World History B
Course Description
Students in World History explain the rise of human civilization, trace how natural resources and technological advances have shaped human civilization, build an understanding of the cultural and social development of human civilization, and identify the role of religion in the development of human civilization.
Civics
Learn this: I will build an understanding of the evolution of the role of private individuals in democracy.
Do this: I will create a project that shows that I know:
Describe the role of citizens in government throughout civilization.
Describe the development of the rights and responsibilities of citizens in respect to the government.
Grow from: I will respond to teacher feedback.
Government
Learn this: I will build an understanding of the evolution of democracy.
Do this: I will create a project that shows that I know:
Analyze the various political influences that shaped civilizations including the City-State, Monarchy, Republic, Nation-State, and Democracy
Analyze and evaluate the global expansion of liberty and democracy through revolution and reform movements in challenging authoritarian or despotic regimes.
Grow from: I will respond to teacher feedback.
Economics
Learn this: I will understand basic economic concepts and different influences on economic systems.
Do this: I will create a project that shows that I know:
List examples that show how economic opportunity and a higher standard of living are important factors in the migration of people
Analyze the role of money as a means of exchange.
Describe alternative means of exchange.
Grow from: I will respond to teacher feedback.
Migration & Settlement
Learn this: I will trace the migration and settlement of human populations on the earth’s surface.
Do this: I will create a project that shows that I know:
Identify the main reasons for major migrations of people.
Explain how climate affects human migration and settlement.
Explain how transportation routes stimulate the growth of cities and the exchange of goods, knowledge, and technology.
Grow from: I will respond to teacher feedback.