World History I to 1500 A.D. - Course Syllabus - Mr. Stubbs – 2006-2007

Course Description - This course offers a historical and cultural study of world history that will enable students to explore the development of people, places, and patterns of life from prehistoric times until approximately 1500 A.D. An emphasis will be placed on geographic influences on history, with increased attention given to the development and evolution of the nation-state. The theme of change with regard to scientific and technological advancements will be highlighted. Attention will also be focused upon the connections between ancient times and the present day. Students will also have the opportunity to examine a variety of artifacts and primary/secondary sources to uncover and understand specific historic events and issues.

Course Objectives -

1. Students in this course will be able to describe the people and events that provide a foundation for the modern world.

2. Students in this course will be able to describe the natural factors that have influenced and continue to influence the way people live.

Content Overview -

1st Semester

Introduction to History – Why study history?

WHI.1 Historical Research Skills & Geographical Analysis Skills

Era I: Human Origins and Early Civilizations, Prehistory to 1000 b.c.

WHI.2 The Paleolithic Era to the Agricultural Revolution

WHI.3 Ancient River Valley Civilizations, including:

Egypt (Nile), Mesopotamia (the Fertile Crescent), India (the Indus River Valley), and China

and the Civilizations of the Hebrews, Phoenicians, and Kush

Era II: Classical Civilizations and the Rise of Religious Traditions, 1000 b.c. to 500 a.d.

WHI.4 Civilizations of Persia, India, and China

WHI.5 Ancient Greece

The Spread of Hellenistic culture by Alexander the Great.

WHI.6 Ancient Rome

2^nd Semester

Era III: Postclassical Civilizations, 500 to 1000 a.d.

WHI.7 The Byzantine Empire and Russia

WHI.8 Islamic civilization

WHI.9 Western Europe during the Middle Ages from about 500 to 1000 a.d

Era IV: Regional Interactions, 1000 to 1500 a.d.

WHI.10 Civilizations and Empires of the Eastern Hemisphere and their Interactions through Regional Trade Patterns

WHI.11 Major Civilizations of the Western Hemisphere, including the Maya, Aztec, and Inca

WHI.12 The Late Medieval Period (The Late Middle Ages)

WHI.13 Developments leading to the Renaissance in Europe

Special notes:

• The academic timeline is approximate and subject to change, especially as current events make changes logical, necessary, and/or relevant.
• Various types of technology will be utilized throughout the year.

MAJOR CLASS REQUIREMENTS

Accepting responsibility for learning is crucial to success for students. Students are expected to fulfill the following obligations on a daily basis:

1. Being Prepared to Learn - Students shall be inside the class before the tardy bell sounds with their textbook, notebook, and writing utensil.

2. Be respectful of others and their property.

3. Students are to P.A.C.E. themselves. Participation in all academic activities is expected. Full Attention is to be paid to the academic task at hand. Full Cooperation is expected from students at all times. Students are expected to make their best Effort in all of their academic work.

4. Daily notes, assignments, and returned work are to be maintained in a 3 ring binder arranged chronologically.

5. As students enter the room they are expected to read and follow any announcements/directions posted on the screen.

GRADING SYSTEM

1. York County’s 100 point grade scale is used in this class.

2. Quizzes are the most common type of grade used for evaluating student performance in this course. Many quizzes will be open-note quizzes. Quizzes may be given with or without prior notice.

3. The relative weight of each quiz will vary according to the number of questions or points assigned.

Example quiz 1 7 correct out of 10 questions

quiz 2 2 correct out of 5 questions

quiz 3 +18 correct out of 20 questions

Total 27 correct out of 35 questions

Quiz Average 27/35 = 77%

4. Quizzes that are missed because of an excused absence do not need to be made up, HOWEVER the student is responsible for completing the work or getting the notes upon which the quiz was based.

