World History & Geography
Course Syllabus – 2020-21
Teacher: Joseph Mais
[email protected]
Part VI: The 20th and 21st Centuries: 5/3/21 - End of Term
Week of May 3rd:
We discussed the outline for the final unit of class. We discussed the broad themes and ideas of the unit, then we began discussion of the early 20th Century, World War I and the period between the two world wars.
PART V: Modernity: 2/23/21-4/28/21
Week of April 26th:
This week, we reviewed the unit V material and took the exam.
Week of April 19th:
Part of this week, students will be taking state tests. For the remainder of the week, we will be covering the Industrial Revolution and economic changes in the Modern Era.
Week of April 12th:
We completed the global history of the Modern Era this week. We covered Japan and the Meiji Restoration; South Asia, the fall of the Mughal Empire and Imperial British India; colonialism and imperialism in Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Ocean; US Imperialism of the Modern Era; and Latin America after Independence.
Week of April 5th:
This week, we continued our survey of the world during the Modern Era. We covered the Middle East, Africa, and China.
Week of March 22nd:
We finished up the quarter in the middle of unit V discussing Europe after Napoleon.
HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY 3/26/21:
Don't forget to turn in your assignment on Friday before we leave for break. Students should read the excerpts in the document and answer the questions at the end.
Week of March 15th:
This week, we focused on revolutions in the Americas and France and the implications on world history.
HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY 3/26/21:
Read the article on "Other 19th Century Revolutions" and be sure to answer the questions at the end.
HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY 3/19/21:
Students should read the passages outlined in the document called "Views of Liberty" and answer the questions. Everything is posted on the Assignments tab in Teams.
Week of March 8th:
We continued our discussion of New Imperialism. Students prepared and presented on an aspect of European imperialism in Africa.
Week of March 1st:
This week. we focused on New Imperialism and its impact on the world politically, economically, and sociologically.
Week of February 22nd:
This week we discussed the overarching themes of unit V, and discussed the outline for the unit.
Part IV: Global Convergence: 1/4/21-2/19/21
Week of February 15th:
Two part exam this week on Unit IV. We finished the week on ACT review.
HOMEWORK DUE 2/19/21:
Be sure to turn in Part II of your exam in time for class Friday. It is worth 20% of your exam grade.
Week of February 8th:
We are coming to the end of Unit IV. On Tuesday, we will discuss the environmental impact of this era. We will then spend some time on review in advance of next week's exam.
Week of February 1st:
We continue our discussion of Unit Four by finishing up our discussion of post-Mongol Russia and the Russian Empire. We also discussed Economic Systems of the time period, and ended the week focused on trade between Eastern and Western Hemisphere.
HOMEWORK: Due Friday 2/5/21:
Read the article excerpt on "Transfer of New World Foods to the Old World" then answer the questions. Both the article and the questions are posted on the assignments tab of Teams. Be sure to answer all questions fully with at least three complete sentences.
Week of January 25th:
We discussed the Golden Age of Europe, the Protestant Reformation, and Russia.
Week of January 18th:
On Monday, we continued out college prep discussion, especially considering the cost of college and loan repayment options. On Friday, we continued our discussion of European Colonialism with a focus on France, Holland, and England.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Week of January 11th:
On Tuesday, we covered the Mughal Empire and discussed Sikhism. We spent Wednesday and Friday on college prep discussions and preliminary planning for after high school.
Week of January 4th:
We began this week outlining the topics and themes for this unit. On Friday, we began discussing the European Colonialism.
Part III: The Middle Ages: 11/2/20-12/18/20
Week of December 14th:
Students delivered their group presentations on Tuesday. We then briefly discussed the format for the exam on Friday and students were given Part One of the exam to do at home.
On Wednesday we reviewed for the exam.
On Friday we took the Unit III Exam.
HOMEWORK:
Complete Part 1 of the exam to be turned in Friday before class.
Review your notes and materials to prepare for the exam.
Week of December 7th:
This week, we considered the rise of cities as centers of long distance trade and the rising importance of that trade. We spent the rest of the week preparing for our presentations on our assigned world traveler.
HOMEWORK DUE TUESDAY 12/15/20:
Be prepared to present your research to the class today.
