WORLD STUDIES 

Course #22206

Full Year

1 Credit

Foundations

Available to Grade 9

World Studies is designed to introduce 9th grade students to various regions of the world through the study of geography, religion, philosophy, social structure, political structure and history. By studying these components in connection to these regions students will gain a greater understanding of how the modern world was shaped and a greater appreciation of the contemporary issues and challenges facing these nations. This course will spend considerable time covering major world history concepts with special attention to the five themes of geography as well as current world affairs. The Middle East, Africa, Asia, South America, Latin America, North America and Europe will be emphasized throughout the course. In this course, students will develop their skills in the four competency areas of comprehension, analysis, research and evaluation.

WORLD STUDIES 

Course #22208

Full Year

1 Credit

Available to Grade 9

World Studies is designed to introduce 9th grade students to various regions of the world through the study of geography, religion, philosophy, social structure, political structure and history. By studying these components in connection to these regions students will gain a greater understanding of how the modern world was shaped and a greater appreciation of the contemporary issues and challenges facing these nations. This course will spend considerable time covering major world history concepts with special attention to the five themes of geography as well as current world affairs. The Middle East, Africa, Asia, South America, Latin America, North America and Europe will be emphasized throughout the course. Through a wide range of activities and assessments, students will develop their skills in the four competency areas of comprehension, analysis, research and evaluation. Students will concentrate on the necessary skills for academic success including writing, listening, analyzing concepts and ideas individually and cooperatively in small groups, and developing oral presentations and research projects. The course goals are to develop higher level reading, verbal, writing, and study skills and content knowledge; to develop abstract, complex language and concepts through application to problem solving.

WORLD STUDIES 

Course #20209

Full Year

1 Credit

Honors

Available to Grade 9

World Studies is designed to introduce 9th grade students to various regions of the world through the study of geography, religion, philosophy, social structure, political structure and history. By studying these components in connection to these regions students will gain a greater understanding of how the modern world was shaped and a greater appreciation of the contemporary issues and challenges facing these nations. This course will spend considerable time covering major world history concepts with special attention to the five themes of geography as well as current world affairs. The Middle East, Africa, Asia, South America, Latin America, North America and Europe will be emphasized throughout the course. Through a wide range of activities and assessments, students will develop their skills in the four competency areas of comprehension, analysis, research and evaluation. Students will concentrate on the necessary skills for academic success including writing, listening, analyzing concepts and ideas individually and cooperatively in small groups, and developing oral presentations and research projects, to prepare students for a four-year college. The course goals are to develop higher level reading, verbal, writing, and study skills and content knowledge; to develop abstract, complex language and concepts through application to problem solving. Students who would like to take an Honors social studies course must go through the Honors petition process. This course will require a summer project.

Alternatively, freshmen that test into honors English and Social Studies can choose to take an Interdisciplinary course entitled Foundations in World Humanities that will satisfy their World Studies and English 9 requirement for graduation. See the Interdisciplinary section of the Program of Studies for additional information.