1. Welcome Parents Mrs. Megan Schweitzer Modern World History

2. MODERN WORLD HISTORY The study of world history from the Renaissance (c. 1300) to the present day; concentration on revolutions- political, scientific, religious/spiritual, economic, social, intellectual, technological

3. About me… CHS graduate BA in History & Secondary Education, The College of NJ, May 2002 MEd in Educational Leadership & Instruction (focus in Teaching Strategies), The College of NJ, May 2009 Approved by the College Board and Burlington County College as an Advanced Placement instructor

4. Resources Email: schweitzerm@cinnaminson.comschweitzerm@cinnaminson.com Webpage: Go to www.cinnaminson.com; select “high school”, then “teacher sites”, then “Schweitzer” www.cinnaminson.com Includes textbook link, extra credit contests, homework, etc.

5. GRADING- point-based system Formal Assessment- test & reading quizzes (may use one page of notes with quizzes) Alternative Assessment- projects & essays Homework- no credit for late or incomplete assignments Cooperative Learning (AKA “group work)- can only improve a student’s grade; extra credit system Extra Credit- opportunities vary each marking period; contests, research

6. APPROACH TO LEARNING Connecting world history to our everyday lives Life skills- cooperation, analysis, critical reading, writing, organization, discussion Multiple Perspectives Multiculturalism Experiential Learning (“learning by doing”, simulations, field trip)