World History Syllabus
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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 In addition to the historical content of the course, students enrolled in the class will learn important skills relating to success in the Social Studies, in research and writing, and in general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.

The historical content covered in this class is divided into eight different units, each lasting approximately 3 to 4 weeks. They are:

  1. Ancient Cultures and Civilizations
  2. The Classical World of Greece and Rome
  3. World Religions & Asian Empires
  4. The Middle Ages
  5. The Renaissance and Reformation
  6. The Age of Discovery and European Empire
  7. The Age of Revolutions
  8. Industrial and Economic Change

Most units consist of a series of homework assignments and related classroom activities designed to establish a base understanding of the important themes of the unit, a number of vocabulary words linked to the content, a student-generated timeline assignment, an essay, a research project, and a unit test.

In addition to the units above, students will learn and apply effective research procedures through a series of class assignments and projects, ending in a major research project. Students will devote a significant portion of the second half of the course to researching a single research topic of their choice and producing an original, 5-7 page, properly documented and formatted research paper. They will also present their findings to the class in a 3-5 minute formal oral presentation.

A mid-term exam and a course final will also be given, covering (potentially) all the material presented since the first day of class. Students will have ample opportunities and guidance to identify key concepts to help them study and learn the material.

 

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