Professional Documents
Culture Documents
World History II Mr. Perazzelli: Course Description and Policies
World History II Mr. Perazzelli: Course Description and Policies
Mr. Perazzelli
Course Description and Policies
Welcome back to LHS! Throughout this year in World History II you will study history
from a global perspective and analyze the ways in which different cultures interact
and affect one another. I hope you will be challenged to think critically about
historical figures and events, explore and evaluate primary sources, and pose
questions about the ways in which our culture has been, and still is, shaped by
events around the world. If you put forth your best effort, respect your classmates,
and participate in class you will be successful.
Email: mperazzelli@sch.ci.lexington.ma.us
I teach in rooms 223 and 225 during the day, have an office in room 245 (way in the
back) and am available most days after school. If you would like to stay after,
please let me know ahead of time if possible so that we can schedule the best place
to meet. Feel free to contact me outside of school hours through email and I will do
my best to respond as soon as possible.
We will use these broad questions to frame the vast amount of information that will
be taught in this course. By the end of the year, you should be able to answer each
question using examples gained from class.
• How have different political systems evolved? What is the nature of these
political systems?
1. Be honest.
3. Listen actively and respect your classmates when they are talking.
• You are expected to arrive ON TIME and prepared every day. Exceeding
three class tardies will result in detention after school.
• If you are absent from school, YOU are responsible for seeking out and
making up the work that you missed. Any work that was due the day you
were absent must be turned in the day that you return to school unless
there are circumstances that excuse you for an extended period of time.
Materials
• Loose-leaf paper
o Vocab
o SSS
o Notes/Handouts
o Tests/Quizzes/Essays
• Blue or black pen/pencils
• Highlighter
You will be expected to come prepared to class, with your three ring binder, loose-
leaf, and writing utensils every day.
Classroom Procedures
• Vocab
We will introduce a new vocabulary word almost every day. These words may
be related to topics we are discussing in the current unit, articles we will be
reading, or general words selected to improve your public speaking skills.
Daily vocab words will be used to gauge your organization each quarter when
you have a binder check. We will typically begin the day with a new word and
move on to the second warm up activity. .
Your SSS is your “bell ringer”, or short question or reading assignment, which
will begin the day’s lesson. The SSS could be a review of a previous lesson,
check on a homework assignment, or a preview intended to test your
knowledge about the upcoming topic. On any day, you may have a quiz
asking for the answers to previous SSS prompts.
Grading Policy
You will be assessed in a variety of ways including (but not limited to): tests,
quizzes, homework, current events, individual and group projects, and essays. Work
is graded on a point system (this is explained in more detail below) in which your
assignments each have a point value that accumulates throughout the term.
Therefore, if you stay organized and keep track of your graded assignments you will
always know where you stand in my class.
• Tests: On average there will be 2 tests each term each worth roughly 100
points.
• Projects: There will be several projects throughout the year worth 50-70
points. These do not include the National History Day Project, which we will
be working on through the first three terms of the year.
Units of Study
World at 1500
Age of Exploration
Scientific Revolution
Enlightenment
Political Revolutions
Industrial Revolution
Imperialism
Cold War
Decolonization
Human Rights
I believe you will be challenged by the material and assignments in this class, as
there is a significant amount of reading and writing required. Do not take homework
or studying for tests and quizzes lightly and please seek extra help when needed!
You are all capable of giving of giving your best effort and striving to succeed each
and every day. Good luck this year and I look forward to working with all of you.
____________________________________________________________________________________
I have read this document and understand the policies and procedures of Mr.
Perazzelli’s World History II class.
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________