Mrs. Lauren Clarkehttp://laurencclarke.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/

WORLD HISTORY: HUMAN LEGACYSPRING 2015

WORLD HISTORY COURSE DESCRIPTION: World History at the ninth grade level is a survey course that gives students the opportunity to explore recurring themes of human experience common to civilizations around the globe from ancient to contemporary times. An historical approach will be at the center of the course. The application of the themes of geography and an analysis of the cultural traits of civilizations will help students understand how people shape their world and how their world shapes them.

Required Text: World History: Human Legacy (Holt, 2008): Students will not be issued a textbook but can access the text and other material at http://my.hrw.com. Username: worldhistory31 Password: w4m3u.

HONORS - JARED DIAMOND COLLAPSEAvailable at Barnes and Noble at the Arboretum

NECESSARY MATERIALS

Three Ring Notebook (six dividers)

color pencils3x5 index cardsPaperblack or blue penpencil

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CLASS ROOM RULES

Be Prepared:  Come to class with notebook and pencil/pen and with all assignments completed.  Make sure you have completed the reading assignment for the topic we are discussing.Be On Time:  Do not come to class late if at all possible, and if you are late or absent bring a note from the appropriate person.Be Honest:  No cheating or copying another student’s work.Be RESPECTFUL:  EVERYONE DESERVES RESPECT IN THIS CLASS. 

• Occasionally, we will have discussions about key historical events and people. Many of our talks will be based on individual opinion. Therefore, it is necessary that we show each other the highest level of consideration and respect. Derogatory statements, criticism, and ridicule will not be tolerated. You are all to behave as responsible young adults.

• I expect everyone to be both active listeners and participants in the classroom. When students are engaged in their tasks as well as ask questions and participate in discussions, a productive and stimulating learning environment is created.

 Be Focused:  Come to class prepared to work on World History, do not work on other class work in class or sleep.   Part of the class depends on you sharing your ideas and opinions with the class.  There is no such thing as a dumb question!

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Consequences for Breaking Classroom Rules1. Verbal Warning

Student will receive a verbal warning from teacher.2. Minutes

If conduct persists then student will be assigned minutes to be completed before and after school or during lunch.

3. Call Home or Email / teacher discretion on removing from classroom

If conduct continues after verbal warning and minutes then teacher will communicate with a parent or guardian. Teacher’s discretion on having student removed from classroom.

If student remains in classroomCommunication home with parent or guardian

If Removed from Classroom Communication home with parent or guardian and the schools conduct procedure will be followed. Teacher will schedule parent/teacher conference with student and parent to discuss conduct during class.

GENERAL INFORMATION NO FOOD IN MY CLASSROOM YOU MAY BRING A WATER BOTTLE WITH YOU TO

CLASSMake sure bottle is filled before the bell rings and

class begins. BATHROOM

You may use the bathroom if necessary.Please be aware that missing class means you

may miss important material I will sign your agenda for you to go to the

restroom If allowing bathroom privileges becomes a

problem, different rules and/or procedures will be instituted.

ATTENDANCE:Good attendance will enhance your grade and prepare you for the exam. Attendance and achievement are interrelated. Cuts and tardiness will be handled by Administration. The Providence tardy policy will be followed. It is the student’s responsibility to bring a note in for an absence within a five-day period. It is your responsibility to get any assignment you have missed from my wiki page. You will have to recover any absences over the 10 days allowed by CMS.

Notebook Assignment:  

• Each student is expected to keep a World History notebook and bring it to class every day.  It will be checked several times during the year for a formal grade.  Specific notes from lectures and other relevant instructional resources will be included in the notebook.  You will be expected to keep your notebook dated and in chronological order.  Your notebook must be a three-ring loose-leaf binder with SIX dividers labeled in the following order:

 1. Vocabulary2. Notes3. Warm ups4. Tests5. Analysis6. Geography

 • Your notebook grade with count as a formal grade and it must be IN THE ABOVE

FORM, NOT YOUR OWN.

• The first page of your notebook should be the class syllabus.

