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Essential Modern World History and Geography 1,2 (3852, 3853)

Grade Range:
	9�12
Prerequisites:
	None.
Course duration:
	Two semesters.
Subject area in which graduation credit will be given:
	History-Social Studies: World History. (See note below)
Notes:
	This course meets the diploma requirement only for students that are eligible for the Alternative Pathway based on California Education Code 51225.31 and are taking the California Alternative Assessment (CAA).

Course Description:
	Essential Modern World History & Geography 1,2 is a one-period history social science course intended for students with significant cognitive disabilities in grades 9-12 or adult transition who are eligible to take the California Alternative Assessment (CAA). Through examination of historical events, students will demonstrate skills in the areas of chronological and spatial thinking; historical research, evidence, and point of view; and historical interpretation . Students will also address core content connectors aligned with alternate achievement standards�called the Core Content Connectors (CCCs)�and linked to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts. In this course, students examine the following strands: history, geography, economics, culture, and ethics. The course emphasizes national identity, constitutional heritage, and citizenship. It exercises varied study, visual, map/globe, and thinking skills. World history from the late 1700s to the present is explored. The curriculum is designed to increase students� capacity to think analytically and critically. Adaptations, modifications and access to assistive technologies will be available based on the assessed needs of individual students and may incorporate the functional application of history-social science and English language arts skills that include community based components to promote generalization of skills and independence.
State Course Code(s):
	9172 - World History
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
	Beck et al., Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction, McDougal Littell, 2009. Kind and Lewinski, World History, AGS, 2001. Unique Learning Systems, News-2-You, Inc.

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