Download World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. (C.E.) to the Present [WHII]

 World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. (C.E.) to the Present [WHII] Course Overview This course is primarily taken by sophomores and designed to continue where World History to 1500 A.D. (C.E.) ended, although those students who opted for Modern Global Studies can easily transition to the curriculum. Students will explore the historical development of people, places, and patterns of life from 1500 A.D. (C.E.) to the present and prepare them for the End‐of‐Course SOL examination. Students will use a variety of primary sources, maps, political cartoons, graphic organizers, and technology skills to develop a chronological understanding of world events and develop a deeper understanding of the history behind the world as we know it today. Units of Study 
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The World at 1500 Global Trade after 1500 Imperialism World War II Modern World 
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Reformation Age of Revolutions World War I Cold War 
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Exploration Industrial Revolution Interwar Period Independence Movements Online Resources: There are a multitude of online resources to assist students in this course. A few worth noting are: http://www.worldhistory.com – Site aimed at helping people “connect the dots” for historical understandings http://www.historyworld.net – This site focuses on interactive narratives and timelines http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/ ‐ Interactive activities, information, and resources from the BBC http://www.history.com/topics ‐ History by topic from The History Channel http://techcenter.davidson.k12.nc.us/fall026/timeline.htm ‐ Ancient Civilizations Timeline http://worldhistoryforusall.sdsu.edu/ ‐ Comprehensive model curriculum organized by theme http://www.pbs.org/history/history_world.html ‐ video clips and other resources from PBS