West Bladen High School Dawn Russ (vdruss@bladen.k12.nc.
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World History Honors
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Introduction and shifts in power in terms of 1930’s, Between the Wars political, economic, social and ● Unit 7- World War 2 & the Welcome to an exciting year at environmental changes and Holocaust West Bladen High School. I am conflicts since the last half of the ● Unit 8 – Cold War-to the Present looking forward to working with you 20th century. Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam War, to make this a successful semester. Conflict in the Middle East, Please read the following information Communism regarding topics covered, teacher expectations, classroom procedures, grading policies, and contact information. Parents and students are Behavioral Expectations to read and sign the last page. ❖ All policies listed in the Student Handbook will be followed. Skills and Content ❖ CELL PHONES; When you enter the classroom your cell NC Essential Standards phone goes into the “Precious Pockets” holder. You may get it 1. Analyze ancient civilizations and out when the class is over. No empires in terms of their argument. No discussion. No Content Overview excuses. Since you have been development, growth and lasting ● Unit 1 - Ancient Civilizations impact. informed that this is the -Early River Civilizations, 2. Understand how conflict and procedure. Failure to surrender Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus, innovation influenced political, electronic devices upon request Achievements of Ancient Greeks & religious, economic and social is insubordination and Romans changes in medieval civilizations disrespect Both are “write-up” ● Unit 2 –The Middle Ages, 3. Analyze the political, economic, offenses. Feudalism, the Black Death, Conflict social and cultural factors that lead ❖ Be on time: Be in your assigned between Islam & Christianity, the to the development of the first age seat. Attend to all personal matters Crusades, Magna Carta, Hundred of global interaction outside of class. Students will not Years’ War, Agricultural Revolution 4. Analyze exploration and be permitted to leave class to use in Europe expansion in terms of its the restroom, get water, or go to ● Unit 3 – Renaissance & motivations and impact lockers. Reformation, invention of the 5. Understand the Age of ❖ Be prepared: Bring notebook to printing press Revolutions and Rebellions class everyday, pen, Do homework ● Unit 4 – Age of Exploration 6. Understand how national, assignments.. ● Unit 5 -Scientific Revolution, regional, and ethnic interests have ❖ Be responsible. Enlightenment (1700’s), the contributed to conflict among ❖ Be respectful. American Revolution, French groups/ nations in the modern era. ❖ Be orderly: Raise your hand to Revolution, Industrial Revolution 7. Analyze global interdependence speak. No disruptions of the ● Unit 6 – World War 1 & 1920’s, Join Google Classroom Code e5j2new
learning environment (NO drinks, assignments
hats, cell phones, grooming, etc. ● Flipped Lessons Water is okay.) ● Guided Notes ❖ Be Proud: Always give your best ● TED ED Lessons effort, and take pride in your work.
❖ FORMAL ASSESSMENTS – 40% ● TEST / PROJECTS – All assignments are due at the Unit tests will involve students beginning of class or when the teacher reading, writing, and asks for them. communicating the understanding of the content covered in an LAPTOPS: Students should use instructional unit (from North laptops for school directed Carolina Essential Standards for activities. World History).
ADDITIONAL PRACTICE WEBSITES: To learn more about AND REASSESSMENT – All class assignments students and students who score below 80% on Consequences parents can visit the class website a test will be given the opportunity ❖ First offense: Teacher/Student https://historymadeeveryday.word to complete additional practice and conference (warning, request to press.com/ or the google classroom then take a retest. On the retest move, removal from class). website. Please use these websites. you can receive a maximum score ❖ Second offense: Phone call home. Google classroom is the best way to 80%. ❖ Third offense: Disciplinary keep up-to-date if you are sick or referral to Administrator. miss school. It also lets you know FINAL EXAM – A North Carolina when assignments, vocabulary Final Exam will be given at the end Daily Routines & quizzes, and tests are scheduled. of the semester. The exam will count as 20% of the final course Assessments GRADING POLICY: grade. REQUIRED MATERIALS:
1. Composition book GRADING SCALE – INFORMAL ASSESSMENT – 60% 2. 1 pack of 3 x 5 index cards 90% - 100% A ● HOMEWORK - 3. Optional Art Supplies 80% - 89% B You can expect to have homework (Scissors, Markers, Colored 70% - 79% C Pencils, Glue Stick, during the week. All assignments will be checked for completion 60% - 69% D highlighters 4. Wish List: Box of kleenex and/or accuracy. The student is 0% - 59% F tissue, Hand sanitizer responsible for making up any
missed work. ● CONTENT QUIZZES - will be given on a regular basis. On occasion, I will allow you to use any notes that you have taken in class. ● CLASSWORK -