Modern+World+History+Syllabus


 * Modern World History **

2012/2013 School Year Phone Number: 617-244-3407 School Email: erika_guarino@newton.k12.ma.us
 * //Erika Guarino, Teacher //**

//__Course Description __//

Over the next year, we will look at important events, movements, and patterns that have helped shape the world as we know it today.

We will not be using a textbook this year in lieu of modified readings and handouts. We will also read modified versions of //Night// by Elie Wiesel and //Animal Farm// by George Orwell.

//__Objectives __//

This class will
 * familiarize students with basic knowledge of geography, history, and culture in order to be an informed citizen of the world,
 * illustrate the rich variety of ways that human beings have found of living in civilizations and,
 * stimulate students’ curiosity to learn more.

//__Grading __//


 * 1) **__Homework, Class Work, Projects, Participation __** – All assignments are due the minute class starts, otherwise the assignment is late. Late assignments will be accepted for partial credit. Participation in class is very important and will be a good part of the grade.
 * 2) **__<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Quizzes, Unit Tests, Final Exam/Project __**<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> – Quizzes and projects will be given regularly and at the end of each unit. There will not be a final exam for this course but instead, a final project to be completed in June.
 * 3) **__<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Grading Scale __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The grading schedule is as follows:

|| **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">Letter Grade ** **//<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">~Cheating in ANY form will not be tolerated.~ //** <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">See NNHS policy on plagiarism.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">Percentage Bracket ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">A  ||  <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">94% - 100%   ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"> A-  ||  <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">90% - 93%   ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"> B+  ||  <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">87% - 89%   ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">B  ||  <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">83% - 86%   ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"> B-  ||  <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">80% - 82%   ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"> C+  ||  <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">77% - 79%   ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">C  ||  <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">73% - 76%   ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"> C-  ||  <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">70% - 72%   ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"> D+  ||  <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">67% - 69%   ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">D  ||  <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">63% - 66%   ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"> D-  ||  <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">60% - 62%   ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">F  ||  <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">0% - 59%   ||

//__<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Absences __//


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Many assignments are completed in class only and cannot be made up if you are absent. **BE IN CLASS!** Excessive absences will affect your grade.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">If you are absent, you are responsible for finding out what you missed. Try to do this as soon as possible so you do not fall very behind.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">NNHS policy is the law!!! 3 tardies = 1 unexcused absence. 3 unexcused absences = N. 9 excused absences = N. A combination of tardies and absences could and will lead to an N as well.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">If you cut class on a test/quiz day, make-ups will not be allowed.

//__<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Behavioral and Classroom Expectations __//


 * 1) **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> **classroom will be a safe learning environment for all people** **regardless of their gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and class (both economic and academic).** As a result, language or behavior that is disrespectful to others will not be tolerated. Any violations of this rule will involve consequences.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Be in the classroom ON TIME.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Come to class PREPARED and ready to learn.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Respect everyone while the teacher or another student is speaking.
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Pick up after yourself – and others. Our classroom (and our school) is a place we need to take pride in.
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I expect you to act appropriately and maturely. Any questions or problems can be discussed privately //before or after class.//
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The 3 R’s
 * **__<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">R __****<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">esponsibility **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> – Each Student has the ability to succeed in this class as well as in life. It is YOUR responsibility to put this information to good use (be present, attentive, and prepared). It is also your responsibility to always ask for help when you know you need it.
 * **__<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">R __****<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">espect **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> – All students will show respect toward another’s person, opinion, and property (including our classroom). This means LISTENING to ideas and opinions that are different from your own and accepting the right of others to voice that idea or opinion. Remember, just because something is different does not mean it is wrong.
 * **__<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">R __****<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">ights **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> – Each student that enters my classroom has the right to expect my full attention to the lesson at hand in addition to working in a safe classroom atmosphere that encourages learning. If any student chooses to interfere with my teaching or another student’s learning, I reserve the right to ask that student to leave my classroom (followed by an appropriate consequence).
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Be organized!! Keep everything to help you study and work on your projects.

//__<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Materials you need to bring to class every day __//


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Yourself (come to class every day)
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">TWO pens/pencils
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Your notebook/binder with dividers and blank notebook paper inside
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Your completed homework

//__<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Major Units of Study __//


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Revolution, Reforms, and Empires: 1750 to 1914
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Conflict and Challenges: 1915 to 1955
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Contemporary World: 1946 to the Present