Designed as a two-semester course for middle school students that provides a basic overview of all aspects of World History from pre-historical times through the 21

st century. Topics covered in this course include early civilizations, ancient empires, early formations of democracy, medieval societies, the Renaissance and Reformation, the Age of Exploration, the Enlightenment, revolutionary times, industrialization, urbanization, the emergence and acceptance of social reform, World War I, World War II, the Cold War, the emergence of modern society, and the continuing development and interdependence among 21st century nations.