Welcome to the Mystery of History IB History SL/TOK and History Lab Grab a quiz and a pen. What Well Do Causes, practices and effects of warsCauses, practices and effects of wars Different types of and nature of 20 th century warfareDifferent types of and nature of 20 th century warfare Origins and causes of warOrigins and causes of war Nature of 20 th century warsNature of 20 th century wars Effects and results of warsEffects and results of wars World War I, World War II, Chinese Civil War ( and ), Russian Civil War, Spanish Civil WarWorld War I, World War II, Chinese Civil War ( and ), Russian Civil War, Spanish Civil War What Well Do Authoritarian and single- party states Authoritarian and single- party states Mao and ChinaMao and China Vladimir Lenin, Josef Stalin and the USSRVladimir Lenin, Josef Stalin and the USSR Hitler and GermanyHitler and Germany Mussolini and ItalyMussolini and Italy The Cold War The Cold War The Korean WarThe Korean War Cuba and VietnamCuba and Vietnam Breakup of the Soviet UnionBreakup of the Soviet Union What Well Do Our prescribed subjectOur prescribed subject Communism and CrisisCommunism and Crisis China post-1976 and Eastern Europe/the Soviet Union until 1989China post-1976 and Eastern Europe/the Soviet Union until 1989 What Well Answer Who was responsible for the close of the Cold War?Who was responsible for the close of the Cold War? Why did Hitler declare war on the United States?Why did Hitler declare war on the United States? How did World War I lead to World War II?How did World War I lead to World War II? What is the legacy of Mao Zedong?What is the legacy of Mao Zedong? How was the Cuban Missile Crisis solved?How was the Cuban Missile Crisis solved? Course Themes The IB Exam Completed on May 6 and 9, I will do everything I can for you.Completed on May 6 and 9, I will do everything I can for you. Internal assessment (IA) 25%Internal assessment (IA) 25% Historical investigation on any area of the syllabusHistorical investigation on any area of the syllabus 20 hours, work begins in September20 hours, work begins in September Drafts in January and February, due in MarchDrafts in January and February, due in March Outline plan of the historical investigation, summary of evidence, evaluation of sources, analysis, conclusionOutline plan of the historical investigation, summary of evidence, evaluation of sources, analysis, conclusion The IB Exam Paper 1 35%Paper 1 35% 1 hour, Communism and Crisis hour, Communism and Crisis Five different sources for the subject, four questionsFive different sources for the subject, four questions 1a, what the source tells you about the particular issue1a, what the source tells you about the particular issue 1b, what information or message the visual source contains1b, what information or message the visual source contains 2, compare and contrast the information in two different sources2, compare and contrast the information in two different sources 3, evaluate two different historical sources3, evaluate two different historical sources 4, combine information in the sources and your own knowledge to answer a question4, combine information in the sources and your own knowledge to answer a question The IB Exam Paper 2 45%Paper 2 45% 1 hour, 30 minutes1 hour, 30 minutes Five sections, one for each IB topicFive sections, one for each IB topic Six essay questions about the topic, must answer two questions from two different topicsSix essay questions about the topic, must answer two questions from two different topics Some questions will be specific, some will be openSome questions will be specific, some will be open Recent Scores Avg World 4.56 Avg World (Less) Changes Less textbook reading (quizzes remain a big part of the course), more external readingsLess textbook reading (quizzes remain a big part of the course), more external readings Varied formative assessment, further emphasis on Paper 1 skillsVaried formative assessment, further emphasis on Paper 1 skills More time on course of wars and technology, social policies of single-party leaders, the Cold War (Paper 2) and Communism in Crisis (Paper 1)More time on course of wars and technology, social policies of single-party leaders, the Cold War (Paper 2) and Communism in Crisis (Paper 1) Hoping for guest speakers and video seriesHoping for guest speakers and video series Open to appropriate suggestionsOpen to appropriate suggestions Grading Major Assignments Tests, Designated Papers, Designated Projects, 60 percent Major Assignments Tests, Designated Papers, Designated Projects, 60 percent Minor Assignments Quizzes, In-Class Assignments, Group Work, 30 percent Minor Assignments Quizzes, In-Class Assignments, Group Work, 30 percent Homework and Participation, 10 percent Homework and Participation, 10 percent Notetaking 9/8/159/8/15 Objective: Through lecture, SWBAT describe the policies and procedures of this course.Objective: Through lecture, SWBAT describe the policies and procedures of this course. PrimeTime: What have you heard about me and this course? (Always answered in the beginning of class) PrimeTime: What have you heard about me and this course? (Always answered in the beginning of class) Take notes.Take notes. Use your outlines, annotate them.Use your outlines, annotate them. Textbooks Issued today and intermittently throughout the course.Issued today and intermittently throughout the course. Must be returned in one piece to complete the course.Must be returned in one piece to complete the course. Classroom Environment Focused on collective learner growth.Focused on collective learner growth. Democratic, meaningful collaboration.Democratic, meaningful collaboration. Spectrum of hands-on physical simulations to lecture periods.Spectrum of hands-on physical simulations to lecture periods. Varied instructional techniques.Varied instructional techniques. Requires respect shown for myself and for your peers.Requires respect shown for myself and for your peers. Class Expectations Be on time and prepared for class. Be on time and prepared for class. Follow all directions the first time they are given. Follow all directions the first time they are