Course Description
World History is a two semester course designed to give the student an understanding of the development of civilization. This course examines world events from 1600 to present. It explores the impact of democratic and industrial revolutions, the forces that led to world domination by European powers, the wars that changed empires, the ideas that led to independence movements and the effects of global interdependence. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions.
Weekly Homework Strategy
Read each chapter thoroughly and take notes on the contents and bold face terms as needed. Participate in a classroom discussion/lecture on the relevant topics in each chapter, taking notes for future review.
Write a ½ page summary of the chapter.
Complete a 30 line outline of the chapter breaking it down into relevant sections.
Complete the Section Reviews for the chapter, answering each question thoroughly.
Complete the Chapter Review for the chapter, answering each question thoroughly.
Unscheduled Quiz over cumulative unit content.
Additional Options:
Special Assignment Block, Audio Visual, Hand Out, and Quiz materials may be included as needed. Note: These materials can generally only be completed in class.
Weekly Curriculum Map
1st SEMESTER
Unit 1 Beginnings of the Modern World 1300-1900
Prologue – The Rise of Democratic Ideas – 3 Weeks
Ch. 1 European Renaissance & Reformation - 1.5 Weeks
Ch. 2 The Muslim World Expands – 1 Week
Ch. 3 An Age of Explorations and Isolation – 2 Weeks
Ch. 4 The Atlantic World – 1.5 Weeks
End of 1st 9 Weeks
Unit 2 Absolutism to Revolution 1500-1800
Ch. 5 Absolute Monarchs in Europe – 1 Week
Ch. 6 Enlightenment & Revolution – 1 Week
Ch. 7 The French Revolution & Napoleon – 1 Week
Ch. 8 Nationalist Revolutions Sweep the West – 1 Week
Unit 3 Industrialism and the Race for Empire 1700-1914
Ch. 9 The Industrial Revolution – 1 Week
Ch. 10 An Age of Democracy and Progress – 1 Week
Ch. 11 The Age of Imperialism – 1 Week
Ch. 12 Transformations Around the Globe – 1 Week
Option - 1 Week Special Project – Explorer Project Antarctica (Snotsicle Traverse)
End of 2nd 9 Weeks
2nd SEMESTER
Unit 4 The World at War 1900-1945
Ch. 13 The Great War – 2 Weeks
Ch. 14 Revolution & Nationalism – 2 Weeks
Ch. 15 Years of Crisis – 2 Weeks
Ch. 16 World War II – 2 Weeks
Option - 1 Week Special Project – English 9 Collaborative Research Projects
End of 3rd 9 Weeks
Unit 5 Perspectives on the Present 1945-Present
Ch. 17 Restructuring the Postwar World – 2 Weeks
Ch. 18 The Colonies Become New Nations – 2 Weeks
Ch. 19 Struggles for Democracy – 2 Weeks
Ch. 20 Global Interdependence – 2 Weeks
Option - 1 Week Special Project - World Travel Project (Prepare a detailed trip itinerary.)
End of 4th 9 Weeks