Week of November 30th:
This week we finished up on the geopolitical history of the world during the Middle Ages. We covered: China; post-Mongolian Asia; Japan; the Aztecs; and the Incas. Be sure to review your notes. Next week we will be covering culture and trade in the Middle Ages, and students will be assigned their groups to begin preparing presentations related to a merchant-traveler. As always, it is important to take time to review what we have covered. There will be a unit exam the week after next.
Tuesday, November 24th:
We discussed the Mongolian empire and its significance for world history. Remember to review your material.
Week of November: 16th:
This week we discussed the Golden Age of Islam; the Great Schism in Europe; the Crusades; and the rise of empires in the Middle Ages in Africa. Be sure to review the material we have covered to ensure you have an understanding of the themes we have discussed.
Week of November 9th:
This week we discussed the Middle East during the middle ages, including the life of Muhammad and the rise and spread of Islam. Be sure to review your notes for next week.
Week of November 2nd:
We are spending this week going over the outline for Unit III and discussing Europe during the Middle Ages. Be sure to review your notes about the Byzantine Empire and Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire.
DUE 11/10/20
Read the article "Serfdom in Europe" and answer the questions at the end of the article. The work is on the Assignment page of Teams and due before class Tuesday.
Part II: The Classical Era: 9/22/20-10/30/20
EXAM Friday October 30th
Be sure to review your notes and material in advance of the exam.
DUE 9/6/20
HOMEWORK: Complete the reading on "Africa in the Classical Era" and answer the questions posted to your assignments page on Teams.
DUE 9/2/20
HOMEWORK: Complete the reading on "Phoenicia" and answer the questions posted to your assignments page on Teams.
DUE 9/29/20
HOMEWORK: Complete the reading on "Egypt and Kush" and answer the questions posted to your assignments page on Teams.
Part I: Intro to Geography and Prehistory/Ancient History: 8/17/20-9/18/20
EXAM: 9/18/20:
Be sure to review your notes and prepare for an exam on Part 1 of the test on Friday, September 18th
DUE 9/8/20
CLASSWORK/HOMEWORK: Be sure to turn in your Ancient Artifacts record sheet posted to your assignments page on Teams.
DUE 9/4/20
HOMEWORK: Complete the reading on "Farming" and answer the questions posted to your assignments page on Teams.
DUE 8/28/20
HOMEWORK: Complete the Map Coordinates assignment posted to your assignments page on Teams
OVERVIEW: Students will study the world in transition, considering the human experience around the world. Throughout the year we will focus our attention on some core ideas and theories and their impact on historical change. We will focus directly on the forces leading up to and forming the 20th century, and examine environmental issues from a global view. Students will be expected to continue developing their historical research skills and to practice their writing technique.
CLASS PLAN:
The texts and format of reading assignments will vary throughout the school year. The year will be divided into six temporal units as follows:
Unit 1: Early History and Basic Geography: we will consider early humans and the emergence of pastoralism and agriculture. We will look at some of the earliest civilizations around the globe.
Unit 2: Organization and Reorganization of Societies: we will consider ancient history through early thought, culture and philosophy around the globe. We will look at early trade and interaction between civilizations in the ancient era.
Unit 3: Interregional Interactions, Economic, Social, and Environmental Systems: we will consider the emergence of the state in in regions around the globe. We will look at cross-cultural exchange, trade networks, economic systems, and social structures from the 7th through the mid-15th Centuries.
Unit 4: Imperialism and Early Globalization, Social, Economic, and Environmental Systems: We will consider the emergence of European Colonialism and Imperialism and its effect on regions of the world economically and socially. We will look at imperialisms impact on gender and ethnicity and on the environment.
Unit 5: Industrialization and its Impacts: we will consider industrialization and the second phase of imperialism with an emphasis on the impacts on the world: economically, sociologically, and environmentally.
Unit 6: Modern Globalization, Economic, Social and Environmental Systems: we will consider the global issues with a focus on modern labor, gender, ethnicity and race issues; issues of public health; and, environmental issues. We will zoom in on the global issue of genocide through an autobiographical book we will read.
MATERIALS:
Students are expected to have the following materials with them at the start of each class. When students come to class without materials, it will negatively impact their grade:
It is your responsibility to ensure these rules are followed and that you put forward your best work. Falling short on any and each of these things will negatively affect your grade.
ONLINE ACCESS:
Until it is safe for in-class instruction to resume, students will attend class remotely through Teams and Zoom. Go to the Teams page for this class to find more information and for the Zoom link.
