Global History 12
"History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are." -David C. McCullough
Global History 12 is intended to be a historical inquiry of the post World War II era to the present day (1945- now). This is a course that
allows students to explore, in-depth, the present global geopolitical structure and how it was attained throughout the latter part of the twentieth century. In
other words: “How did the world arrive at its current state at the close of the 20th century?” It also provides students with the opportunity to make
projections and forecasts for the future. This is a History course, and you will be engaged as the Historian. The course will consist of the following
major units and outcomes. We will be investigating these units roughly chronologically through the decades 1940’s to present.
Global History 12 is intended to be a historical inquiry of the post World War II era to the present day (1945- now). This is a course that
allows students to explore, in-depth, the present global geopolitical structure and how it was attained throughout the latter part of the twentieth century. In
other words: “How did the world arrive at its current state at the close of the 20th century?” It also provides students with the opportunity to make
projections and forecasts for the future. This is a History course, and you will be engaged as the Historian. The course will consist of the following
major units and outcomes. We will be investigating these units roughly chronologically through the decades 1940’s to present.
Course Topics
COURSE INTRODUCTION
- Become familiar with historical inquiry methods
- Use, analyze, and interpret primary and secondary resources
- Discern the various types of bias
UNIT 1: The Heirs of War
- Become aware of the relative strengths and weaknesses of the two alliances that developed after the war.
- Understand the development of competition between the US and the USSR for world dominance.
- Understand the differences between the economic and political philosophies of the two superpowers.
- Have specific knowledge of the strategies used by each superpower to enhance their relative positions of power, with particular emphasis on Berlin, Cuba, and Vietnam.
UNIT 2: North-South
- Examine an issue that illustrates the economic disparity between "North" and "South"
- Demonstrate an understanding of forces that contributed to the economic disparity between "North" and "South".
- Evaluate different approaches to address global economic disparity.
- Analyze the correlation between wealth and power.
- Analyze the extent and nature of the economic disparity which exists within countries of the "North".
UNIT 3: The Pursuit of Justice
- Develop an understanding of how perceptions of justice differ from nation to nation with particular reference to the Israel/Palestine conflict.
- Investigate various components and standards as they relate to the definition of justice
- Analyze common injustices and demonstrate an understanding of the conflicts between group and individual rights including Gandhi, Genocides, Child Soldiers, and Sweat Shops.
UNIT 4: Social Change
– Discern the differences between growing cultural diversity and the theory of a single, global culture through contemporary historical examples.
– Analyze what has caused the culture of some societies to dominate those of others.
– Determine the impact that totalitarian techniques have had on transforming culture through investigation of Mao’s China.
UNIT 5: The Age of Technology
- Investigate the issues surrounding the development and implementation of new technologies with particular reference to the Birth Control Pill and the Atomic Bomb.
- Understand the controversies that the application of new technologies creates and the question of ethics.
- Recognize the impact of technology on present day society and the implications for the future
UNIT 6: Interdependence
- Examine the process of obtaining political, economic, and military independence for countries such as Vietnam, Commonwealth nations and Cyprus.
- Understand the importance of interdependence with relation to social, economic, environmental, and political between countries.
-Examine the role of the UN and peacekeepers on the world stage.
- Become familiar with historical inquiry methods
- Use, analyze, and interpret primary and secondary resources
- Discern the various types of bias
UNIT 1: The Heirs of War
- Become aware of the relative strengths and weaknesses of the two alliances that developed after the war.
- Understand the development of competition between the US and the USSR for world dominance.
- Understand the differences between the economic and political philosophies of the two superpowers.
- Have specific knowledge of the strategies used by each superpower to enhance their relative positions of power, with particular emphasis on Berlin, Cuba, and Vietnam.
UNIT 2: North-South
- Examine an issue that illustrates the economic disparity between "North" and "South"
- Demonstrate an understanding of forces that contributed to the economic disparity between "North" and "South".
- Evaluate different approaches to address global economic disparity.
- Analyze the correlation between wealth and power.
- Analyze the extent and nature of the economic disparity which exists within countries of the "North".
UNIT 3: The Pursuit of Justice
- Develop an understanding of how perceptions of justice differ from nation to nation with particular reference to the Israel/Palestine conflict.
- Investigate various components and standards as they relate to the definition of justice
- Analyze common injustices and demonstrate an understanding of the conflicts between group and individual rights including Gandhi, Genocides, Child Soldiers, and Sweat Shops.
UNIT 4: Social Change
– Discern the differences between growing cultural diversity and the theory of a single, global culture through contemporary historical examples.
– Analyze what has caused the culture of some societies to dominate those of others.
– Determine the impact that totalitarian techniques have had on transforming culture through investigation of Mao’s China.
UNIT 5: The Age of Technology
- Investigate the issues surrounding the development and implementation of new technologies with particular reference to the Birth Control Pill and the Atomic Bomb.
- Understand the controversies that the application of new technologies creates and the question of ethics.
- Recognize the impact of technology on present day society and the implications for the future
UNIT 6: Interdependence
- Examine the process of obtaining political, economic, and military independence for countries such as Vietnam, Commonwealth nations and Cyprus.
- Understand the importance of interdependence with relation to social, economic, environmental, and political between countries.
-Examine the role of the UN and peacekeepers on the world stage.
Course Outline
Global History Communication Plan (Half Year) 2016-2017 | |
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Global History Communication Plan (Full Year) 2016-2017 | |
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