This course will help students seeking a wide knowledge of and experience with history from all over the world. Students will learn to relate moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy and major world religions to the development of Western political ideals. They will also analyze significant revolutions, the causes of major wars, colonialism, nation-building, the world economy and its development, and technical and communication innovations. This is the first course in a two-part World History series.
This course uses Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
- Knowledge: World History, Part 1
- Skill: Communication—Communicate Using Writing
- Attribute: Humility
What You’ll Learn
- Early U.S. Foundations (1491–1877): Trace the development of America from pre-Columbian times through Reconstruction.
- Key Eras & Turning Points: Examine European exploration, colonial America, the Revolution, the Constitution, the Jacksonian era, antebellum reform, Civil War, and Reconstruction.
- Historical Thinking & Argumentation: Build skills in interpreting primary sources, crafting evidence-based arguments, and analyzing turning points in U.S. history
- Credit Hours: 0.5
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- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
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Curriculum
- 15 Sections
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- Module 1: Neolithic Era and Early Humans0 Items
- Module 2: Cradles of Civilization in the Ancient Near East0 Items
- Module 3: Classic Civilizations in the Mediterranean World Part 1: Greece and Persia0 Items
- Module 4: Classic Civilizations in the Mediterranean World Part 2: Rome0 Items
- Module 5: Cradles of Civilization in Asia0 Items
- Module 6: Classic Civilizations in Asia0 Items
- Module 7: Civilizations in the Americas and Oceania0 Items
- Module 8: Midcourse Quiz0 Items
- Module 9: The Byzantine Empire0 Items
- Module 10: The World of Islam0 Items
- Module 11: Sub-Saharan African Kingdoms0 Items
- Module 12: East Asia 500–12000 Items
- Module 13: Nomadic Empires in Asia and Chinese Resurgence0 Items
- Module 14: The Americas and Oceania0 Items
- Module 15: Europe 1000-14500 Items
