World History I Syllabus.docx
World History I Syllabus Mrs. Creech 2015-2016
Course Outline1st Quarter Unit 1: Dawn of Civilization Ch. 1:
Beginnings of Civilization Ch. 2: The Ancient Near East, 4,000
bc-550bc Ch. 3: Nile Civilizations, 5000 bc-AD 300 Ch. 4: Ancient
India and China, 2500 BC-250 BC2nd Quarter Unit 2: The Growth of
Civilizations Ch. 5: Classical Greece, 2100 BC-150 BC Ch. 6: Rome
and Early Christianity, 750 BC- AD 500 Ch. 7: The Americas, 1000
BC- AD 1500 Ch. 8: Empires of China and India, 350 BC- AD
600SEMESTER EXAM3rd Quarter Unit 3: Cultures in Contact Ch. 9:
Muslim Civilization, 550-1250 Ch. 10: African Kingdoms, 100-1500
Ch. 11: Cultures of East Asia, 550-1400 Unit 4: Medieval Europe Ch.
12: Kingdoms and Christianity Ch. 13: The Early Middle Ages,
800-1215 Ch. 14: The High Middle Ages, 1000-15004th Quarter Unit 5:
New Ideas, New Empires Ch. 15: Renaissance and Reformation Ch. 16:
Exploration and Expansion Ch. 17: New Asian EmpiresFINAL
PROJECT
ExpectationsAll students are expected to:1.) Arrive to class on
time.2.) Bring all necessary supplies to class.3.) Show respect
towards Mrs. Creech and other students.4.) Make an effort to do
well.
AssignmentsGenerally, you will have time at the end of class to
complete assignments. If homework is assigned, it will be minimal.
This means that there is NO EXCUSE for assignments that are
incomplete. If you are not using your assigned homework time in
class wisely, there will be points deducted from your assignments.
Make it easy, finish your homework at school so you can spend your
night doing things you want to do, not things you HAVE to do.
ProjectsThroughout the year you will have a few projects
assigned. Although the content of these projects will vary, the
requirements and expectations will be similar:
Each project will require you to think deeper about one or more
of the topics that we have covered in class. Each project will
serve as a large percentage of your overall course grade. You will
have some opportunity within the projects to choose the direction
of your assignment ( this could mean choosing your own topic,
choosing the style you present your information, etc.). You will
have plenty of time in class to work on these projects, so do not
stress about finding time at home to complete them.
Academic HonestyPlease make sure that all of the work you turn
in to me is your own. If you are caught copying assignments from
other students, you will receive zeros on those assignments. If you
are caught plagiarizing sources from the internet, you will receive
a zero on the assignment. NOTE: This is pretty lenient, if you are
caught plagiarizing in COLLEGE, you will not only receive zeros but
may also be removed from school and have LEGAL action brought
against you. Save yourself the time and learn to do it the right
way now!
Grading Policy
90-100A80-89B70-79C60-69D59-belowF
I will be grading on a points system. Tests and projects will be
worth more points than every day assignments. You will also be
receiving class participation grades for taking and keeping your
notes throughout the year.
If you disagree with a grade that you receive on an assignment,
project, or test you have the right to question this grade. I do,
however, require that you take this right seriously. All grade
concerns need to be submitted to Mrs. Creech IN WRITING within 48
hours of receiving the grade in question. Complaints not submitted
in writing will not be eligible for review.
Course WebsiteI will be posting all assignments, projects, and
other important information for class to a course website. You can
access this website to check what assignments have been given,
upcoming test dates or projects, and any other important
information. The website link is:
www.shilohsocialstudies.weebly.com .
