Mr. Penner's Social Studies Classes
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Mr. Penner's Social Studies Classes |
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M O D E R N W O R L D H I S T O R Y (College Preparatory) Course Syllabus Sanger High School Instructor: Mr. Penner 2006 2007 Room
510 875-7121
ext. 510 brian_penner@sanger.k12.ca.us Introduction Welcome to college prep
Modern World History! The purpose
of this course is for you to learn the story of our world so that you have a
better understanding of the global community we live in today. By considering the past, you will learn
to appreciate people in lands far away and also gain a sound perspective of our
own country and local community.
History will come alive as we ceaselessly strive to connect the pasts
lessons to our lives today. We
will challenge ourselves to think critically about our roles as global citizens
and as members of our local community of Sanger here in the central San Joaquin
Valley. This course is designed to
prepare you for college.
Consequently it will be rigorous and challenging. You are expected to participate and
strive for excellence in all class activities; including readings, discussions,
group projects, writing assignments, and other tasks. Homework will also be regularly assigned. The following is an
approximate schedule of our course of study: Month Unit
of Study August-September Development of Western Political Thought
(600 B.C. 1787 A.D.) Enlightenment
and Democratic Revolutions (1680s 1840s) October-November Industrial Revolution (1700 early
1900s) Imperialism (1850 1914) December Causes
and Course of World War I (1914 1918) January Effects
of World War I (1918 1939) Rise
of Totalitarianism (1918 1939) February Causes,
Course, and Consequences of World War II (1939 1945) March International
Developments Post World War II
(1945 Present) April Nation-building
and Globalization (Present) Prepare
for and take STAR Test May Case
Studies, Research Projects, Preview for U.S. History Expectations Along with the expectations
noted above, this school year I expect you to:
Classroom Behavior You are expected to behave
in a manner that facilitates your learning and the learning of others. Behavior that interferes with the
learning process will not be tolerated. Rules 1. Respect the people, equipment, and furnishings of
Room 510. 2. Adjust your voice level to suit the activity. 3. Follow directions the first time given. 4. No food or drinks, other than water, are allowed in
the classroom. 5. Observe all school rules in the student handbook. Consequences If you choose to break a
rule, you will first be issued a warning. The second infraction will result in a detention. Disruptive behavior will result in a
Step and a trip to RC. Severe
disruptions (i.e. fighting, habitual profanity) will result in a referral to
the assistant principal, Mr. Martinez. Tardy and Attendance
Policy The school tardy and
attendance policy will be strictly enforced. Grading While grades are important
and reflect the quality of work you have done, it is important to remember that
your purpose in this class is to grow as a learner and thinker and not to chase
after grades. Most assignments in Modern
World History involve reading, writing, and critical thinking, so in order to
receive an excellent mark in Modern World History you will have met all the
expectations described above. The following are the course
components and their approximate values in assessing how well you meet the
expectations: Class work/Homework 33% Projects (group and individual) 33% Quizzes and Tests 33% The following grade scale is
used: A+ 100% C+ 77-79% A 93-99% C 73-76% A- 90-92% C- 70-72% B+ 87-89% D+ 67-69% B 83-86% D 63-66% B- 80-82% D- 60-62% F 0-59% |
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