World History provides a chronological and thematic exploration of global civilizations from ancient times to the present. Students study key historical eras including classical civilizations, major world religions, the Renaissance, Enlightenment, industrialization, imperialism, and global conflicts of the 20th century. The TEKS emphasize patterns of continuity and change, the impact of individuals and ideas, and the development of political and economic systems.
1st Six Weeks
Unit 1: Thinking like a Historian
Unit 2: Foundations of Civilization
2nd Six Weeks
Unit 3: Emergence and Collapse of Classical Empires
3rd Six Weeks
Unit 4: Medieval Rebuilding and Reconsolidation
Unit 5: Interactions and Diffusion
4th Six Weeks
Unit 6: An Expanding World
Unit 7: Ideas Changing the World
5th Six Weeks
Unit 8: Theoretical and Political Revolutions
Unit 9: Industrialization
6th Six Weeks
Unit 10: Global Conflicts
Unit 11: An Independent World
*Pacing subject to change