Course Objectives:

* Understand the causes and consequences of the Scientific Revolution and its impact on global society.
* Analyze the Enlightenment and its influence on political thought, human rights, and the rise of modern democracy.
* Explore the Industrial Revolution and its effects on economies, societies, and the environment.
* Investigate the causes, events, and consequences of major conflicts and revolutions, including the World Wars and the Cold War.
* Examine the rise of nationalism, imperialism, and globalization and their effects on world history.
* Discuss the development of modern ideologies, including liberalism, socialism, communism, and fascism.
* Explore cultural movements, artistic trends, and technological innovations of the modern era.
* Develop critical thinking, research, and analytical skills through various assignments and projects.

For the past decade, I have been encouraging students through education and personal development to explore the challenges of the past. Through my own personal education and professional development, I create a safe environment for students to learn about challenging topics of the past. My undergraduate is in history, focusing on United States and European integration, past cultures, and empire. My first master's degree is in education with a focus on English/Language Arts and History. My second master's degree is in history with a focus on world empires and United States/Europe during the premodern era and modern era. I am currently pursuing my PhD in history focusing on immigration and relations with indigenous peoples and cultures. 

I have taught Ancient Civilizations in World History classes as well as classes on the history of Africa, Asia, and Australia, Ancient and Medieval Europe, and Early American history. I have taken and taught classes on world religions and practices starting with the ancient traditions of prehistoric cultures through modern day transitions of religions such as druidism. I have also taught about episodes of religious hysteria such as the Inquisition and the Salem Witch Trials. I also teach classes on the myths and legends that have defined these cultures. This extensive background will be utilized to create a well-rounded and thorough explanation of the topics presented in class.

Homework Offered
Each week will have required reading from the assigned book along with a weekly note page to helps students record information. They will also receive optional activities to help deepen the content they are learning each week.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will be given multiple ways to show their understanding each week:
* Primary Source Analysis: Analyze historical documents, speeches, and artifacts.
* Class Discussions: Participate in discussions on historical topics and debates.
* Activities & Projects: Research and activities on specific historical events, figures, or movements.

Assessment is not mandatory. Each family may chose to complete weekly assignments or not depending on the student's learning needs and the family's schooling style. 
Grades Offered
Students can receive a grade for this class through attendance, participation, and weekly assignments if parents/guardians choose to do so. 

We will use "Everything You Need to Ace World History in One Big Fat Notebook- 2nd Edition" by Workman Publishing and Philip Bigler as our class reference for this class. Please make sure it is the second edition as class has updated to include the new material. I will also add worksheets, games, videos, and slides to bring the content to life!

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