20th Century World History History / Social Sciences | Grade 10 | Fulfills History Requirement This course encourages students to think about history critically and to question our understanding of the past. Students consider the roles of policymakers, leaders, laborers, families, minorities, and citizens of other countries in shaping how the United States of the twenty-first century looks and operates. The class uses selected events and characters from the twentieth century to hone analytical reading, writing, and research skills and to reflect on the American experience. Throughout the course, students continue to develop the essential skills of the historian: summarizing, drawing conclusions, comparing and contrasting, analyzing cause and effect, hypothesizing, and making inferences.
Ancient & Medieval World History History / Social Sciences | Grade 9 | Fulfills History Requirement Ancient and Medieval World History is a year- long required survey course that explores the key events and global developments from 3000 BCE through the medieval period that have shaped the world we live in today. Students examine a wide range of human experiences, including economics, science, religion, philosophy, politics, law, military conflict, literature, and the arts, while uncovering patterns of behavior, identifying historical trends and themes, and exploring major movements and ideas across time. The course emphasizes research, oral presentation, creative thinking, and historical analysis as students learn to ask meaningful questions, make connections across cultures, and present their understanding in thoughtful and engaging ways.
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