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This one-year course examines societal development from the Renaissance to the present with an emphasis on emerging ideologies, expansion of empires, growth of nations, and an increase of global interdependence.  Students develop an understanding of current world issues and relate them to their historical, geographical, political, economic, and cultural contexts.  Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society.  The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course.  This course fulfills the World History/Geography and the Arts/Humanities credits required for high school graduation.


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Unit 1: Paleolithic & Neolithic Eras - The Great Settling Down

Major Points of Interest:
  • How did modern humans diffuse throughout the Earth?
  • What were the major characteristics of human life in the Paleolithic Era?
  • What caused humans to begin domesticating plants and animals? What were the effects?
  • Why is the Neolithic Revolution considered one of the greatest transitions in human life? What are the pros and cons?
Unit Checklist:
  • Cosmic Calendar
  • Paleolithic & Neolithic Eras lecture and slide show
  • "Dreamtime of the Aborigines" video clip
  • Paleo, Neo, Both or Neither review activity - helps with the short answer on our first assessment
  • Edible History by Standage - read and answer questions
  • How Can You Buy or Sell the Earth speech by Chief Sealth with SOAPStone activity
  • Review & 1st Assessment [Unit 0 & 1]

Cosmic Calendar

Paleolithic & Neolithic Eras: The Great Settling Down - Lecture & Slideshow

Dreamtime of the Aborigines

Edible History excerpt from Tom Standage

Paleo, Neo, Both or Neither

How Can You Buy or Sell the Earth? - Chief Sealth

​​Study Guide

Extended Learning Opportunities

Crash Course

Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs & Steel

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