High School Western Civilization (World History) II: 1648 To Present SP
Are you ready to dive deep into the rich tapestry of Western Civilization? This exam offers a thrilling opportunity for you to showcase your knowledge and understanding of the history, art, literature, and culture that have shaped our world
Gina Jude Curriculum--CLEP and AP Specialists
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13 pre-recorded lessons
13 weeks
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to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework is assigned weekly and is graded for completeness.Assessment
Assessment will be formal and informal. They are designed provide practice for students to succeed in future higher level Western Civilization courses.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate Level
Are you ready to conquer your college history requirements with ease? Look no further than CLEP Western Civilization II! This comprehensive exam covers key events, figures, and concepts from the Renaissance through the modern era. With {keyword} as your study companion, you'll immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Western history and emerge victorious on exam day. Say goodbye to boring textbooks and endless lectures – with engaging study materials and practice tests, preparing for this CLEP exam will feel like a thrilling adventure. So buckle up, dive into the world of Western Civilization, and get ready to ace that test!Learning Goals
Questions on the Western Civilization II exam require candidates to demonstrate one or more of the following abilities:
Understanding important factual knowledge of developments in Western civilization
Ability to identify the causes and effects of major historical events
Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate textual and graphic historical materials
Ability to distinguish the relevant from the irrelevant
Ability to reach conclusions on the basis of facts
Syllabus
13 Lessons
over 13 WeeksLesson 1:
Absolutism, Constitutionalism, the Dutch Republic, and Russia
Absolutism
France and the Reign of Louis XIV
England: The Road to Constitutional Government
England's Civil War
Charles II, James II, and the Glorious Revolution
The Dutch Republic
Peter the Great and the West 1 assignment
17 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Empires and Conflicts
The First Global Wars
The American Revolution Lesson 3:
The Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment
A Hall of Fame: Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, and Newton
Faith and Science: Bacon, Descartes, Pascal, and Leibniz
The Enlightenment
"Enlightened Despots": Catherine the Great, Frederick II, and Joseph II Lesson 4:
The Industrial Revolution
Agriculture
Industry
Industrialization's Human Impact
Reform Other Details
Learning Needs
This course can be adjusted to accommodate any special learning needs of the student. Please contact teacher to make arrangements.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
--Magna Carta
--National Geographic Maps
--Library of Congress Resources
--World History: Patterns of Interactions by McDougal Littell
--Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People
--The 1619 Project--https://pulitzercenter.org/lesson-plan-grouping/1619-project-curriculum
--Teaching Tolerance--https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/teaching-tolerance/
--Howard Zinn--"A People's History of the United States"
--PBS (Public Broadcasting Service, funded by U.S. government) Image, “Triangular” Trade
--Ronald Takaki, A Different Mirror for Young People: A History of Multicultural America
--Technology in America--Eli Whitney
--Woodrow Wilson, Fourteen Points Address to Congress, January 8, 1918
--Henry Cabot Lodge, Opposition to the Treaty of Versailles, August 12, 1919
--World War I Propaganda Posters
--Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s speech December 8, 1941 (“A Date Which Will Live in Infamy”)
--"Iron Curtain Speech", by Winston Churchill, March 5, 1946
World Religion Sources
-- PBS Learning Media: World Religions
-- History.com
--Myrtle Langely, DK Eyewitness Religion
--Carla Mooney, Comparative Religion: Investigate the World Through Religious Tradition
--Major Texts of Several Religions--The Qur'an, The Veda, The Torah, and The Bible.
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Gina Jude Curriculum is a certified teacher-tutoring and online teaching service. We offer online courses for homeschool students in a variety of subjects, including math, science, English, history, and more. We also provide tutoring services for students who are struggling in a particular subject.
Our mission is to provide quality education to all students, regardless of their learning style or ability. We believe that every student has the potential to succeed when given the proper tools and support.
The teacher for this class is certified in 7th-12th grade biology, chemistry, physics, and earth/space science. She has taught AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics, American History, and World History in both brick & mortar schools and on the Outschool platform.Reviews
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