Brief Syllabus for World History
R. Lloyd
Hunters Lane High School
Purpose:
· To expand the student’s knowledge of his/her environment by examining events as they unfolded throughout world history.
· To make the student aware of conflict and resolution of conflict, the development and growth of various cultures, and the organization of different forms of government over the course of time.
· To foster an understanding of cultural diversity by looking at different people groups, their beliefs and cultural norms, and their interaction with other civilizations.
· To facilitate a global awareness that leads to functional success in an international society and economy
Textbook: The Human Legacy (Holt Reinhart Winston) 2008
Methods:
· Daily Assignments – work done each day in class
o Worksheets
o Graphic organizers
o Foldables
o Vocabulary puzzles
o Interactive Power Point
· Journal assignments – work recorded in a journal (supplied by teacher) and left in the classroom
o Power Point notes
o Video questionnaires
o Internet assignments
· Tests/quizzes – assessments of student progress
o Weekly chapter quizzes
o Unit tests
o Quarterly exams
o Midterm and final exams
· Projects – lengthy homework assignments given once in each term
o Posters
o Term papers
o Photo essays
o Student-generated Power Points
o Timelines
Grades:
· Daily assignments = 30%
· Journal assignments = 30%
· Tests/quizzes = 15%
· Projects = 15%