Syllabus

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Miami Beach Senior High School

Course Title: Honors World History

 

Instructor: Mr. Andrew Weiss

(305) 532-4515

aweiss@dadeschools.net

http://weissworldhistory.wordpress.com

 

Room 111

Office 725

 

Goal:   

 

Students will be familiar with an overview of world history from the ancient river valley civilizations to contemporary global issues.

 

Course Topics:

 

• Historical chronology and historical perspective
• The world from its beginnings to the time of the Renaissance
• Western and Eastern civilization since the Renaissance
• The world in spatial terms
• The interactions of people and the physical environment
• The structure, functions, and purposes of government and how the principles of American democracy are reflected in American constitutional government
• The role of the citizen in American democracy
• How scarcity requires individuals and institutions to make choices about how to use resources
• The characteristics of different economic systems and institutions

 

Texts and Materials:

 

• World History: The Human Journey (Student Edition)
• A valid email address and access to the internet (available for free at Miami Beach Library on Collins Ave and 22^nd Street)
• A loose leaf binder with 5 dividers

 

Grading Criteria:

 

Graded assignments will include daily “Do Now” activities, written notes, biweekly tests, and periodic research papers.  Students will have individualized input as to how much each category of assignment will count for their grades, with the caveat that each assignment will count towards a final grade.

 

For more detailed information on course content, visit:

http://www.firn.edu/doe/curriculum/crscode/basic612/basic912.htm

 

Rules:

 

1) Come to class every day prepared and on time

2) Meet all deadlines for classwork and homework

3) Be polite and supportive to coworkers at all times

4) Respect the room and equipment at all times

5) Do not use or display any personal electronic devices

6) Follow all directions of adults at all times

 

Consequences:

 

1) Verbal Warning

2) Loss of Grade

3) Detention

4) Parent Contact

5) Office Referral

 

Important Note:

 

Each student will develop and maintain a personal weblog on wordpress.com as a core component of this course.  Parents need to know that this weblog will be visible to the public, and students must agree to the following terms and conditions:

 

“This website is to be utilized solely for the purposes of Mr. Weiss’ World History class, in strict accordance with the rules and policies set out in the Miami Dade County Public School student handbook. All participants in this website understand that its content is visible to the public, and pledge to uphold the highest academic and community standards. Any posts or comments that deviate from course content, or that contain vulgar or offensive language, will be promptly deleted. The authors of such posts will be subject to disciplinary action.”