Welcome to World History, the required course for sophomores in the Social Studies department. This course provides students with a global perspective emphasizing the world’s diversity and the development of human societies. The course will survey ancient and classical civilizations and major periods of exchange and advancement and provide an emphasis on developments impacting the modern world. Through a variety of classroom activities, it will also serve as an introduction into upper-level academic skills such as taking notes, utilizing various sources of information, taking tests, researching, etc.
There are several other resources here for students (and parents) in this course: The link for Syllabus and Assignment Files includes the course syllabus and copies of major assignments. There is also a page with links to web sites useful to the study of World History.
Please contact Mrs. Huey at chuey@salpointe.org if you have any questions.