History & Geography Honors: Industrial Revolution to the Contemporary World Miss Morgan Room 321 Fall 2018 Curriculum and Standards: http://tn.gov/assets/entities/education/attachments/std_ss_world_history_geography.pdf Ms. Tyler’s Website: Course Description Students will study the rise of the nation state in Europe, the French Revolution, and the economic and political roots of the modern world. They will examine the origins and consequences of the Industrial Revolution, nineteenth century political reform in Western Europe, and imperialism in Africa, Asia, and South America. They will explain the causes and consequences of the great military and economic events of the past century, including the World Wars, the Great Depression, the Cold War, and the Russian and Chinese Revolutions. Finally, students will study the rise of nationalism and the continuing persistence of political, ethnic, and religious conflict in many parts of the world. Relevant Tennessee connections will be part of the curriculum, as well as appropriate primary source documents. Students will explore geographic influences on history, with attention given to political boundaries that developed with the evolution of nations from 1750 to the present and the subsequent human geographic issues that dominate the global community. Additionally, students will study aspects of technical geography such as GPS and GIS, and how these innovations continuously impact geopolitics in the contemporary world. (Tennessee State Standards) This course is intended to prepare students for college by refining the essential academic skills necessary to succeed in a collegiate setting. We will utilize strategies which include, but are not limited to, reading, writing, analysis, brainstorming, cooperative learning, discussion, and projects. Materials Needed Textbook World History: Human Loose-leaf paper for – Legacy Pen/Pencil Dry Erase Markers 2”-2.5” three-ring binder; dividers Expectations: Students will attend class every day as long as they are healthy and will be inside the door before the tardy bell rings. Because this is a nine-week course, attendance is required in order to master the content necessary. Students will complete all assigned work and take shared responsibility in the learning process. If you are absent, you will complete your missed work in an accurate and timely fashion as determined by the handbook. Cheating is NOT tolerated on assignments, projects, or any other activity we utilize in this course.
History & Geography Honors: Industrial Revolution to the Contemporary World Miss Morgan Room 321 Fall 2018 Curriculum and Standards: http://tn.gov/assets/entities/education/attachments/std_ss_world_history_geography.pdf Ms. Tyler’s Website: Course Description Students will study the rise of the nation state in Europe, the French Revolution, and the economic and political roots of the modern world. They will examine the origins and consequences of the Industrial Revolution, nineteenth century political reform in Western Europe, and imperialism in Africa, Asia, and South America. They will explain the causes and consequences of the great military and economic events of the past century, including the World Wars, the Great Depression, the Cold War, and the Russian and Chinese Revolutions. Finally, students will study the rise of nationalism and the continuing persistence of political, ethnic, and religious conflict in many parts of the world. Relevant Tennessee connections will be part of the curriculum, as well as appropriate primary source documents. Students will explore geographic influences on history, with attention given to political boundaries that developed with the evolution of nations from 1750 to the present and the subsequent human geographic issues that dominate the global community. Additionally, students will study aspects of technical geography such as GPS and GIS, and how these innovations continuously impact geopolitics in the contemporary world. (Tennessee State Standards) This course is intended to prepare students for college by refining the essential academic skills necessary to succeed in a collegiate setting. We will utilize strategies which include, but are not limited to, reading, writing, analysis, brainstorming, cooperative learning, discussion, and projects. Materials Needed Textbook – World History: Human Legacy Pen/Pencil 2”-2.5” three-ring binder; dividers Loose-leaf paper for Dry Erase Markers Expectations: Students will attend class every day as long as they are healthy and will be inside the door before the tardy bell rings. Because this is a nine-week course, attendance is required in order to master the content necessary. Students will complete all assigned work and take shared responsibility in the learning process. If you are absent, you will complete your missed work in an accurate and timely fashion as determined by the handbook. Cheating is NOT tolerated on assignments, projects, or any other activity we utilize in this course.
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