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World History Honors�
2013-2014
Mr. Dunne
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Does History Matter?
“[T]he experience of the past can find its highest relevance in the guidance it offers in living with the problems of the present.”
—David Potter, historian
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What we’ll cover…
SOUTH AFRICA the rise, the fall, and the legacies of apartheid
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What we’ll cover…
CHINA from empire to republic to communism; the political and economic legacies of Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping
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What we’ll cover…
RESEARCH UNIT An intensive focus on the research process, from topic selection to final draft
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What we’ll cover…
THE MIDDLE EAST Islam, Arab nationalism, the Iranian revolution, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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We will work on skills…
reading comprehension note-taking analytical thinking and writing oral discussion and presentations group efforts
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so you will be able to… prepare for success ask good questions prepare effective answers gather and present information draw meaningful conclusions collaborate effectively
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iPads will help us... follow current events in
countries we study organize notes, “handouts,”
and other resources collaborate on projects prepare for tests lighten our backpacks!
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Essential rules
THAYER HONOR CODE
integrity responsibility
mutual respect
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Classroom necessities… be on time observe the dress code turn off your cell phones respect other people’s
belongings be prepared to be a student—
and to enjoy learning history!
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Parental roles be supportive and talk with your children about
what they are learning let them take responsibility for their work contact me by phone or e-mail if issues emerge watch them grow!