1. Welcome to World Civilizations Survey! Ms. Antonio Social Studies Department Coordinator Mrs. Dittmar Special Education Teacher Newington High School Open House Sept. 23, 2010

2. Goals of The Program Appreciation for the diversity of histories of people of the world Seeing connections between the past and the present Exercising civic-mindedness Studying the past as a means of avoiding the same mistakes in the future Provide a nurturing but rigorous climate for future study of history and other academic subjects

3. Social Studies Program -- 3 credits required for graduation Grade 9: World Civilization Grade 10: Contemporary World History (1/2 year), American Government and Citizenship (1/2 year) Grade 11: United States History Grade 12: AP Modern Western Traditions ( 1 cr.) American Studies (.5 English cr./.5 Social Studies cr.) Current Issues (.5 cr.) Economics (.5 cr.) Basic Skills Assessment (.5 cr.) Political Science (.5 cr.) Psychology (.5 cr.) AP Psychology (1 cr.) Sociology (.5 cr.)

4. Units of Study The Classical West (Greece/Rome) The Rise of Europe (Middle Ages) Continuity and Change in East Asia (China/Japan) The Byzantine Empire and Russia Islamic Civilization Civilizations of Africa and the Americas Rise of the Modern Age (Renaissance/Reformation/Enlightenment/Scientific Revolution) Absolutism and Revolution Industrial Revolution Nationalism and Imperialism

5. Historical Thinking Skills Persuasive Writing Making Inferences Evaluating Validity of an Argument Analyzing Primary Sources Detecting Bias Problem-Solving Drawing Conclusions Identifying Point-of-View

6. Classical West ENDURING UNDERSTANDING The endurance of a civilization relies on the competence of its government. The achievements of past civilizations resonate in the modern world. ESSENTIAL QUESTION Doe the past affect us today? Explain the impact of geography on the development of Greek and Roman history. Compare and contrast Athenian and Spartan culture. Describe the characteristics of Greek art and architecture. Evaluate the democratic government of Athens. Analyze and compare the major ideas taught by Greek philosophers

7. Grading Tests/Quizzes/Projects – 50 percent Homework/In-Class Assignments – 40 percent Participation – 10 percent

8. Contact Information Luz Antonio Social Studies Department Coordinator Newington High School (860) 666-6511, Extn. 358 lantonio@npsct.org http://www.msantonionhs.wikispaces.com