History
All History courses are offered at the basic, intermediate, and honors levels.
History
- American History I
- American History II
- World History I
- World History II
- European History (AP)
Course Descriptions
American History I
This course will cover American history from Colonization through the Civil War and Reconstruction. We will examine and discuss the social, political and economic events of United States history and their consequences. In order for you to gain a greater understanding of American history, we will use a variety of resources and methods to dissect the events of the past including our text book, primary sources, audio/visual tools, powerpoints, discussions, presentations and debates.
American History II
This course represents the second year of a two year course in United States history. This course starts with the Industrial Revolution and ends with 21st Century American history. This tenth grade history course is in full alignment with the recommended framework supplied by the Massachusetts Department of Education.
World History I
The intention of this course is to provide students with a general overview of world history from the Paleolithic age through the Age of Absolutism. The course will discuss material of many interests of society such as art, architecture, medicine, science, and war. Students will use simulation, portfolio assessments, primary sources and video to understand the political, social, and economic roots of the world as it is today.
World History II
The intention of this course is to provide students with a general overview of modern world history from the Age of Absolutism through modern day. The course will discuss material of many interests of society such as art, architecture, medicine, science, and war. Students will use simulation, portfolio assessments, primary sources and video to understand the political, social, and economic roots of the world as it is today.
European History (AP)
An Advanced Placement Course, the intention of this course is to provide students with a factual narrative of European history from 1450 to the present. Students will look at intellectual, cultural, political, diplomatic, social, and economic developments from the Renaissance through modern day. Emphasis is placed on students learning deductive skills from primary sources such as maps, documents, statistics, and pictorial evidence in addition to academic skills through note-taking, discussion-based questions and thematic essays. This course meets every other day on a 10-day rotation. Each class is 90 minutes long.
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