Course Syllabus
Welcome to the Modern World History (Honors) Canvas page! Here you will find the information, assignments, links, and materials you will need for this course.
Each unit has its own page, listed under the PAGES. Each lists all your assignments, handouts, and resources. The CALENDAR shows you which assignment is due when.
N.B. First, my weekly extra help session is after school each Wednesday.
Attached here you will find my current schedule: Burns Schedule 23-24 S2.doc
Schedule for the Social Studies Lab: Social Studies Lab schedule
Tech Department's Canvas Guide for Students:
Modern World History - Honors
Course Overview
This course is an investigation of how the world developed over the 19th and 20th centuries – and beyond! You will explore the major political, economic, and social developments, and particularly their causes and enduring consequences. Syllabi, readings, slides, etc., are available on our course page in Canvas.
Recurring Themes in this Course
- Though empires had become the dominant regional powers in much of the world, why and how was this model increasingly rejected in the modern era?
- In what ways did the struggle to define identity drive power dynamics in modern history?
- Why and how did the global economic landscape shape individual rights and national vitality?
Skill Development Focus
- Approaching material with curiosity, interest, reflection, and responsibility.
- Analytical thinking, reading, writing, and discussion
- Scholarly research, argumentation, and collaboration
Grading and Course Expectations
Minor Assignments: 50% (Examples: short reflections or creative prompts, graded class discussions, quizzes on individual assignments)
Major Assignments: 50% (Examples: tests, essays, projects, quizzes based on several assignments)
Each assignment is worth a certain number of points, which reflects its relative weight within its category. In general, a test is worth a hundred points, a major quiz fifty, a typical homework assignment ten, and various projects according to their relative weight. Expect late assignments to be penalized according to departmental policy. Powerschool automatically translates letter grades into numbered equivalents and calculates your score.
Homework Expectations
You are expected to be able to organize your notes in a responsible and effective manner. Though often not graded on its own, you should be prepared to apply assigned information to class situations and complete quizzes with rigorous reflection. Always bring your notes to class unless directed otherwise.
Attendance
It is your responsibility to be on time, to submit collected homework, get assignments and handouts, and reschedule any quiz or test you may have missed. This is high school; you are expected to shoulder this level of responsibility.
Extra Help
It is expected that you will find various components of this course challenging. If you feel you are struggling, do not wait for an invitation! If you need help with a concept, skill, or assignment, make time to work with me or with another teacher in the Social Studies Lab. My schedule, including extra help availability, and that of the Social Studies Lab will be posted on Canvas once finalized.
Final Thought – The One Rule That Rules Them All!
At all times, respect for yourself and others is required.
Course Summary:
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