World History Herald: A Journey Through World History~ Middle & High!  Part 2

Embark on a captivating journey through time, from the era of revolutions to the dawn of the modern age. Explore the tumultuous events that reshaped our world, from the American and French Revolutions to the rise of global empires and the Industrial Revolution. Witness the struggles for independence, the clashes of ideologies, and the transformative advances in technology and society that paved the way for the modern world we inhabit today. Discover the stories of individuals who challenged the status quo and shaped the course of history, in this engaging exploration of middle school world history.

This course delves into the transformative period from the Scientific Revolution to the present day, exploring the global impact of scientific advancements, social change, and cultural shifts. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, readings, multimedia presentations, and projects, students will examine the key events, ideas, and individuals that have shaped the modern world.

*  We work together through conversations, slides, games, video clips and activities to use our critical thinking skills to unravel and discover how civilizations were born, how they adapted, and how they changed the world throughout hundreds of years. 

*  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, as this class will discuss the historical events that occurred.

* We will also learn how to "understand" and research history like a historian. 

* 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. (Amazon Link for reference: https://a.co/d/3avqbps) 


Content and Course Schedule:
Week 1- The Scientific Revolution/ The Enlightenment 
Week 2- Revolutions and Nationalism: United States
Week 3- Revolutions and Nationalism: France
Week 4- Revolutions and Nationalism: Europe and Latin America
Week 5- The Industrial Revolution Around the World
Week 6- The Women’s Movement Around the World
Week 7– Africa and Imperialism
Week 8 – Reactions to Colonization Around the World and Modernization in Asia
Week 9- World War I
Week 10 – The Global Great Depression & Political Shifts - Russia, Japan, Italy
Week 11 - World War II
Week 12- The Cold War: Part One- Economic Structures
Week 13 - The Cold War: Part Two
Week 14- Modern Global Transformation

*  Students will be responsible for reading the assigned chapters each week- roughly 15-20 pages. But, this book is great at keeping things in easy to read form while creating a bright and fun background! A lot of the book is visual aids (which I believe is essential for students to move this knowledge into long term memory). 

****Students are encouraged to hand in their weekly work which can be evaluated by the teacher if so desired. Grades available also upon request for those that desire it.******

To check out part one: https://outschool.com/classes/history-herald-world-history-part-1-for-the-middle-school-mind-ancient-1500s-lg5u3nrh?usid=2DREQFl0&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link