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Course Procedures

Course Procedures

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Pre-AP 9th Grade World

Course Information 2016-2018

Mrs. Hart

Welcome to Pre-AP 9th Grade World History Jr. Whappers!   This course is an opportunity to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts, in interaction with different types of human societies. In other words, how did the world get where it is today? To affect this understanding, students need a combination of factual knowledge and analytical skills. The course highlights the nature of changes in the global framework and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies.

The AP World History course offers motivated students an opportunity to immerse themselves in the study of global history. This course is taught at a college level, and will require a great deal more homework than the average high school course, perhaps 40-60 pages of reading per week as well as extensive writing assignments. Lectures will give a broad overview of what you are reading, along with additional case studies, comparisons, and interpretations. Document based, comparison, and continuity and change over time essays will be prepared.  Although one purpose of the course is to provide students with the skills required to do well on the AP test, the larger purpose is to develop a variety of analytical skills and to “do history” rather than just reading about it. This requires a great deal of critical thinking, interpretation of written material, logical argumentation and analysis. Because of the pace of this class, which is much faster than the average high school course, it is absolutely vital that students have good attendance and complete all assignments or readings in a timely manner. Students who fall behind might have serious problems catching up.

WHAP Themes

1. Interaction between humans and the environment

2. Development and interaction of cultures

3. State-building, expansion and conflict

4. Creation, expansion and interaction of economic systems

5. Development and transformation of social structures

These themes serve throughout the course as unifying thread, helping to put what is

particular about each period and society into a larger framework.  The themes also provide ways to make comparisons over time.

 

 

Chronology

 

The course is divided into six chronological periods that will be the main units of study:

1.       Foundations 8,000 B.C.E to 600 C.E

 

a.        Technological and Environmental

Transformation to 600 B.C.E

   

b.       Organization and Reorganization of Human Societies

600 B.C.E to 600 C.E

  

2.       Regional and Transregional Interactions. 600-1450

 

3.       Global Interactions, 1450-1750

 

4.      Industrialization and Global Integration, 1750 to 1900

 

5.      Accelerating Global Change and Realignments, 1900 to the present

 

Required Materials

1.      1 ½ three-ring binder with filler paper

2.      10 Dividers-to be labeled with me.

3.      Rainbow colored highlighters: Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple (you will using these for editing essays so they can be kept at home)

4.      Chrome Book

5.      Textbook-Traditions and Encounters 5/e-to be kept at home!

6.      Pens/Pencils and Highlighter these will not be provided!

7.     World History Review Book:  AP World History: An Essential Coursebook 3rd Edition by Ethel Wood

School rules will be enforced consistently in this classroom. Additionally, the following items describe what I expect from the class EVERY DAY, so that everyone has an opportunity to learn to the best of his or her ability:

1.      Everyone will be respectful toward others in the classroom.

This includes not talking while I am or anyone else is talking. This also means respecting the property, personal space and ideas of others. Absolutely no insulting, hurtful or provocative comments will be tolerated. Basically follow the “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” rule.  NOTE: We spend a good deal of time analyzing religions and religious documents because they reflect the culture and historical perspective of the people and events that shaped history. Many religions, cultures, values and cultural practices will be studied. No particular religious or cultural view will be favored over others; however, the course will consider how different aspects of culture, including religion, affected and shaped history. Since this is a global course, we will explore the point of view of a variety of peoples and countries, only one of which will be the United States. Be respectful of others, their opinions, and cultural differences. I will not tolerate rudeness or insensitivity.’

 

2. Everyone will be present and on time.

Attendance in this class is imperative! It is important that you be here each day.  If you must be absent, you should get your make-up work immediately and stay caught up. When late bell rings you are to be in your seat and ready to begin!  Detention is non-negotiable! 10th period will be assigned the day you are late.

Our time in this class is for class work and activities. You will be expected to participate and pay attention at all times. You will also be expected to work quietly, without distracting others. NO CELL PHONES!  I will confiscate any device that is causing a distraction to you or to others.

 Assessment and Grading

Tests/Essays 40%, Quizzes 20%, Homework 15%, Projects 20%, Participation 5%

LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

GRADING STANDARDS: Advanced Placement students should be able to meet certain standards of writing. All written work will be assessed for technical standards in addition to content. The mechanics to be assessed will include legibility, spelling, and grammar. Students are encouraged to use dictionaries in class (except when taking tests) and any resource available at home. Please remember that Spell Check will not correct words spelled correctly but used incorrectly (to rather than too). There is no substitute for proofreading. All assignments must be either typed or neatly written in black or blue ink only.

PLAGIARISM: Students are reminded that plagiarism is not permitted. Plagiarism is the attempt to pass someone else’s work as your own. Do not, ever, give another student your papers! Do not “loan” another student your paper! If the assignment is to be done cooperatively, it will be very clear! Both students involved in copied work will be given a 0 on the assignment. ANY student involved in plagiarism will receive a 0 on the assignment and will not be allowed to make up the assignment.

Dear Parents,

 

Success in the classroom necessitates both teacher and parent communication.  I will notify you if the need arises.  Please do not hesitate to contact me at 244-6600 or shart@sayvilleschools.org. 

 

Thank you,

 

 

 

Mrs. Hart

 

Please fill in the information on the next page and have your son or daughter return it tomorrow.  I look forward to meeting you at open-school night.

 

 

 

 

 

Pre AP World History-9th Grade

Mrs. Hart

 

 

 

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