Syllabus - World History Ii

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Craftsbury Academy World History II - Course Syllabus 1. What will we be learning? See the following… Curriculum Guide Units of Study 2. What are the rules in this class? See the following… Classroom Standards 3. How will we be graded? See the following… The Grading Process Determining Your Quarter Grade Determining Your Yearly Grade Midterm and Final Exams Binder & Effort Rubric 4. What should we do now? See the following… New Year Checklist Movie Permission Slip

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A. Curriculum Guide 1. Origins of America– This unit will likely address the following topics: 

The colonization of America, the thirteen colonies

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B. Units of Study The following units may be used. These units will vary in length and in content depending on the understanding, needs, and interests of the students. 1. Absolutism & Enlightenment – This unit will likely address the following topics:  

Absolutism in Europe, limited monarchy in England The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, including key figures of each

2. Revolution & Nationalism – This unit will likely address the following topics:    

The French Revolution, including origins, sequenced events, and effects Napoleon Bonaparte, including his rise and fall The Congress of Vienna and lasting peace The Spread of Nationalism, the Unifications of Germany and Italy

3. Industry, Democracy & Imperialism – This unit will likely address the following topics:    

The industrial revolution, including causes and effects The growing pressure for democracy and social reform Imperialism by Region, including Africa, the Middle East, and Asia China and Japan respond to Pressure

4. World War I – This unit will likely address the following topics:     

Setting the Stage: Imperialism, Nationalism, Militarism The Conflict, including trench warfare, mechanized war, and the global span of the war The Treaty of Versailles: A flawed peace Russian Revolution & Bolshevism Nationalism in India

5. World War II – This unit will likely address the following topics:   

Times of crisis, including the great depression, the rise of Fascism, and so forth World War II, including the Blitzkrieg, course of the war, and the allied victory The Holocaust

6. The Modern World – This unit will likely address the following topics:   

The Cold War, including the competing superpowers and the end of the cold war Decolonization and the transformation of world politics Conflicts in the Middle East

7. Africa, Asia and the Americas – This unit will likely address the following topics: 

Survey of the histories of the regions

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C. Classroom Standards 1. Communication 

No profanity or hostile language is allowed.

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No harassing language is allowed, including sexual innuendo or racial or religious slurs.

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Do participate in discussions, don’t have side conversations or speak during quiet times.

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You may always question classroom procedures, but you must be respectful about it.

2. Behavior 

Don’t be an instigator for trouble. If you are caught trying to upset others so that they get themselves in trouble, you will share their punishment!

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Keep your hands off each others’ bodies and possessions! Don’t make me remind you!

3. Attendance & Use of Time 

Be to class on time and get started right away.

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Stay focused on assigned work during class, and only leave briefly and for good reasons

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Stay busy until class is done, and never put your work away early just to wait.

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Check with me following an absence for missing work. I’m not your secretary!

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I’m pretty flexible about letting you leave the room if you need to. However, you need to check with me before leaving. Don’t just call out and leave!

4. Classroom 

Put things away when you are done, don’t leave trash and materials around the room.

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Yes, you can leave things in your desks. I can’t keep other students away from it though!

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My computer, desk, and office area are generally off limits.

5. Textbooks 

Everyone will be given one textbook, and none will be held in reserve in the classroom.

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Textbooks must be covered with thick paper covers by the second week of school.

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If your textbook is treated badly you may have to pay part of the replacement cost.

6. Miscellaneous Stuff 

Yes, you can eat and drink in the classroom. Just clean up and be courteous.

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You can have headphones during study times with teacher permission.

7. Academics 

You may lose ten points a day on late assignments, up to thirty points

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Don’t be foolish enough to cheat. Also, when students “help” each other and have identical work they split the grade between them!

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Extra credit and special assignments are usually not allowed

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You can redo work, but I’ll average your new grade and your old grade.

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Hand in your work into my basket in a timely manner. If it isn’t there don’t blame me!

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D. The Grading Process 1. Quizzes - includes regular quizzes and major projects or essays 2. Schoolwork- includes all homework and classwork which has its own grade Grading: The following factors are considered (in this order) when grading an assignment:

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All Exercises must be completed. Each exercise is not weighted equally, so short questions should not be favored over long ones to achieve and “adequate” grade. All questions should be fully answered. I give you enough space to include the amount of information I am looking for. Leave extremely short answers or writing in an abnormally large style will cause points to be deducted. All information must be accurate. Contrary to the common perception it is impossible to check the accuracy of every exercise – it’s too much for any poor history teacher! I usually randomly check a few answers on each assignment, and if they are unsatisfactory I check others!

