Minnesota Virtual Academy Online Syllabus for HST560A: AP World History

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1 Minnesota Virtual Academy Online Syllabus for HST560A: AP World History Course Instructor and Communications Name: Katie Hatteberg Phone #: , option 4, extension 2111 Fax #: n/a Skype name: khatteberg Kmail address: Internal kmail. Search: Katie Hatteberg under teachers address: Please always use kmail first. In an emergency, my is: Office Hours: Daily at 1:00pm or by scheduled appointment Class Connect times: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00am Teacher Contact Time: Class Connect sessions are designed as a way to provide instructional, academic, and social support to our students. These sessions are provided as a way to tie the lessons within the Online Learning System, Scantron Assessment tools, Study Island resources and the MN standards together to improve student achievement. Class Connects sessions are conducted via Blackboard. The times scheduled for Class Connects is listed above. The instructor will also respond to students within 24 hours on scheduled school days, Monday through Friday, unless the teacher has previously notified their students that they will be unavailable for a period of time. Non-verbal communication is the primary communication platform for MNVA-High School teachers, students, Learning Coach, and administration. Often, the information is time-sensitive and many items require a specific response. The majority of communications to MNVA-High School students will be sent via Kmail. However, teachers might use Skype or phone calls to contact students if that method is preferred. Each teacher is required to update their Announcement page in each subject on a weekly basis (or more often if desired). Major projects submitted by the students will be processed and graded within a week. Student-to-Teacher Communications: Students may contact the teacher using the following methods: Kmail, skype, or calling. Learning coaches may also .

2 Student Attendance Expectations: Daily participation is required in the MNVA-HS program. Learning coaches are responsible for ensuring that their students are actively engaged in all of their courses on a daily basis. Attendance will be taken daily and will be monitored by the advisors. Students are required to log in to each of their classes five days per week. Students should spend an average of at least one hour per day per course in their online classes. Failure to log in daily will greatly reduce the student s ability to be successful in his/her classes. Extended absences from coursework may constitute truancy. Families requesting excused absences are responsible for notifying the MNVA-HS office about the length and reason for the absence. Absences of three or more days for medical reasons may require verification by the student s doctor. Families wishing to excuse absences due to travel or family vacations must notify their student s advisor prior to the vacation. Failure to notify the office in advance of the absence will result in the day(s) being marked unexcused and the student will be subject to MN school attendance laws. If extenuating circumstances arise prohibiting the student from attending school, please contact the MNVA-HS office at (507) option 4 or toll-free at (866) option 4. Academic Support Available: Each student, in addition to the availability of scheduling one-on-one sessions with the instructor, has a student advisor and counselor assigned to offer assistance. The student advisor helps the student organize and prioritize the workload and manage the new educational environment that exists in the online world. The counselors serve to ensure the student is enrolled in the necessary coursework, both for graduation requirements and preparation for pursuits beyond high school. Technical Support Available: If a student is using his/her home computer, the student is responsible for computer hardware and software issues. If a technical need arises in regards to course material or a course CD, the student should contact K12 Technical Support at (866) and the technical support staff will assist him/her with the issue. If an MNVA-HS student is experiencing difficulties with an MNVA-HS-supplied computer, the student should contact K12 Technical Support immediately at (866) so the repair can begin promptly. The student should contact his/her teachers and the MNVA-HS office toll-free at (866) option 4 if he/she is experiencing technical issues. Communications with Resident District for Part-time Students:

3 Format and Frequency of Reports: The Lead Academic Advisor faxes grades at mid-semester and the end of the semester to the local school contact person, the parent and the student. If requested by the enrolling district, progress reports are faxed on a more regular basis. Format and Frequency of Communication: The Lead Academic Advisor phones or s the enrolling district if any of the following issues arise: Plagiarism Lack of Attendance Lack of Progress toward Course Completion Compliance requirements due to 504 Plans or IEPs. Final Grades and Submission: The Lead Academic Advisor faxes final grades within 10 days of the end of the semester unless the enrolling district has requested the grades earlier. Course Outline Course Name: HST560A: AP World History Course Credits: 1 (Course length, two semesters. One credit per semester) Course Prerequisites: Demonstrated success in previous history courses and recommendation from a teacher or school counselor Course Description: This academically rigorous advanced placement course is commensurate to an introductory college-level course with an emphasis on non- Western history. The course relies heavily on readings and primary source materials. A special emphasis is placed on historical writing through expository essay and document-based questions (DBQ). Course Goals and Objectives: The scope and rigor of this AP World History course will help prepare students for the College Board AP World History Exam and further educational pursuits. They will also develop skills in note-taking, analyzing sources, making inferences, drawing conclusions, conducting research, and communicating information. The two-semester course meets College Board requirements. Topic Outline: See Appendix A This AP World History course includes 12 units of instruction delivered across two semesters. The course offers a wide variety of instructional activities, including objective exams, debates, simulations, threaded discussions, a mock trial and research assignments. First semester topics range from the

