World History Class Syllabus
This course fulfills one of the Social Science requirements towards graduation. We begin the class with early humans and cover the history of the world up to post World War II. Assignments will be given on a daily basis. Time will be allotted during class to complete all work. In order to succeed the students must stay current with the work, as well as thoroughly read all assigned material.
Types of assignments
Readings from the textbook / other sources
Vocabulary and questions for analysis
Analysis of Primary Source Documents
Document Based Questioning (DBQ)
Geography / Map Skills
Guided Reading Skills
Video Analysis
Essay Writing
Every 2-3 weeks we will have a DBQ / Written Assessment. The Assessment will consist of a 3 to 5 Paragraph Thesis Essay. Students will be given a detailed writing prompt, and all of their previous assignments will be returned to them. They will be given class time to complete the Assessment.
Course Supplies
Assigned textbook World History-Patterns of Interaction
2- pocket folder
Writing utensil
World History: Patterns of Interaction is organized into the following units:
Unit One-Beginnings of Civilization (4MM BC to 200 BC)
Unit Two-New Directions in Government and Society (2000BC-AD 700)
Unit Three-An Age of Exchange and Encounter (500-1500)
Unit Four-Connecting Hemispheres (900-1800)
Unit Five-Absolutism to Revolution (1500-1900)
Unit Six-Industrialism and the Race for Empire (1700-1914)
Unit Seven-The World at War (1900-1945)
Unit Eight-Perspectives on the Past (1945-Present)
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to either call me at 525-3080 (ext. 290) or email me at dpowell@sps186.org
Thank you for your support!
David Powell
Social Science Department
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