WORLD HISTORY

Grade: 10

Credit: 1 unit

PREREQUISITE: None

NOTE: High School Graduation Requirement (Required course for all 10th grade students)

This class provides a broad survey of world history from the Renaissance to the end of World War II. It examines the major events and turning points in World History and allows students to identify and explain patterns, processes, and people that have shaped World events. Expectations will be to read text and supplementary material; practice historical thinking skills; take class lecture notes; complete study guides and make reports; construct historical timelines; complete map exercises; interpret historical documents, graphs, and charts; engage in class discussions and simulations; and analyze historical photos and videos.