World History

Course Description and Essential Knowledge

The World History & Geography course is a chronologically organized study of world history and geography starting with the Prehistory period. Students will study about western and non-western civilizations and gain a deeper understanding about how the world developed and grew with new technologies.

Goals of the Course

1. Students will acquire knowledge of World History and Geography One including specific names, terms, and concepts as outlined by the eight themes and five eras in the Standard Course of Study.

2. Students will weave together the skills and content of both history and geography and learn how they affect each other.

3. Students will consider multiple perspectives, weigh evidence, and make sound judgments about the contemporary world

4. These processes build student confidence as thinkers, historians, and geographers.

5. Learners will leave prepared for advanced level courses in the social sciences and some of the analytical tasks common to the 21st century work world.