World History Honors

2014-2015

Mr. Dunne

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

What we’ll cover…

SOUTH AFRICA

the rise, the fall, and the legacies of apartheid

What we’ll cover…

CHINA

from empire to republic to communism; the political and economic legacies of Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping

What we’ll cover…

RESEARCH UNITAn intensive focus on the research process, from topic selection to final draft

What we’ll cover…

THE MIDDLE EASTIslam, Arab nationalism, the Iranian revolution, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

We will work on skills…

reading comprehensionnote-takinganalytical thinking and writingoral discussion and presentationsgroup efforts

so you will be able to…

prepare for successask good questionsprepare effective answersgather and present informationdraw meaningful conclusionscollaborate effectively

iPads will help us...

follow current events in countries we study

organize notes, “handouts,” and other resourcescollaborate on projectsprepare for testslighten our backpacks!

Essential rules

THAYER HONOR CODE

integrityresponsibility

mutual respect

Classroom necessities…

be on timeobserve the dress codeturn off your cell phonesrespect other people’s belongingsbe prepared to be a student— and to enjoy learning history!

Parental rolesbe supportive and talk with your children about

what they are learninglet them take responsibility for their workcontact me by phone or e-mail if issues emergewatch them grow!