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World History 1450 to Present: Quarter 4
Overview
Student first focus on the economic and political instability
of the 1920s and then the causes and effects of World War II. They
proceed to analyze the increasingly complex events related to post World War
II, including the struggles for independence in different parts of the world
and events in India, China, and Africa. Finally, students study issues
related to conflicts in Middle East, the Cold War, the collapse of
Communism, and global interdependence.
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Standards
Enduring Understandings - important ideas that students should carry
with them years beyond the instruction received this year.
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Chronology organizes
history and increases understanding of historical relationships.
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Economic, scientific
and technological developments impact human interactions.
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Power has been
acquired, maintained, used and/or lost.
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Religious and
philosophical ideas have been powerful societal forces.
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Maps, charts, and
graphs are used to acquire, process and report information about people,
places and environments.
Essential Questions - most important “big picture” questions
students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.
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How did the economic
developments of the 1920's impact world societies?
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What were the
political, economic, military causes of WW II?
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How do maps increase
understanding of the events of WWII?
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How can major events
of WWII be organized chronologically?
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How has power been
acquired, maintained, used and or lost since World War II?
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How have religious
and philosophical ideas impacted societies since WWII?
Standards and Benchmarks
History 1:
Students understand the chronological organization of history and know how
to organize events and people into major eras to identify and explain
historical relationships.
Benchmark C: Students use chronology to examine and explain historical
relationships.
History 2:
Students know how to use the processes and resources of historical inquiry.
Benchmark C: Students know how to interpret and evaluate primary and
secondary sources o historical information.
History 3:
Students understand that societies are diverse and change over time.
Benchmark A: Students know how various societies were affected by contacts
and exchanges among diverse
peoples.
Benchmark B: Students understand the history of social organization in
various societies.
History 4:
Students understand how science, technology, and economic activity have
developed, changed, and affected societies throughout history.
Benchmark B: Students understand how economic factors influenced
historical events.
History 5:
Students understand political institutions and theories that developed and
changed over time.
Benchmark D: Students know the history of relationships among different
political powers and the development of international relations.
History 6:
Students know that religious and philosophical ideas have been powerful
forces throughout history.
Benchmark B: Students know how societies have been affected by religions
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