Students apply reading and analytical strategies to the events and movements that created the modern world. This course emphasizes the effects of the Industrial Revolution and changing attitudes about science and religion as well as the impact of European colonization. Students are asked to make connections between World War I and II and events related to the Cold War, and 19th century imperialism and modern independence movements.
Major topics include:
The Scientific Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
Colonization and Imperialism
20th century political and social movements
World Wars I and II
The Cold War
Modern independence movements
Contemporary global conflicts
Globalization
Students learn through online lesson activities, videos, and interactive activities. Each module begins with a pretest, proceeds to lessons that conclude with a brief self-check, and wraps with a module exam. The course concludes with a cumulative exam.
This paced course uses content from Accelerate Education taught by a VHS Learning instructor who is certified in their content area and who follows VHS Learning policies. The course will be hosted in the Buzz learning management system. The course will include a variety of individual assignments and projects, as well as class discussions.
