221 Modern World History 10 H

Gr 10 | 6 Credits | Year-Long | 5x per Cycle

This class is for students who produced exemplary work in ninth grade social studies at a comparable level, who have a high interest level in history, excellent reading, writing, and critical thinking skills, and who can complete work without consistent outside help from tutors, parents, or the teacher. Students will be expected to read and write extensively, and be independent critical thinkers. The course will refine the student’s interpretation and evaluation of evidence, development of historical hypotheses, and research techniques. This course is designed for and credited at the same level designation as AP World History: Modern. 

Essential Skills in the Modern World History Honors Classroom

Students will read, watch, and listen to understand.

Students will think historically.

Students will communicate persuasively and narratively.