These are the teaching Standards for World History as listed by the Tennessee State Department of Education. Every effort will be made by the instructor to meet or exceed these standards in the classroom. For a more complete listing of teaching Standards go to http://www.state.tn.us/education/ci/ss/doc/SS_3401.pdf.
Standard Number: 1.0 Culture
Standard: Culture encompasses similarities and differences among people, including
their beliefs, knowledge, changes, values, and tradition. Students will explore these
elements of society to develop an appreciation of and respect for the variety of human
cultures.
Learning Expectations:
The student will
1.1 understand the multi-cultural components to world culture.
1.2 understand the development and migration of art, architecture, language,
religion, music and theater.
1.3 understand the ways in which individuals and groups contributed to changes
in social conditions.
1.4 examine how various individuals and groups use methods to diminish cultural
elements and eradicate entire groups.
Standard Number: 2.0 Economics
Standard: Globalization of the economy, the explosion of population growth,
technological changes and international competition compel students to understand,
both personally and globally, production, distribution, and consumption of goods and
services. Students will examine and analyze economic concepts such as basic needs
versus wants, using versus saving money, and policy-making versus decision-making.
Learning Expectations:
The student will
2.1 understand the major economic systems that developed globally.
2.2 recognize the importance of technologies for economic development.
2.3 understand the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the global economy.
2.4 understand the rapid change of the global economy after the Industrial
Revolution in the 20th century.
2.5 understand the contribution of individuals to the economy systems of the
world.
Standard Number: 3.0 Geography
Standard: Geography enables the students to see, understand and appreciate the web
of relationships between people, places, and environments. Students will use the
knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts within the six essential elements of
geography: world in spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, human
systems, environment and society, and the use of geography.
Learning Expectations:
The student will
3.1 understand the importance of physical geographic features on world historic
events.
3.2 understand human geographic interactions and their impact on world historic
events.
3.3 understand the importance of population growth and distribution on world
historic events
Standard Number: 4.0 Governance and Civics
Standard: Governance establishes structures of power and authority in order to
provide order and stability. Civic efficacy requires understanding rights and
responsibilities, ethical behavior, and the role of citizens within their community,
nation, and world.
Learning Expectations:
The student will
4.1 understand the development of major systems of world governance.
4.2 understand how individuals are affected differently by varied forms of
governance.
4.3 understand the development of nation-state governments.
4.4 understand the emergence of world governmental organizations.
Standard Number: 5.0 History
Standard: History involves people, events, and issues. Students will evaluate evidence
to develop comparative and causal analyses, and to interpret primary sources. They
will construct sound historical arguments and perspectives on which informed
decisions in contemporary life can be based.
Learning Expectations:
The student will
5.1 understand the chronological flow of historical eras and events in World
History.
5.2 understand the processes that gave rise to the earliest human civilizations.
5.3 understand the maturation of Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East,
Oceanic, and the Americas and their continuing impact on the modern world.
5.4 understand the history and impact of world religions.
5.5 understand the evolution of modern and western civilizations from 1000 CE to
the present.
5.6 understand the importance of the various economic systems in place during
the 19th and 20th century.
5.7 understand the impact of various global conflicts throughout history.
5.8 understand the continuing impact of historical events on the modern world.
5.9 understand the impact of developing technology on the world.
5.10 understand how historical information is collected, recorded, interpreted,
transmitted, and disseminated across various historical eras.
5.11 understand the importance of major trends and movements in world history.
5.12 understand the origin, evolution, decline, and impact of empire building and
imperialism.
Standard Number: 6.0 Individuals, Groups, and Interactions
Standard: Personal development and identity are shaped by factors including culture,
groups, and institutions. Central to this development are exploration, identification, and
analysis of how individuals and groups work independently and cooperatively.
Learning Expectations:
The student will
6.1 understand the impact of one’s culture on identity, lifestyle, and
socioeconomic status.
6.2 recognize the role of individuals in various cultures such as Western, Asian,
African, Middle Eastern, and indigenous cultures.
6.3 understand the extent to which individuals, groups and institutions interact to
produce continuity and change throughout world history.