World History Herald: World Global History for Middle & High School-Full Year!
In this ONGOING class, upper middle & high school students will learn the fascinating history of the world with a new topic each week to explore, covering peoples & events of the past! Full Year of History Curriculum in ongoing format!
Courtney Murray, M. Ed, M. Hist. World US History
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1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
2-4 hours per week. Optional handouts and activities will be given for each class.Letter Grade
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US Grade 8 - 11
****NOTE- Please see below for the FALL & WINTER schedule regarding topics covered each week. for the 24-25 school year.***** - You may join at ANY TIME. You do not need to wait for the cycle to start over. Students can easily pick up each week with the new content. History Herald: ONGOING World History for Middle & High Schoolers!! This is a weekly history class with Teacher Courtney that adventures through the history of the world and brings the past to life! Each week, students will be introduced and guided through the history of a particular event or movement in world history. There are 30 weeks in total, starting with Ancient Civilizations and ending with the Modern Global World. These weeks are independent of each other so students can jump in and learn about different topics that interest them or they could take all 30 weeks and have a solid foundation in world history for the school year! If you have a history lover or need history for the school year, this is for you! It covers all the main topics of a full world history curriculum. I am a certified history teacher so I follow the basic guidelines of most states for this course. This course is a lecture/presentation style course with ample time for student interaction and questions. Additional (optional) activities and resources will be given before each class for families to solidify information on each topic. ~~~~FULL CLASS TOPIC LIST~~~ (Current schedule with dates listed below) Week One- Prehistory – The Paleolithic and Neolithic Era Week Two- Early Civilizations: Mesopotamia Week Three- Early Civilizations: Egypt Week Four- Early Civilizations: Ancient Greece Week Five- Early Civilizations: Ancient Rome Week Six- Early Civilizations: Ancient China Week Seven - Early Civilizations: Ancient India and Israel Week Eight- Early Civilizations: The Byzantine Empire Week Nine- Early Civilizations: The Islamic Empire Week 10- Early Civilizations: Mesoamerica ( Aztec, Inca, & Maya) Week 11- The Middle Ages: Medieval China & Japan Week 12- The Middle Ages- The Mongol Empire Week 13- The Middle Ages: Medieval Europe, The Crusades, and The Black Plague Week 14- The Renaissance Week 15- The Reformation Week 16- Age of Exploration Week 17- The Scientific Revolution/ The Enlightenment Week 18- The Revolutions and Nationalism: United States Week 19- The Revolutions and Nationalism: France Week 20- Nationalism and Independence Movements Spread Week 21- The Industrial Revolution Around the World Week 22- The Women’s Movement Around the World Week 23- Africa and Imperialism Week 24- Resistance to Imperialism Week 25- World War I Week 26- Rise of Communism- Russia and China Communist Revolutions Week 27- The Global Great Depression & Political Shifts - Germany, Japan, Italy Week 28- World War II Week 29- The Cold War & Conflicts of the Cold War Week 30- Modern Global Transformation This class is geared for ages 11-17 depending on your child's maturity level and academic levels. ~~~~~~CURRENT CYCLE SCHEDULE~~~~~~~~ Week of September 2- The Middle Ages: Medieval Europe, The Crusades, and The Black Plague Week of September 9- The Renaissance Week of September 16- The Reformation Week of September 23 - Age of Exploration Week of September 30- The Scientific Revolution/ The Enlightenment Week of October 7- The Revolutions and Nationalism: United States Week of October 14- The Revolutions and Nationalism: France Week of October 21- Nationalism and Independence Movements Spread Week of October 28- The Industrial Revolution Around the World Week of November 4- The Women’s Movement Around the World Week of November 11- Africa and Imperialism Week of November 18- Resistance to Imperialism Week of November 25- NO CLASS ~~ FALL BREAK! Week of December 2- World War I Week of December 9- Rise of Communism- Russia and China Communist Revolutions Week of December 17 - The Global Great Depression & Political Shifts - Germany, Japan, Italy Week of December 23- NO CLASS-- WINTER BREAK!! Week of December 30- NO CLASS-- WINTER BREAK!! Week of January 6- World War II Week of January 13- The Cold War & Conflicts of the Cold War Week of January 20- Modern Global Transformation ~~~~NEXT CYCLE BEGINS WEEK OF January 27, 2025 THROUGH 2025 SUMMER SEMESTER~~~~~ January 2025 Week of January 27- Prehistory – The Paleolithic and Neolithic Era Week of February 3- Early Civilizations: Ancient Mesopotamia Week of February 10- Early Civilizations: Ancient Egypt Week of February 17- Early Civilizations: Ancient Greece Week of February 24- Early Civilizations: Ancient Rome Week of March 3- Early Civilizations: Ancient China Week of March 10- NO CLASS- SPRING BREAK Early Civilizations: Ancient India Week of March 17 - Early Civilizations: Ancient India Week of March 24- Early Civilizations: The Byzantine Empire Week of March 31- Early Civilizations: The Islamic Empire Week of April 7- Early Civilizations: Mesoamerica (Aztec, Inca, & Maya) Week of April 14- The Middle Ages: Medieval China & Japan Week of April 21- The Middle Ages- The Mongol Empire Week of April 28- The Middle Ages: Medieval Europe, The Crusades, and The Black Plague Week of May 5- The Renaissance Week of May 12- The Reformation Week of May 19- Age of Exploration Week of May 26- The Scientific Revolution/ The Enlightenment Week of June 2- The Revolutions and Nationalism: United States Week of June 9- The Revolutions and Nationalism: France Week of June 16 - Nationalism and Independence Movements Spread Week of June 23- The Industrial Revolution Around the World Week of June 30- NO CLASS - SUMMER BREAK! Week of July 7- The Women’s Movement Around the World Week of July 14- Africa and Imperialism Week of July 21- Resistance to Imperialism Week of July 28- World War I Week of August 4- Rise of Communism- Russia and China Communist Revolutions Week of August 11- The Global Great Depression & Political Shifts - Germany, Japan, Italy Week of August 18- World War II Week of August 25- The Cold War & The Conflicts of the Cold War Week of September 1- Modern Global Transformation ~~~~NEXT CYCLE BEGINS WEEK OF September 8, 2025 THROUGH 2026 SPRING SEMESTER~~~~~ *Note* This class will start over from the beginning when the last topic has been covered, repeating the cycle.* This is a beginners level class, so no prior information is needed. Each week will cover the basic foundation for each topic so the student will leave with a solid handle on that particular event or topic. I will send a handout for each week to help the students take notes (optional). I will also follow up with additional resources or activities that the student can do after class.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of world/global history and work to strengthen their critical thinking skills through historical analysis. They will discover the major events of world history and how they worked to create the global community that exists today. We will use historical sources to dive into the past and do so in fun, engaging ways!
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Parental Guidance
Please note that there are some sensitive topics that will be addressed throughout the course including but not limited to: genocide, slavery, and sectional violence. I have been challenging and elevating students for over 10 years to delve deeply into the issues of our past and wrestle with the realities of our present and future. Each conversation will be open and honest but guided with the necessary care for students of this age. I believe it is our job as educators to not teach children what to think- but how to think and allow them to unearth the truths that are often hidden within the words of pages.
Supply List
Students will receive a weekly reading, note sheet, and activities that are optional.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from Arizona State University
Master's Degree in Education from Fayetteville State University
Bachelor's Degree in History from Duquesne University
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 topic.Reviews
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