High School World History

Contact:
Alisa DeBorde
addeborde@yahoo.com

Course Time:
This course is offered on Thursdays.


Pre-Requisites:

• This course is open to 9th - 12th grade students.

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Course Texts (2):
 

• World History, 4th Edition, BJUPress
  ISBN-   9781606821183
   

Course Description:
Beginning with Creation and continuing through present day, this course
presents an overview of the story of mankind and God’s work through the ages.

We will focus on history-shaping events, artifacts, and people. 


 

Course Class Time:

• We will have weekly reading quizzes.

• Class time will be spent on discussion, mini-lecture, student presentations,
  and group activities.
   

Course Homework Requirements:

• Weekly Homework will consist of reading a chapter in the student text and completing a History Engagement. History Engagements will be assignments requiring students to more deeply consider a historic figure, event, or other facet of the week's reading. The assignment options will appeal to a variety of interests, learning styles, and strengths. 

• Students will take a test at the end of each unit.

• Students will deliver short presentations several times throughout the course.

Late Policy:

• In order to receive full credit, work must be received by midnight of the due date.  

• Half credit given if received by midnight, Wednesday, of the following week.

• Zero points given if received after that, except in case of illness, or if other arrangements
  have been made. 

Grading:

• 30%  homework 

• 10%  quizzes 

• 30%  unit test

• 30%  projects and presentations

Specific Requirements:

• Internet access is required.

• All written work, other than workbook activities, must be typed.
   

Course Supplies:

• textbook

• binder, with front and back pockets for handouts,
  and a clear front cover sleeve for their syllabus  

• blue or black pens

• colored pencils

• loose-leaf lined paper