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World History from the Age of Enlightenment to Present

1.0 Carnegie Unit 

Instructor: Mr. Curtis Minton
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Instructor Information:

Hello, my name is Curt Minton. I am a teacher at Oxford Middle School. For the past 8 years, I have taught sixth grade English but will begin teaching seventh and eighth grade Social Studies (ancient World History and U.S. History from colonization through the beginnings of Reconstruction, respectively).

I graduated from Ole Miss with a degree in Political Science. I am lifelong resident of Oxford, and I am married to a seventh grade science teacher. We have three cats and two dogs at home. In my spare time, I love to read, watch movies, and play golf and video games (huge fan of the Uncharted series). If I wasn't a teacher, I would love to have my own show on the Food Network.

Contact Information:

If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the email link in the "Communications & Tools" tab. NOTE: Whenever sending an email, please be sure to indicate your Course title and number in the subject line (ie, AP Art History).

For lesson or test administration issues, please contact the HS department:

The University of Mississippi High School
P. O. Box 7959
University, MS 38677-0729

Phone: 662-915-1296
Fax: (662) 915-5138
E-mail: UMHS@olemiss.edu

Course Description:

World History:1750 to Present is based on prior knowledge of ancient history to the Industrial Revolution. This course will focus on the development, connections, and global influences of the Eastern Hemisphere. Europe, Asia, and Africa are the continents of focus; however, connections to the Western Hemisphere will be made. Skill development will include, but is not limited to, the interpretation of maps, graphs, charts, political cartoons, primary documents, and other social studies tools.

Required Textbook:

Spielvogel, Jackson J, and Dinah Zike. World History: Modern Times. Columbus, OH: Glencoe. 2008. Print.

ISBN: 978-0-07-874527-0

It is the student's responsibility to order his or her textbook. Online textbook retailers such as Amazon.com, ABEbooks.com, or Half.com usually provide used textbooks at economical prices.

You must make sure you are ordering the exact book required in this syllabus.

Course Objectives:

Click this Course Standards link for a full list of the standards covered in this course.

Course Outline:

This course consists of 5 instructional units.
Units
 LESSON Reading Assignments Due for Grades
Syllabus Syllabus Syllabus self-check, contact information
1

Review

 Chapters 1-5
2

Chapter 6

 Textbook Sections 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3 Self Check, Assignment, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
2

Chapter 7A

 Textbook Sections 7.1 and 7.2 Self Check
2

Chapter 7B

 Textbook Sections 7.3 and 7.4 Self Check, Assignment, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
2 Chapter 8 Textbook Sections 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3 Self Check, Assignment, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
2

Chapter 9A

 Textbook Sections 9.1 and 9.2 Self Check & Assignment
2

Chapter 9B

 Textbook Sections 9.3 and 9.4 Self Check, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
2 Chapter 10A Textbook Sections 10.1 and 10.2
Self Check & Assignment
2 Chapter 10B Textbook Sections 10.3 and 10.4 Self Check, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
2

Chapter 11

 Textbook Sections 11.1, 11.2, and 11.3 Self Check, Assignment, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
Exam Unit 2 Proctored Test
3

Chapter 12A

 Textbook Sections 12.1 and 12.2 Self Check & Assignment
3 Chapter 12B Textbook Sections 12.3 and 12.4 Self Check, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
3 Chapter 13A Textbook Sections 13.1 and 13.2 Self Check & Assignment
3 Chapter 13B Textbook Sections 13.3 and 13.4 Self Check, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
3
 Chapter 14A Textbook Sections 14.1 and 14.2 Self Check & Assignment
3 Chapter 14B Textbook Sections 14.2 and 14.3 Self Check, Assignment, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
3 Chapter 15 Textbook Sections 15.1, 15.3, and 15.4 Self Check, Assignment, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
Exam Unit 3 Proctored Test
4 Chapter 16A Textbook Sections 16.1 and 16.2 Self Check
4 Chapter 16B Textbook Sections 16.3 and 16.4 Self Check, Assignment, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
4 Chapter 17A Textbook Sections 17.1 and 17.2 Self Check
4 Chapter 17B Textbook Sections 17.3 and 17.4 Self Check, Assignment, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
4 Chapter 18A Textbook Sections 18.1 and 18.2 Self Check & Assignments
4 Chapter 18B Textbook Sections 18.3 and 18.4 Self Check, Assignment, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
4 Chapter 19A Textbook Sections 19.1 and 19.2 Self Check & Assignment
4 Chapter 19B Textbook Sections 19.3 and 19.4 Self Check, Assignment, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
Exam Unit 4 Proctored Test
5 Chapter 20A Textbook Sections 20.1 and 20.2 Self Check & Assignment
5 Chapter 20B Textbook Section 20.3 Self Check, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
5 Chapter 21A Textbook Sections 21.1 and 21.2 Self Check & Assignment
5 Chapter 21B Textbook Sections 21.3 and 21.4 Self Check, Assignment, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
5 Chapter 22 Textbook Sections 22.1, 22.2, and 22.3 Self Check, Assignments, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
5 Chapter 23 Textbook Sections 23.1 and 23.2 Self Check, Assignments, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
5 Chapter 24 Textbook Sections 24.1, 24.2, and 24.3 Self Check, Assignment, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
5 Chapter 25 Textbook Sections 25.1 and 25.2 Self Check, Assignment, Tools Evaluation, & Chapter Evaluation
Exam Unit 5 Proctored Test - NOTE: Be sure to complete ALL unfinished assignments before you take this test! Any assignments not completed before the final is taken will receive a grade of zero.

Grading Scale:

93 - 100% = A
85 - 92% = B
75 - 84% = C
70 - 74% = D
Below 69% = F

The grading format is as follows:

Self Checks 10%
Social Studies Tools Evaluations 15%
Assignments 20%
Evaluations 20%
Exams 35%