20th Century World History 12
Teacher(s)
Pat Chambers
Prerequisite
Successful completion of Social Studies 10 is required.
Description
History 12 provides students with an introduction to 20th century world history with a particular emphasis on world conflicts and their impact on people. In addition to learning about historical events, students will be guided through various activities designed to further develop their skills in analysis and interpretation.
The course consists of four units that address the three big ideas of the curriculum.
1. Nationalist movements can unite people in common causes or lead to intense conflict between different groups.
2. The breakdown of long-standing imperialist structures created new economic and political systems.
3. The rapid development and proliferation of communication and transportation technologies in the 20th century led to profound changes in personal and national identities.
For each unit, there are many opportunities for students to practice their skills before submitting a major assignment or in the case where the student is already comfortable with the material, there is an opportunity to move forward. You analyze your needs and you set the pace. We help you achieve those goals!
Type
online
Credit
4
Delivery
Student-paced, online
Students will communicate with the teacher for support as needed.
Summary
4 Units
Total of 17 assignments:
- 16 shorter assignments
- 1 project.
2 Supervised tests
Assessment
70% Coursework
30% Tests
Support
Zoom support sessions can be organized with the course teacher.
Materials
There is no textbook for this course.
Web camera required for proctored tests.
Requirements
Basic Technical Requirements
More Info
Unit 1: Dictators and Defenders
Big Ideas:
• The rise and rule of authoritarian regimes
• Civil wars, independence movements, and revolutions
• Religious, ethnic, and/or cultural conflicts, including genocide
• World War II
• Migrations, movements, and territorial boundaries
Sub-topics:
• Iranian Revolution
• Stages of a genocide
• Holocaust
Unit 2: Weapons of Mass Destruction
Big Ideas:
• Cold War
• Interdependence and international co-operation
Sub-topics:
• Manhattan Project
• Nuclear Weapons
• Nuclear Treaties
• Cuban Missile Crisis
Unit 3: Power and Equality
Big Ideas:
• Human Rights, including Indigenous peoples
Sub-topics:
• USA Civil Rights Movement
• S. African Civil Rights Movement
• Coulten Boushie Case
Unit 4: Telegrams to Television
Big Ideas:
• World War I
• Social and cultural developments
• Mass consumption and production of communication and
television and transportation technologies
Sub-topics:
• World War I technology
• Code talkers
• Social change through music
• Vietnam War
Outcomes
This course has been based on the 2018 BC Curriculum document which can be found here.
