Point Pleasant Beach School District                                                                            

“The few, the proud, the Beach.”

                                                           Course Proficiency Sheet

Course Information

Name of Course:   World History *

Department:   Social Studies

Grade Level:   9th Grade

Length of Course: Full Year

No. of Periods per Week: 2-3 blocks per week

No. of Credits: 5

Prerequisites

None

Description of Course Content

World History is a course which traces the growth of civilization with a major focus on the period of history from the Renaissance to the beginnings of the 21st century. One of the course’s major goals is to encourage students to develop an appreciation for the contributions and accomplishments of various peoples of the world to the development of modern civilizations.

Description of Major Assignments
  • Chapter Quizzes & as needed quizzes
  • Chapter tests & as needed tests
  • Essays
  • News Articles
  • Projects
  • Midterm and Final Exam

Career Objectives Served
  • Development of research skills
  • Citizenship skills
  • Critical thinking

Mastery of Course to be Determined by:

Successful completion of the assignments and requirements outlined above and by the attainment of at least the minimum passing grade of 70%, and by fulfilling the districts attendance policy.

New Jersey Student Learning Standards

6.2 World History 

6.3 Active Citizenship in the 21st Century