Modern World History

 

 

 

          Students will be reviewing turning points that shaped the modern world, from the French Revolution through the present.  Students trace the rise of democratic ideas and develop an understanding of the historical roots of current world issues, especially as they pertain to international relations.  They extrapolate from the American experience that democratic ideals are often achieved at a high price, remain vulnerable and are not practical everywhere in the world. Students develop an understanding of current world issues and relate them to their historical, geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts.  Students consider multiple accounts of events in order to understand international relations from a variety of perspectives.

 

          Moreover, this course will correlate with the five cognitive strategies of problem formation, research, interpretation, communication, and precision and accuracy, included within the framework of the newly-developed Common Core Standards.  Furthermore, the course will also meet the expectations of the strategic plan for the Cranston Public Schools, most notably in regard to developing a diverse community of learners who work collaboratively as critical thinkers, as well as empowering students to acquire the resourcefulness which prepares learners for life role performances in a world of constant change and continuous discovery.