9th Grade Social Studies

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WORLD HISTORY: 1500 TO PRESENT, 9TH GRADE

04053G1000

Grade Level: 9

This course explores historical development from 1500 to the present, concentrating on the personalities, the ideas, and the events that have shaped the modern era in Europe, the Western world, Africa, and Asia. Geographic impact, development of civic knowledge/responsibilities, and emerging economic systems within a chronological context will be emphasized.

This is a course that is offered virtually in addition to an in-person class. Students must complete the permission form and turn it in to their counselor. Teachers will communicate expectations regarding classwork and testing in the course syllabus. 

WORLD HISTORY: 1500 TO PRESENT, ADVANCED LEVEL (+.50 COURSE WEIGHT)

04053E1000

Grade Level: 9

Recommendation: A score of 25 or higher on the self-assessment rubric

 This rigorous course explores the same topics as World History: 1500 to Present but has a substantially higher emphasis on the required reading, critical thinking, and analysis/interpretation of historical texts. This course will require effective time management skills, self-advocacy of students to teachers, as well as self-motivation to do the work required of this advanced course. Throughout this course there are writing assignments that require critical thinking as well as an analysis of historical texts; assessments in this class are based on readings, lectures, notes, and other activities that may be used to cover the content being presented. This class prepares students for APUSH or Dual Enrollment.

WORLD HISTORY: 1500 TO PRESENT, PRE-IB (+.50 COURSE WEIGHT)

04053E1000

Grade Level: 9

Corequisite: Pre-IB English 9

Recommendation: A score of 25 or higher on the self-assessment rubric

Have you ever wanted to throw someone you are mad at out of the window - perhaps, starting a thirty year conflict? Are you interested in the weaponry and strategy of war? Have you ever thought about whether power should be transferred through bloodlines or battlefields? If you would like to go beyond the basic history class and dig deeper into the whys and hows of history, then consider taking Pre-IB World History. In this class we won’t just learn what the French Revolution was, but we will discuss the historical causes and how it impacted our governmental system here in the United States. Instead of just learning about the inventions of the Industrial Revolution, we will debate which advancement has had the greatest impact on modern civilization.

Think of this class as less of a history class and more of a thinking and writing class taught through the subject of world history. In order to be successful in this class, you will need to be organized and disciplined to get work done well and on time. This is a class where you will need to speak up and participate daily as you engage with your learning. Completing this course will help set the foundation for the skills you will need in your later years of high school and college. The Pre IB History and English courses are intended to be studied across disciplines and must be taken concurrently.