1. WELCOME to History of Western Cultures !
My name is Mr. Fronk!

2. About Me:
Undergraduate degree in Secondary Social Studies Degree (2013) from Duquesne University
Master’s degree in School Administration (2016) from Duquesne University
This is my fifth year teaching
Prior Experience
The Academy Charter School (1 year)
Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School (3 years)

3. About Me: I coach football and basketball I am from Beaver, Pa
Blackhawk and Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic
I am from Beaver, Pa

4. Overall Goals of this Course:
To give the students a real life skill set that can be used outside of this class in whatever path they choose to take
Example: Being able to support statements and opinions with evidence and being able to deliver that support or argument in an understanding fashion
Also, to ensure the students understand how historical events long ago have shaped who we are as people today and the physical space that we occupy on this planet
Put students in the driver seat of history and not just merely observe it
Understand the developmental process of the European region by analyzing our country’s history, geography, economy, politics, social, cultural, and scientific make-up

5. Overall Goals of this Course:
Push each student to reach their maximum potential
Help instill a never quit attitude
“So stick to the fight when you are hardest hit…it is when things seem worse that you must not quit”

6. The Units of the Course:
Unit One: The Renaissance
Reformation and the Scientific Revolution
Unit Three: England and France
Unit Four: The Enlightenment, the French Revolution, and Napoleon
Unit Five: The Industrial Revolution
Unit Six: WWI
Unit Seven: WWII
Unit Eight: Europe Today

7. Student Assessments: Participation Projects Unit Quizzes
Unit Exams
Homework
Projects
Binder Check Quiz
Final Exam

8. Grading Categories: Homework – 35% Quizzes/Exams - 40% Projects - 10%
The Final - 15%

9. Class Website and Dashboard

10. Contact Information:
Phone Number
(412) x 10603
Free Periods
Before school
5th period lunch
Seventh period
After School
Feel free to contact me anytime!!!!