Modern World History Syllabus
Mrs. Hillary Gatio, Room B202
513.722.2227 ext. 2060
My Schedule
First Bell--Modern World History
Second Bell--Planning Bell
Third Bell--Modern World History
Fourth Bell--Modern World History (Honors)
Fifth Bell--Warrior Network
Sixth Bell--Modern World History
Seventh Bell--Modern World History (Honors)
Class Description
Freshman Modern World History is a REQUIRED course for graduation and is designed to cover the Age of Enlightenment to world issues today. This course is designed to help students pass the Social Studies section of the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) which is taken in the spring of a student’s sophomore year. Some of the major topics that will be studied and discussed extensively will be as follows: Age of Enlightenment, Revolutionary Period, Global Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, World War I and II, Holocaust, Cold War, genocide, and issues that are current to today.
Class Rules
1. Be Courteous!
2. Be Prepared!
3. Be on Time!
4. Be Respectful!
5. No Whining!
Consequences if you CHOOSE to break a rule
1. Friendly Warning!
2. Thirty Minute After School Detention (Fridays Only)!
3. Call home to a parent or a guardian!
4. Office Referral!
5. Student sent immediately to the office!
*For severe disruptions the student will be immediately sent to the office.
**Cell phones and other media devices will be confiscated if they are used in class.
Class Procedures and Regulations
Grading Policy:Throughout the year, students will receive frequent and diverse opportunities to demonstrate competency in the subject area. Grades will be based on a running point system.Students generally will be tested a minimum of 2-3 times per quarter. They will take announced or unannounced quizzes, and students will also be expected to complete writing assignments and special projects of various lengths throughout the semester. Some projects and papers may be done at home or in class and will count as a homework/class work grade, quiz grade, or test grade depending on the magnitude of the assignment. Homework will be assigned on a regular basis. Students will also be expected to complete homework in a timely manner. Class participation is mandatory. Be attentive, ask questions, ask questions, and ask questions. Class participation points will be given to award students for their participation in discussions and in group projects.
While the points of any of the below categories may vary from term to term, a suggested points system follows:
Tests: 100 points each
Quizzes: 10-50 points each
Homework/Class work: depends on the length of the activity
Class participation: averages around 50 points per term
Projects/Papers: 100 points each
Interactive Notebook: 100 points (checked twice a quarter)
Grading Scale (as approved by the Goshen Board of Education)
100-90 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
69-60 D
59- below F
Tardy Policy:Students who are tardy to class will be sent to the front office. School policy is strictly followed for this infraction.
Make-up Work Policy:Students are permitted to make-up work within the unit they are working in. For example, Student A has three missing assignments for Unit One. A missing assignment is deemed missing once Student A failed to turn in an assignment that was due. Student A can turn in these assignments before the conclusion of Unit One. After we have progressed to the next unit (Unit Two in this case), the student is no longer able to turn in those three missing assignments. Students will be well aware of the conclusion of a unit. At the close of each unit, students will turn in their Interactive Notebooks and complete a Unit Test. This policy also applies to students who miss school because of an illness, vacation, suspension, etc.
Supply List
Students who are enrolled in Modern World History are required to obtain the following items for class:
-Three ring one inch binder
-Pen (blue or black ink)
Students will not be given a textbook this year to take home. All materials needed to complete homework assignments will be given to students through handouts and other materials. Books are provided for students in class. They are strongly encouraged to use their time wisely in class and utilize time with the textbook. If a student wishes to take a textbook home, they may check them out through the teacher. If a textbook is checked out to a student and not returned or returned in bad condition- they will be fined. This year’s textbook price has gone up to $70.00.
Course Outline
The following is a general course outline for the topics that will be taught in class. This is a tentative list that could change. Please use this as reference for future questions regarding content.
First Quarter
Unit One:Age of Enlightenment
·Who are the Enlightenment thinkers?
·What were the Enlightenment philosophies?
·Impact of the Enlightenment around the world
·Spread of the Enlightenment throughout the rest of Europe and beyond
Unit Two:Revolutionary Period
·Impact of the Enlightenment on revolutions in France, America, Latin America, and Russia
·Causes and consequences of major revolutions around the world
·Changes in government and societies because of major revolutions around the world
·Discuss different system of governments
Second Quarter
Unit Three:Global Industrial Revolution
·Factors leading to the global industrial revolution
·Social and political changes that resulted in the Industrial Revolution
·Understand important economic theories
Unit Four:Age of Imperialism
·Growth of Imperialism in non-industrialized regions
·Economic, political, humanitarian, and cultural causes behind the formation of global empires
·What regions were specifically targeted for development?Why?
Third Quarter
Unit Five:World War I
·Causes and consequences of the Great War
·Modern weapons that were developed during World War I
·Was there a connection between World War I and World War II?
·Could war have been avoided?
Unit Six:World War II
·Causes and consequences of World War II
·The rise of totalitarian governments and how these governments threaten world peace
·Did the rising tensions at the end of World War II contribute to the onset of the Cold War?
Fourth Quarter
Unit Seven:Why was it called a “Cold” War?
·An end to a physical war led to a “cold” war
·Major events that contributed to the Cold War
·How does the Cold War shape today’s current world issues?
Unit Eight:What threatens world peace today?
·Genocide studies
·“Hot” topics/ “Hot” spots that threaten world peace today?
Please return this sheet AND ONLY this sheet to Mrs. Gatio as soon as possible!
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Welcome to Modern World History! I am looking forward to a wonderful semester and will do my best to provide a positive classroom atmosphere for learning to take place. I am always available for you for any questions or for help. It is best to reach me by email and I will do my best to respond to you within 24 hours of receiving your email.
Thank you,
Hillary Gatio
Modern World History Teacher
Social Studies Department Chair
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