PICK UP COURSE SYLLABUS College Prep World History 10 CP PICK UP COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Overview, Expectations and Syllabus College Prep World History 10 CP Course Overview, Expectations and Syllabus

Two Semesters, 5 units each Required for graduation I. Abstract Modern World History Two Semesters, 5 units each Required for graduation UC/CSU “a-g” requirement

Curriculum – Making of the Modern World FIRST SEMESTER I: Birth of Democracy II: Democratic Revolutions III: Industrialization and Imperialism IV: The Great War SECOND SEMESTER V: The Interwar Period VI: Second World War VII: The Cold War and Nation-Building VIII: Post-modern World

Key Skills Note-taking methods Chronology, cause and effect Interpretation of primary and secondary documents, POV and bias Research and Writing Oral Presentations Current Events

Everyday Class Requirements 3-ring binder divided into 3 sections Reference documents Current Work Returned Work Additional requirements Paper (8.5”x11” preferred) Pens and/or pencils Coloring items Scissors

Readings

Class Procedures

Entry into the room The copy down the OBECTIVES and AGENDA from the TV screens Begin the warm-up

Turning in Assignments 1:30 min to collate, staple, and turn-in Turning in Assignments 1:30 min to collate, staple, and turn-in. Be ready to start obj./agenda

Tardy Policy You are tardy (unexcused) if not in the classroom when the tardy bell rings! If you get stuck in another class, bring a note or have the teacher email me! 3rd tardy will result in an after-school detention Another will be given with each TWO subsequent tardies

Absent work (see side white board) and Late work (30% off) in the black bins in 1st period box

Absences Check synergy or side whiteboard for MAKEUP assignment Ask your peers LAST RESORT: Ask Mr. K

LATE/ABSENT WARNING MAKE SURE ALL ABSENT AND LATE WORK IS PROPERLY LABELED “ABSENT” OR “LATE” WITH THE TITLE OF THE ASSIGNMENT Must be turned in at the proper location or no credit is given!

Behavioral Expectations Dress code enforced Do not pack up until told to by the teacher No Foul Language Act Respectfully

Cell Phones: see the light No cell phones unless permission granted by the light signal Keep phones and earphones OUT OF SIGHT Warning  conference and phone call home

Academic Dishonesty Anyone who is caught cheating on any test or assignment will automatically receive a “0” grade and will not be able to retake the test/assignment.

Grading 50% Assignments 25% Exams, Essays, Quizzes 15% Collaborative Projects and Assignments 10% Final Exam Extra credit limited; no rounding up

Exams Success Pyramid Homework Assignments In-class Assignments Part. Projects Exams In-class Assignments Homework Assignments

60% of your grade: Warm-ups Take out a sheet of paper Should include: today’s work and homework Turned in at the start of the next day

Historiography: the “how” and “what” of history How to do history? Historiography: the “how” and “what” of history

Historiography The principles, theories, or methodology of scholarly historical research and presentation. The writing of history based on a critical analysis, evaluation, and selection of authentic source materials and composition of these materials into a narrative which are subject to scholarly methods of criticism.

Your Personal Narrative Historical Narrative: telling a story about a person or topic It’s a story! (usually 3rd person) Makes a thesis/argument Provides evidence

Fold your paper to make two columns Your Personal Narrative Additions

10 minutes: Write your personal historical narrative Create a thesis Chronological or thematic Provide evidence for that thesis In middle school, he would go to CSUS and read history books for fun He learned how to teach as a Sunday school teacher during his college years He graduated from UC San Diego

Appointment Clock 12’o Clock Appointment Find one person and move to a nearby desk Write down name and describe location on syllabus Share personal narratives…then be ready to introduce that person and his/her narrative to the class

Historiography The principles, theories, or methodology of scholarly historical research and presentation. The writing of history based on a critical analysis, evaluation, and selection of authentic source materials and composition of these materials into a narrative which are subject to scholarly methods of criticism.

Adding Elements to your narrative What sort of topics did you or your partners discuss? What would your narratives look like if you included the following topics: Race Gender Religion Class Labor

Prior Knowledge Timeline Think of a unique “historical” event (from movies, books, your prior knowledge)…go as far back as you can! Write a title and then write/draw a description on your half sheet as large as you can! Be ready to present.

HOMEWORK: PERSONAL TIMELINE Select 10 key events that you consider important Create an actual timeline For each event, write a short sentence describing it OR a small illustration 15 pts.

3 O'clock Appointment Find TWO DIFFERENT people and find seats by them Share about your family and your opinions of each family member Write down name

6 O’clock Appointment Find THREE DIFFERENT people and move to a nearby desk Go around and share about your summers Write down name

9 O’clock Appointment Find any FOUR-FIVE people Write down the names of each of the individuals Write down name and describe location on syllabus