Social Studies
Global Studies
This social studies course covers a wide range of topics involving the history, culture, and economies of various regions around the world. After taking this course, students will develop a better understanding of what makes each world region unique and appreciate the origins of the people who came from each of the regions
About the course
Course Overview
This social studies course covers a wide range of topics involving the history, culture, and economies of various regions around the world. After taking this course, students will develop a better understanding of what makes each world region unique and appreciate the origins of the people who came from each of the regions. Geography and map lessons are also included in this course.
Textbook: Global Studies - © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2021
By the end of the course
Learning Objectives
- Describe the interdependence among early civilizations.
- Describe the history, culture, and economies of various regions around the world.
- Explain the tools and techniques used to collect, classify, and analyze data to make geographic inferences and predictions.
- Describe the information included in the key to a map and how to interpret that information on the map itself.
- Explain how economic opportunity impacts cultural diffusion and regional differences.
- Describe how various international organizations influence the global economy.
Course contents
What You'll Study
Chapter 1: Ancient Civilizations
Chapter 2: Major Civilizations of the Eastern Hemisphere
Chapter 3: Global Systems of Migration, Trade/Technology
Chapter 4: Global Climate and Natural Resources
Chapter 5: Understanding Maps
Chapter 6: Focus on Southeast Asia
Chapter 7: India and Surrounding Regions
Chapter 8: Focus on China
Chapter 9: Japan and Korea – History and Culture
Chapter 10: Global Economics and Trade
Chapter 11: Main Types of Economies in the World
Chapter 12: Economies of Specific Regions
Chapter 13: American and Global Organizations
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