General Description: World History 1 is a semester long Social Studies class that is a study of the geography, politics, economics, society and history of the world. This course explores world history from 1450 to the 17th Century.
Content:
- Geographic luck and patterns of migration
- Culture, race and racism
- Development of religious thought
- Government and economic systems
- Expansion and collapse of ancient non-European civilizations
- Encounter, exploration and cultural exchange
Strategies:
- Collaborative and/or cooperative learning groups
- Inquiry-based instruction
- Project-based learning experiences
- Primary source analysis and lectures
- Film and readings
The Washington State Technology Standards addressed in this course include: