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World Studies 6
Students in the World Studies 6 course will develop understanding of:
Patterns of Settlement
How do complex societies develop over time?
The Impact of Economics
How do economic growth and decline impact society?
Citizenship and Governance
How does a government meet the common good of its citizens?
Cultural Systems
How does culture influence the development of a civilization?
Recommended Books for World Studies 6
World Studies 7
Students in the World Studies 7 course will develop understanding of:
Geography Shapes Latin America
Why do people modify their environment?
Political Systems: Purpose and Change
How is a political system impacted when a society changes?
The Impact of Cultural Diffusion in Africa
How is society impacted when diverse cultures interact?
Global Interactions
How does globalization impact the world?
Recommended Books for World Studies 7
United States History 8
Students in the United States History 8 course will develop understanding of:
Political Change: Resistance and Revolution, 1754-1785
To what extent were American colonists justified in rebelling against British authority and creating their own political system?
Creating a National Political System and Culture, 1785-1823
To what extent did American responses to inside and outside forces contribute to the creation of a national political culture?
Geographic and Economic Change Shape the Nation, 1820-1853
How did geographic and economic expansion impact the rights of diverse populations in America?
A Nation Divided and Rebuilt, 1850-1890
How effectively did the U.S. resolve the political, economic, and social issues that led to and resulted from the Civil War?
Recommended Books for United States History 8
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