Instructor: Miss Melissa Harms
(970) 587-6009 school
www.harmsworldhistory.blogspot.com
World History
Student Responsibilities and Expectations
Your life is your
own; it is what you make of it. The same
goes for your education. What would you
dare to accomplish if you knew success was the only outcome? The following are your expectations for my
classroom:
School Policy
You are expected to
know and follow all school policies. Ignorance
is not an excuse.
Come Prepared
Come to class with your homework
ready to turn in at the beginning of the period. This includes making sure that the proper
heading is on your assignment and that it is ready to be turned in when the
bell rings. YOU ARE EXPECTED TO BRING YOUR CLASS NOTEBOOK WITH PAPER, AND A PEN (OR
PENCIL) EVERYDAY!!!! Students will not be allowed to leave the classroom to
retrieve notes from their locker. If an
assignment or quiz requires or allows one, a student will suffer without.
Please be advised I will not provide writing utensils or paper.
Class Notebook
Your notes are extremely
important. These are what you will be
using to study for your quizzes and tests.
You ARE required to have an organized three-ring binder for this class. You should expect to keep everything given
back to you in preparation for the final.
Expect notebook checks.
Proper Paper Heading
Everything you turn in should
include the following information at the top of the page:
- First AND last name
(no nicknames please)
- Date
- The class period
- The name of the
assignment
Notes
You will be taking a
substantial amount of notes. Please
prepare for this. You are expected to
participate in taking notes, with musical devices OFF. You will be able to print notes off of the
website if you miss class or are not able to write them down quick enough but
EVERYONE is expected to actively participate in taking notes, no exceptions.
Attendance and Make-Up
Work
Consistent attendance in any
class is important for you to gain the most from your education. You are responsible for attending class everyday. Attendance will remain consistent with all
school policies. If you have an excused
absence you will be able to make up missed work and will need to obtain notes
from a classmate and/or arrange a time to meet with me in this case it is your
responsibility to retrieve missed assignments, I will not track you down to
give you what you missed in class.
Leaving Class
Please note that the passing
period is when you are expected to get a drink or use the restroom. To leave class for any reason, you must ask
permission for a hall pass. I will give
passes using discretion. To be excused
to the counselor’s office you MUST have a prior appointment and you will be
expected to reschedule if that appointment falls during testing times.
Tardy Policy
You are expected to be in
class ON TIME everyday. Please note that
three tardies results in an unexcused absence.
Late Work (something you
do not have a valid excuse on why it is not done)
Late work is not accepted
within the social studies department. All
homework is due at the beginning of the hour, however I may have more specific
turn-in requirements based on the assignment.
Cheating
I have a zero tolerance for
cheating. Cheating will earn you a “0”
on your assignment and an office referral.
Tests
You can expect an exam in my
class approximately every other week.
Each test will be worth 100 points.
These tests will be given on a computer program that gives instant feedback
on how you did on the exam. Please note
how each date corresponds with eligibility.
Test Dates:
August 30 November 8
September 13 November 22
September 27 December 6
October 11 December 12 (Semester Project Due)
October 24 December 18-20 Finals Week
Grades
Grades will be determined
based on a total points system. The
number of points a student earns for daily work, projects, papers, homework,
quizzes, and tests will be divided by the total number of points possible to
determine the percentage grade. The
appropriate letter grade will then be assigned.
The final will be 15% of the total points in the class. Everyone is required to participate in the
final.
The following grading scale
will be used:
A= 90 – 100%
B= 80 – 89 %
C= 70 – 79 %
D= 60 – 69 %
F= 0 – 59 %
Posting Grades
Grades are available on the
internet through infinite campus. Eligibility goes out every other week. I will not seek you out to show your grade.
You are expected to get your login information from the office for infinite
campus and look it up yourself.
Website and Text Reminders
Please refer to www.harmsworldhistory.blogspot.com This website
was created for those students who miss class or need extra help. On this
website you can expect to find daily agendas, notes, and general announcements.
If you miss class, please refer to this website before you see me about missed
work.
Extra Help
Feel welcome to make an
appointment with me to meet before school to discuss any accommodations for
extra help, disabilities, or personal situations. I will work with individuals requiring extra
assistance on a one-by-one basis.
Electronics
Cell phones are strictly
prohibited. (NOT ALLOWED!!!!) If you bring this to class I will collect the
item and your parent/guardian can retrieve it from the office.
Food and Drinks
Food is not allowed, but drinks
are tolerated as long as it is consumed in a respectful manner and trash
disposed properly.
Concluding Thoughts
You can expect me to treat
you and your classmates with respect at all times. I expect the same of you. (This also includes
class observers, substitutes, and all other staff.) We will be learning about
the world and those in it, I expect you to come to class with an open mind and
an attitude that embraces diversity. I
expect you to take pride in all of your work as well as ask questions. You can be sure I will ask them of you.
World History Section A
Content
Unit 1 – Introduction to World History and Prehistory
1. Introduction
a. History as an interpretation
b. Bias
c. Primary and Secondary Sources
2. Prehistory
a. Paleolithic Era
b. Neolithic Revolution
c. Beginnings of Civilization
Unit
2 – Religion
1.) Polytheistic Religions
a. Hinduism
b. Buddhism
2.) Monotheistic Religions
a. Judaism
b. Islam
c. Christianity
Unit
3 – Early River Civilizations
1.) What is a Civilization
2.) Mesopotamia
3.) Indus River Valley
4.) Huang He (China)
5.) Egypt
Unit
4 – Greece and Rome
1.) Minoans and Mycenaeans
2.) Trojan War
3.) Polis
4.) Culture
5.) Sparta and Athens
6.) Philosophy and Governments
7.) Persian and Peloponnesian Wars
8.) Alexander the Great
9.) R. Republic – Empire
10.)
Entertainment
11.)
Decline
Unit
5 – Middle Ages
1.) Early Middle Ages
2.) Feudalism and Manor life
3.) Growth of Kingdoms
4.) Medieval Church
5.) Crusades
6.) Saladin
