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This two-year course will provide students with an in-depth study of the forces that have created the modem day Western Hemisphere. The course will highlight the major economic, social, political, and philosophical ideas and events that have shaped the modern world.
Prerequisite (classes you must take first): None
Grades: 11-12
Certifications/Awards Offered: Students who earn an IB Diploma will receive a special stole to be worn at graduation (see picture below).
College Credit: The college you attend will determine the amount of college credit you receive based on your IB score.
Length of class: 2 Years
Credit: 2.0 (1.0 credit per year)
Important Class Projects
Important Class Projects
Students will learn about the following events and time periods from a global perspective (to name a few):
Slavery
Progressionism and the Gilded Age
World War I
The Great Depression
World War 2
Students will complete an IA (Internal Assessment) on a topic of their choosing. Students will work an average of 20-40 hours on this project as it counts for significant part of their IB score.
Who should take this class?
Who should take this class?
Students who are interested in a challenging class that will prepare them for college. IB classes are also perfect for students who would like to earn college credit while they are in high school!
Students should be prepared for a LOT of reading and writing in this class! It is highly recommended that students have completed Eng/Lang 2, Humanities 2 or a comparable literacy level.
Other Info you should know
Other Info you should know
This is a two-year course - you earn one credit at the end of each year. You will receive an overall IB score based on material you submit to be graded by IB during these two years, as well as taking an IB exam at the end of the 2nd year. The college you attend will determine the amount of college credit you receive based on your IB score.
This class also provides weighted credit (for example, a 4.0 earned will actually count as a 4.6 for your GPA). This can give you an advantage as successfully completing the class will increase your GPA more than non-weighted classes.
Students should try to complete their civics/government graduation requirement before taking this class!
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