductory paragraph, support of the thesis, conclusion, and point of view.

Expectations

Each student will be expected to arrive in class each day prepared for instruction. Assessment grades will hold students accountable for each day of instruction. Communication with the teacher of any issues that might hamper the learning process is essential.

2014-15 Syllabus Honors World History and Geography: The Industrial Revolution to the Contemporary World

Overview

Students will study the rise of the nation state in Europe, the French Revolution, and the economic and political roots of the modern world. They will examine the origins and consequences of the Industrial Revolution, nineteenth century political reform in Western Europe, and imperialism in Africa, Asia, and South America. They will explain the causes and consequences of the great military and economic events of the past century, including the World Wars, the Great Depression, the Cold War, and the Russian and Chinese Revolutions. Finally, students will study the rise of nationalism and the continuing persistence of political, ethnic, and religious conflict in many parts of the world. Relevant Tennessee connections will be part of the curriculum, as well as appropriate primary source documents. Students will explore geographic influences on history, with attention given to political boundaries that developed with the evolution of nations from 1750 to the present and the subsequent human geographic issues that dominate the global community.

Standards for Honors Courses

Students will complete 5 of the following standards. 1. Extended reading assignments that connect with the specified curriculum. 2. Research-based writing assignments that address and extend the course curriculum. 3. Projects that apply course curriculum to relevant or real-world situations. These may include oral presentations, power point presentations, or other modes of shared finding. 4. Writing assignments that demonstrate a variety of modes, purposes, and styles. 5. Deeper exploration of the culture, values, and history of the discipline. 6. Extensive opportunities for problem solving experiences through imagination, critical analysis, and application.

Assessment

1. All assessment will be common and cumulative. 2. Standard based-tests will be given each nine weeks along with map tests. 3. Writing assessments will also be given in the form of Free Response and Document Based questions. 4. Assessment will count for 100% of each student’s grade a. Writing – 50% b. Exam – 50% i. Exam 1 – September 4th ii. Exam 2 – October 6th iii. Exam 3 – November 13th iv. Final Exam- December 17/18th

Literacy Goals

1. Grade level or above reading comprehension of texts and other materials. 2. Comprehension of selected writing cues in five-paragraph writing. 3. Development of analytical skills. 4. Introducing students to proper essay development including thesis construction, introductory paragraph, support of the thesis, conclusion, and point of view. 5. Honors students will also be engaging in peer critiques and incorporations of outside material.

Resources

1. Tutoring will be available on most days after school and before school if needed. 2. Schoology.com will be utilized as an online component in the course. Each student will be expected to create a Schoology account where class information and material will be available.

Expectations

Each student will be expected to arrive in class each day prepared for instruction. Assessment grades will hold students accountable for each day of instruction. Communication with the teacher of any issues that might hamper the learning process is essential.