Course Catalog 2018_w_ CTE draft

U.S. HISTORY DUAL ENROLLMENT

2363(1 high school credit) (NRCC college credit in HIS 121, HIS 122, 6 semester college credits) Grade Level: 11 Prerequisite: Successfully pass the Virginia Placement Test in English EOC Test: Standards of Accreditation require an End of Course Test upon completion of this course.

This course surveys United States history from its beginning to present. This course will follow the recommended state Standards of Learning (SOLs) for content, but will include more in-depth study and outside assignments. This course will examine the development of western civilization from ancient times to the present. Students will follow the course guide and will use the texts of New River Community College for United States History 121 and 122. Tests will involve covering the SOLs as well as higher level thinking skills.

WORLD HISTORY TO 1500/WORLD GEOGRAPY

2341(1 credit) Grade Level: 9 Prerequisite: None EOC Test: Standards of Accreditation require an End of Course Test upon completion of this course.

The World History to 1500 AD/World Geography combination course is designed to precede the World History to 1500 AD/World Geography combination course to be taken in the 10 th grade year. The topics covered shall include a study of early physical and cultural development from the Paleolithic Era and a comparison of selected ancient river civilizations. Students will be able to describe, analyze, and evaluate the history of ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian civilizations and their developments. The study of the Middle East, Russia, and the Medieval period of Europe will be highlighted. Students will be able to describe, compare and contrast selected civilizations in Asia, Africa, and the Americas from both historical and geographical analysis skills by locating and describing civilizations from 4000 BC to 1500 AD. Further, students will use maps, globes, and other media tools to analyze physical and human landscapes.

WORLD HISTORY TO 1500/WORLD GEOGRAPHY HONORS

2343(1 credit) Grade Level: 9 Prerequisite: Middle school teacher recommendation EOC Test: The Standards of Learning required an End of Course Test upon completion of this course. This course will follow the recommended state Standards of Learning (SOLs) for content, but will include more in-depth study and outside assignments than standard academic courses. Students will be required to complete research-based projects which may include (but not limited to) journals, portfolios research papers, essays, etc., using a wide variety of sources. Tests will involve covering the SOLs as well as higher level thinking skills.

WORLD HISTORY FROM 1500 TO THE PRESENT/WORLD GEOGRAPHY

2342(1 credit) Grade Level: 10 Prerequisites: World History to 1500/World Geography EOC Test: Standards of Accreditation require an End of Course Test upon completion of this course.

The World History 1500 AD to Present/World Geography combination course is designed to follow the World History to 1500 AD/World Geography combination course taken in the 9 th grade year. The topics covered during this course will include locations, cultures, and conflicts of the major world empires about 1500 AD; the analysis of social, economic, and political patterns of the late medieval period; as well as the historical developments of the Reformation period and the impact of European expansion in the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The Industrial Revolution will be studied in detail. Students will be able to demonstrate skills in historical research and geographical analysis by analyzing physical and human landscapes using maps, globes, and other media tools. Regional development, economic interdependence, and the forces of cooperation and conflict as they influence geography will also be included in the unit of study.