4 development of human history in prehistoric times through the Enlightenment. Second semester topics cover the rise of the Ottoman Empire to the present. Required Texts and / or educational materials: Herman Hesse's Siddhartha (student supplied) Adam Hochschild s King Leopold s Ghost (student supplied) Virtual textbook, The Human Journey, student guide, and support materials (supplied by course provider) Minimum Technical Requirements: Students may use either a Mac or PC with the following capabilities: RAM: 512 MB (minimum) -ROM or DVD drive -inch flat panel -bit sound card or better Internet Explorer version 6.0 Students are expected to be competent in using current technology appropriate for this class. Such technology may include word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Ability to use the Internet and , download files from e- mails and the Internet, and attach files to s and upload files is also required. Final Exam (Date, Time and Location): Must be completed and submitted before 3pm on January 24, Extra Credit Option (If available): Extra credit opportunities, not to exceed a maximum of 10 points per unit, are offered every unit. Usually, these opportunities are presented in Class Connect sessions and are available only to those students who either attend live sessions or watch recorded sessions. Some opportunities will have expiration dates and will not be available submitted past a certain deadline. Assessment of Student Work Grading: During online courses, students will receive grades for homework assignments, quizzes, tests, projects, participation and other activities. Students will be able to see their grades at any time by going to their grade books. If students have questions about grading procedures, they should contact their instructors.

5 Students are required to save their work throughout the semester. By saving their work, students will be able to retrieve any assignments in question and review them with their teachers in the event of a dispute or question over a grade. MNVA-HS Grading Scale = A = B = C = D = A = B = C = D = B = C = D = F 0 Policy for Late or Missing Assignments: Graded assignments whether teacher or computer scored should be completed and submitted on the due date. Students can earn full credit for assignments that are submitted by the Sunday following the due date (11:59PM). Zeros are entered as grades for every assignment not received by Thursday or Friday following the due date. A one-time deduction of 10% will be applied to all assignments turned in late. Zeros will become permanent for all assignments/quizzes/tests/discussions two weeks prior to the end of the semester. Policy for Addressing Academic Dishonesty: If a student is found plagiarizing or cheating, disciplinary action will be taken. The student will be notified by the teacher regarding the plagiarism. The teacher will also send notification of the plagiarism to the MNVA-HS office to be placed in the student s file. First offense: the student will be required to redo the assignment. Based on the teacher s syllabus, the student s grade will reflect a reduction of points for the plagiarized assignment. Second offense: the teacher will notify the student and his/her learning coach and arrange a meeting to discuss plagiarism and establish a system to ensure the behavior stops. The student will receive a zero on the assignment or be asked to redo it for partial credit. Third offense: a meeting will be called between the student, learning coach, teacher, advisor and administrator to address the recurrent plagiarism and discuss an academic plan to correct the problem and increase the student s understanding of academic integrity. Repeated offenses may result in the recommendation that the student be removed from the course. Removal from a course is subject to authorization by administration and, where necessary, will result in a failing grade in the course for the semester.

