CHW 3M1 World History to the Sixteenth Century

Instructor: Miss Chong             Email: adrienne.chong@yrdsb.edu.on.ca or  miss_chong12@hotmail.com

Phone:  (905) 940-8840 ext.607
Website:  http://www.markville.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/history/16th/16.html  or markvillehistory.com

 

 

 

                        COURSE DESCRIPTION
The study of history is not merely about dates and events.  To study history is to understand the world and the triumphs and failures of humanity.  In history one rediscovers the past, understands the present, and prepares for the future.

This course investigates the history of humanity from earliest times to the sixteenth century. Students analyse diverse societies from around the world, with particular regard to the political, cultural, and economic structures and historical forces that form the foundation of the modern world. They examine the influence of selected individuals and groups, as well as of particular innovations, and develop skills of historical inquiry, organization, analysis, and communication.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Active participation in class discussion and regular reading of the text and assigned readings are essential for the successful completion of this course.  Students will be required to take part in seminars, group presentations and performance tasks.  There will be one research essay, unit tests and a final exam.

 

COURSE OUTLINE

Unit I

Archaeology, Ancient Civilizations; The Stone Age Mesopotamia

Unit II

Ancient Egypt
Ancient Israel

Unit III

Ancient Greece

Unit IV

Ancient Rome

Unit V

Middle Ages

ORAL SUMMATIVE

Ancient India, China, Middle East, Japan, Aztec, Maya, Inca, Africa


 READINGS

We will be using the textbook Echoes from the Past:  World History to the 16th Century. Readings for this course will be taken from various sources such as Primary Document sources, Books, the Internet, and Historical Journals. The main source for the Debates is Taking Sides: World History.

MARK BREAKDOWN & ASSESSEMENT / EVALUATION                                                                                                                Your midterm and final grades will be determined by your level of performance on a number of activities. Each of the activities you complete in this course (including tests) will be directly tied to the following achievement areas:

§       Knowledge and Understanding (evaluation of your knowledge of facts and terms and understanding of concepts and theories)

§       Thinking/Inquiry (evaluation of your critical and creative thinking and inquiry skills)

§       Communication (evaluation of your ability to communicate information and ideas in a variety of ways)

§       Application (evaluation of your ability to transfer ideas, draw conclusions, make predictions, and make connections)

Curriculum Course Profile:  http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/curricul/secondary/grade1112/canadian/canadian.html#top

 

ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Essential Evidence

 

A.  COURSE WORK                                                                                     70%                                        

-QUIZES & UNIT TESTS                                                                

-CLASS ACTIVITIES & ASSIGNMENTS
                                                                                                           

B.  CULMINATING ACTIVITIES

1.  COMIC LIFE / PHOTOSTORY
2: RESEARCH ESSAY:  HISTORICAL MOVIE ANALYSIS                    
3: GREAT DEBATES


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ORAL EXAM: EARTH WATCH SYMPOSIUM                                         15%

FINAL WRITTEN EXAM                                                                          15%

 

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TOTAL                                                                                                          100%



NOTE: SOME ASSESSMENT/ eVALUATION COMPONENTS MAY BE ALTERED DEPENDING ON TOPIC INTEREST, CLASS DEMAND OR TIME CONSTRAINTS. STUDENTS WILL BE MADE AWARE OF ANY CHANGES WITH AN UNDERSTANDING THAT MODIFICATIONS ARE IN THEIR BEST INTEREST.