World History
Description
Through the eyes of modern time travelers, students experience the adventure of a lifetime as they journey through World History to discover the interconnectedness of world events and eras. In Segment I, students will learn how the Roman Empire developed in two very distinct directions. Next, students will discover the great intellectual and cultural contributions of Islamic Empires. Journey through the Middle Ages of Europe and Japan to learn how knights and samurais lived. You will also investigate the rise and fall of some of the great kingdoms of the Americas and Africa and then travel back to the Europe of the Renaissance and Reformation era. Hang on tight, before you dive into the Age of Discovery when eastern and western hemispheric encounters created for some turbulent times. Segment II begins with a bang as students will learn about advancements in science and thought during the Age of Enlightenment and the social and political revolutions that followed as a result. As students meander through the 19th century, they will learn about the transformation from an agricultural to an industrial world and the many changes that resulted from that shift. Students will then learn about the interconnectedness of nationalism and colonialism and the two massive world wars were the end result. As students approach the finish line, they will learn about development in our modern world and the implications that historical events have on us today.
Major Topics and Concepts
Semester I:
Module 1: West Meets East Meets West
01.00 West Meets East Meets West: Introduction
01.01 Set the Stage
01.02 Monotheistic Religions
01.03 The Expansion of Islam
01.04 The Golden Age of Islam
01.04H The Golden Age of Islam
01.05 The Byzantines
01.06 Byzantine Empire: Achievement and Expansion
01.07 Collapse of an Empire
01.08 West Meets East Meets West: Module Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
01.09 West Meets East Meets West: Module Exam
Module 2: Medieval Europe & Japan
02.00 Medieval Europe and Japan: Introduction
02.01 Medieval Hierarchy
02.02 Rulers and Robes
02.03 The Crusades
02.04 Medieval Arts and Literature
02.05 Guilds and a Changing Economy
02.05H Guilds and a Changing Economy
02.06 Developing a National Identity
02.07 East Asia
02.08 Comparative History: Eastern and Western
02.09 Medieval Europe and Japan: Module Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
02.10 Medieval Europe and Japan: Module Project
Module 3: Great Empires of the World
03.00 Great Empires: Introduction
03.01 West African Kingdoms
03.02 Big Picture Africa
03.02H Big Picture Africa
03.03 Early Mesoamerican Civilizations
03.04 Central and South American Legacies and Contributions
03.05 Comparing and Contrasting Early American Civilization
03.06 Great Empires of the World: Module Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
03.07 Great Empires of the World: Module Exam
Module 4: The Birth of New Ideas
04.00 The Birth of New Ideas: Introduction
04.01 Science and Rebirth
04.02 Italian City-States
04.03 Renaissance Humanities and Fine Arts
04.04 The Reformation and Counter-Reformation
04.05 Age of Discovery
04.06 Worlds Collide
04.07 Slavery
04.07H Slavery
04.08 The Birth of New Ideas: Module Review & Discussion-Based Assessment
04.09 The Birth of New Ideas: Module Project
04.10 Segment One Exam: Regular
04.10H Segment One Exam: Honors
S1 Collaboration Product
S1 Collaboration Assessment Guide
Semester II
Module 5: The Enlightenment and Revolutions
05.00 The Enlightenment and Revolutions: Introduction
05.01 European Geography
05.02 Constitutional versus Absolute Monarchies
05.03 The Scientific Revolution
05.04 Modern Science
05.05 The Age of Enlightenment
05.05H The Age of Enlightenment
05.06 It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
05.07 The Enlightenment and Revolutions: Module Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
05.08 The Enlightenment and Revolutions: Module Exam
Module 6: Nineteenth Century Changes
06.00 19th Century Changes: Introduction
06.01 Independence and Reform
06.02 The Industrial Revolution
06.02H The Industrial Revolution
06.03 Political and Economic Ideologies
06.04 Imperialism
06.05 Italian and German Unification
06.06 Modern Reform and Independence
06.07 19th Century Changes: Module Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
06.08 19th Century Changes: Module Project
Module 7: The World at War and the Fires Between
07.00 The World at War and the Fires Between: Introduction
07.01 Allies and Enemies: World War I
07.02 Modern Warfare and Its Legacy
07.03 Between the Fires
07.04 The Spark and Fire
07.05 Dropping the Atomic Bomb
07.06 Genocide
07.06H Genocide
07.07 Impact of World War II
07.08 The World at War and the Fires Between: Module Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
07.09 The World at War and the Fires Between: Module Project
Module 8: The Modern Era
08.00 The Modern Era: Introduction
08.01 The Roots of the Cold War
08.02 Modern China
08.03 Proxy Wars
08.04 The Iron Curtain Comes Down
08.05 New Nationalism
08.06 Globalization
08.06H Globalization
08.07 Invisible Warfare
08.08 The Modern Era: Module Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
08.09 The Modern Era: Module Exam
08.10 Segment Two Review and Exam: Regular
08.10H Segment Two Review and Exam: Honors
S2 Collaboration Product
S2 Collaboration Assessment Guide