Syllabus

 Around the World in 180 Days!
9th Grade Global History and Geography Course Syllabus 2012-2013 Jessica Taylor __Course Description:__ In order to understand the world we live in, we must study the past. This course focuses on the history of the world from the Dawn of Civilization to the moment the explorers first set out to discover the world. In addition to history, we will also study economics, culture, religion, geography, anthropology, sociology, and philosophy. (Whew! A lot!) Global 9 is the first half of a two-year program that will prepare you for the Global History and Geography Regents examination. Below you will see the general topics that we will cover. We will study the birth of countries in all parts of the globe. Indeed we will be traveling around the world in 180 days!


 * __Course Essential Questions__ **
 * Do belief systems unite or divide people?
 * How do the movements of people and ideas (cultural diffusion) affect world history?
 * How does technological change affect people, places, and regions?
 * How are economic systems structured to meet the needs and wants of different societies?
 * What impact do regional and global trade networks have on world cultures?
 * What assumptions do different groups hold about power, authority, governance, and law?
 * How does the individual influence world events?
 * To what extent do the concepts of justice and human rights differ across time and place?

For each unit there will be quizzes and a major test. In addition students will be assigned major projects throughout the year. Each project generally is assigned at least two to three weeks in advance of their due date.


 * __Class Supplies:__ **

- One 3-ring binder, 1½ to 2” in size - Loose leaf paper - Pens and pencils - Colored Pencils - Textbook (issued in class), // World History Patterns of Interactions //

You will be expected to bring all of these supplies, except the textbook, with you everyday.