The second semester of World History will span the historical time period of the 1700s – late 20th century. Students will engage in content units about revolutions, imperialism, and world wars. In addition, the course places particular emphasis on reading and writing, in preparation for the SBAC exams in these subjects, which are requirements for graduation from Bremerton High School.

Semester 2 Course Description Teacher Contact Information:

Angela Justice

Room 331 | 360-473-0872

angela.justice@bremertonschools.org

Scott Demianiw

Room 329 | 360-473-0871

scott.demianiw@bremertonschools.org

Craig Divis

Room 330 | 360-473-0888 craig.divis@bremertonschools.org

Casey Lindberg

Room 326 | 360-473-0884 casey.lindberg@bremertonschools.org

B R E M E R T O N H I G H S C H O O L | 2 0 1 7 - 2 0 1 8 | S E M E S T E R 2

World History Syllabus

Semester 2 Units of Study

The Age of Imperialism, 1850-1914

Transformations Around the Globe, 1800-1914

The Great War, 1914-1918

Revolution and Nationalism, 1900-1939

Years of Crisis, 1919-1939

World War II, 1939-1945

Post-WWII Conflicts, 1945-present

Textbook: Beck, Roger B. Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction. Orlando,

FL.: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Pub., 2012.

Each student will check out an individual copy of the course text through the BHS

Library. These textbooks are NEW (purchased just last year!), so please treat them as

you would a newborn child – gently and with great care! A book cover is an

awesome idea. DO NOT write in these textbooks! If the book is lost or severely

damaged the approximate replacement cost is $150.

Required: Please come to class every day with your textbook, a writing utensil, a

designated section in a 3-ring binder, and notebook paper

Recommended: One or more highlighters, a box of colored pencils

Class Supplies World History is a

two-semester course.

Successful completion of

each semester fulfills

Bremerton High School’s

World History graduation

requirement.

World History adheres to the Bremerton School District Standards-Based

Grading and Reporting Policy. All grades will be determined based on evidence

from assessments that measure achievement on course, state, and national

standards. Students will also be expected to practice the learning through a

variety of formative daily assignments that include (but is not limited to) paired

work, cooperative group work, role-play, discussion and teacher observations,

as well as homework designed to extend the understanding of any given

concept or event. Students will always be given advance notice of quizzes and

tests, and will receive specific guidelines and grading criteria for all essays,

projects, and presentations.

Grades will be calculated based on the following percentages:

Summative Tests & Projects: 70%

Summative classwork, assignments & quizzes: 20%

Skills for Success: 10%

Standards-Based

Grading Description

Letter Grade Percentage

Value

Exceeds Standards A 93-100

A- 90-92

Meets Standards

B+ 87-89

B 83-86

B- 80-82

Approaching Standards

C+ 77-79

C 73-76

C- 70-72

D+ 67-69

D 60-66

Does Not Meet Standards F Below 60

Skyward All grades in World History will be entered into Skyward Family Access (EA+). Student grades can be accessed at any time through Skyward Family Access (EA+) online. If you have any questions about grades, please contact the teacher. Student log-in information can be obtained in the BHS Library. Parent sign-up for Skyward Family Access (EA+) can be facilitated through the Bremerton High School office (360-473-0800).

Academic Dishonesty Any assignment on which a student

cheated or plagiarized will not

receive a score. The student will be

subject to the disciplinary

consequences detailed in the BHS

Student Handbook and will be

provided with an alternate

opportunity to demonstrate under-

standing on the assignment. The

alternate assignment must be

completed within the time frame

specified by the teacher.

Assignments and Grading

Bremerton High School Grading Scale

Students may obtain work missed due to absence from the teacher, the class webpage, or another

student in the course. It is incumbent upon the student to get the materials and instructions

necessary to complete the assignment. Students may submit late assignments up to 5 school days

from the original due date with a 10% late-work penalty. If there is an extenuating circumstance that

makes it difficult or impossible to complete the assessment within 5 school days the student should

see the teacher about the possibility of an extension before the end of the 5 day late-work window.

Test scores can be improved by completing corrections (in the assigned format). In order to re-take an

assessment, the student must attend a study session and complete the necessary requirements

(including corrections, if applicable). All re-takes must be scheduled to occur before the next unit

assessment. The teacher may provide a second assessment that is in a different format, yet assesses

the same material.

Late Work

Re-Takes

World History Course Expectations and Guidelines World History is an academic class and it is, therefore, expected that an academic environment will be maintained from bell to bell.

Each student is expected to contribute to maintaining an academic environment in order to provide themselves and their peers with

the greatest possible chance to be successful in the class. As a student in World History….

I understand that I am expected to be present in class every day, and arrive on time. Arriving after the bell will result in a tardy

and the corresponding discipline measure detailed in the BHS Student Handbook.

