World History I - Inquiry

Inquiry World History I offers current Inquiry Academy and newly interested students the opportunity to choose a world history course that is designed to provide self-directed and self-motivated students with a more individualized learning environment. This approach allows students the opportunity to focus and explore their areas of interest in a classroom that emphasizes communication, collaboration, creativity and innovation through inquiry, research, and problem-based learning. Instructional activities will be designed to support students' ability to explore the historical past and present through the examination of major events and significant individuals. This course emphasizes the development of major ancient civilizations, including the first civilizations and the rise of empires, and patterns of development amongst the civilizations approximately Prehistory-1500 CE. Students will explore ancient, classical, and medieval history by focusing on the significant and recurrent historical themes of: Geography and Society, Belief Systems, Political Systems, Power and Authority, Change and Reform. To be successful, students must  have excellent organizational, time management and study skills, and be independent and highly motivated learners who are willing to grapple with complex issues.