H A N O V E R H I G H S C H O O L

Bonistalli Bulletin
World History and Geography II

Classroom
Information:
Homework assignments,
test dates, and class
information will be posted
on my website. You can
access this website at:
www.teacherweb.com/va/
hanover/larabonistalli
Parent and Student
Communication:
Parents may call the school
at 804-723-3700 to request
a call back or email me at
lbonistalli@hanover.k12.va
.us
Please do not hesitate to
contact me with any
questions or concerns.
About your Teacher
Welcome to World History and Geography II.
My name is Lara Bonistalli and I will be teaching
your class this year. I have a B.S. from James
Madison University in Geographic Science and
received my graduate certificate in teaching from
the University of Richmond. I am looking
forward to an exciting and wonderful year!
Save the Date!
Test # 1 Interim Report Holiday
09/22/09 10/08/09 10/12/09
Units 1 -3 will be Interim reports School will not
covered on the will be sent home be in session on
first test. on this day. this day!
 SEPTEMBER 2009

Course Objectives
This course is designed to trace the historical
development of World History and
Geography from 1500 A.D. to the present.
Students will explore recurring themes of
human experience common to civilizations
around the globe while focusing on people,
places, and patterns of life.

Week One Topics

Topic Related SOL
Review of Geography Skills 1 a - e
World Religions 2 c; 5 a; 14 a,b
Renaissance 2 b; 3 c

Grading Policy
∗ 30% Tests
∗ 20% Quizzes
∗ 15% Research Paper
∗ 15% Presentation
∗ 20% Assignments

Grading Scale
∗ A = 93 – 100
∗ B = 85 – 92
∗ C = 77 – 84
∗ D = 70 – 76
∗ F = below 70