WELCOME TO AHS AND WORLD HISTORY I CLASS!
In World History I students will understand the development of world civilizations from the prehistoric era to 1500 A.D. Emphasis is placed on Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Asian cultural and geo-political contributions. Students will acquire an appreciation of the world's major religions. This course is an excellent precursor for World History II.
EXPECTATIONS:
1. Students will gain an appreciation for the study of world history and/or U.S. History by being prepared for class everyday.
2. The instructor will provide an atmosphere for learning,discussion,inquiry, and smiles.
3. Students will be given tools to be successful on the End-of-Course SOL Test.
INSTRUCTOR'S SCHEDULE:
1st Period - AP U.S. History
2nd Period - Conference/NTA
3rd Period - World History I Honors (Third Lunch)
Fourth Period - World History I Honors
Fifth Period - AP U.S. History
Students are responsible for reading the material and keeping up with the notes that are taken in class.
Test on Chapter 1 Prehistory will be the next day we meet. We will review first.
Map activity on Egypt and Mesopotamia coming.
May it be a productive, challenging, and blessed semester for each of you.
"The best years of your life are the ones in which you
decide your problems are your own. You don't blame them
on your mother, the ecology, or the President. You realize
that you control your own destiny."
- Albert Ellis
World History Pacing Guide
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