Perfect Scores: Well done schoolwork typically earns a ‘95’; if you want a ‘100’ your work must truly be exceptional in terms of all three of the areas listed above:

3. Effort Assessment: Students will periodically self-assess their effort using a rubric, which will be considered by Mr. Cornelius when determining your actual grade. Rubric: The following factors determine a student’s effort grade:

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Participation (20%) – Contribute positively to discussions and activities Initiative (40%) – Work diligently on assignments without prompting Ownership (40%) – Complete work on time, check for missed work after absences

4. Binder Assessment: Students will periodically self-assess their binders using a rubric, and these will be handed in along with their binder to Mr. Cornelius. Rubric: The following factors determine a student’s binder grade:

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Organization (40%) – Work is in correct order in required sections Neatness (20%) – Binder is in good condition and work is secured inside Contents (40%) – All work and notes are included

Sections: The following sections should be included in your binder:

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Schoolwork – includes all homework, classwork, and some other activities Quizzes – includes all study guides, quizzes, essays, and projects Journal – includes notes and journal writes (this is where you store some blank paper)

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E. Determining Your Quarter Grade Quizzes Schoolwork Effort Binder Yearly

20% 40% 20% 20% ---100%

F. Determining Your Yearly Grade Quarter 1: Quarter 2: Midterm Exam: Quarter 3: Quarter 4: Final Exam: Yearly

20% 20% 10% 20% 20% 10% ---100%

G. Midterm and Final Exams Rather than having a standard test for our exams, we will have research projects which culminate in a five minute oral presentation. Students can choose from a wide variety of topics relevant to their studies during the previous semester, and then will conduct research on that topic. During the exam period oral presentations will be given by the students and judged by the teacher.

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Name: ___________________

Binder Rubric Organization

Not Yet Meeting Expectations Binder and binder contents is not divided into sections

Neatness

2

4

6

8

10

The binder is heavily battered and little or no work is secured inside

1 Contents

Approaching Expectations

2

3

4

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Some work is included, notes and journal entries are largely lacking

2

4

6

8

10

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

Sections are not labeled but work is generally organized by type

The binder contains sections and most work is in appropriate sections

The binder contains sections and all work is in correct order within these sections

12 14 16 18 20

22 24 26 28 30

32 34 36 38 40

The binder is battered or substantial amounts of work is loose inside

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8

9

10

Most work is included, notes and journal entries are sparse

The binder may be slightly battered or some work may be loose inside

11 12 13 14 15 Most work is included, notes and journals are evident and reasonably well done

The binder is obviously treated with care, and all work is well secured inside

16 17 18 19 20 All work is included, notes and journal display an excellent effort in class

12 14 16 18 20

22 24 26 28 30

32 34 36 38 40

Approaching Expectations

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

Effort Rubric Participation

Not Yet Meeting Expectations Student usually does not contribute or is negative during class discussions

Initiative

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5

Student usually does not work quietly at their desk without prompting

2 Ownership

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10

Students often hands in work late, leaves exercises undone or incomplete, or does not check with the teacher following absences to make up missed work

2

4

6

8

Student sometimes contributes thoughtfully and positively to class discussions

Student usually contributes thoughtfully and positively to class discussions

10

11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20

Student often does not work quietly at their desk without prompting

Student usually works quietly on their work at their seat without prompting

Student always works quietly on their work at their seat without prompting

12 14 16 18 20

22 24 26 28 30

32 34 36 38 40

Student usually completes work on time, completes all exercises thoroughly, and checks with the teacher following absences to make up missed work

Student always completes work on time, completes all exercises thoroughly, and checks with the teacher following absences to make up missed work

22 24 26 28 30

32 34 36 38 40

Student often does not contribute or is negative during class discussions

10

6

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8

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Students sometimes hands in work late, leaves exercises undone or incomplete, or does not check with the teacher following absences to make up missed work

12 14 16 18 20

Complete these rubrics and return to Mr. Cornelius. Your input helps determine your actual grade

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H.New Year Checklist

 Become familiar with the guidelines for behavior and academics  Return your signed Movie Permission Slip  Cover your textbook with a durable cover (this must be repeated mid-year)  Prepare a binder with the appropriate sections (separate from History binders) Please note that you will be required to complete these tasks within a specific period of time, and this will be an effort grade.

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Student Name: ________________________

Movie Permission Slip I’d like to welcome your son or daughter to Geography and/or Economics! Please feel free to review the syllabus to become familiar with this course. In our studies we may watch ‘R’ rated films that connect with our studies, such as

Schindler’s List or Amistad. I am cautious to show films that connect well to our studies, have minimal sexuality, and places violence or profanity in historical context. If you consent, I’d like you to sign this permission slip granting your child permission to watch these films. Please note that if you’d prefer not to have your son or daughter watch such films alternatives will be arranged and your son or daughter will not be singled out for any reason. By signing this form you are giving your child permission to watch these films. Name of Parent or Guardian : ________________________ Signature: ________________________ Furthermore, I am available to discuss and questions you may have for me now or in the course of the school year. My contact information is: School Phone:

586-2541

Home Phone:

586-9900

Preferred Email:

[email protected]

If your son or daughter is enrolled in more than one course only one permission slip is required for all classes.