World History and Culture

Instructor Phone Number Michael Mattson Brandt Clark E-mail Address Planning Time mmattson@lcsd2.org bclark@lcsd2.org

Course Description (or elementary subject area) This world history course covers ancient civilizations (first term), the middle ages (second term), the rise of the modern world (third term) and the 20th Century (fourth term). Students will study major people of each era, what those people did of historical significance, why this happened (cause and effect) and why this was significant. Major historical events of each era will be covered. Social Studies State Content Standards

#2 Students demonstrate an understanding of different cultures and how these cultures have contributed and continue to contribute to the world in which they live.
Proficient Performance 11th grade students at the proficient performance level identify and analyze how cultural influences and diversity have influenced groups, institutions, and world events. #4 Students demonstrate an understanding of the people, events, problems, ideas, and cultures that were significant in the history of our community, state, nation and world. Proficient Performance 11th grade students at the proficient performance level effectively analyze the interaction and interdependence of science and technology on history and world cultures. Students identify and describe the impact of key people, places, and events that have shaped history and continue to impact today's world. Students cite examples and compare the impact of current events on the world and comprehend the interdependence of these events throughout history. Students speculate about problems that may impact the future of their community, nation and the world. Students provide a solution for a potential problem or devise a plan for an event.

#5 Students demonstrate an understanding of interrelationships among people, places, economies, and environments.
Proficient Performance 11th grade students at the proficient performance level construct and use mental maps and geographic tools to organize information about people, places, and environments. Students explain and analyze how

the relationship of geography and civilization has impacted the development of societies, cultures, and individuals. #6 Students access, organize, synthesize, evaluate, and interpret information using

appropriate resources and technology to collaborate, make decisions, solve problems, and report results in any of a variety of formats.
Proficient Performance 11th grade students at the proficient performance level read and follow directions, work independently and cooperatively, conduct research utilizing multiple resources, and interpret and evaluate information. Students examine cause and effect relationships in problem solving and decision making. Students demonstrate the techniques of persuasion, compromise, debate, and negotiation in communicating personal convictions and beliefs.

#7 Students demonstrate the ability to use the appropriate technology to access and process

information applying a variety of resources to the study of history, geography, economics, and social institutions.
Proficient Performance 11th grade students at the proficient performance level effectively use integrated technologies to research, process, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and present information in various formats.

Units of Study Units Ancient Civilizations Standards #2 #4 #5 #6 #2 #4 #5 #6 #2 #4 #5 #6 #7 #2 #4 #6 #7 Benchmarks 2:1; 2:2 4:1, 4:3, 4:4 5:1, 5:2, 5:3 6: 1-9 2:1; 2:2 4:1, 4:3, 4:4 5:1, 5:2, 5:3 6: 1-9 2:1; 2:2 4:1, 4:3, 4:4 5:1, 5:2, 5:3 6: 1-9 7:1 2:1; 2:2 4:1, 4:3, 4:4 6: 1-9 7:1 Assessments Test or Project

Middle Ages

Test or Project

Rise of the Modern Era

Test or Project

20th Century World

Test or Project

Course Materials and Resources The textbook for this class is: World History the Human Experience. Each student is required to keep a three ring binder for notes and handouts in this course. Student and/or Parent Signature Student Signature ________________________________ Parent Signature _________________________________ Notice of Nondiscrimination: Lincoln County School District #2 agrees to ensure equitable access and equitable participation in all District courses/classes. All district schools will effectively manage and creatively utilize resources necessary to support student learning. The Districts Board of Trustees is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, gender, age, national origin, color or disability in admission to, or access to, or treatment in its educational programs or activities.