What's included
30 live meetings
22 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students will complete reading and writing assignments for each class, as well as occasional presentations.Assessment
Grades are provided as letter grades based on participation, written work, and tests.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 11
This course coordinates with my World Literature courses. This class is taught at a standard level, however, I am able to offer additional work as well as AP designation on your transcript if you would like your student to take this class at an AP level, as I am AP authorized--please contact me about this option. This course is the 1st half of a rhetorical level course intended to introduce the student to the major themes and moments in world history. This course will involve both writing and reading. We will be reading a full-range of primary documents from each time period and geographical area we study. You will be learning how to read, think about, analyze, argue with, and present ideas about history and to connect events to the larger trends and themes in world history. This class is a discussion-based, Socratic, interactive format. Each week you will be responsible for reading background material and assigned primary documents. You will be expected to write a reading response for each of your readings on the background material for each time period in history and the important elements of the work. You should be building a timeline of major events in world history across geographical boundaries. In class, we will spend much time discussing our reading, putting themes in their historical context and asking questions about the author’s and our own worldviews. I expect you to come to class prepared to participate in this discussion. You will also be assigned brief presentations. These presentations will involve researching the biographical information for significant figures and key information for major moments we will study in class. 1-What is history? Neolithic revolution, evaluating documents 2-Mesopotamia and the Near East 3-Egypt—introduce DBQ’s and practice in class 4-Ancient China 5-Chinese philosophy and Han dynasty 6-Ancient India 7-Persia 8-Minoans and Mycenaeans 9-Greek city states; drama 10-Greek philosophy and art 11-presentations on Greek contributions 12-Olmec and Maya 13-Africa 14-East Asia 15-Hellenistic age/Test 1 16-Early Rome 17-Roman Republic 18-Roman Empire 19-Decline of the empire 20-early Christianity/Byzantine 21-Islam 22-Carolingians 23-Economics and social systems of the Middle Ages 24-High Middle Ages 25-Vikings and Mongols 26-Late Middle Ages 27-Renaissance 1 28-Renaissance 2 presentations on art 29-Reformation 30-Test 2
Learning Goals
Students will learn the major themes of world history, while also learning how to approach and manage primary documents.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows College Board Advanced Placement CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards30 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
What is history? Neolithic revolution, evaluating documents
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Mesopotamia and the Near East
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Egypt—introduce DBQ’s and practice in class
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Ancient China
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
World history often contains moments of violence or discrimination. These moments will not be glorified in this class, but will be mentioned when appropriate for the high school level. Parental guidance is always suggested throughout this class, especially for sensitive students.
Supply List
Primary documents will be supplied. Students will need to acquire the textbook.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of Toronto
Master's Degree in History from University of Cambridge
Master's Degree from Eastern Michigan University
Master's Degree in History from Northwestern University
Master's Degree in Religious Studies from Yale University
4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from Birmingham-Southern College
Bachelor's Degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor's Degree from Middle East Technical University
Bachelor's Degree in History from Millersville University
I have a master's degree in history from the University of Cambridge and 17 years experience teaching history. I am an AP authorized history teacher and grader.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$34
weekly or $500 for 30 classes2x per week, 15 weeks
45 min
Completed by 27 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-18 learners per class