Mr. Tom Richards

Through a sequential course of study, freshmen at Prep Charter High School will acquire knowledge of World History from the Renaissance to the present day. Oral language skills will be addressed throughout the class. In doing so, students will improve their abilities to express themselves in small and large group settings as well as practice and apply active listening skills. Additionally, students will learn to increase, improve, and refine their communication skills through a variety of writing assignments. Reading comprehension will also be emphasized throughout the course.


Students will explain the causes and effects of the Renaissance and Reformation. Additionally, specific artists and achievements of the time period will be examined.

Identification of the specific factors that led to exploration will be studied, as well as major explorers of the time period.

Important scientists and philosophers and their impact will be examined. Additionally, the effects of this time period will be highlighted.

Students will explain the causes and effects of the Revolution. Also, the impact of Napoleon and his empire will be discussed.

The description of industrial growth and imperialism and its effect on world history will be summarized.

The significance of World War I will be examined. Students will also analyze how conflict and cooperation among different countries have impacted world history.

Students will summarize the causes of the Global Depression and its effect on World War II.

The unit of study will focus on the significance of individuals and groups who made political and cultural contributions to World War II. Additionally, specific battles and events will be summarized.

Students will define the Cold War and analyze events such as the Korean War and Vietnam War.

Through exploration of the continents, students will analyze current global issues.