World History B (Beginnings to Present)
- Duration: Semester
- Credits: 0.00
Course Overview
World History B continues the global survey, covering the transformation of societies from the Renaissance to the present day. Students investigate the expansion of global connections, revolutions, industrialization, world wars, and the modern era, developing historical reasoning and a deeper appreciation of cultural diversity and global interdependence.
Key Learning Focus
Students will:
- Analyze the Renaissance, Reformation, and global exploration as forces of change.
- Study the Enlightenment and political revolutions that reshaped governments and societies.
- Examine the effects of industrialization, imperialism, and global conflict in the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Evaluate the causes and consequences of World War I, World War II, and the Cold War.
- Investigate contemporary global issues, including human rights, technology, and globalization.
Instructional Approach
Through inquiry-driven questions, primary documents, and real-world case studies, students apply historical thinking skills to understand modern challenges in light of past developments. Peer-model videos, 21st-century skill-building activities, and portfolio tasks reinforce connections between history and life today.
Outcome
By the end of World History B, students will:
- Demonstrate understanding of global changes from the Renaissance through the modern era.
- Analyze how ideas, events, and movements transformed societies worldwide.
- Apply critical thinking and literacy skills to interpret sources and explain historical context.
- Connect past developments to current global issues, fostering informed citizenship and global awareness.
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- Duration: Semester
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