World History
Units of Study World History
The Beginning of Early Civilizations
The Expansion of Early Civilizations
Classical Civilizations
Medieval Europe and the Crusaders
The Islamic World
Medieval China and Japan
Mesoamerica and the West African Kingdoms
New Ideas Promote Change
Atlantic World
Political Revolutions and Nationalism
Industrial Revolution
Global Conflicts: Imperialism and WWl
Great Depression and WWll
Fight for Human Rights
Cold War and Impact of technology
Course Description
WORLD HISTORY–Students will study World Civilizations to uncover trends from prehistory to the present day. Students will explore historical themes: cultural and intellectual development, global exchanges, interaction with the environment, social systems and order, state formation, expansion, and conflict. Students will use skills to develop inquiry. These skills include: comparison, causation, periodization, context, continuities and changes, and evidence.
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