Class Description
We will examine significant historical events from the Renaissance (1400’s AD) through today’s current events. We will gain an understanding of various factors that affect the global community across time and in numerous geographic regions. Our task will be to gain an understanding of how and why events unfold and not simply memorizing historical trivia. This class will be driven by projects that allow you to actively experience history through hands-on projects, research, and reflection. I will always attempt to create projects that allow you to not only “learn” history but also experience in some small way what it was like to exist in the time and place we are analyzing. You may have the opportunity to put famous people on trial or act as a military strategist and attempt to change the course of a war. This class will become a laboratory for historical experimentation and you never know what might happen next. Most importantly, however, this class will require you to maintain an open mind, a determination to question the world around you, and a healthy sense of humor.
Course Objectives
Each unit that we experience will build on the knowledge and skills of all the ones that come before. History is a story, therefore the narrative flow is important to understanding the big ideas and concepts that appear over and over again. While it would be too lengthy to post Objectives for every unit on this website, it is possible to discuss 2 specific skills that we will be building throughout the year
Objective 1: Reading
A) We will build your ability to independently read and analyze primary and secondary sources that are of an appropriate level for 10th graders
B) We will be able to identify and differentiate between claims, counter-claims, and evidence within a historical source.
Objective 2: Writing
A) We will be able to formulate and write arguments that are substantive (academically serious).
B) We will support the arguments that we develop with evidence derived from credible research sources
C) Our writing will show concise and logical connections/relationships between claims (arguments), counter-claims, and evidence. These connections and relationships will enable us to create well designed conclusions about specific historical topics
D) Our writing will use a formal writing style that reflects proper spelling, grammar, structure, and organization.
These Objectives are directly aligned to the New York State Common Core Standards for English and Social Studies. A standard rubric for how writing assignments will be graded can be found below:
Objective 1: Reading
A) We will build your ability to independently read and analyze primary and secondary sources that are of an appropriate level for 10th graders
B) We will be able to identify and differentiate between claims, counter-claims, and evidence within a historical source.
Objective 2: Writing
A) We will be able to formulate and write arguments that are substantive (academically serious).
B) We will support the arguments that we develop with evidence derived from credible research sources
C) Our writing will show concise and logical connections/relationships between claims (arguments), counter-claims, and evidence. These connections and relationships will enable us to create well designed conclusions about specific historical topics
D) Our writing will use a formal writing style that reflects proper spelling, grammar, structure, and organization.
These Objectives are directly aligned to the New York State Common Core Standards for English and Social Studies. A standard rubric for how writing assignments will be graded can be found below:
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Required Materials
1. A Notebook to take notes. I am not picky about what kind as long as you can keep your notes safe and organized
2. A pen to write with. This should not come as a surprise to have one with you everyday. I am not Staples and I will not loan you one. I do not want you bothering everyone around you either. This is disruptive to my class. Go to the .99 cents store and load up!
3. A folder/binder to keep handouts safe and organized. I am not killing additional trees because YOU can't put a piece of paper in a folder.
4. A flash drive with a minimum 2 gig capacity. We will be doing a lot of electronic work this year and you will need a flash drive to store this material. If you have questions about what to get just let me know. I will be happy to guide you.
5. Ink for your personal printer. I do not accept excuses about broken printers or lack of ink for missing/late homework.
2. A pen to write with. This should not come as a surprise to have one with you everyday. I am not Staples and I will not loan you one. I do not want you bothering everyone around you either. This is disruptive to my class. Go to the .99 cents store and load up!
3. A folder/binder to keep handouts safe and organized. I am not killing additional trees because YOU can't put a piece of paper in a folder.
4. A flash drive with a minimum 2 gig capacity. We will be doing a lot of electronic work this year and you will need a flash drive to store this material. If you have questions about what to get just let me know. I will be happy to guide you.
5. Ink for your personal printer. I do not accept excuses about broken printers or lack of ink for missing/late homework.
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