This history course begins by looking at the culture, politics, and achievements of pre-Colombian Empires in the Americas along with an exploration of ancient mysteries such as the lines of Nazca, Stonehenge, Easter Island and the mythical lost city of Atlantis.
Through the study of ancient ruins and descriptions of daily life and politics, students will gain an understanding of how native peoples of the Americas lived in the period before the arrival of the Europeans. For example, students will study the complexity of Maya, Aztec, and Inca urban culture, and the sophisticated organization of Aztec and Incan economics and then recreate parts of this civilization by building a 3D ancient world. They will also read primary sources that describe contact between Native Americans and Europeans, and the betrayal by Europeans of Native American
This course has been designed around three broad learning outcomes:
1) A recognition that certain universal human concerns appear in all times and places and that an understanding of the past and the unfamiliar is a necessary part of a valid concept of what it means to be human.
2) An aesthetic appreciation of the forms and styles of literature that are the products of diverse cultures.
3) An ability to communicate their perceptions effectively and creatively.
Topics Covered:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
Main Themes
Objectives
3D Project Spotlight: Feudalism Simulation:
Topics covered:
Step back into medieval times! The WiloStar3D Feudalism simulation gives students a chance to explore life during the Middle Ages by putting them at the center of this dynamic world inside our own virtual 3D environment. Medieval Europe is filled with stories of kings battling mighty barons to consolidate power.
In this turbulent world of shifting relationships, what was it like to be a feudal lord? Based on the history of feudal Europe, the simulation covers the obligations of lords and vassals, the role of feudal oaths and promises, and the social hierarchy of medieval society. Students struggle with a food crisis, face a growing rebellion against the king, and come face to face with the power of the Church.
Credits: 1
The basic purpose of this course is to analyze the social, political, and economic problems of the United States . Particular emphasis is given to the political system and its operation, as well as the correlating of current events into the curriculum.
American Government is an overview of the structure and functions of government in the United States and its impact on its citizens, other nations, and a global economy. Special attention will be given to individual involvement and responsibility of American citizens with regards to government. Various projects will be assigned to specific units of study as well, utilizing both individual and collaborative decision making.
Students will examine topics including:
Additional primary and secondary source readings will help the student critically review and analyze themes, issues, and policies pertinent to the understanding of government and politics. Students will also relate historical events and concepts to current events and concepts. Upon completion of this course, students should have a sense and knowledge of their rights and responsibilities as citizens in a democratic society.
Objectives
Credits: 1
In this WiloStar3D Online homeschooling Cultural Studies course, students will examine non-Western cultures, with a major emphasis on East Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. The student will critically review and analyze themes and issues using primary sources as well as professional articles covering the political, social, economic, and intellectual ideas of the time periods. Students will relate historical events and concepts to today and create cultural virtual worlds based on themes learned in class. All WiloStar3D courses are AdvancED accredited.
Questions we examine in this class include:
Credits: 1
The basic purpose of this course is to analyze the social, political, and economic problems of the United States.
Students learn:
American History will also review our nation’s history from early colonization of Roanoke (1585) to the second wave of immigration (1890).
Objectives
Colonization and Settlement (1585-1763)
– Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820s)
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)