11th Grade US and World History / World War II to Present

Social Studies

Curriculum

Course Title: 11^th Grade US and World History / World War II to Present

Department: Social Studies

Primary Resource: United States History (Savvas) & World History (Prentice Hall)

Units of Study:

· Domestic and International Affairs: The Beginnings of the Cold War

• Domestic Affairs: 1950-1960

• International Affairs: Developing World Gains Independence

• Domestic Affairs: The Cold War Continues Through Vietnam

• Domestic Affairs: Social Changes of the 1960’s – 1970’s

• Domestic Affairs:. 1968-2000

• Domestic and International Affairs: The Cold War 1968 to 1991

• Domestic and International Affairs: Modern Middle East and Global Terrorism

• International Affairs: Emerging Nations / Changing Nations

• Domestic and International Affairs: Current Trends and Globalization

Curriculum-Based Assessments: N/A

Standardized Assessments: N/A

Description of Course: Students study the major events and trends that shaped the modern world from the end of World War II through the modern day. Students will develop an understanding of current world issues, focusing on the role played by the United States, and relate them to their historical, geographical, political, economic and cultural contexts. In addition, students will consider multiple perspectives in order to understand international relations.