given. Complete your own work with your best effort. Complete your own work with your best effort. Follow the student handbook and its code of conduct. Follow the student handbook and its code of conduct. Always allow me to teach and others to learn. Always allow me to teach and others to learn. Entering the Room No iPods or cell phones should be visible. No iPods or cell phones should be visible. Food and drinks (excluding bottled water) should be away.Food and drinks (excluding bottled water) should be away. Do not attempt to enter the room with any of these items.Do not attempt to enter the room with any of these items. No gum chewing, application of makeup or grooming in the classroom.No gum chewing, application of makeup or grooming in the classroom. Bags may be kept on the floor or on an adjacent desk.Bags may be kept on the floor or on an adjacent desk. Dismissal occurs when?Dismissal occurs when? Attendance Adhere to the school attendance policy.Adhere to the school attendance policy. If I feel you are in danger, I will first address it with you and then the schools administration.If I feel you are in danger, I will first address it with you and then the schools administration. It is your responsibility to make up work. See me for anything you have missed. It is your responsibility to make up work. See me for anything you have missed. Absent on a due date? It is due the next day, unless otherwise directed. Useto communicate. Absent on a due date? It is due the next day, unless otherwise directed. Useto communicate. Lateness Must be in your seat in a timely manner.Must be in your seat in a timely manner. If late, quietly sign the sheet at the front of the room and present yourself for a detention during the second half of Friday lunch. If late, quietly sign the sheet at the front of the room and present yourself for a detention during the second half of Friday lunch. Chronic lateness will be addressed with notification of a parent/guardian or the schools administration.Chronic lateness will be addressed with notification of a parent/guardian or the schools administration. Assignments Assignments are to be turned in on the date they are due.Assignments are to be turned in on the date they are due. Late work will be accepted with a 10 percent deduction per day overdue. Late work will be accepted with a 10 percent deduction per day overdue. Communication must be initiated by the student if extenuating circumstances have affected the completion of an assignment.Communication must be initiated by the student if extenuating circumstances have affected the completion of an assignment. Academic Honesty Collaborate often in this class, there is a time and a place for it.Collaborate often in this class, there is a time and a place for it. Do not do it. Papers, tests, etc.Do not do it. Papers, tests, etc. Includes allowing others to copy your work.Includes allowing others to copy your work. Addressed on a case-by-case basis most likely, your assignment will be failed and addressed with the administration.Addressed on a case-by-case basis most likely, your assignment will be failed and addressed with the administration. Cell Phone Policy I take them.I take them. Brought to the office at my first available opportunity and you will be in touch with the administration from there.Brought to the office at my first available opportunity and you will be in touch with the administration from there. Dont do it to yourself, I know you need them to survive.Dont do it to yourself, I know you need them to survive. Potential opportunities for use throughout the course.Potential opportunities for use throughout the course. Bathroom AND NURSE Raise three fingers to use the bathroom. I will point to you, please sign out, and then exit the room quietly. Raise three fingers to use the bathroom. I will point to you, please sign out, and then exit the room quietly. Do not make your bathroom usage a reason why you miss too much class time.Do not make your bathroom usage a reason why you miss too much class time. For the nurse, raise your hand and ask to go to the nurse, please sign out.For the nurse, raise your hand and ask to go to the nurse, please sign out. Emergency Fire Drill Exit the building quietly and stand in an orderly fashion. Allow me to take attendance. Face the school.Fire Drill Exit the building quietly and stand in an orderly fashion. Allow me to take attendance. Face the school. Address any concerns with me after I have finished roll.Address any concerns with me after I have finished roll. Evacuation Follow the assigned procedure.Evacuation Follow the assigned procedure. Lockdown Gather near the office wall, be silent.Lockdown Gather near the office wall, be silent.watch?v=K2FLJAuCwQUhttp://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=K2FLJAuCwQUhttp://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=K2FLJAuCwQUhttp://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=K2FLJAuCwQU About Me Grew up in Hazlet.Grew up in Hazlet. Communications High School, Boston University, Monmouth University.Communications High School, Boston University, Monmouth University. Worked in schools around Monmouth County.Worked in schools around Monmouth County. Graduate school.Graduate school. About Me Golf, Beach, Traveling, Exercise, Movies (Gladiator).Golf, Beach, Traveling, Exercise, Movies (Gladiator). Jets, Mets, Devils, Nets, Team USA.Jets, Mets, Devils, Nets, Team USA. Wanted to be a journalist, then a broadcaster, then a politician, never have I wanted to do anything more than teach.Wanted to be a journalist, then a broadcaster, then a politician, never have I wanted to do anything more than teach. History Channel, History Lectures, History Parties.History Channel, History Lectures, History Parties. Favorite President: WashingtonFavorite President: Washington This Summer Traveling, work, beach.Traveling, work, beach. Additional IB training in Toronto.Additional IB training in Toronto. Tried to become a better teacher.Tried to become a better teacher. Questions?Questions? Whos Who? An IB History quiz. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Syllabus, Quiz, Homework