• Occasionally, I also give “open notebook” quizzes and tests based on both class assignments and homework. Therefore, it is in your best interest to keep your notes in order. A well-organized notebook will contribute to your success in this class

GRADING: (x=weight per assignment type)

Quarter 1Formal Grades

60 % of Grade – Unit Tests (x4), Journals (x1), Project (x3)Informal Grades

20% of Grade – Quizzes (x3), Geography (x2), Participation (vocabulary list, class work, homework) (x1)

Midterm20% of semester grade

Quarter 2Formal Grades

70 % of Grade – Unit Tests (x4), Journals (x1), Project (x3)Informal Grades

30% of Grade – Quizzes (x3), Geography (x2), Participation (vocabulary list, class work, homework) (x1)

Final Exam25% of Final Grade – NC FINAL Exam

HERE ARE A FEW DIFFERENT TASKS YOU WILL ENCOUNTER

THIS SEMESTER…

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Frayer ModelDefinition in your own words Facts/characteristics

Examples NonexamplesWord

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Get the GIST Task Student Name: Author’s Name:Article Title: Article Source (publication): Primary or Secondary Source1.Read the article.2.Fill out the 5 W’s and H. (Author’s intent)

1.Who (audience): 2.What (subject): 3.When important: 4.Where important: 5.Why important: 6.How (does the author address issue)

Write a 20 word GIST: ): (20 word summary of the article, not 20 random words)

Essay BasicsHow to write an essay What is an essay? ·        What is a history paper? A history paper is an essay. As such, it shares many characteristics with essays on other topics. Essays come in various shapes and sizes, and no two of them are alike. Each, though, expresses an opinion. A piece of writing merely describing something or explaining how something works is not an essay. An essay always conveys its writer’s viewpoint or argument. In an essay, a writer never simply explains or describes. Instead, he or she makes an argument, and provides a reasoned array of evidence to back up their opinions. 

INTRODUCTION: ·        The introduction acquaints the reader with the topic. Its purpose is to get the readers' attention and make them want to read the essay. For this reason, you should try to make your introduction interesting, engaging, and original. As a writer, you indicate the point you will make about your topic in a thesis. The thesis can be either stated or implied. In either form, it should clearly and specifically convey your point, and it should do so early on in the essay. BODY: ·        The purpose of a body paragraph is to develop and prove the thesis. Each body paragraph should make just one point that clearly develops and supports the thesis. In the same way that you have a thesis to indicate the point of the essay, you should have a topic sentence for each body paragraph. The topic sentence states the point of the paragraph, and all of the other sentences should support, develop, and explain that point. ·        Each body paragraph should be unified independently. That is, it should make sense by itself and be able to stand alone. However, it is just one piece of the essay, and it is up to you, as the author, to connect the body paragraphs together and relate them to the thesis. You do this by referencing key words or ideas from the thesis and using transitional words and phrases. CONCLUSION: ·        The purpose of the conclusion is to bring the essay to a satisfying close. You should avoid bringing up a new point in your conclusion and you should avoid lengthy and excessive summary. The most successful conclusions are thoughtful and reflective. After having presented your topic and proven your thesis, you want to be able to make an overarching statement based on that information.

SEMESTER PROJECT – 20TH CENTURY PHOTO ESSAY PROJECT

Groups of 4 – be aware of who you choose Lasts the duration of the semester with

certain components due throughout Is a digital project You will be given additional information very

soon regarding the first part of the project

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Students will analyze their historical heritage and its relationship to political, social, and ethical issues of our day. Students will develop critical thinking skills using problem solving techniques while extending their knowledge to analyze and evaluate the different historical genres. In addition, students will develop a marking period project using a variety of creative and written steps.In this class you will be challenged with readings and writings and should gain tremendous insight into the complexity and the struggle of the human race. I do not believe that history should be white washed rather it should be shown in its entirety, the good, the bad and the ugly.

• How do we study history?• Age of the Earth• Prehistory• Time• 5 Themes of Geography• Theories of Civilizations• Modern World

Unit I: Human Constructs and the Modern World

Why Do We Study the Past??

HOW DO WE STUDY THE PAST?

Artifacts

Archeology

Anthropology

Primary Sources

Oral History

Music

Art

Secondary Sources

In this class we look at all of these sources to broaden your understanding of World History.

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WHAT DO OUR OWN ARTIFACTS SAY ABOUT US?

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HOMEWORK

Student Information Form Completed – on wiki

Complete wiki scavenger huntBring in 2-3 artifacts about you

Get necessary supplies for the course

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