Course Syllabus – 2020-21
Teacher: Joseph Mais
[email protected]
Part VI: The 20th and 21st Centuries: 5/3/21 - End of Term
Week of May 3rd:
We discussed the outline for the final unit of class. We discussed the broad themes and ideas of the unit, then we began discussion of the early 20th Century, World War I and the period between the two world wars.
PART V: Modernity: 2/23/21-4/28/21
Week of April 26th:
This week, we reviewed the unit V material and took the exam.
Week of April 19th:
Part of this week, students will be taking state tests. For the remainder of the week, we will be covering the Industrial Revolution and economic changes in the Modern Era.
Week of April 12th:
We completed the global history of the Modern Era this week. We covered Japan and the Meiji Restoration; South Asia, the fall of the Mughal Empire and Imperial British India; colonialism and imperialism in Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Ocean; US Imperialism of the Modern Era; and Latin America after Independence.
Week of April 5th:
This week, we continued our survey of the world during the Modern Era. We covered the Middle East, Africa, and China.
Week of March 22nd:
We finished up the quarter in the middle of unit V discussing Europe after Napoleon.
HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY 3/26/21:
Don't forget to turn in your assignment on Friday before we leave for break. Students should read the excerpts in the document and answer the questions at the end.
Week of March 15th:
This week, we focused on revolutions in the Americas and France and the implications on world history.
HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY 3/26/21:
Read the article on "Other 19th Century Revolutions" and be sure to answer the questions at the end.
HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY 3/19/21:
Students should read the passages outlined in the document called "Views of Liberty" and answer the questions. Everything is posted on the Assignments tab in Teams.
Week of March 8th:
We continued our discussion of New Imperialism. Students prepared and presented on an aspect of European imperialism in Africa.
Week of March 1st:
This week. we focused on New Imperialism and its impact on the world politically, economically, and sociologically.
Week of February 22nd:
This week we discussed the overarching themes of unit V, and discussed the outline for the unit.
Part IV: Global Convergence: 1/4/21-2/19/21
Week of February 15th:
Two part exam this week on Unit IV. We finished the week on ACT review.
HOMEWORK DUE 2/19/21:
Be sure to turn in Part II of your exam in time for class Friday. It is worth 20% of your exam grade.
Week of February 8th:
We are coming to the end of Unit IV. On Tuesday, we will discuss the environmental impact of this era. We will then spend some time on review in advance of next week's exam.
Week of February 1st:
We continue our discussion of Unit Four by finishing up our discussion of post-Mongol Russia and the Russian Empire. We also discussed Economic Systems of the time period, and ended the week focused on trade between Eastern and Western Hemisphere.
HOMEWORK: Due Friday 2/5/21:
Read the article excerpt on "Transfer of New World Foods to the Old World" then answer the questions. Both the article and the questions are posted on the assignments tab of Teams. Be sure to answer all questions fully with at least three complete sentences.
Week of January 25th:
We discussed the Golden Age of Europe, the Protestant Reformation, and Russia.
Week of January 18th:
On Monday, we continued out college prep discussion, especially considering the cost of college and loan repayment options. On Friday, we continued our discussion of European Colonialism with a focus on France, Holland, and England.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Week of January 11th:
On Tuesday, we covered the Mughal Empire and discussed Sikhism. We spent Wednesday and Friday on college prep discussions and preliminary planning for after high school.
Week of January 4th:
We began this week outlining the topics and themes for this unit. On Friday, we began discussing the European Colonialism.
Part III: The Middle Ages: 11/2/20-12/18/20
Week of December 14th:
Students delivered their group presentations on Tuesday. We then briefly discussed the format for the exam on Friday and students were given Part One of the exam to do at home.
On Wednesday we reviewed for the exam.
On Friday we took the Unit III Exam.
HOMEWORK:
Complete Part 1 of the exam to be turned in Friday before class.
Review your notes and materials to prepare for the exam.
Week of December 7th:
This week, we considered the rise of cities as centers of long distance trade and the rising importance of that trade. We spent the rest of the week preparing for our presentations on our assigned world traveler.
HOMEWORK DUE TUESDAY 12/15/20:
Be prepared to present your research to the class today.
Week of November 30th:
This week we finished up on the geopolitical history of the world during the Middle Ages. We covered: China; post-Mongolian Asia; Japan; the Aztecs; and the Incas. Be sure to review your notes. Next week we will be covering culture and trade in the Middle Ages, and students will be assigned their groups to begin preparing presentations related to a merchant-traveler. As always, it is important to take time to review what we have covered. There will be a unit exam the week after next.