5. Work missed because of an unexcused absence may not be made up for credit.

6. Tests will be given with prior notice. If you are absent (excused) from the history class preceding a history test, but are in school on the following day, you will be expected to take the test on the scheduled test day.

Example - test Wednesday absent excused Mon. in school on Tues. take the test on Wednesday

If you are absent (excused) on the 2 school calendar days prior to a history test you may makeup the test.

Example - test Wednesday absent excused Mon. and Tues. makeup the test

7. If you are absent unexcused for the history class prior to a test, you will be expected to take the test with the class.

8. Students who are absent (excused) on a test day may make up the test after school.

9. Students may make up work or receive help after school, but must make an appointment and make arrangements for transportation to pick them up no later than 2:35. This is because students are to be supervised if they are staying after school and I will be unavailable after 2:35.

10. Students will be required to prepare a notesheet (1 side only, handwritten, 8.5 x 11 inches maximum) for use during a portion of most tests (usually the last 8-10 minutes of testing time). It shall be turned in with the test for a separate quiz grade. SOME TIME SHOULD BE SPENT ON THE TEST NOTESHEET EACH SCHOOL NIGHT.

11. Because the number of quizzes, tests, and other assignments will vary from one grading period to the next, the percentage of weight given to the various categories of grades shall also vary.

· Homework Policy - All homework assignments are to be completed promptly as they will frequently provide the basis for a quiz in class. SOME TIME SHOULD BE SPENT ON THE TEST NOTESHEET EACH SCHOOL NIGHT.

· Absences - Students are encouraged to seek out study partners to reduce the negative impact of absences from class.

· ENJOY YOUR FOOD, DRINKS AND GUM IN THE CAFETERIA

Communication with Mr. Stubbs

¨ Mr. Stubbs e-mail address is sstubbs@ycsd.york.va.us and messages can be left for Mr. Stubbs with the main office at 898-0530.

One copy of the course outline is to be the first page in the history section of your notebook.

Return the 2nd copy with the appropriate signatures next class for a quiz grade.

¨ We have received, read, and discussed the course outline for World History 1 for 2006-2007.

¨ Student signature ____________________________ Parent Signature _______________________________

World History I to 1500 A.D. – 7^th Period - Course Syllabus - Mr. Stubbs – 2006-2007

Course Description - This course offers a historical and cultural study of world history that will enable students to explore the development of people, places, and patterns of life from prehistoric times until approximately 1500 A.D. An emphasis will be placed on geographic influences on history, with increased attention given to the development and evolution of the nation-state. The theme of change with regard to scientific and technological advancements will be highlighted. Attention will also be focused upon the connections between ancient times and the present day. Students will also have the opportunity to examine a variety of artifacts and primary/secondary sources to uncover and understand specific historic events and issues.

Course Objectives -

1. Students in this course will be able to describe the people and events that provide a foundation for the modern world.

2. Students in this course will be able to describe the natural factors that have influenced and continue to influence the way people live.

Content Overview -

1st Semester

Introduction to History – Why study history?

WHI.1 Historical Research Skills & Geographical Analysis Skills

Era I: Human Origins and Early Civilizations, Prehistory to 1000 b.c.

WHI.2 The Paleolithic Era to the Agricultural Revolution

WHI.3 Ancient River Valley Civilizations, including:

Egypt (Nile), Mesopotamia (the Fertile Crescent), India (the Indus River Valley), and China

and the Civilizations of the Hebrews, Phoenicians, and Kush

Era II: Classical Civilizations and the Rise of Religious Traditions, 1000 b.c. to 500 a.d.

WHI.4 Civilizations of Persia, India, and China

WHI.5 Ancient Greece

The Spread of Hellenistic culture by Alexander the Great.

WHI.6 Ancient Rome

2^nd Semester

Era III: Postclassical Civilizations, 500 to 1000 a.d.

WHI.7 The Byzantine Empire and Russia

WHI.8 Islamic civilization

WHI.9 Western Europe during the Middle Ages from about 500 to 1000 a.d

Era IV: Regional Interactions, 1000 to 1500 a.d.

