World History II
Mr. Kevin W. Walsh
World history is an essential element in any social studies
curriculum. The study of the history of
the world, the differing perspectives, and interests of its members give
students greater insights into the modern world. This course will focus on the theme of CONFLICT. This course will develop on the themes of political,
religious, economic, and social conflict experienced by members of the global
community from the development of nation-states in the fifteenth century to the
end of the second millennium and the growth of a global economy.
Course Outcomes
Students will
be able to:
1.
Identify major
historical events in the history of the world from the fifteenth to the end of
the twentieth century.
2.
Place major events
of world history in chronological order.
3.
Trace and analyze
political, religious, economic, and social conflict in the history of the world
from the fifteenth century to the present.
4.
Understand the
causes of various global conflicts and the effects the conflicts had on the
region of the world.
5.
Demonstrate their
understanding of various concepts, events, and cultures through creative use o
technology, primary source documents, projects, and presentations.
Content
Conflict is the central theme
of this course. The class will focus on
political, religious, economic, and social conflict in their study of the
following units:
1.
The Beginnings of
the Modern World
-Review
Renaissance and Reformation (Chapter 15 sections 1 and 3)
The
Age of Exploration (Chapter 16 sections 1-4)
2.
Expansion of the
Modern World
-The
Age of Enlightenment and American Revolution (Chapter 19 sections 1-3)
The French Revolution and Napoleon (Chapter 20 section 1-4)
The French Revolution and Napoleon (Chapter 20 section 1-4)
-The
Industrial Revolution (Chapter 21 section 1-3)
-Era
of Reform (Chapter 22 section 1-3)
3.
Political
Philosophies of the 19th Century
-Liberalism
vs. Conservatism (Chapter 23 section 1 and 2)
-Nationalism
(Chapter 24 section 1-4)
-Imperialism
(Chapter 25 section 1-4)
4. Modern World in Crisis
-World War I (Chapter 26 section 1-4)
-World Between the Wars (Chapter 27
section 2 and 4)
-World War II (Chapter 28 section
1-4)
6.
The World After
1945
-Cold
War (Chapter 29 section 1-4)
-The
World After the Cold War (Chapter 30 section 1-4)
Texts
World History: Human Legacy. Ramirez, Stearns, and Wineberg. Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Austin, Texas.
2008
Supplemental
Reading
All Quiet on the Western Front. Erich Maria Remarque.
Materials Needed
These
materials are to brought to every class period
- Textbook
- Three- ring binder
- Loose-leaf paper
- Pen and pencil
- Two-pocket folder (portfolio)
Grading
You
will receive one grade at the end of the semester. The grade will be calculated by dividing your
points earned by the total possible points available for the semester.
Unit Tests
After
each unit of study there will be a Unit Test. The test will consist of objective
questions (multiple choice, labeling, matching, true/false) as well as essay,
short answer, and identify questions.
-Each
test will be worth 100 points
Unit Document Based Essay
During
each unit, you will be assigned a document based question (DBQ) to answer in
essay form. Students will receive a
packet of documents (quotes, maps, cartoons, data), the students will analyze
the documents and answer the essay question in 5 paragraph essay form.
Each unit portfolio
will be worth 50 points
Family History Project
Every
student in class will be required to research their family and personal history
through personal interviews, photographs, and videos. The required paper must be 4-5 pages and
include 2 sections. Section 1 is your
personal autobiography; Section 2 is your family history. Each student is required to bring in visual
examples of their family history.
The family history project is worth 150 points.
Digital
Media Creation
Students
will be asked to create a digital comic book that can be created and shared on
line to express comprehension and understanding of the Age of Revolution. This will be a group project. More details to follow.
This
digital media creation will be worth 100 points.
Research Paper
Every
student in class will be required to complete a 4-6 page research paper
answering a historical question. Each
paper must be properly researched and properly documented to earn credit for
the paper. More information on the paper
will be forthcoming.
The research paper is worth 200 points
Technology
Projects
Throughout
the course of the semester, the students will be asked to complete technology
based
projects as individuals and as groups.
The students will be taught to use technology such as Animoto, Thinglink,
Pixon
Homework and
Quizzes
Most
daily homework is in the form of reading and note taking, although other daily
homework assignments may be given. Most
daily reading quizzes will be given with students allowed to use their notes
over the previous night’s reading assignment.
Quizzes will normally be worth 10 points. Homework assignments will be worth 10
points. These points will be added into
your total points for the semester.
Your grade will be a cumulative grade of
all your work. We will take your total
points earned and divide the total points possible to determine your average
Absent From Class?
Late Work
-
Students will
have the number of days they were absent to make up missed work
e.g. If John is absent on Tuesday, returns
on Wednesday, his assignments from Tuesday are due on Thursday.
Daily
attendance is required for academic success.
Our discussions and in-class activities are vital to mastering the concepts
of this class. Therefore, it is a must
that you attend class. If you are absent, please check the file holder at
the front of the classroom for any documents that you need to help understand
the information from class. Each day,
the instructor will place the information in the file for the corresponding day
of the month.
-
If a student is
unable to complete missed work in the appropriate time frame or is absent for
an extended period of time, it is essential he communicate his needs to the
teacher.
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If you want to
get your work before you return please log into my blog at:
Encore
Encore is an unstructured period where students may:
-
visit teachers to
get help in a subject; visit teachers to get make up work; to arrange make up
tests and quizzes; work on projects; meet with clubs organizations, or
activities; meet with counselors, campus minister, coordinators,
administrators, etc.
The teacher may continue the class period into Encore.
If you ever need to get in
contact with me, e-mail me at kwalsh@vianney.com
or call (314) 965-4853 ext. 276
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