World History
Course Summary
An introduction to the major political, social, and cultural events in global history. Starting with the Enlightenment the course traces significant developments in both Western and non-Western civilizations. Emphasis is placed on the fast paced and complex changes that have occurred in the Twentieth Century. This course helps students to trace some of their own heritage by examining their cultural origins. It also helps students to understand global diversity by becoming familiar with non-Western cultures. This course is highly recommended for any student who wants to better understand the world in which he/she lives.
Outside Resources
Bowling Green High School Social Studies Links
Graphic Novels using Comic Life Software
After reading the book, The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Peter Sis, you will be required to create your own graphic novel about a specific event that happened during the Cold War. You can find an example that I created below.
Graphic Novel
Problem Based Learning
Click to view a a problem based learning project creted by Clif, a representative of PBWiki.
Gilded Age Webquest
Click to view a problem based learning project created by Mrs. Atwood.
Genocide Webquest
Cultural Connections Project Information
Cultural Connections Project.jpg
Rubric.jpg
Thomson-Gale Award Submission
Dr. Seuss' Political Cartoons
Enter the Gallery Here.
Notes
April 3
Events leading to the American Revolution.ppt
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