Course Syllabus
Honors World History Course Syllabus and Guideline
Mr. Richard Carsner
Welcome to Honors World History! This course gives students the opportunity to explore recurring themes of history around the globe from ancient times to contemporary times. This course also provides the foundations for future core classes such as Civics and United States History.
Grading Policy
Unit Tests: Unit tests are given on Fridays online once we have completed the unit. Unit Tests are weighted 30% of your six weeks grade.
Quizzes: Vocabulary quizzes are given on Wednesdays. Quizzes are weighted 20% of your six weeks grade.
Presentations / Projects: Presentations and Projects will sometimes be individual and other times with partners or groups of three or four. Presentations and projects are weighted 20% of your six weeks grade.
Participation: Participation includes your weekly assignments (Terms, Post and Reply Discussions, Worksheets, etc.) as well as your attendance or time logged in remotely. Participation is weighted 30% of your six weeks grade.
**Final Semester Grade: There are three six weeks and one final teacher made exam. Each one counts as 25% of your final grade for the semester.
Technology Requirements
Charged Laptop with High Speed Internet
Digital Recording Device or App
Smart Phone
Other Requirements
3-Ring Binder
Pencil or Pen
Instructional Websites
Canvas Page
Canvas page will be your daily log-in requirement. It will house all the information needed for daily assignments and upcoming assignments.
Online Textbook
my.hrw.com
Username: whistory40
Password: k4n8n
Educational Site
https://www.sascurriculumpathways.com
Sign in with your school Google account
Notes and Lessons
Nearpod.com
Sign in with your school Google account
Contact and Email Protocol
My email is Richard.Carsner@ucps.k12.nc.us
You may email me at any time with questions or help with classwork
During our face to face time, we will spend a lot of it reviewing and answering questions
Classroom Expectations
Follow all classroom and school rules
Be on time
Be prepared for class
Be considerate and respectful of others
Show respect for your school and its property
Turn in assignments on time
Actively participate in class
Wait to be dismissed (Online or in person)
Work quietly (Muted online unless answering a question)
No cell phones unless approved by teacher
Course Outline
First Six Weeks
Unit 1 Be a Historian - Prehistory, Historical Themes
Unit 2 Early Civilizations and Empires 8000BC - 600BC
Unit 3 Classical Civilizations, Medieval Times 600BC - 600
Second Six Weeks
Unit 4 World Belief Systems
Unit 5 Post-Classical Civilizations, Global Interaction 600 - 1450
Unit 6 European Revival, Exploration, Expansion 1450 - 1750
Third Six Weeks
Unit 7 Rebellion and Revolution
Unit 8 Industrial Age 1750 - 1914
Unit 9 Modern Age, Global Conflicts and Interdependence, Cold War 1914 - Current
Course Summary:
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