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World History is a required course and is a prerequisite for all other Social Studies classes at CHS. Its emphasis is on events in recorded history from the earliest civilizations (3000 BC) through the age of revolutions (1800 AD). In addition to the historical content of the course, students enrolled in the class will learn important skills relating to success in the Social Studies, in research and writing, and in general academic activities, which they can apply throughout their coursework at CHS.
- Ancient Cultures and Civilizations
- The Classical World of Greece and Rome
- The Middle Ages
- The Renaissance and Reformation
- The Age of Discovery and European Empire
- The Age of Revolutions
Textbook:
World
History: The Human Experience
(Glencoe, 1999).Glencoe's website contains various outlines, quizzes
and review activities for the text.
Current events resource: The New York Times Update (Scholastic).
Key Washington State Essential Academic
Learning Requirements addressed in this course
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History |
- 1. The student examines and understands major ideas,
eras, themes, developments, turning points, chronology,
and cause-and-effect relationships in U.S., world, and
Washington State history.
- 2. The student understands the origin and impact of
ideas and technological developments on history and social
change.
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Geography |
- 1. The student uses maps, charts, and other geographic
tools to understand the spatial arrangement of people,
places, resources, and environments on Earth's surface.
- 2. The student understands the complex physical and
human characteristics of places and regions.
- 3. The student observes and analyzes the interaction
between people, the environment, and culture.
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Civics |
- 2. The student analyzes the purposes and organization
of governments and laws
- 4. The student understands the rights and responsibilities
of citizenship and the principles of democratic civic
involvement.
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Economics |
- 2. Students understand the essential characteristics
of past and present economic systems
- 3. Students understand the role of government and institutions
in past and present economic systems.
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Reading |
- 1. The student understands and uses different skills
and strategies to read.
- 2. The student understands the meaning of what is read.
- 3. The student reads different materials for a variety
of purposes.
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Writing |
- 1. The student writes clearly and effectively.
- 2. The student writes in a variety of forms for different
audiences and purposes.
- 3. The student understands and uses the steps of the
writing process.
- 4. The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness
of written work.
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Communication |
- 2. The student communicates ideas clearly and effectively.
- 3. The student uses communication strategies and skills
to work effectively with others.
- 4. The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness
of formal and informal communication.
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Math |
- 2. The student uses mathematics to define and solve
problems.
- 3. The student uses mathematical reasoning.
- 5. The student understands how mathematical ideas connect
within mathematics, to other subject areas, and to real-life
situations.
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Social Skills |
- 1. The student applies the methods of social science
investigation to investigate, compare and contrast interpretations
of historical events.
- 2. Understand and use interpersonal and group process
skills required by citizens in a democratic society.
- 3. Understand and apply critical thinking and problem-solving
skills to make informed and reasoned decisions.
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