Ancient World/Medieval History
Mr. Mike Diffley
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Ancient World History is an essential element in any social studies curriculum. This course is an extensive study of early civilizations from the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe. This course explores why and where early civilizations developed. It will compare the political and economic systems of civilization, as well as examine the culture, religion, and technological advances of ancient civilizations. Through this course, students will be able to answer the question: What type of legacy did ancient civilizations leave behind?
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
1. Identify the five characteristics of a civilization.
2. Analyze the political organization and economic set-up of ancient civilizations.
3. Identify key contributions made in technology, art, and literature.
4. Demonstrate their understanding of various concepts, events, and culture through creative portfolios, projects, and presentations.
Content:
The course will study the progress of the world through the contribution of ancient civilizations. Each civilization will be analyzed politically, culturally, religiously, and technologically. These units will be studied.
1. The Beginnings of Civilization
-The Rise of Civilization
-The First Empires
2. The Growth of Greek Culture
-The Persian and Greek World
-The Hellenistic World
3. The Roman Civilization
-The RomanRepublic
-The Roman Empire
-The Fall of Rome
4. The Growth of Civilization in Asia
-Ancient India
-Ancient China
5. The World In Transition
-The Byzantine Empire
-The Islamic World
-Feudalism in Europe
6. Beginnings of the Modern World
-The Renaissance
Text :
World History: Continuity and Change. William Travis Hanes, III, ed. Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Austin, Texas.
Grading :
You will receive one grade at the end of the semester. This is a cumulative grade calculated by dividing your points earned by the total possible points available for the semester.
Late Work :
Students will have the number of days they were absent to make up work.
Example: If Tom is absent on Tuesday, returns to class on Wednesday, his assignments from Tuesday are due on Thursday.
If students “DO NOT” turn in their late work at the appropriate time it will be reduced in score depending on how late it is turned in, obviously if its not turned in it becomes a ZERO!
Attendance is required for academic success. Our in-class discussions and activities are vital to mastering the concepts of this class. Student must attend class to succeed!
If a student is unable to complete missed work in the appropriate time frame or is absent for an extended period of time, it is essential he communicate his needs to the teacher. I am here to help you succeed.
Mr. Mike Diffley
[email protected]
Ancient World History is an essential element in any social studies curriculum. This course is an extensive study of early civilizations from the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe. This course explores why and where early civilizations developed. It will compare the political and economic systems of civilization, as well as examine the culture, religion, and technological advances of ancient civilizations. Through this course, students will be able to answer the question: What type of legacy did ancient civilizations leave behind?
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
1. Identify the five characteristics of a civilization.
2. Analyze the political organization and economic set-up of ancient civilizations.
3. Identify key contributions made in technology, art, and literature.
4. Demonstrate their understanding of various concepts, events, and culture through creative portfolios, projects, and presentations.
Content:
The course will study the progress of the world through the contribution of ancient civilizations. Each civilization will be analyzed politically, culturally, religiously, and technologically. These units will be studied.
1. The Beginnings of Civilization
-The Rise of Civilization
-The First Empires
2. The Growth of Greek Culture
-The Persian and Greek World
-The Hellenistic World
3. The Roman Civilization
-The RomanRepublic
-The Roman Empire
-The Fall of Rome
4. The Growth of Civilization in Asia
-Ancient India
-Ancient China
5. The World In Transition
-The Byzantine Empire
-The Islamic World
-Feudalism in Europe
6. Beginnings of the Modern World
-The Renaissance
Text :
World History: Continuity and Change. William Travis Hanes, III, ed. Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Austin, Texas.
Grading :
You will receive one grade at the end of the semester. This is a cumulative grade calculated by dividing your points earned by the total possible points available for the semester.
Late Work :
Students will have the number of days they were absent to make up work.
Example: If Tom is absent on Tuesday, returns to class on Wednesday, his assignments from Tuesday are due on Thursday.
If students “DO NOT” turn in their late work at the appropriate time it will be reduced in score depending on how late it is turned in, obviously if its not turned in it becomes a ZERO!
Attendance is required for academic success. Our in-class discussions and activities are vital to mastering the concepts of this class. Student must attend class to succeed!
If a student is unable to complete missed work in the appropriate time frame or is absent for an extended period of time, it is essential he communicate his needs to the teacher. I am here to help you succeed.