1. Mr. Beaver World History 2016-17

2.  MR. WILLIAM R. BEAVER JR. WORLD HISTORY  Room C- 121  wrbeaver@jacksonsd.org - OR go to the school website & find me under Staff wrbeaver@jacksonsd.org  25 th year teaching - 11 th in Jackson (New York, Red Bank & JMHS)  World History, AP World & AP European, US History, Contemporary World Issues & Sociology  12 years coaching baseball & softball  St. John’s University – in NYC  Wife Susan (24 years); sons Liam (9) & James (7)  Check out my class page for info!

3.  Attendance  Seating  On-line textbook information  Class Page (Schoolwires: jacks.schoolwires.net).... Google class page to come?  Lockers  Evacuation route  Course Content  Expectations & procedures  Homework & schedule for the week  PASSES!!!

4.  What is history & why it’s important.  Medieval Times  Renaissance  Reformation  Age of Exploration  Absolutism  Revolutions

5.  Age of Napoleon  Industrial Revolution  Nationalism & Imperialism  World Wars  Russian Revolution & Communism  Cold War & Contemporary History

6.  Thesis construction & written responses  Source analyses

7.  The Learning History is not simply to memorize facts!  Teach/learn skills to engage in the “practice” of history... “do history” by applying skills to better understand historical themes, course objectives & succeed in other endeavors of life! 1. Chronology: (Historical Causation, CCOT, Periodization; aka: “What belongs when?) 2. Compare & Contrast 3. Context: Connect historical events to specific circumstances of time, place & region. Cannot always evaluate based upon our perspective.

8. 4. Historical Argument: Create a clear, analytical thesis, supported by accurate, relevant facts. 5. Interpretation & Synthesis: MOST CHALLENGING!!  Analyzing why sources/interpretations vary  Apply understanding of the past to develop new understanding  Take diverse & varying sources/evidence & analyze to answer a question.  How do other disciplines impact history?  How does past impact today? 

9. (WHH)Grades  65% tests, quizzes, written & performance assessments  25% homework/projects  10% activities/participation ***No letter grades!***  Course Grade: Each Marking Period = 28% (x3) Final Exam = 16%  HONORS CLASS – Tests are at least 50% written response & class work includes more source analysis assignments & writing activities ***I do not give personal extra-credit assignments ***Responsibilities & Participation  Group work & evaluation sheets

10. (CP)Grades  50% tests, quizzes, written & performance assessments  30% homework/projects  20% activities/participation ***No letter grades!***  Course Grade: Each Marking Period = 28% (x3) Final Exam = 16&  Tests are @20%-30% written response ***I do not give personal extra-credit assignments ***Responsibilities & Participation  Group work & evaluation sheets

11. Homework  Text book assignments & open notebook quizzes  Source readings & worksheets  Late policy: (1 day = half credit; otherwise NO CREDIT!) ***Homework is always available on my class page in addition to my directions. It is also written on the side board. CLASS PAGE has calendar with homework, class power points and objective sheets under the student resource section

12.  jacks.schoolwires.net  Select “Teacher pages” from tabs  Find and select my name  Tabs for Honors and World History where you can find current homework assignments…be sure to select correct course, month and year from drop down lists  Tab for Student Resources with “helpful links” on the left and “helpful documents” on the right.  Google Classroom to come...

13. Absences  Students responsible to make-up all work and can make appointments to see me after school or can e-mail me.  Absentee binder  Extra day extension for each day of absence from when assigned.  Class page for homework & power point notes  Make-up tests = w/in one week after school on Wednesdays/Thursdays

14.  Go to: http//my.hrw.com  Username: student id# @jsd  Password: student1  Download PDF file to computer  PDFs already downloaded on my class page under “Student Resources” the helpful documents

15.  Chromebooks - you will each be assigned a Chromebook number. Take care when you use it and inform me immediately of a problem.  Cell phones... Never out in class! Must be silenced/muted. If I see/hear yours during a test/quiz = zero during class/activities = I take it. MUST leave it with me if you want to leave the room. You give me the phone and I give you the pass. We exchange when you return!

16. CONTACT INFO: Please feel free to contact me any time; e-mail is best: wrbeaver@jsd.org  I will send / e-mail progress reports home mid- marking period.  “E-Updates”  I am available to offer extra help to students by appointment most days after school (1:45-2:15)  Genesis