6 Minnesota Academic Standards Alignment (If no Minnesota Academic Standards exist, alignments follow national professional standards.) The HST560A: AP World History class aligns with the elements of the Minnesota Academic Standards of Social Studies. A complete list of alignments can be found at public.sharepoint.com/_layouts/15/wopiframe.aspx?sourcedoc={131c0f67-860d B0B A23332}&action=default Appendix A 1.01 Introduction to World History 1.02 The Dawn of History 1.02 Quiz 1.03 Early Humans on the Move 1.03 Quiz 1.04 The Neolithic Revolution 1.04 Quiz 1.05 The Birth of Civilization 1.06 Discuss: Birth of Civilization 1.06 Discussion 1.07 Social & Economic Structures 1.07 Quiz 1.08 Early Middle East 1.08 Quiz 1.09 Early Asia & the Americas 1.09 Quiz

7 1.10 Gender, Art, & Trade 1.11 Your Choice 1.12 Specialty Lessons 1.13 The Comparative Essay The Comparative Essay Your Choice 1.17 Unit 1 Test: Part Unit 1 Test: Part Religion in the Vedic Age 2.01 Quiz 2.02 The Rise of Buddhism 2.03 Confucianism & Daoism 2.03 Quiz 2.04 Zoroastrianism & Judaism 2.05 Christianity 2.05 Quiz 2.06 Classical Greece 2.06 Quiz

8 2.07 Greek & Hellenistic Culture 2.07 Quiz 2.08 The Roman Empire 2.08 Quiz 2.09 Imperial Expansion 2.09 Quiz 2.10 The Decline of Rome 2.10 Quiz 2.11 The Early Byzantine Empire 2.11 Quiz 2.12 Qin & Han China 2.13 Debate: Han & Roman Empires 2.13 Debate 2.14 Japan & Early India 2.15 Your Choice 2.16 Book: Hesse's Siddhartha 2.17 Trade Routes 2.18 Impact of Long-Distance Trade 2.18 Quiz 2.19 Your Choice

9 2.21 Unit 2 Test: Part Unit 2 Test: Part DBQ Essays & Point of View 3.02 DBQ: War A: 4.00 Advance Prep: Khan Witness B: 4.00 Advance Prep: Khan Attorney C: 4.00 Advance Prep: Khan Jury 4.01 Overview 4.01 Quiz 4.02 The Trading Network 4.02 Quiz 4.03 The Genesis of Islam 4.03 Quiz 4.04 The Rise & Spread of Islam 4.04 Quiz 4.05 Religious Tensions 4.05 Quiz 4.06 Centralized Imperial Rule 4.06 Quiz 4.07 Song & Tang Dynasties 4.07 Quiz 4.08 The Mongol Empire 4.08 Quiz 4.09 Your Choice

10 4.10 Mock Trial: Genghis Khan 4.11 The Ming Dynasty in China 4.11 Quiz 4.12 Religion & Feudalism in Japan 4.12 Quiz 4.13 Transformations in India 4.14 India & Southeast Asia 4.14 Quiz 4.15 The Rise of the West 4.15 Quiz 4.16 Religious Divisions in Europe 4.16 Quiz 4.17 African Societies 4.17 Quiz 4.18 Spread of Islam in Africa 4.18 Quiz 4.19 Central & South Africa 4.19 Quiz 4.20 African Cultural Traditions 4.20 Quiz 4.21 Paths to Power in Europe 4.21 Quiz

11 4.22 Medieval Europe 4.22 Quiz 4.23 The Peoples to the North 4.23 Quiz 4.24 Mesoamerica & Andean Regions 4.25 Civilizations in the Pacific 4.25 Quiz 4.26 DBQ: Feudalism 4.27 Discuss: DBQ Essays 4.27 Discussion 4.28 Your Choice 4.30 Unit 4 Test: Part Unit 4 Test: Part COT Essays & Chronology 5.02 COT: The Silk Roads 6.01 Trends & Exploration 6.01 Quiz

12 6.02 The New World 6.02 Quiz 6.03 Cultures in the Americas 6.04 The Columbian Exchange 6.04 Quiz 6.05 Discuss: The Columbian Exchange 6.05 Discussion 6.06 North America & the Pacific 6.06 Quiz 6.07 Economics & Religious Controversies 6.08 A Lesson in Absolutism 6.08 Quiz 6.09 A World in Flux 6.09 Quiz 6.10 Your Choice 6.11 Enlightenment Salon Advance Preparation Dropbox* 6.12 Enlightenment Salon 2

13 6.13 DBQ: Columbian Exchange 6.14 Discuss: DBQ Essays 6.14 Discussion 6.16 Your Choice 6.17 Unit 6 Test: Part Unit 6 Test: Part Semester Review 7.02 Your Choice 7.03 Your Choice 7.04 Your Choice 7.05 Semester Test