World History
(Prehistory to Present)
World History is a semester course typically taught in 9th grade, but some schools offer courses in 10th grade.
In Alpine School District each course (World Geography and World History) is worth .05 credit (semester courses). Many schools combine these into a single year-long course. Some schools teach this course regionally, while others teach chronologically, or thematic.
District Benchmarks: Sourcing Term 2, Corroboration Term 3, Contextualization Term 4
Students will be expected to make connections between historically significant events and current issues. These connections are intended to add personal relevance and deepen students’ understanding of the world today.
ASD Essential Standards
Knowledge
Study of Founding Documents
Compromise
Cultural Diversity and Identity
Skills
Critical Thinking (Sourcing, Corroboration, Contextualization, Close Reading)
Constructing Arguments Based on Evidence
Collaborate and Communicate Effectively
Dispositions
Respect Through Civil Dialogue
Civic Engagement & Responsibility
Loyalty & Respect
WH 2.5 - Students will construct an argument for the significant and enduring political, economic, technological, social, or other cultural contributions of classical civilizations.
WH 7.3 - Students will identify international human rights issues, seek and evaluate solutions, and share their ideas with appropriate public and/or private stakeholders.
WH 6.6 - Students will make a case for the most significant social, political, and economic consequences of 20th century global conflicts and crises, such as human migration, genocide, poverty, epidemics, the creation of social welfare systems, the rise of dictators, the nuclear arms race, and human rights violations.