Course Description 
Magnet World History investigates six historical eras from approximately 10,000 B.C.E. to the present. This course will culminate a study of change, continuity, and globalization at the beginning of the 21st century. World History is not only required for high school graduation but seeks to ensure that students build a strong foundation in the complex historic and cultural contexts of issues facing our globe today. This is a rigorous, fast-paced, and intensive class. It includes economic, political, and social aspects of world history. Students will be asked to analyze and evaluate secondary and primary documents and be able to write about the meaning, significance, and impact of these documents as class work, homework, and as a routine part of quizzes and exams.