This course is designed for 9th graders and 10th graders. World History students will study the story of mankind from creation to the twenty-first century with an emphasis on how God has been at work and the relationship between cause and effect in historical events. There is a writing component which will entail research on a specific country other than the United States.
Bible Component: Students will read many scriptures from the Old Testament through the period of the early church with an emphasis on the relevance of scripture to the study of history.
Curriculum: Notgrass Exploring World History Part 1 (Creation Through the Middle Ages) and Part 2 (The Renaissance to the Present), 2014 Editions, plus the Notgrass Exploring World History Quiz Book, Answer Key and Student Review. The school library has several copies to borrow; check with the front office. Students will NOT need the literature pack of books that is sometimes sold with this curriculum.
1.0 Credit (World History), 0.5 Credit (Bible I)
Upper school classes meet in two-hour blocks Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Core high school courses can be taken at the honors level with administration approval. Questions about placement? Call (407) 688-2445 or ask Guidance.