Q1:

Please summarize this specific course that you have completed.

Imagine you are describing the course to someone else. How would you describe the course in general?
What specific assignments or material would you tell them about? What materials do you use? How is
the class presented and did you find that interesting, helpful, or a struggle? Use the following format:

Topic Sentences: Write 2-4 sentences that include the name of the course and what you believe it was
about.

Supporting sentence Example 1:1-2 sentences explaining and discussing ONE important assignment or
piece of information from the class.

Supporting sentence Example 2:1-2 sentences explaining and discussing ONE MORE important
assignment or piece of information from the class.

Supporting Detail: 1-2 sentences explaining how the material is presented AND the best ways to
remember and study it.

Supporting Detail: 1-2 sentences describing at least 2 resources you used in the course and how they
helped.

Conclusion: 1-2 sentences describing how your knowledge has grown in this area since the beginning of
the course.

REMEMBER TO DOUBLE CHECK GRAMMAR.

Write your response using your own words and do not use any other sources outside of this course in
your response. Look at the rubric below to see how your question will be graded:

ANSWER:

I can help you summarize the course that you have completed. Here is a possible summary based on the
course contents:

The course is about world civilization from ancient to modern times. It covers the concepts and skills of
historical thinking, the characteristics and diversity of civilizations, the major global ages and their
effects, and the political revolutions that shaped the world.

One important assignment was to create your own civilization in Unit 2, where you applied the eight
elements of civilization to design a unique and realistic society.

Another significant topic was the Columbian Exchange in Unit 4, where you learned about the exchange
of goods, people, diseases, and ideas between the Old World and the New World, and its consequences
for both regions.

The material is presented in a logical and chronological order, with each unit focusing on a specific
theme and subtopics. The best way to remember and study the material is to use the world civilization
vocabulary, practice the historical thinking skills, and review the key events and concepts.
 Some of the resources that I used in the course were primary source documents, such as letters, diaries,
and speeches, that helped me analyze historical information and perspectives; and multimedia content,
such as videos, maps, and images, that helped me visualize and understand different ages and
regions.Since the beginning of the course, my knowledge of world civilization has grown significantly. I
have developed a deeper appreciation of the diversity and complexity of human history, and a better
understanding of the connections and influences among different civilizations.

2.
In a full paragraph, discuss in detail 2 specific topics/skills from this specific course
section that may be useful to you. These items can be topics in the course you found
interesting, challenging, new to you, useful, or helpful for your schooling or job.

Look below for specific items needed for your reflection on this course:

 At least 2 summaries of monumental events or people that changed your

perspective.

Use the following format:

Topic #1
I would be excited to teach someone about….
This information is useful because…

Topic #2:
I would be excited to teach someone about….
This information is useful because…

Look at the rubric below to see how your question will be graded:

opic #1: I would be excited to teach someone about the Reformation from Unit 3. This information is
useful because it shows how religious movements can have profound effects on social, political, and
cultural aspects of civilization. The Reformation challenged the authority and doctrines of the Catholic
Church, leading to the emergence of Protestantism and various sects. It also sparked wars, persecutions,
and reforms across Europe, as well as influencing art, literature, and education.
Topic #2: I would be excited to teach someone about the Enlightenment from Unit 5. This information is
useful because it illustrates how intellectual and philosophical developments can shape modern political
and social ideologies. The Enlightenment promoted reason, individualism, and human rights, challenging
the traditional sources of authority and power. It also inspired the American and French Revolutions, as
well as influencing science, culture, and democracy.

3.
What was your greatest challenge during this course section? How did you overcome
it?

Provide 1 specific lesson or assessment that was challenging and the steps you took to
get through it.

One of the greatest challenges I faced during this course section was the lesson on "Analyzing Historical
Information" in Unit 1. This lesson required me to apply the historical thinking skills of sourcing,
contextualizing, corroborating, and close reading to various primary and secondary sources. I found it
difficult to evaluate the reliability, bias, and perspective of different sources, as well as to compare and
contrast them.

To overcome this challenge, I followed these steps:

- I reviewed the definitions and examples of each historical thinking skill from the previous lessons.

- I used the questions and prompts provided in the lesson to guide my analysis of each source.

- I checked my answers with the feedback and explanations given in the lesson.

- I practiced the skills on additional sources from other units or online resources.