About World History
I find World History to be an interesting subject for the fact that it presents students with a blueprint of cultures around the world, telling their stories. To think that events that occurred thousands of years ago contributed to shaping countries, languages, borders, religious beliefs, and events of present day is amazing. World History will hopefully open students' minds and eyes to the world of which they are a part of.
In addition to World History, students will be introduced to the Illinois Constitution and Economics. Students will learn about the history of Illinois and its government. Through the Illinois unit students will learn to appreciate the impact of individuals that played an important role in events that define Illinois as a state. Students will also learn about the process a bill takes to become a law and the rights they have as a citizen of the State.
Students will be introduced to important economic concepts such as "supply and demand." In a world that is struggling economically, its important for students to develop an understanding important economic terminology pertinent to how money is exchanged among local to national levels. Students will learn to appreciate the importance of a budget and the ability to manage money effectively.
Throughout the year students will have an opportunity to participate in hands-on activities, which will give students in-depth insight on important aspects of each civilization. In World History students will have an opportunity to learn through peer teaching, group activites and other activities such as the Pyramid project, a favorite of students.
In addition to World History, students will be introduced to the Illinois Constitution and Economics. Students will learn about the history of Illinois and its government. Through the Illinois unit students will learn to appreciate the impact of individuals that played an important role in events that define Illinois as a state. Students will also learn about the process a bill takes to become a law and the rights they have as a citizen of the State.
Students will be introduced to important economic concepts such as "supply and demand." In a world that is struggling economically, its important for students to develop an understanding important economic terminology pertinent to how money is exchanged among local to national levels. Students will learn to appreciate the importance of a budget and the ability to manage money effectively.
Throughout the year students will have an opportunity to participate in hands-on activities, which will give students in-depth insight on important aspects of each civilization. In World History students will have an opportunity to learn through peer teaching, group activites and other activities such as the Pyramid project, a favorite of students.