North Paulding High School

Honors World History

Flipped Classroom Unit 3 Syllabus 2023-2024
Teacher: Christina Strella
Room: 1110
E-Mail: CStrella@paulding.k12.ga.us
Book Title: World History: Patterns of Interaction (McDougal Littel)

Course Description: This World History course aims to better understand the evolution of global processes and contacts in interaction
with different types of human societies. It is the study of those aspects of human experiences that relate to the experiences of the larger
grouping of humanity, like whole societies, civilizations, hemispheres, and humanity as a whole. The understanding is advanced through a
combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. This will be accomplished through a chronological comparative
study of cultures from roughly 8000 B.C.E. to the present.

Measurable Objectives Flipped Classroom Unit 3:

Unit 3 African & Middle Eastern Middle Ages & Islamic Empires
Students will utilize maps, primary and secondary sources to make connections between Islamic Empires in Africa, Asia, & the Middle East.
Students will be able to locate Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Timbuktu, Mecca, Medina, and the Trans-Saharan Trade Network on a map.
Students will be able to name at least three contributions of Islamic scholars.
Students will explain how economic commodities, academic achievement, technological innovations, religions, and cultural diffusion all occur.

Further details and standard connections:

SSWH5 Examine the political, economic, and cultural interactions within the Medieval Mediterranean World between 600 CE and 1300 CE.
a. Analyze the origins of Islam and the growth of the Islamic Empire.
b. Understand the reasons for the split between Sunni and Shi’a Muslims.
c. Assess the economic impact of Muslim trade routes to India, China, Europe, and Africa.
d. Identify the contributions of Islamic scholars in science, math, and geography.
e. Analyze the relationship between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Students will examine maps of trade routes from Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Students will describe how trade routes transferred ideas as well as goods—specifically beliefs such as the Islamic religion.
Students will examine the relationship between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

SSWH6 Describe the diverse characteristics of early African societies before 1500 CE/AD.
a. Describe the development and decline of the Sudanic kingdoms (Ghana, Mali, Songhai), including the roles of Sundiata, and
the pilgrimage of Mansa Musa to Mecca.
b. Describe the trading networks and distribution of resources by examining trans-Saharan—trade in gold, salt, and slaves,
including the Swahili trading cities.
c. Understand the blending of traditional African beliefs with new ideas from Islam and Christianity and their impact on early
African societies.

Students will examine multiple Middle Eastern and African trade routes using maps.
Students will describe the trade networks, commodities, and interactions between Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires.
Students will examine the rise and fall of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires.
Students will analyze primary and secondary resources about Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca.

SSWH12 Describe the development and contributions of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires.
a. Describe the development and geographical extent of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires.
b. Describe the cultural contributions of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires.

Students will analyze maps and make inferences on the global impact of the Gunpowder Empires of the 14th and 15th centuries.
Students will be able to locate each of the Gunpowder Empires on a map outlining the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires.
Students will examine the accomplishments of each of the Gunpowder Empires.
Students will describe the contributions of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires.

Assessment Plan for Measuring Student Achievement

Formative progress for development of understanding throughout the unit:
Students will complete the pretest on Microsoft forms at the beginning of the lesson.
Students will have Quizziz review lessons, Quizlet flashcards, and Kahoot vocabulary practices to establish foundational knowledge.
Students will also complete the vocabulary quiz on standard 5, 6, and 12 during the course of the unit.

Summative mastery of knowledge:

Mastery of the three standards will be assessed through three mini projects.
Students will have the choice of how to demonstrate what they have learned about Medieval Mediterranean World, African societies, and
contributions of Gunpowder Empires.

Remediation & Tutoring Opportunities:

Formatives:
Formative options if you make below a 70 on a quiz, you may retake your quiz. In order to retake your quiz, you will first need to complete a
remediation review guide on quizlet and have completed your quiz review questions. The highest you can earn on a re-quiz is a 70. Students
must email me and make arrangements to retake. I will not offer invitations for retakes it is each student’s responsibility to organize this
opportunity.

Summatives:
Summative options if you make below a 70 on a summative project, you may retake your summative project. In order to amend your
summative project, you will first need to complete a remediation review using nearpod and will have to highlight what you will be altering
from your initial project, Mrs. Strella will have to sign off on changes for improvement . The highest you can earn on a re-submitted
summative project is a 70. If a student would like to take this opportunity, I must be emailed within a week of grades being returned in order
make arrangements to resubmit their projects. It is each student’s responsibility to organize this opportunity within the required time frame.

Tutoring:
I am available to review, work through questions, go over formative and summative assessments or to work on projects on the following days.
1. Mondays before school 7:45-8:15am by appointment only in room 1110.
* Please Remind or Email your intention to attend on Sunday before 5pm
2. Tuesdays By Appointment only @ 3:30-4:00pm in room 1110.
* Please Remind or Email your intention to attend on Monday before by 5pm
3. Fridays By Appointment only @ 3:30-4:00pm in room 1100.
*Please Remind or Email your intention to attend on Thursday before by 5pm

Digital Nearpod reviews can be completed at any time. If you do complete a Nearpod review please email me as soon as possible so I may
review your work and amend the gradebook.

Grading Policy:
I will enter grades weekly in Infinite Campus. Students should be checking their grades weekly. If you have any questions or
discrepancies in grades please contact me, typos do happen.

