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Modern World History
Semester 1 Course Syllabus
Instructor
Kyle Trocolla
trocoky@danbury.k12.ct.us
Welcome to Modern World History! This course explores the pivotal ideas, revolutions, and global conflicts that shaped our contemporary world starting from 1750. By investigating historical turning points, deconstructing primary source evidence, and debating diverse perspectives, we will piece together how our interconnected global community came to be.
Core Focus Skills
Argument Writing
Formulate precise historical thesis statements and coordinate reliable evidence to support claims.
Inquiry
Investigate global history through compelling questioning and deep analysis of complex sources.
Historical Thinking
Deconstruct primary documents using close reading, sourcing, corroboration, and context.
Academic Discussion
Engage in civil, structured seminars to debate historical interpretations and collaborate with peers.
Grading Framework
40% Classwork
Daily skill exercises & reading workshops.
30% Tests / Projects
Summative units and primary source essays.
20% Quizzes / Flex
Vocabulary checks and flexible feedback.
10% Participation
Discussion engagement and collaboration.
Curriculum Roadmap
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Historical Thinking Toolkit
Foundational map literacy, close reading, and sourcing exercises.
1
The World in 1750
Absolute rule, vast regional land empires, and trade expansion.
2
Age of Revolutions
Enlightenment ideals, democratic uprisings, and industrial shifts.
3
Imperialism & Nationalism
Modern nation-building, colonial empires, and global resistance.
4
Crisis & Conflict
Total world wars, totalitarian dictatorships, and shifting power.
5
The Modern Era
Cold war diplomacy, rapid decolonization, and globalization.
Monthly Binder Checks
We will have a binder check at the end of each month which will focus on organization and a skill check for skills or knowledge we have been focused on in that month.
Binders are required to stay in the classroom, all completed and incomplete work should be organized by month. Binder Checks are quiz grades.
Alternative Center for Excellence • ACE Modern World History Semester 1 Syllabus Kyle Trocolla
