World History
Semester 2
Explore how our modern world took shape through interactive lessons, primary source analysis, and hands-on activities.
5 Lessons
This week
60 min
Per day
This Week
Historical Thinking
Master the five essential skills historians use to analyze the past.
Week 1: Historical Thinking Skills
Master the five essential skills historians use to analyze the past: Sourcing, Contextualization, Close Reading, Corroboration, and Causation. We will practice these skills using fascinating examples from ancient civilizations through the Renaissance.
Monday: Introduction to Historical Thinking
Learn what it means to think like a historian. Discover the five essential skills and practice them with ancient civilizations.
Tuesday: Sourcing & Contextualization
Master the first two historical thinking skills by analyzing primary sources from ancient Greece and Rome.
Wednesday: Close Reading & Corroboration
Develop your ability to read sources carefully and compare multiple perspectives using medieval and Islamic sources.
Thursday: Causation & Historical Analysis
Learn to identify causes and effects in history, then put all five skills together analyzing Renaissance sources.
Friday: Skills Assessment
Demonstrate your mastery of all five historical thinking skills through a comprehensive assessment.