History

World Civilizations 1A
In World Civilizations 1A, students explore the many aspects of the various world civilizations, from the earliest civilizations that originated before 2300 B.C. to those that ruled the world in A.D. 1500. A broad range of cultural elements, including art, architecture, religion, education, family life, and roles of women in each civilization are addressed. Additionally, at various points in the course, "Highlights in History" pages showcase events or achievements from certain civilizations.
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World Civilizations 1B
In World Civilizations 1B, students learn about global history from 1500 to the 1990s, which covers events from the conquest of the "New World" to the end of the Cold War. The course is divided into six units, with each unit containing six lessons. Each lesson highlights a different geographical region of the world, and the topics within each lesson explore the sequence of events in that region within the unit's chronological boundaries.
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American History 1A
In American History 1A, students follow events and trends in the history of the United States, from the arrival of the indigenous peoples through the end of the Civil War. Students read and hear about American history from multiple perspectives as recorded by various groups. Discussion forums and multimedia notebooks are integrated into numerous projects and assessments.
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American History 1B
In American History 1B, students continue learning about American history from the Civil War's end through the first decade of the new millennium. The course is divided into six historical eras, and each era is divided into five different facets of history: political history, popular history, the multicultural peoples' history, military history, and economic history. Multimedia content enhances learning with first-person accounts of history, and students discuss and explore various topics through discussion notebook exercises and projects.
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