1. Mr. Beaver World History 2017-18
WELCOME !
Mr. Beaver
World History

2. Welcome to World History
MR. WILLIAM R. BEAVER JR WORLD HISTORY
Room C- 121
- OR go to the school website & find me under Staff
26th year teaching - 12th in Jackson
(New York, Red Bank & JMHS)
World History, AP World & AP European, US History, Contemporary World Issues & Sociology
12 years coaching baseball & softball
St. John’s University – in NYC
Wife Susan (25 years); sons Liam (10) & James (8)
Visit my Google Classroom !

3. So, what are we doing today?
Attendance
Seating
Chromebooks
Class Pages – My Google Classroom!
(Schoolwires: jacks.schoolwires.net)
On-line textbook info (my.hrw.com)
Course Content
Expectations & procedures (parent signature)
Homework & schedule for the week
PASSES!!!

4. WORLD HISTORY COURSE CONTENT
What is history &
why it’s
important.
Medieval Times
Renaissance
Reformation
Age of Exploration
Absolutism
Revolutions

5. WORLD HISTORY COURSE CONTENT
Age of Napoleon
Industrial Revolution
Nationalism & Imperialism
World Wars
Russian Revolution & Communism
Cold War & Contemporary History

6. WORLD HISTORY COURSE CONTENT
Thesis construction & written responses
Source analyses
RST

7. Historical Thinking Skills
The Learning History is not simply to memorize facts!
Teach/learn skills to engage in the “practice” of history “do history” by applying skills to better understand historical themes, course objectives & succeed in other endeavors of life!
Chronology: (Historical Causation, CCOT, Periodization; aka: “What belongs when?)
Compare & Contrast
Context: Connect historical events to specific circumstances of time, place & region. Cannot always evaluate based upon our perspective.

8. Historical Thinking Skills
Historical Argument: Create a clear, analytical thesis, supported by accurate, relevant facts.
Interpretation & Synthesis: MOST CHALLENGING!!
Analyzing why sources/interpretations vary
Apply understanding of the past to develop new understanding
Take diverse & varying sources/evidence & analyze to answer a question.
How do other disciplines impact history?
How does past impact today?

9. 65% tests, quizzes, written & performance assessments
(WHH)Grades
65% tests, quizzes, written & performance assessments
25% homework/projects
10% activities/participation
***No letter grades!***
Course Grade: Each Marking Period = 28% (x3)
Final Exam = 16%
HONORS CLASS – Tests are at least 50% written response & class work includes more source analysis assignments & writing activities
*I do not give personal extra-credit assignments
*Responsibilities & Participation (self-assess quests.)
Group work & evaluation sheets

10. 50% tests, quizzes, written & performance assessments
(CP)Grades
50% tests, quizzes, written & performance assessments
30% homework/projects
20% activities/participation
***No letter grades!***
Course Grade: Each Marking Period = 28% (x3)
Final Exam = 16%
Tests written response
***I do not give personal extra-credit assignments
***Responsibilities & Participation
Group work & evaluation sheets

11. Welcome to World History
Homework
Text book assignments & open notebook quizzes
Source readings & worksheets
Late policy: (1 day = half credit; otherwise NO CREDIT!)
***Homework is always available on my class page in addition to my directions. It is also written on the side board.
CLASS PAGE has calendar with homework, class power points and objective sheets under the student resource section

12. School Wires Classpage
jacks.schoolwires.net
Select “Teacher pages” from tabs
Find and select my name
Tabs for Honors and World History where you can find current homework assignments…be sure to select correct course, month and year from drop down lists
Tab for Student Resources with “helpful links” on the left and “helpful documents” on the right.

13. Google Classroom Pages
Each of my classes has its own Google class page with its own code to access. Must have school e- mail account to access.
Go to Google Classroom. “Join a class.” Enter code.
“Stream” tab has important announcements and homework assignments
“About” tab has my schedule, link to my , class calendar, resources (videos, class power points & pdfs of the text book)
MUST CHECK DAILY!!

14. Welcome to World History
Absences
Students responsible to make-up all work and can make appointments to see me after school or can me.
Absentee binder
Extra day extension for each day of absence from when assigned.
Class page for homework & power point notes
Make-up tests = w/in one week after school on Wednesdays/Thursdays

15. On-Line Text Book Username: student id# @jsd Password: student1
Go to:
http//my.hrw.com
Username: student
Password: student1
Download PDF file to computer
PDFs already downloaded on my class page under “Student Resources” the helpful documents

16. Technology
Chromebooks - you will each be assigned a Chromebook number. Take care when you use it and inform me immediately of a problem.
Cell phones Never out in class!
Must be silenced/muted. And placed in appropriate storage pockets next to the door. You will be assigned a pocket number.
If it doesn’t fit in the pocket, it stays up at my desk until the end of class.

17. Welcome to World History
CONTACT INFO: Please feel free to contact me any time; is best:
I will send / progress reports home mid- marking period.
“E-Updates”
I am available to offer extra help to students by appointment most days after school (1:45-2:15)
Genesis