Grades are divided into three categories: Formative, Summative, and Final Exam.
- Formative grades make up 20% of a student’s average. These will include quizzes, in class essays, notebook grades, and some
daily activities.
- Summative grades make up 60% of a student’s average. These will include tests, projects, and take- home essays/research papers.
- These percentages may be adjusted, pending final BOE input.
- The final exam makes up 20% of a student’s average.

5 pts. Added at End of

A = 90-100% B = 80-89% C = 70-79% F = 69 and below% Course For Passing
Grades (Honors Only)

Expectations and Class Rules:

What to expect from Mrs. Strella:

1. Communication: I will have a newsletter and weekly module with directions in canvas weekly.
The Unit 3 Calendar embedded in Weebly will outline the objectives to complete day by day.
Directions, expectations, resources and support will be provided via the Weebly website.
If there are questions outside of class time please feel free to email, message me on Canvas, or
 message on Remind, if you message after 5pm or on the weekend the response may not be until the next school day.

2. Teaching: I will provide numerous resources for you to use as you explore our content. I understand sometimes talking
to me is the only way to grasp this material so I will be available for questions and additional support in class and during tutoring.

3. Respect: I will always behave with respect. When discussing cultures, religions, people, or interacting with students, parents, and
other teachers. We are a learning community. All of us. I expect to learn from you and hope you learn from our class.

4. Preparation: I will always do my best to provide you with varied and relevant materials to support and encourage your exploration of
history. I will be prepared and will have resources, support, and time to help assist and strengthen your understanding of World
History.

My expectations for you:

1. Classwork: All students are required to submit their authentic work on time.
In the event you are absent, check Canvas for your notes and assignments; this is your responsibility.
Students should only turn in work that they have completed authentically on their own. To do otherwise is to violate the code of
conduct and the expectation for academic integrity.

Students who encounter an emergency that prevents them from submitting their work on time, if possible, need to notify me through
email at Cstrella@paulding.k12.ga.us. Otherwise the excused absence note will allow for a late turn-in either on the day of return or
with an appropriate extension due to circumstances.
Due dates are posted well in advance.

2. Behavior: Students are expected to behave themselves in a way that shows courtesy and respect to me, the classroom, and their fellow
students. They are expected to be attentive and respectful. Language or behavior that demeans or harasses other students will not be
tolerated. Be on time and ready to learn, tardiness will be recorded and school policy on attendance will be enforced.

3. Phones & earbuds. There are times phones and earbuds may be used and times when they may not. During notes, discussions,
activities, and assessments phone use may be inappropriate. If a student is using a device at an inappropriate time, they will be asked
to put it away so they and their classmates may be actively engaged in our learning.

4. Out of the classroom. 1st Period: Please get breakfast before coming to class.
3rd Period: Students need to be returned from lunch within 5 minutes of dismissal from the
cafeteria or the student will be marked tardy.
ALL class periods: School policy dictates that bathroom passes are not issued for the first 10 and
last 10 minutes of class please plan accordingly.
ALL class periods: We dismiss on the first bell; please refrain from lining up at the door before
dismissal.

5. The Golden Rule – Treat others as you want to be treated.

The golden rule has roots in a wide range of world cultures and is well suited to be a standard to which different cultures
appeal in resolving conflicts. Our world in our classroom is no different. To apply the golden rule adequately, we need
knowledge and imagination. We need to know what effect our actions have on the lives of others. And we need to be
able to imagine ourselves, vividly and accurately, in the other person's place on the receiving end of the action.

Due Dates for Unit 3 Flipped Classroom:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

August 28-Day 1 August 29-Day 2 August 30-Day 3 August 31-Day 4 September 1-Day 5
sroom Due Dates

To do: To do: To do: To do: To do:

o Pretest Forms o Nearpod 1 SSWH 5 oChoose your project oNearpod 2 SSWH 6 oQuizziz SSWH5
o Quizlet Vocabulary Discussion Post to Mrs. o Project research
o Notes Presentation Strella in Canvas
oBegin building project
Flashcards Sway
 Unit 3 Flipped
o Use our Padlet Resources
page to begin research

September 4- September 5-Day 6 September 6-Day 7 September 7-Day 8 September 8-Day 9

To do: To do: To do: To do:
o Comment responses to oQuizziz SSWH6 o Finish building oTurn in Project on
digital presentation with oNearpod 3 SSWH 12 project. Canvas by 11:59pm
Prezi-due in discussions oContinue building o Test Unit 3-
Labor Day oContinue building project.
Holiday project.

*Reminder all Due Dates end at 11:59pm on the day listed

August 28 September 5
Pre-test in Forms Review Prezi presentation and submit a comment about
Quizlet Preview Vocabulary Flashcards what you learned in Canvas discussion post.
August 29
Nearpod 1 SSWH5 September 6
Review notes presentations on SWAY Quizziz SSWH6

August 30 September 8
Choose your Project and submit discussion post. Submit project in Canvas by 11:59pm
Begin research with our Padlet Curator Tool Unit 3 Test

August 31
Nearpod 2 SSWH6

September 1
Quizziz SSWH5

Additional Contact Information

I make every effort to communicate and be transparent with students and parents. Email or Remind are the best avenues to reach me.
Cstrella@paulding.k12.ga.us.

Remind Code Honors World History

StrellaWH24
Text code: @HWHCS24 to 81010

Please feel free to email or text any questions. I will respond as soon as I am able. I am available for questions on content, grades, and pertinent
class issues, or if you wish to set up tutoring in person or Via Zoom on Wednesday afternoon from 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm.