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Course Objectives
To study the major themes and events of Modern World History from the Renaissance through the present.
To provide a balanced and varied instructional program, using instruction, discussion, group activities, videos and current events.
To prepare students for taking U.S. History, a tested subject, during their junior year. As a result, this class will be paced and instructed similarly to what students will experience when they take U.S. History during their junior year.
Standards
Standard 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the emergence of the modern world during the period of 1300–1500.
Standard 2: Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of commerce, innovation and expansion on global affairs and interactions during the period of 1450–1815.
Standard 3: Demonstrate an understanding of how the development of nationalism and industrialization affected the rise of new governments and competition in the global economy from 1815–1918.
Standard 4: Demonstrate an understanding of how international competition and conflict realigned global powers during the time period of 1885–1950.
Standard 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the Modern Age from 1933 to present day
Tentative Course Schedule
Tentative Course Schedule- This is a tentative outline that will fluctuate to accommodate project research, presentations, and various school activities.
1st Quarter:
Unit 1: Renaissance, Reformation, and Exploration
Unit 2: Colonization
Unit 3: Absolutism and the Scientific Revolution/Enlightenment
Unit 4: Revolutions (plus French Revolution/Napoleon and Nationalism)
2nd Quarter:
Unit 5: Industrial Revolution and Imperialism
Unit 6: WWI and The Rise of Totalitarian Leaders
Unit 7: WW2 and The Cold War
Supplies
Composition notebook
Folder (sturdy)
Pack of colored pencils
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