This course is organized historically, focuses on Western civilization, integrates topics in African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Latin American history in the chronological narrative, and highlights the relationship between geography and history. Students refine and expand critical-thinking skills, practice decision making and problem solving, and formulate and answer their own questions. World Studies 1 is required for graduation. Students examine differences and commonalties to understand the extent to which people and societies are interconnected.
Students develop critical thinking and geography skills.
Students study major historical developments and their impact on contemporary society and on the individual. Map and globe reading, critical thinking, writing, research, and group-process skills are refined. The course focuses on political decision-making, comparative political and economic systems, and the student's role as a citizen. Critical thinking, writing, research, and group-process skills are refined.