Grade 10 Modern World History B Course Information
2011 – 2012
Teacher: Ms. Elizabeth Déu Room 119
Email: edeu@aisc.ac.cy / msdeusclass@gmail.com
Telephone: 22316345
Welcome to the 2011 – 2012 school year at AISC!☺
About this course:
In the Modern World History course we will be looking at History through a specific lens. We will be analyzing the concepts of Discovery, Conflict and Power and their role in the political, economic, religious, social, intellectual, artistic and geographical implications of each event.
The topics we will be covering include:
1st Semester 2nd Semester
● The Renaissance ● The Age of Enlightenment
● The Reformation ● Revolutions
● The Age of Exploration ● The Unification of Nations
● Absolutism ● Imperialism
● The Scientific Revolution ● The World Wars
We will use a variety of primary and secondary resources including documentaries, recorded interviews, newspapers, journals and cartoons in addition to our electronic textbook to help us grasp the important trends and legacies of these moments in time.
Course Materials and Supplies:
eTextbook DVD-rom & online access code – The Patterns of Interaction 2012: the Modern World
Historical Literature: Duchessina, Tales from the Tower, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Please have these items by the end of this week:
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Evaluation and Assessment:
Your report card grades will be out of 100 points based on the following criteria:
● Homework 10% ● Quizzes 15%
● Discussion/Participation 10% ● Tests 20%
● Unannounced (Pop) Quizzes 10% ● Papers & Projects 20%
● Coursework (blogs, journals) 15%
Each quarter is weighted 40% with the semester exam counting for 20% of the semester grade. Semester/Final Exam 20%
NOTE: Essays, debates and presentations will count as either tests or quizzes. You will be informed in advance how each assignment is categorized.
Please refer to participation, homework and individual assignment rubrics for more information.
Technology:
Technology plays a significant role in this course. Students will be required to maintain a blog and also post actively on the class blog. Online quizzes and assignments will be routine. Power Point presentations and virtual posters will also be expected. Technology tutorials will be offered afterschool.
Expectations and Policies:
The 6Ps: I expect students will always do their best to be:
· Patient: It is important that students work together in a cooperative way and be patient with and tolerant of each other. So that everyone can have a voice and have his opinions and questions heard students must take turns and refrain from talking over each other.
· Pleasant: Being pleasant makes for a better classroom environment. The classroom should be a safe haven where there is trust, mutual respect and consideration for all. Say hello to your classmates. Smile! A positive attitude is always appreciated. It takes much more energy to frown, grumble or complain, and learning really can be a fun experience! ☺
· Polite: Please do not forget your manners! Listen attentively. Say please and thank you. Raise your hand. Do not interrupt or cut off your classmates. Share materials, opinions, advice and expertise. Don’t poke fun or tease. Be constructive in your criticism and comments. Leave your mobiles and I-pods both out of sight and earshot.
· Present: Class participation is both a necessary and mandatory part of this class. Make your presence felt! I want to hear your voice every class. Ask questions. Don’t be shy. Class time is the time to clear up any doubts you may have, make mistakes and to learn from them. You will NEVER be penalized for trying. Avoid missing class at all costs, but should you miss a class, make up any work as quickly as possible and make sure to get any notes or handouts. Please don’t hesitate to see me, if you have any questions.
· Prepared: Be prepared for class! You are expected to come to each class with your homework completed and the necessary class materials, books and supplies. Your homework is to be done neatly and on time. Your notes and folder/binder will be collected and periodically checked for organization.
o Unannounced “pop” quizzes are to be expected, so it is in your best interest to stay on top of your work and to review regularly your class notes and assignments.
o Late work will be accepted until 2 weeks after the due date. After that point any missing assignments will not be accepted and you will receive a zero. Repeated lateness with assignments will result in low participation and effort grades and may include a teacher assigned disciplinary sanction.
o Absences: Should you miss a class it is your responsibility to check with me and/or classmates to find out what you missed and get the information you need (notes etc.). I am available before and after school for help.
o Reassessment: Each student is afforded the opportunity to reassess in order to improve a less than satisfactory grade. The student must take the initiative and see me to arrange for the day and time of the reassessment. I will not hunt you down! You have 1 week to retake or redo any graded assessment. The highest grade you can receive on a reassessment is a B+.
· Punctual: Quite simply put – Get to class on time! If you are late, please come in with as little commotion as possible. Repeated tardiness will negatively affect your class participation and effort grades. REMINDER: up to 10 minutes after class has begun = TARDY. After 10 minutes = ABSENT.
Useful Links:
AISC Modern World History 10B Class Blog: http://aiscmwh10b.blogspot.com
The class blog provides a wealth of information regarding class activities and assignments. Please feel free to visit and comment! Students will be posting and commenting on a variety of course related topics.
AISC World History 10B Class Wiki: : http://msdeusmwh10b.wikispaces.com
The wiki page will offer test review and notes.
Modern World History 10 eTextbook Patterns of Interaction: http://my.hrw.com
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