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and big ideas of human history. Students complete an Prerequisites: HST103: World History or equivalent, success
independent honors project each semester. in previous social studies course, and a teacher/school
Course Length: Yearlong counselor recommendation.
Suggested Grade: 9-10
Prerequisites: K12 middle school American History Since
1865, World History A or World History B, or equivalent and HST213: Geography and World Cultures
teacher/school counselor recommendation. This Geography course will examine a broad range of

geographical perspectives covering all of the major regions
of the world. Each region will be reviewed in a similar
HST203: Modern World Studies structure in order for students to more clearly see the
In this comprehensive course, students follow the history of similarities and differences between each region.
the world from approximately 1870 to the present. They Specifically, the course will explore where each region is
begin with a study of events leading up to 1914, including located along with its physical characteristics, including
the Second Industrial Revolution and the imperialism that absolute and relative location, climate, and significant
accompanied it. Their focus then shifts to the contemporary geographical features. The exploration will then continue
era, including two world wars, the Great Depression, and on to look at each region from a cultural, economic, and
global Cold War tensions. Students examine both the political perspective, closely examining the human impact
staggering problems and astounding accomplishments of on each region from these perspectives as well as how
the twentieth century, with a focus on political and social human activities impact the environments of the region.
history. Students also explore topics in physical and human Course Length: Yearlong
geography, and investigate issues of concern in the Suggested Grade: 11-12
contemporary world. Online lessons help students organize Prerequisites: HST103: World History or equivalent.
study, explore topics, review in preparation for
assessments, and practice sophisticated skills of historical
thinking and analysis. Activities include analyzing primary HST222: Contemporary World Issues
sources and maps, creating timelines, completing projects
In this course students will compare governments,
and written assignments, and conducting independent economies, cultures and geography of the world. Emphasis
research. will be placed on the civics, politics, economics, structures,
Course Length: Yearlong
processes and policies of United States and then compared
Suggested Grade: 11-12
with those of the international community. Students will
Prerequisites: HST103: World History or equivalent. use what they know and learn about the United States and
the world to analyze current events and contemporary
issues. Reasoning and research skills will be applied to the
HST204: Honors Modern World Studies content throughout the course.
In this advanced course, students investigate the history of Course Length: Yearlong
the world from approximately 1870 to the present. They Suggested Grade: 11-12
begin with an analysis of events leading up to 1914, Prerequisites: HST103: World History and HST303: US
including the Second Industrial Revolution and the History, or equivalents
imperialism that accompanied it. Their focus then shifts to Special Note: This course qualifies as a Humanities course.
the contemporary era, including two world wars, the Great
Depression, and global Cold War tensions. Students
undertake an in-depth examination of both the staggering HST303: U.S. History
problems and astounding accomplishments of the This course is a full-year survey that provides students with
twentieth century, with a focus on political and social a comprehensive view of American history from the first
history. Students also explore advanced topics in physical
migrations of nomadic people to North America to recent
and human geography, and investigate issues of concern in
events. Readings are drawn from K12’s The American
the contemporary world. Activities include analyzing Odyssey: A History of the United States. Online lessons help
primary sources and maps, creating timelines, completing students organize their study, explore topics in depth,
projects and written assignments, and conducting research. review in preparation for assessments, and practice skills of
Students complete an independent, comprehensive, honors
historical thinking and analysis. Activities include analyzing
research project each semester.
primary sources and maps, creating time lines, completing
Course Length: Yearlong projects and written assignments, and conducting
Suggested Grade: 11-12
independent research.
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