This class examines the major issues that have shaped the culture of the United States throughout history to the present. Students explore topics that include human rights, globalization, and environmental issues, and investigate the events and circumstances that have influenced the development of today’s complex policies and international relations, such as cultural changes, migration, economics, social policy, international trade, global policies, and greening the globe. The use of recurring themes allows students to draw connections between the past and the present, among cultures, and among multiple perspectives. Throughout the course, students use a variety of primary and secondary sources to evaluate the reliability of historical evidence and to draw conclusions about historical events. The course challenges students to foster and develop critical thinking skills so they can make informed decisions about the important global issues in the 21st century.
Learning goals:
Investigate the development of civilization in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas and explore how societies change over time.
Analyze technological, political, social, and economic revolutions in world history.
Explore the conflicts between nations to present day, and analyze the challenges facing the modern world.
Describe cultural characteristics of societies over time, including the role of women, religion, and art and literature, and investigate the effects of technological innovation on economic and social change
Engage in routine writing in response to texts, concepts, and scenarios.
Use research skills to access, interpret, and apply information from multiple sources
