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World History Herald: World History -Full Year Curriculum From Ancient to Modern

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 week
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Optional handouts and activities will be given for each class.
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Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11
****NOTE- Please see below for the SPRING & SUMMER schedule regarding topics covered each week. for the 25-26 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 36 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 36 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 COURSE TOPIC LIST~~~
(Current schedule with dates listed below)
Week One- Prehistory – The Paleolithic and Neolithic Era 
Week Two- Early Civilizations: Ancient Mesopotamia 
Week Three- Early Civilizations: Ancient Egypt
Week Four- Early Civilizations: Ancient India and Israel
Week Five- Early Civilizations: Ancient Greece
Week Six- Early Civilizations: Ancient Rome
Week Seven- Early Civilizations: Ancient China
Week Eight - Early Civilizations: The Rise of Christianity
Week Nine- Early Civilizations: The Byzantine Empire
Week 10- Early Civilizations: The Islamic Empire
Week 11- Early Civilizations: Mesoamerica ( Aztec, Inca, & Maya)
Week 12 - The Middle Ages- West Africa Kingdoms
Week 13- The Middle Ages: Medieval China & Japan
Week 14- The Middle Ages- The Mongol Empire 
Week 15- The Middle Ages- The Vikings
Week 16- The Middle Ages: Medieval Europe, The Crusades, and The Black Plague
Week 17- The Ottoman Empire
Week 18- The Renaissance
Week 19 The Reformation
Week 20- Age of Exploration
Week 21- Age of Absolutism
Week 22- The Scientific Revolution/ The Enlightenment 
Week 23- The Revolutions and Nationalism: United States
Week 24- The Revolutions and Nationalism: France
Week 25- Nationalism and Independence Movements Spread: Latin America and Europe
Week 26- The Industrial Revolution Around the World
Week 27-  The Women’s Movement Around the World
Week 28- Africa and Imperialism
Week 29- Resistance to Imperialism
Week 30- World War I
Week 31- Rise of Communism- Russia and China Communist Revolutions
Week 32- The Global Great Depression & Political Shifts - Germany, Japan, Italy
Week 33- World War II
Week 34-  The Cold War & Conflicts of the Cold War Part 1
Week 35-  The Cold War & Conflicts of the Cold War Part 2
Week 36- 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 May 12- The Middle Ages: The Vikings
Week of May 19-  The Middle Ages: Medieval Europe, The Crusades, and The Black Plague
Week of May 26- The Ottoman Empire
Week of June 2- The Renaissance
Week of June 9- The Reformation
Week of June 16- Age of Exploration
Week of June 23- Age of Absolutism
Week of June 30- NO CLASS - SUMMER BREAK! 
Week of July 7-  The Scientific Revolution/ The Enlightenment 
Week of July 14- The Revolutions and Nationalism: United States  
Week of July 21- The Revolutions and Nationalism: France
Week of July 28- Nationalism and Independence Movements Spread  
Week of August 4-  The Industrial Revolution Around the World
Week of August 11-The Women’s Movement Around the World
Week of August 18- Africa and Imperialism
Week of August 25- Resistance to Imperialism
Week of September 1-  World War I
Week of September 8- Rise of Communism- Russia and China Communist Revolutions  
Week of September 15-The Global Great Depression & Political Shifts - Germany, Japan, Italy
Week of September 22-World War II
Week of September 29-The Cold War & The Conflicts of the Cold War Part 1
Week of October 6- The Cold War & The Conflicts of the Cold War Part 2
Week of October 13- Modern Global Transformation


~~~~NEXT CYCLE BEGINS  WEEK OF October 20th, 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.
Sources
A vast collaboration of sources will be utilized to create this content to provide the students with a multi-faceted explanation of events from differing perspectives. Some sources utilized to create the content of the course: A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence by Delegates of The Constitutional Convention A Little History of the United States (Little Histories) By James West Davidson A Documentary History of the United States by Richard D. Heffner and Alexander B. Heffner A Different Mirror for Young People: A History of Multicultural America (For Young People Series) by Ronald Takaki World History 101: From ancient Mesopotamia and the Viking conquests to NATO and WikiLeaks, an essential primer on world history by Tom Head PhD History: The Definitive Visual Guide (From The Dawn of Civilization To The Present Day) by Adam Hart-Davis The Student's Friend Concise World History: Parts 1 and 2 by Mike Maxwell DK Eyewitness Books: Ancient Civilizations by Joseph Fullman
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Master's Degree in Education from Fayetteville State University
Master's Degree in History from Arizona 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.

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