In this course, students will study human history from its beginnings to the present with emphasis placed upon learning to interpret current global situations in the context of historical patterns. Students will compare and contrast cultures and religions by learning and applying the social, political, geographic, and economic tools of the historian. This course will satisfy the World Studies requirement. Students will be required to read in-depth in the subject areas and conduct inquiry investigations. Human history will be explored from its origins to the present in all parts of the world.
Considerable reading is required.
This course will satisfy the World Studies requirement. The courses listed above are those that may be offered at any high school in Wichita Public Schools. Some of the magnet schools may have unique course offerings in social studies that are not listed here. For information about those classes, please refer to the specific section of the Program of Studies that speaks to that program. Wichita Public Schools.