7th Grade World History Course Syllabus

Stoneybrooke Christian Junior High

Welcome to 7th Grade World History!

About Mr. Donnowitz

I'm originally from Munster, IN, a town about 45 minutes outside the
city of Chicago. I graduated from Purdue University with my BA in
Psychology and Minors in History and Organizational Leadership &
Supervision. I moved to Los Angeles in 2010 to attend seminary, and
began my teaching career as an Enrichment Teacher at Grace
Community School in Sun Valley. In 2014, I earned my California
Secondary Teaching Credential in Social Science from The University of
Redlands, having student taught U.S. History and Economics at Dana
Hills High School. I also possess ACSI Certification as a Bible Specialist.
I absolutely love teaching and working with junior high students in the
classroom! This year I'll be teaching 8th Grade Bible, 8th Grade U.S.
History, 7th Grade World History, and Technology. I also serve as the
Lead Teacher for our Junior High Yearbook.
Contact Email: mdonnowitz@stoneybrooke.com
Contact Phone: (949) 364-4407

Course Objectives
Students will be able to
1. Identify significant people, places, and events, explain the
historical contexts in which they occurred, and describe the
impacts made on subsequent generations.

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2. Use primary sources and other instruments of historians
(maps, charts, archeology, etc.) to investigate firsthand
characters and events from world history.
3. Evaluate and discuss the rise and fall of nations, recent
international conflicts, and various kinds of political and
economic structures.
4. Evaluate and discuss current world events in the context of
their growing knowledge of world history and in light of Gods
Word.

About the Textbook

World Studies, Third Edition.
General Objectives from the Textbook:
1. Explain why humans build cities and trace how cities have
changed through the course of history.
2. Trace the growth of Christianity and assess its impact on the
cultures of the world.
3. Assess the role of other religions in human cultures, especially
Islam, and evaluate each religion studied.
4. Analyze and evaluate how different cultures have viewed the
importance of freedom, equality, justice, and citizenship.
5. Analyze the development of trade and explain its impact on
human culture and economic growth.
6. Compare and evaluate various economic systems.
7. Explain what roles Christians may play in a global society.

Homework, Quizzes, Tests, and Projects

Students will have short amounts of reading from the textbook on a
daily basis, and will be required to answer review questions at the end
of each Section. Reading and answering review questions will reinforce
learning from class activities and help prepare them for quizzes and
tests. One to two quizzes will occur during each chapter. Chapter tests
will occur at the end of each chapter, although shorter chapters may
be combined for a single test. Projects will be assigned periodically
throughout the year and will be announced well in advance.

Free Homework Passes and Rewards

Each week, students are given a Challenge of the Week in addition to
their regular homework and quizzes. The Challenge of the Week is
optional and does not hurt students grades if they choose not to

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complete it. Those students who complete the Challenge will receive a
Free Homework Pass from Mr. Donnowitz. If students receive and do
not use their homework passes, they can cash them in for other
rewards (going out to lunch, historical memorabilia, etc.). The
Challenges focus on some aspect of history or geography above and
beyond the normal course content.

Materials Needed for Class

Students will need:
1. Class Textbook (The American Republic, Third Edition) on their
iPad.
2. One medium sized three-ring binder, or a section of a larger
binder, dedicated exclusively to U.S. History.
3. One spiral college ruled notebook.
4. A black or blue and red pen.
5. A folder specifically for U.S. History