Global Studies II
COURSE TITLE: Global Studies II
COURSE CODE: GLO STU II
UNITS OF CREDIT: 1
COURSE LENGTH: Full Year - 5 periods a week
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Global Studies II continues to explore World History in chronological order from the Industrial Revolution to the present time. Using maps, charts, graphs, literature and documents from a variety of sources, students develop a knowledge of key concepts in depth. Recurring themes of ancient history are traced through modern times.
The second semester of this course concentrates on reviewing for the Regents examination while mastering document based questions (DBQ’s). There will be an emphasis on using newspapers to develop the analytical skills that students will use in their adult lives.
CORE MATERIALS UTILIZED:
World History: Connections to Today – Regents Level Program
Prentice Hall, 2003
The World Past and Present - Text and workbook – less difficult reading level
Harcourt, Brace and Jovanovich, 1991 – (Supplemental material)
World Tapestry: An Anthology of Global Literature Globe Fearon, 1997
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Global Studies I
LOCAL ASSESSMENT: Curriculum driven teacher assessment
STATE ASSESSMENT: Regents/RCT in Global Studies
COURSE CODE: GLO STU II
UNITS OF CREDIT: 1
COURSE LENGTH: Full Year - 5 periods a week
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Global Studies II continues to explore World History in chronological order from the Industrial Revolution to the present time. Using maps, charts, graphs, literature and documents from a variety of sources, students develop a knowledge of key concepts in depth. Recurring themes of ancient history are traced through modern times.
The second semester of this course concentrates on reviewing for the Regents examination while mastering document based questions (DBQ’s). There will be an emphasis on using newspapers to develop the analytical skills that students will use in their adult lives.
CORE MATERIALS UTILIZED:
World History: Connections to Today – Regents Level Program
Prentice Hall, 2003
The World Past and Present - Text and workbook – less difficult reading level
Harcourt, Brace and Jovanovich, 1991 – (Supplemental material)
World Tapestry: An Anthology of Global Literature Globe Fearon, 1997
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Global Studies I
LOCAL ASSESSMENT: Curriculum driven teacher assessment
STATE ASSESSMENT: Regents/RCT in Global Studies
