This course, required for graduation, incorporates the study of history, geography, economics, and cultures around the world. A comparative approach to governments, religions, geography, and other studies is used. There is a focus on critical thinking, decision making, data gathering, and effective human relations.
Global Studies
This unit highlights the growth, decline, resurgence, and struggles of both Africa and the three major monotheistic religions. Both the continent of Africa and these three religions have been shaped strongly by their geography and cultural beliefs, lending to a shared past. In this unit, students will study the origin and growth of Islam, the struggle for human rights in South Africa, and the ongoing conflict between nations living in such a rich and culturally diverse region.
This unit examines how the European quest for God, Glory, and Gold and how that played a role in reshaping the flourishing Latin American culture that already existed. It also looks at the role of secularization and materialism in government and culture. Finally, one key aspect of this unit is the idea of migration of peoples (whether it be from across the globe or from one region to another).
This unit highlights the growth, decline, resurgence, religions, and struggles of the Middle East . This region has been shaped strongly by their geography and cultural beliefs, lending to a tenuous past. In this unit, students will study the origin and growth of Islam, the struggle for a homeland across the region, and the ongoing conflict between nations living in such a rich and culturally diverse region.
This unit covers the major geographical features, culture and history of Asia and how they have subsequently influenced the development of the Asian world. Students will learn about both the physical and political geography of the continent with an emphasis in map identification. Government structures such as communism, imperialism, and the dynasties of China will also be explored. Major cultural elements include Confucianism, Buddhism and Hinduism.
The unit begins with Classical Greece and addresses MAJOR changes up to the Enlightenment. Geographic activities and research skills should be emphasized throughout.