North Carolina State Objective: The desired outcome of this course is that students develop relevant enduring understandings of current world issues and relate them to their historical, political, economic, geographical and cultural contexts. As students examine the historical roots of significant events, ideas, movements, and phenomena, they encounter the contributions and patterns of civilizations of the past and societies around the world. Students taking this course will broaden their historical perspectives as they explore ways societies have dealt with continuity and change, exemplified by concepts such as civilization, revolution, government, economics, war, stability, movement, technology, etc. This course is intended to be taught as a high school course that will receive high school credit. Thus, it has been developed based on the concepts, content and skills that are developmentally appropriate for students at the high school level.

Course Test: Students will take a North Carolina Final Exam for World History

Course Description: This course will be more rigorous version of World History that meets the same requirements but focuses heavily on primary source reading, historical research, and written analysis. Writing assignments will be an integral part of the student’s grade. The topics will be similar to those in World History, but will be covered more in-depth and at a faster pace.

List of Enrichment Course work

· Essay on Daily life in Rome

· Essay- Was Alexander the Great a Hero or Villain?

· Creating a blog or web page on different forms of Government

· Essay on the Spread of Christianity

· Skit and Play write on Feudalism

· Poster and Presentation on Protestant Leaders

· Essay- Why did the Renaissance start in Italy?

· PowerPoint Presentation on Absolute Monarchys

• Please show up on time at the scheduled time (log on five minutes before class starts)

• Find a quiet place, free from distraction (sibling, pets, parents, television no cell phones)

• Maintain RESPECT in both speaking, writing, and appearance.

• STAY on mute. Only unmute yourself if you have a question or something relevant to contribute.

• VIDEO needs to remain ON to promote focus. Eye contact should be maintained

• Refrain from chewing gum, eating, or drinking in front of the camera

REMEMBER, THIS IS A CLASS, SO TREAT IT AS SUCH !!!

Tests – 40%

Projects – 30%

Classwork/Homework/Quizzes – 30%

Deadlines & Late Work:

A. Deadlines exist for a reason. Please respect them.

B. You may turn in homework or classwork until the next progress report to receive late credit. (All late work turned in will start at a 80%)

C. Projects and other major assignments will be given a deadline. Late work receives a lower grade. The teacher will announce specifics on this regarding different assignments.

Course Outline for World History

Date Topic

Week 1 World History Pre-test

Introduction to Historical thinking

Week 2 Unit 1: Early River Valley and Classical Civilization– Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Phoenicians, Hebrews, Persians

Unit 1 Test

Week 3 Unit 2: Ancient Greece

Unit 2 Test: Chapter

Week 4 Unit 3: Roman Republic, Rise of Christianity, The Roman Empire

Week 5 Unit 4: Rise of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity

Unit 3-4 Test: From provided packet of information

Week 5 –Week 6 Unit 5: Middle Ages

Unit 5 Test

Week 7 Unit 6: Renaissance and Reformation

Unit 6 Test

Week 8-Week 9 Unit 7: Nation-States, Absolutism and Age of Exploration

Unit 7 Test

Week 9 – Week 10 Unit 8: Enlightenment and Revolution

Unit 8 Test:

Week 11-12 Unit 9: 2^nd Industrial Revolutions and Imperialism

Unit 9 Test

Week 13-14 Unit 10: Global Wars and Economic Challenges

Unit 10 Test

Week 15 Unit 11: Cold War

Unit 11 Test

Week 16 Unit 12: Global Challenges

Week 17 NCFE: Review

Week 18 Final Exam