World History

Trends in Human Civilization

Curriculum Map for Semester 1
UNIT I: THINKING LIKE A HISTORIAN
Description:
This unit will introduce students to the study of history. Students will familiarize themselves
with the historical thinking skills necessary for critical historical investigations. These include
(1) interpretation and evidence, (2) cause and consequence, (3) comparison, (4) periodization,
(5) historiography, and (6) historical empathy. Students will also learn additional skills
necessary to construct historical narratives, such as sourcing, artifact analysis, and proper
historical writing and citing (MLA).
Calendar:
August 3 August 21 (approximate)
California History-Social Science Content
Standards:
10.1

California Common Core State

Standards:
Key Ideas and Details 1, 2, 3
Craft and Structure 4, 6
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7, 8, 9

UNIT II: THE HAVES AND THE HAVE-NOTS

Description:
Social, economic, and political inequalities have been a hallmark of human civilization. In this
unit, students will look at various episodes in world history to understand how and why
winners and losers emerged during periods of major social, economic, political change.
Students will examine the democratic revolutions in United States, Europe, and Latin America
and will consider the effects of the Industrial Revolution across the globe.
Calendar:
August 24 September 18 (approximate)
California History-Social Science Content
Standards:
10.2
10.3

California Common Core State

Standards:
Key Ideas and Details 1, 2, 3
Craft and Structure 4, 6
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7, 8, 9
Range of Reading and Level of Complexity
10

UNIT III: GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE

Description:
Global climate change can be characterized as one of the greatest challenges humanity has
ever faced. In this unit, students will consider the industrial revolutions impact on climate
change, how climate change will impact developed and developing nations, and how our
integrated world economy presents challenges and opportunities to combat climate change.
Calendar:
September 21 October 16 (approximate)
California History-Social Science Content
Standards:
10.3
10.10

California Common Core State

Standards:
Key Ideas and Details 1, 2, 3
Craft and Structure 4, 6

 10.11

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7, 8, 9

Range of Reading and Level of Complexity
10

UNIT IV: BIOLOGICAL AND PATHOGEN DIFFUSION

Description:
Biological and pathogen diffusion is an under discussed, yet fundamental element of human
interaction. With the recent news coverage regarding Ebola in Sierra Leone, Guinea, and
Liberia, and the measles in United States, renewed attention has been placed on how diseases
and pathogens spread across borders and continents. This unit will look at case studies from
various periods in history involving the spread of diseases. Case studies include the Spanish
Flu pandemic, Cholera in India, Europe, and America, and modern disease challenges humanity
faces today.
Calendar:
October 19 November 13 (approximate)
California History-Social Science Content
Standards:
10.6
10.10

California Common Core State

Standards:
Key Ideas and Details 1, 2, 3
Craft and Structure 4, 6
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7, 8, 9
Range of Reading and Level of Complexity
10

UNIT V: IMPERIALISM
Description:
Imperialism has dramatically shaped and continue to influence the modern world. Imperialist
polices were pursued by many powerful nations that were interested in obtaining raw materials
and access to new markets. This unit will also consider other causes, such as industrialization,
nationalism, and balance of power politics.
Calendar:
November 30 December 18 (approximate)
California History-Social Science Content
Standards:
10.4; 10.5.4, 10.6; 10.9

California Common Core State

Standards:
Key Ideas and Details 1, 2, 3
Craft and Structure 4, 6
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7, 8, 9