Survey of World History, Part 1 (Middle School)

$249.00

SOCST 033 | Middle School | 0.50 Credit Hours

In this course, students will compare historical and cultural events in Europe with the same type of events in the Americas (North, Central, and South) during the same time period. They will participate in in-depth discussions on medieval Europe, the Renaissance, the Aztecs, the Incas, and the colonial efforts in North America. This is the first course in a two-part World History series for grades seven and eight; however, either course may be taken independently of the other.

SOCST 033 | Middle School | 0.50 Credit Hours

In this course, students will compare historical and cultural events in Europe with the same type of events in the Americas (North, Central, and South) during the same time period. They will participate in in-depth discussions on medieval Europe, the Renaissance, the Aztecs, the Incas, and the colonial efforts in North America. This is the first course in a two-part World History series for grades seven and eight; however, either course may be taken independently of the other.

Course Details

  • There are no prerequisites for this course. In fact, the course is written in a way that any student can succeed, regardless of previous knowledge or experience. If you are less familiar with the material covered in this course, it is recommended that you consult an atlas, the Internet, or an encyclopedia for additional information. However, all of the necessary information will be found within the pages of this course.

  • Course Outline

    Unit 1: Medieval Europe (500-1350)
    Unit 2: The Ancient Americans
    Unit 3: Renaissance and Reformation (1350-1600)
    Unit 4: Europe Conquers the World
    Unit 5: Early Colonial Period in the Americas

    • All of the information you need for this course is found within each of the five main units. However, there are five activities that will require you to do more than just read. First person references (such as I, my, me, etc.) included in the course content come from the author, not your instructor.