World History

Eastern World History

1704

Grades 11, 12 

Career Prep Eastern World History is intended for students who do not plan on pursuing post-secondary education.  The course explores major events from 1450 to the present that have shaped the regions of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.  Fundamental reading, writing, and technological skills are developed through research projects, instructional activities, and both teacher-directed and student-centered learning. Homework assignments will reinforce concepts and content introduced in class.

College Prep Eastern World History

1705

Grades 11, 12

College Prep Eastern World History is a course that examines the Eastern World history from approximately 1450 C.E. up to the present day. This class approaches history through a chronological, geographic and thematic approach looking at threads of humanity over time. College Prep Eastern World History offers a balanced global approach, focusing on Africa, Asia, and the Middle East with references to the western world were needed. By combining time periods and historical themes, students will be able to understand and analyze the evolution and interactions of societies throughout history and begin to decipher what events have shaped the modern world. This course is geared towards students who are considering post-secondary education but whose primary interests are away from the Social Studies field. As a college prep level course, assignments are intended to expose and prepare students for the level of expectations they may face in higher education.  Homework is an important component of the learning process.

Honors Eastern World History

1706 

Grades 11, 12

Honors Eastern World History is intended for students planning to attend a four year college or university, and with a strong interest and/or aptitude in history and the social sciences. Honors Eastern World History examines the Eastern World history from approximately 1450 C.E. up to the present day. This class approaches history through a chronological, geographical and thematic approach looking at threads of humanity over time.  Students will analyze the changes and continuities that impact the societies of the Eastern World.  The course offers a balanced global approach, focusing on Africa, Asia, and the Middle East with references to the western world were needed.  By combining time periods and historical themes, students will develop the skills to analyze and understand the evolution and interactions of societies and begin to decipher what events have shaped the modern world. As an honors course, content requires a more critical analysis of the material, with the incorporation of more academically rigorous reading and writing assignments.  Students will be asked to meet high expectations, intended to better prepare them for future studies in higher education.  Daily homework is expected.

Western World History

1707

Grades 11, 12

Career Prep Western World History is intended for students who do not plan on pursuing post-secondary education.  The course explores major events from 1450 to the present that have shaped the regions of Europe and North and South America.  Fundamental reading, writing, and technological skills are developed through research projects, instructional activities, and both teacher-directed and student-centered learning.

College Prep Western World History

1708

Grades 11, 12

College Prep Western World History is geared towards students who are considering post-secondary education but whose primary interests are away from the Social Studies field.  The course explores the events from 1450 to the present that have shaped the regions of Europe and North and South America. Essential reading, writing, and technological skills necessary for success at the post-secondary level are developed through research projects, instructional activities, and both teacher-directed and student-centered learning.  Daily homework is expected.

Honors Western World History

1709

Grades 11, 12

Honors Western World History is intended for students planning to attend a four year liberal arts college or university, and with a strong interest and/or aptitude in history and the social sciences. Through a regional and thematic approach, Western World History explores the events from 1450 to the present that have shaped the regions of Europe and North and South America.  Essential reading, writing, and technological skills are developed through research projects, instructional activities, and both teacher-directed and student-centered learning.  Independent reading and research and a strong work ethic are required for this course.