Follow the “Knight Creed” and Be Responsible and Safe, Have Honor and Spirit, and Show Leadership and Respect toward

peers and adults at all times.

I understand that I am expected to arrive at the start of the class period ready to work, with all required materials, homework

and/or assignments.

I understand that I am expected to work to my best potential every day, ask questions, and actively participate in class assign-

ments, activities and discussions.

I understand that I am expected to be self-directed, use class time to accomplish the assigned tasks, and complete all

assignments to the best of my ability, including formative daily classwork, and summative assignments, projects,

quizzes, and tests.

I understand that I have the ability to improve my scores on quizzes and tests by completing corrections. I can re-take quizzes

and tests only after completing corrections and/or other requirements, and having a conference with my teacher.

I understand that it is my responsibility to obtain missed assignments and schedule quiz and test make-ups due to absences,

both excused and unexcused.

I understand that I can (and should) access my grade in World History through the Skyward/Family Access website.

I understand that I am expected to practice academic honesty, which includes both honestly answering questions in class and

on assignments, and only signing my own name to my own work. If I am found to be copying, cheating, or plagiarizing I under-

stand that I will be subject to the consequences detailed in the BHS Student Handbook.

I understand that I am expected to follow all policies and procedures in the BHS Student Handbook including the Electronics

Policy, which states:

“Electronics may not be used in classroom/lab areas during scheduled instructional time unless teacher directed [as a] planned

part of lesson or learning activity…. It is recommended that students leave all of their electronic devices at home.”

Any non-educational use of electronics without explicit teacher permission will result in disciplinary action in accordance with

the Bremerton High School discipline code. This means that the electronic device may be confiscated by the teacher and sent

to the school office and/or a discipline referral may be written.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the World History course syllabus, expectations, and guidelines:

Student Name ____________________________________ Signature ___________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name______________________________ Signature ___________________________________

World History | Course Syllabus | Bremerton High School | 2017-2018 | Semester 2

Please sign and return this page by Wednesday, February 7, 2018.

Dear World History Students and Parents/Guardians,

This semester we will be studying various events and eras in World History, including World War I, World War II, and Post-WWII conflicts. In order to reinforce the learning targets for these units, we will show selected segments from the movies listed below. We strongly believe that this is a valuable teaching tool that will help students visualize and conceptualize some difficult concepts. Students will use guided film notes and complete a written assignment for each film.

If you are not comfortable with any of the movie choices, an alternate assignment can be arranged. Please circle any of the movies that you do NOT want your son/daughter to watch, sign the bottom section, and have your son/daughter return this letter to his/her World History teacher. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher.

Thank you,

Angela Justice 360-473-0872 angela.justice@bremertonschools.org

Scott Demianiw 360-473-0871 scott.demianiw@bremertonschools.org

Craig Divis 360-473-0888 craig.divis@bremertonschools.org

Casey Lindberg 360-473-0884 casey.lindberg@bremertonschools.org

Guns, Germs, and Steel A PBS documentary concerning Jared Diamond's theory on why there is such disparity between those who have advanced technology and those who still live primitively. He argues it is due to the acquisition of guns and steel and the changes brought about by germs.

The Lost Battalion An A&E Channel made for TV movie that tells the true story of the men of the U.S. Army's 77th Division, 308th Battalion who were surrounded by German troops in the Argonne Forest in October 1918. Without food, water or reserve ammunition, and cut off from supply and communication lines, they managed to hold off the enemy until they were finally rescued.

Hitler & Stalin: Roots of Evil History Channel documentary that examines parallels between Hitler and Stalin’s lives in an attempt to ascertain what emotional, psychological, psychosocial, and mental factors could prompt each to lead a nation to ruin and commit mass genocide. The program utilizes such elements as rare archival footage and incisive analysis from historians and psychologists.

The Devil’s Arithmetic TV movie based on the historical novel by Jane Yolen. Jewish-American teen Hannah Stern isn't much interested in her family's religious tradition. But her blasé attitude changes radically when she suddenly enters a time slip back to a 1942 Nazi death camp, where she learns firsthand the horrors of The Holocaust and the price her family and other Jews paid because of their heritage. She also learns the importance of remembering, and how the past continues to resonate in the present.

The Listening Project This documentary follows four Americans as they travel the world in order to listen to people in foreign countries and hear what they think of the United States. They visit the countries of Canada, China, India, Great Britain, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Tanzania, France, Brazil, South Africa, Afghanistan, Russia, and Palestine.

I request that my son/daughter NOT watch the movies I circled on the list above.

Student Name ______________________________________ Date ___________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________________________________________

Return this page (signed, if applicable) to your World History teacher by Wednesday, February 7, 2018.

Please sign and return this page by Wednesday, February 7, 2018.