World Civilization (211-H, 212-A)
1 Credit
Grade 9
The purpose of the World Civilization course is to develop a greater understanding of the evolution of modern societies. Through student-centered, project-based learning, students will gain skills in collaboration, communication, writing, analytical and critical thinking. The course highlights the changes in our world, the causes, and the consequences they have on our modern society. The course emphasizes analyzing events and actions in history and how patterns form, as well as historical interpretations, primary source analysis, critical thinking and reading, and various types of historical evidence. Units are organized according to individual themes: Power, Authority, and Revolution; Culture, Conflict, and Change; Political and Economic Systems; Diversity, Human Rights, and Social Justice. Additionally, topics such as the Industrial Revolution, World War I and II, the Russian Revolution, The Cold War, and Conflicts in the Middle East are also covered.
Standards, Indicators and Scoring Criteria for World History