Early World History Course Syllabus (2021/2022)
Mr. Sterpe - Nottingham High School
Early World History is a course where students will study geography, cultures, societies, and events from around the world. This course will help prepare students for Regents Global History and Geography which they will take in 10th grade and must pass to graduate. Students will follow certain enduring issues throughout history as they participate in this class. Throughout the duration of Early World History students will investigate and analyze the political, social, economic, religious, geographic, and cultural events and developments in world history. By studying societies and cultures from across the globe, our class will learn to appreciate the past as well as understand how particular events and ideologies have continually reshaped the world in which we live.
Course Expectations
Students in this class are expected to develop writing skills, to keep up with assignments, and to begin the process of historical analysis critical to understanding and interpreting the past. Students are expected to do their personal best to succeed and to show respect to the people around them. They are expected to come to class prepared and to complete assignments on time. Chronic absence may impact a student’s ability to succeed in this class. Assignments will be worth less credit for every day they are late without a reasonable excuse.
Students in this class are expected to develop writing skills, to keep up with assignments, and to begin the process of historical analysis critical to understanding and interpreting the past. Students are expected to do their personal best to succeed and to show respect to the people around them. They are expected to come to class prepared and to complete assignments on time. Chronic absence may impact a student’s ability to succeed in this class. Assignments will be worth less credit for every day they are late without a reasonable excuse.
Grading
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- Classwork and Homework (50%) This may include outside reading, guided notes, document-based question assignments, thematic essays, and a variety of other assignments. During online learning periods these assignments will all be found on Canvas. (Click here to learn how to login to Canvas.)
- Tests, Quizzes, and Projects (35%) There will be tests, quizzes, and other projects assigned throughout each marking period. It is extremely important that students are fully prepared for these.
- Participation (15%) Participating in class not only helps with the categories above but gives you points as well. Completing DINS and exit tickets also can apply to participation.
Course Outline
This outline is subject to change, but these are the broad topics we will be covering in Early World History. We will also routinely discuss current events and relate them to what we are learning. Each marking period will conclude with a Humanities project that ties the themes of the units covered with what students have learned in ELA.
1st Marking Period
● Unit 9.0 - Historical Thinking - Skills and Enduring Issues
● Unit 9.1 – Development of Civilization - Neolithic and Early River Civilizations
● Unit 9.2 – Belief Systems – Rise and Impact
2nd Marking Period
● Unit 9.3 – Classical Civilizations – Greece, Rome, India, and China
● Unit 9.4 – Political Powers and Achievements - Medieval Europe, Tang and Song, Islamic Caliphates, Mongols, etc
3rd Marking Period
● Unit 9.5 – Social and Cultural Growth and Conflict - Crusades, Black Death
● Unit 9.6 – Ottomans and Ming
4th Marking Period
● Unit 9.7 – Africa and the Americas pre-1600s - African Empires, Mayans, Incas, Aztecs
● Unit 9.8 – Transformation of Western Europe and Russia - Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, etc
● Unit 9.9 – Interactions and Disruptions - Age of Exploration, Columbian Exchange, Colonization