WHI.10 Civilizations and Empires of the Eastern Hemisphere and their Interactions through Regional Trade Patterns

WHI.11 Major Civilizations of the Western Hemisphere, including the Maya, Aztec, and Inca

WHI.12 The Late Medieval Period (The Late Middle Ages)

WHI.13 Developments leading to the Renaissance in Europe

Special notes:

• The academic timeline is approximate and subject to change, especially as current events make changes logical, necessary, and/or relevant.
• Various types of technology will be utilized throughout the year.

MAJOR CLASS REQUIREMENTS

Accepting responsibility for learning is crucial to success for students. Students are expected to fulfill the following obligations on a daily basis:

1. Being Prepared to Learn - Students shall be inside the class before the tardy bell sounds with their textbook, notebook, and writing utensil.

2. Be respectful of others and their property.

3. Students are to P.A.C.E. themselves. Participation in all academic activities is expected. Full Attention is to be paid to the academic task at hand. Full Cooperation is expected from students at all times. Students are expected to make their best Effort in all of their academic work.

4. Daily notes, assignments, and returned work are to be maintained in a 3 ring binder arranged chronologically.

5. As students enter the room they are expected to read and follow any announcements/directions posted on the screen.

GRADING SYSTEM

1. York County’s 100 point grade scale is used in this class.

2. Quizzes are the most common type of grade used for evaluating student performance in this course. Many quizzes will be open-note quizzes. Quizzes may be given with or without prior notice.

3. The relative weight of each quiz will vary according to the number of questions or points assigned.

Example quiz 1 7 correct out of 10 questions

quiz 2 2 correct out of 5 questions

quiz 3 +18 correct out of 20 questions

Total 27 correct out of 35 questions

Quiz Average 27/35 = 77%

4. Quizzes that are missed because of an excused absence do not need to be made up, HOWEVER the student is responsible for completing the work or getting the notes upon which the quiz was based.

5. Work missed because of an unexcused absence may not be made up for credit.

6. Tests will be given with prior notice. If you are absent (excused) from the history class preceding a history test, you may makeup the test.

7. If you are absent unexcused for the history class prior to a test, you will be expected to take the test with the class.

8. Students who are absent (excused) on a test day may make up the test after school.

9. Students may make up work or receive help after school, but must make an appointment and make arrangements for transportation to pick them up no later than 2:35. This is because students are to be supervised if they are staying after school and I will be unavailable after 2:35.

10. Students will be required to prepare a notesheet (1 side only, handwritten, 8.5 x 11 inches maximum) for use during a portion of most tests (usually the last 8-10 minutes of testing time). It shall be turned in with the test for a separate quiz grade. SOME TIME SHOULD BE SPENT ON THE TEST NOTESHEET EACH SCHOOL NIGHT.

11. Because the number of quizzes, tests, and other assignments will vary from one grading period to the next, the percentage of weight given to the various categories of grades shall also vary.

· Homework Policy - All homework assignments are to be completed promptly as they will frequently provide the basis for a quiz in class. SOME TIME SHOULD BE SPENT ON THE TEST NOTESHEET EACH SCHOOL NIGHT.

· Absences - Students are encouraged to seek out study partners to reduce the negative impact of absences from class.

· ENJOY YOUR FOOD, DRINKS AND GUM IN THE CAFETERIA

Communication with Mr. Stubbs

¨ Mr. Stubbs e-mail address is sstubbs@ycsd.york.va.us and messages can be left for Mr. Stubbs with the main office at 898-0530.

One copy of the course outline is to be the first page in the history section of your notebook.

Return the 2nd copy with the appropriate signatures next class for a quiz grade.

¨ We have received, read, and discussed the course outline for World History 1 for 2006-2007.

¨ Student signature ____________________________ Parent Signature _______________________________