Cultural World Studies

Grade: 9 - 12 Min: 4 Max: 15 (15 seats remaining)

Min Assistants: 1 Max Assistants: 1 (1 seat remaining)

Description:

"Where two rivers meet, the waters are never calm." Chadian proverb. This high school social studies course will cover the geopolitical development of various countries, in view of their history, geography, resources, and current political climate. Additionally, we will study the advance of the gospel in each country, weaving in the elements previously mentioned. I am teaching this from a biblical perspective, and will engage these topics with a view towards God’s goodness, truth and beauty. Some of the books used are not from an explicit Christian perspective. This class will fulfill the high school requirement for 1 full credit of social studies.

Homework:

Students should expect 2-5 hours of homework a week. Homework will include assigned reading and answering review questions. Also, students will need access to current world news sources for class discussion of current events.

Special Projects:

Students can expect to write short essay and engage in a group project.

Supplies/Curriculum to be Provided by Student:

Prisoners of Geography ISBN: 978-1-5011-2147-0 Author: Tim Marshall A Company of Heroes: Portraits from the Gospel's Global Advance ISBN-13 978-1433562570 Author: Tim Keesee

Material Fees:

$5 each semester, Venmo: @Sarah-E-Crosby

Skills Needed:

Students are expected to engage in discussion, applying concepts to current events. Additionally, students should be able to read and write at a high school level.

Prerequisites:

None

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