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Global History Syllabus
World History is for 9th grade students. In this class we will be investigating a myriad of important events in world history. From the Industrial Revolution to the rise of Imperial Japan, to the effects of the Great War and World War II we will be inquiring about a number of historical issues that have shaped our modern world today.
My promise to the learners:
It is my goal to make all material we learn relevant and meaningful. It is therefore, my promise to the students is to present information and activities that will thoughtfully engage them and give them a greater understanding of what factors have shaped our modern world today. I challenge students to critically evaluate what we learn and discuss in class and ask questions about how the material relates to an essential understanding of our modern day world.
My promise to the learners:
It is my goal to make all material we learn relevant and meaningful. It is therefore, my promise to the students is to present information and activities that will thoughtfully engage them and give them a greater understanding of what factors have shaped our modern world today. I challenge students to critically evaluate what we learn and discuss in class and ask questions about how the material relates to an essential understanding of our modern day world.
Class Objectives
- Students will identify major countries and landscapes in Asia, Africa, South America and Europe.
- Students will examine the causes and effects of urbanization and industrialization.
- Students will identify the economic and non-economic motives of imperialism, as well as, the historical critiques of those motives
- Students will understand Nationalism and Militarism and explain their impact on 19th century Europe
- Students will identify the causes and effects of the Great War.
- Students will understand and identify key causes of World War II and the motivations of aggressive powers such as Japan, Italy, and Germany
- Students will understand and explain the origins and course of the Holocaust
- Students will understand and explain how the aftermath of World War II and the Holocaust shaped much of our modern world today.
Grading and Summary of Course Work
Grades will be based on the following categories
80 % Summative (Assessments/Tests/Projects)
20 % Formative (Warm-Ups/Homework/etc)
50% Missing Work Policy:
Once a formative assignment is late, a default score of 50% will be designated in the grade book. Students will still be allowed to make up any assignments given a 50% score for full credit. Please note, however, there are four late work deadlines during the semester.
It is also important to note that only summative assessments can be done late or retaken for a higher grade. Those needing to turn in a summative assessment late or retake it for a high score must complete it by the late deadline. After the nearest late work deadline has passed, no make-ups for that summative assessment will be allowed. The late work deadlines for the school year are:
Schoolwide Late work Deadlines:
Semester 1: Oct 10; Nov 1 Dec. 6th; Jan 22
Semester 2: To Be Announced
Class Symbols and Codes to be Aware of:
Below are a list of class codes and symbols to be aware of when viewing assignments on Google Classroom and Student Vue.
✔️ General Material for this class
✅ Material needed for completing assignments
❗️Graded assignment or assessment due for this class
80 % Summative (Assessments/Tests/Projects)
20 % Formative (Warm-Ups/Homework/etc)
50% Missing Work Policy:
Once a formative assignment is late, a default score of 50% will be designated in the grade book. Students will still be allowed to make up any assignments given a 50% score for full credit. Please note, however, there are four late work deadlines during the semester.
It is also important to note that only summative assessments can be done late or retaken for a higher grade. Those needing to turn in a summative assessment late or retake it for a high score must complete it by the late deadline. After the nearest late work deadline has passed, no make-ups for that summative assessment will be allowed. The late work deadlines for the school year are:
Schoolwide Late work Deadlines:
Semester 1: Oct 10; Nov 1 Dec. 6th; Jan 22
Semester 2: To Be Announced
Class Symbols and Codes to be Aware of:
Below are a list of class codes and symbols to be aware of when viewing assignments on Google Classroom and Student Vue.
✔️ General Material for this class
✅ Material needed for completing assignments
❗️Graded assignment or assessment due for this class
Attendance Tardies and Cell Phones
Attendance:
Being in class is the number one predictor of student success. Due to the interactive nature and fast pace of this class, regular attendance is essential and required! Attendance can impact grades. If you miss class for any reason, it is your responsibility to acquire and complete all missed work. Please check Google Classroom to keep from falling further behind. If your absence is prearranged, make a plan with me as to when work will be due.
Tardies:
After your 5th tardy in the quarter, you will receive a minor referral and be assigned a detention. On tardies 6-7, I will call your parents. After your 8th tardy in the quarter, you will receive a major referral for Defiance and Disrespect and school consequences will follow.
Cell Phone Policy
CONSEQUENCES:
First Step: Reminder to put cell phone away.
Second Step: Call to parent/guardian, student loses phone for the period.
Third Step: Referral to admin, and phone in office for rest of the day.
Fourth Step: Referral to admin, loss of phone, parent meeting.
Being in class is the number one predictor of student success. Due to the interactive nature and fast pace of this class, regular attendance is essential and required! Attendance can impact grades. If you miss class for any reason, it is your responsibility to acquire and complete all missed work. Please check Google Classroom to keep from falling further behind. If your absence is prearranged, make a plan with me as to when work will be due.
Tardies:
After your 5th tardy in the quarter, you will receive a minor referral and be assigned a detention. On tardies 6-7, I will call your parents. After your 8th tardy in the quarter, you will receive a major referral for Defiance and Disrespect and school consequences will follow.
Cell Phone Policy
- Cell phones may not disrupt class activities.
- Students may not use cellphones in class unless teacher gives permission to use phone for a legitimate classroom activity.
- Cell phones must be silenced and or turned off during instructional time and put in your bag.
- Parents should NOT call students on their cell phones during class. Please contact Student Services at (541) 744-5000 if it is an emergency and they will either send a note to class or call the Room 105 class phone.
CONSEQUENCES:
First Step: Reminder to put cell phone away.
Second Step: Call to parent/guardian, student loses phone for the period.
Third Step: Referral to admin, and phone in office for rest of the day.
Fourth Step: Referral to admin, loss of phone, parent meeting.
Supplies Needed for this Class:
Please bring to following supplies to class everyday.
- School issued Chromebook or personal laptop that has been charged
- Necessary charger for you electronic devices
- Headphones... In order to watch assigned videos in class you will need use headphones. While the instructor has some, you will be better served bringing your own.
- 70 page spiral notebook and writing implement of choice (pens, pencils, etc)
- Colored pencils (please no markers)
You Belong
At THS our commitment is that every student feels they belong. This means in this class all students are safe and experience an environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and intimidation. As Colts, we take pride in our diverse and caring community. Colts treat each other with kindness and respect. If you experience or witness behavior that is not consistent with our values, tell me.
Respect for Diversity:
It is my policy to support and value diversity.To do so requires that we:
- Respect the dignity and essential worth of all individuals.
- Respect the privacy, property, and freedom of others.
- Reject bigotry, discrimination, violence, or intimidation of any kind.
- Practice personal and academic integrity and expect it from others.
- Promote the diversity of opinions and backgrounds which is the lifeblood of this class.
Contacting the Instructor
Email: [email protected]
*Please be sure to put your name in the subject line
School Phone Number: (541) 744-5000
*You are more than welcome to leave a message with the office for Mr Underwood.
*Please be sure to put your name in the subject line
School Phone Number: (541) 744-5000
*You are more than welcome to leave a message with the office for Mr Underwood.
Spanish Speaking Support
Si necesita más información en Español sobre esta clase, por favor comuníquese con Amanda Aguilar por correo electrónico [email protected]