Tuesday, November 24th:
We discussed the Mongolian empire and its significance for world history. Remember to review your material.
Week of November: 16th:
This week we discussed the Golden Age of Islam; the Great Schism in Europe; the Crusades; and the rise of empires in the Middle Ages in Africa. Be sure to review the material we have covered to ensure you have an understanding of the themes we have discussed.
Week of November 9th:
This week we discussed the Middle East during the middle ages, including the life of Muhammad and the rise and spread of Islam. Be sure to review your notes for next week.
Week of November 2nd:
We are spending this week going over the outline for Unit III and discussing Europe during the Middle Ages. Be sure to review your notes about the Byzantine Empire and Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire.
DUE 11/10/20
Read the article "Serfdom in Europe" and answer the questions at the end of the article. The work is on the Assignment page of Teams and due before class Tuesday.
Part II: The Classical Era: 9/22/20-10/30/20
EXAM Friday October 30th
Be sure to review your notes and material in advance of the exam.
DUE 9/6/20
HOMEWORK: Complete the reading on "Africa in the Classical Era" and answer the questions posted to your assignments page on Teams.
DUE 9/2/20
HOMEWORK: Complete the reading on "Phoenicia" and answer the questions posted to your assignments page on Teams.
DUE 9/29/20
HOMEWORK: Complete the reading on "Egypt and Kush" and answer the questions posted to your assignments page on Teams.
Part I: Intro to Geography and Prehistory/Ancient History: 8/17/20-9/18/20
EXAM: 9/18/20:
Be sure to review your notes and prepare for an exam on Part 1 of the test on Friday, September 18th
DUE 9/8/20
CLASSWORK/HOMEWORK: Be sure to turn in your Ancient Artifacts record sheet posted to your assignments page on Teams.
DUE 9/4/20
HOMEWORK: Complete the reading on "Farming" and answer the questions posted to your assignments page on Teams.
DUE 8/28/20
HOMEWORK: Complete the Map Coordinates assignment posted to your assignments page on Teams
OVERVIEW: Students will study the world in transition, considering the human experience around the world. Throughout the year we will focus our attention on some core ideas and theories and their impact on historical change. We will focus directly on the forces leading up to and forming the 20th century, and examine environmental issues from a global view. Students will be expected to continue developing their historical research skills and to practice their writing technique.
CLASS PLAN:
The texts and format of reading assignments will vary throughout the school year. The year will be divided into six temporal units as follows:
Unit 1: Early History and Basic Geography: we will consider early humans and the emergence of pastoralism and agriculture. We will look at some of the earliest civilizations around the globe.
Unit 2: Organization and Reorganization of Societies: we will consider ancient history through early thought, culture and philosophy around the globe. We will look at early trade and interaction between civilizations in the ancient era.
Unit 3: Interregional Interactions, Economic, Social, and Environmental Systems: we will consider the emergence of the state in in regions around the globe. We will look at cross-cultural exchange, trade networks, economic systems, and social structures from the 7th through the mid-15th Centuries.
Unit 4: Imperialism and Early Globalization, Social, Economic, and Environmental Systems: We will consider the emergence of European Colonialism and Imperialism and its effect on regions of the world economically and socially. We will look at imperialisms impact on gender and ethnicity and on the environment.
Unit 5: Industrialization and its Impacts: we will consider industrialization and the second phase of imperialism with an emphasis on the impacts on the world: economically, sociologically, and environmentally.
Unit 6: Modern Globalization, Economic, Social and Environmental Systems: we will consider the global issues with a focus on modern labor, gender, ethnicity and race issues; issues of public health; and, environmental issues. We will zoom in on the global issue of genocide through an autobiographical book we will read.
MATERIALS:
Students are expected to have the following materials with them at the start of each class. When students come to class without materials, it will negatively impact their grade:
- One 3-ring binder
- Loose leaf paper
- Pen and pencil
It is your responsibility to ensure these rules are followed and that you put forward your best work. Falling short on any and each of these things will negatively affect your grade.
ONLINE ACCESS:
Until it is safe for in-class instruction to resume, students will attend class remotely through Teams and Zoom. Go to the Teams page for this class to find more information and for the Zoom link.