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HISTORY
HISTORY 10: MODERN WORLD HISTORY
Modern World History examines the transformative
forces that have shaped our interconnected world
from the 19th century to today. Beginning with
a snapshot of the 18th century amid the rise of
nationalism, students trace the economic, political,
and social changes that have driven both global
integration and regional divergence. The course
explores the Industrial Revolution, not only as a
technological breakthrough but as a catalyst for
profound social and economic change. Students
analyze the expansion of empires, the upheavals of
20th-century global con昀氀icts, and the shifting power
dynamics of the Cold War and decolonization. By
examining the legacies of these events, they gain
insight into the challenges and opportunities of the
present moment. Emphasizing critical thinking and
historical inquiry, students engage with primary
sources, conduct independent research, and craft
persuasive arguments. As a culminating project,
students apply their knowledge to anticipate how
historical trends might continue to shape the future.
Through this study, students develop a deeper
understanding of the forces that de昀椀ne our world
and the responsibilities of global citizenship.
HISTORY 11: US HISTORY
How does a nation change over time? How did
the people in the United States create, alter, and
dismantle systems, ideas, and practices throughout
American history? In this course, 11th grade historians
discover and learn to evaluate the complexity of
the United States by tracing patterns of continuity
and change throughout its history. Students build a
thorough timeline of US History by layering multiple
perspectives via shared documents embedded
in our thematic units and through the exploration
of non-dominant narratives in supplemental
choice texts. Students examine the development
of American history through research and
investigation into the ways that the Constitution has
been applied and interpreted, how the American
perception of international con昀氀ict has changed,
how communities have advocated for rights, and
how original systems that were created have
persisted and shifted as the conditions and context
of America have changed over time. Students
ultimately put their developed skills and historical
context to work in the second semester as each
chooses a specialized topic related to U.S. history,
conducts original historical research, and crafts a
thesis-driven term paper.
JOURNALISM: ANALYSIS AND PRODUCTION
Welcome to the Newsroom! This interdisciplinary
course examines journalism as a distinct
intellectual and creative discipline that has served
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to document and shape human history. Students
learn practical journalistic literacy - from how to
be informed consumers of the news to how to
