History and Geography Course for Grades 9, 10
Credits: 1
Course Length
2 Semesters
World History explores the people, events, and ideas that have shaped history from the beginnings of human society to today.
Students study such topics as ancient civilizations, empires, exploration, the world wars, and globalization. Students also gain practice in research using technology and writing through various projects.
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Overview of Concepts
- THE BEGINNINGS OF HUMAN SOCIETY
- EARLY RIVER VALLEY CIVILIZATIONS
- CLASSICAL TRADITIONS, MAJOR RELIGIONS, AND GIANT EMPIRES
- EXPANDING ZONES OF EXCHANGE AND ENCOUNTER
- INTENSIFIED HEMISPHERIC INTERACTIONS, A.D. 1000-1500
- SEMESTER EXAM
- GLOBAL EXPANSION AND ENCOUNTER
- THE AGE OF REVOLUTIONS, 1750-1914
- A HALF CENTURY OF CRISIS AND ACHIEVEMENT, 1900-1945
- THE 20TH CENTURY SINCE 1945: PROMISES AND PARADOXES
- TURNING POINTS IN HUMAN HISTORY
- SEMESTER II REVIEW AND EXAM