Major Concepts/Content: The world history course is designed to build on the content in the seventh and ninth grade geographical and cultural studies by studying the historical development of these cultures. The course continues the chronological study of ancient world civilizations begun in grade six. After an overview of the Early Ages, the course emphasizes the period from the Middle Ages to the contemporary world. Using the multidisciplinary approach, world history is a balanced program, not just a history of Western Europe. Attention is given to Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America. The host nation's history and culture are used for comparison. 

Major Instructional Activities: Instructional activities will be provided using the content of the world history course. Students study, research, and outline chronologically information relative to the historical development of world cultures through visits to libraries, museums, and relevant places of interest, students explore and investigate sources for understanding the host nation's history and culture. 

Major Evaluative Techniques: Evaluation will be comprised of vocabulary tests, essay tests, assessment of participation in-group activities, and oral and written reports. Unit and textbook chapter tests will be used to determine content achievement. 

Essential Objectives: Upon completion of the world history course, students should be able to:

• Describe the characteristics of the prehistoric period.
• Compare early civilizations throughout the world.
• Compare major economic and political revolutions.
• Describe the Renaissance and Reformation using historical examples.
• Outline selected national histories.
• Describe colonialism as a national development.
• Recount nationalism as a part of a nation's development.
• Evaluate twentieth century world affairs.
• Analyze the historical development of major world problems.
• Identify major personalities of world history.

Last Revised: July 21, 2005