World History II Syllabus


SYLLABUS FOR WORLD HISTORY, Year Two

9th GRADE           WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY          YEAR 2006-2007

TEACHER:  John Noel

 

Course Objectives:  

        To show that history illustrates that God is a God of plan and purpose

        To give a general knowledge of Western World History which will include basic facts of people, dates and              

        events so that these can serve as a foundation for future studies.  

        To give an understanding of the Christian worldview as seen or not seen in periods of history.

        To strengthen reading ability, note taking  ability, and the ability to define terms.

        To integrate into the study of history pieces of literature that students will come in contact with in other academic settings. 

        To encourage the integration of history and geography skills.         

Course Description:  World History at WCA is a two-year course.  This year (9th grade) will start with the Reformation and continue through present day.

Class Behavior:  Students are expected to be on time and there in their seats, ready to learn when the bell rings. This means conversations have ended and class material is readily available.  There is one voice in the class at a time, usually mine. If you have something to share with the class, that is pertinent, raise your hand and wait to be called upon. Respect your fellow classmates and yourself by not carrying on side conversations.  Disruptions and inappropriate behavior will be dealt with in accordance with the student handbook.

Academic dishonesty is not tolerated!  

Academic dishonesty  will be defined as representing another's work as your own.  This includes but is not limited to plagiarism,  cheating on tests, quizzes and homework.  If academic dishonesty is present the work will be forfeited and you will receive a zero for that  item.

Gum and candy are not allowed in the classroom.

It is expected that students will respect the physical materials and furniture that have been provided in the classroom. There is to be no marking or carving or disfiguring of any kind on the items in the classroom.  

Student Handbook:  Students and parents need to be familiar with the student handbook especially the items that have to do with absences from class (number of days allowed and admittance policies) and the length of time allowed for make-up work.

Grading:  Quizzes, maps, Folder Turn in 10 pts each

                   Worksheets 25 pts

                  Essays 50 pts

                 Tests 100 pts

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Materials Needed:  Each student will need a three ring Binder, Lose leaf wide ruled notebook paper and approximately 7 dividers

Computer access is necessary to get assignments on the teacher’s web page. Grades will be posted to Edline weekly  As a class we will  go  to the computer lab to do research on the internet.  All students must have a current computer account.

Communication with Teacher: Please communicate with me via e-mail (my name is hyperlinked to my e-mail)   Please feel free to contact me anytime.