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Global History 9
This course is the first year of a two year program in Global History. The state of New York requires that all students take and pass the Regents examination at the end of their sophomore year in order to receive a high school diploma. The materials covered in both the 9th and 10th grades, as well as the skills taught in both years, will make up the basis for the regents exam. It is important that students view this course as a two-year program and that they retain not only the information but also the materials for study and review.
Global
History 10
This is the second year of a two year program in Global History. At the completion of this class, you will take the New York Regents Examination in Global Studies. This second course presents the social studies standards using a chronological and thematic approach. This new approach will hopefully allow students to better understand historical themes and connections between world regions.
In this course, students will be "doing" history. There is an emphasis on active student learning through a variety of activities and assessments such as:
~Individual and cooperative
group projects and activities
~Learning through source
documents (primary and secondary)
~Document-based Question (DBQ's)
and essay responses
~Thematic essays
~Role-plays, debate, oral
presentations and other activities
~Extended research/discovery
tasks that include
written and oral requirements
and
the integration of
available technology
A three ring binder for all handouts and course readings
One IBM formatted disk
pens/pencils
access to a newspaper an /or nightly world news
TESTS- 35%
PROJECTS-30%
QUIZZES-20%
HOMEWORK-15%
*Class participation and positive verbal involvement will also be evaluated. Every quarter, each student will be given two free homework passes ...however, it is still the student's responsibility to be aware of the material covered on the assignment.
Global History 9
Introductory Unit: Theory, Tools and Techniques of the Social Sciences
Unit I: Ancient World- Civilizations and Religions (4000 BC to 500 AD)
Unit II: Expanding Zones of Exchange and Encounter (500 AD to 1200 AD)
Unit III: Global Interactions (1200 AD to 1650 AD)
Unit IV: The First Global Age (1450 AD to 1770 AD)
Unit V: An Age of Revolution (1750 AD to 1914 AD)
Global
History 10
Review of global history 9: A concise review of major themes, turning points, concepts, vocabulary, and geographic regions from last year.
political ideologies and global absolutism Changes in the 18th Century
Industrial revolution, Imperialism, and nationalism: 1750-1914
world at war: World War I, the Russian Revolution, and World War II (1900-1945)
20th century: 1945 to the present
Cold War in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia
Collapse of European Imperialism and Independence Movements in India, Africa, and SE Asia
Changes in jChina after the Communist Revolution
Conflict and Chnages in the Middle East
Collapse of Communism and the break up of the Soviet Union
Political Unrest in Latin America
Ethnic and Religious Conflict Worldwide
global connections and interactions today: Political and Economic Interdependence
REGENTS EXAM REVIEW
Students can find current assignments and important class information by checking out my School Notes Web Address
I am looking forward to working together this year. I will strive to give you a course that is both enjoyable and challenging. I am available beyond class to assist you, please see me if you would like to make arrangements for extra help. You can contact me by email at dvancura@gcsny.org
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