Futures School – Contemporary World Problems

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

10th grade Social Studies. Contemporary World Problems (CWP) is part of the required Social Studies curriculum. The course is designed to help students explore contemporary events, issues, people, and innovations from 1450 to the present, throughout the regions of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Students in CWP do not just learn content about regions, but will enhance their skills in reading, writing, research, critical thinking, problem solving, public speaking, and instructional technology. Semester grades will be based on performance on writing assignments, in-class participation, long-term projects, presentations, tests and classroom-based assessments (CBA). A minimum of 2-3 hours of homework per week can be expected. 2 semester/1.0 credit – Grade 10 Prerequisite Recommendation of previous Social Studies teacher. Fee for AP Examination approximately $$ 100$ . (optional) Special Credit Available (Optional) College credit available through end-of-year AP examination. Requirements None 10th Grade Social Studies. This class is a full year college-level survey course designed for students with an enthusiasm for world history. The course examines the history of the world during Post-Classical Era (700-1450). the Early Modern Era (1450-1750), Modern Era (1750-1900), and the 20th century to the present day. Students taking this course should be highly motivated, with above average time management, reading, writing, critical thinking and study skills. By the end of the course, students will possess improved analytical reading and writing skills as well as historical thinking skills and knowledge necessary to perform well on the AP exam. Students should expect about 5-7 hours of homework a week (8-10 pages of reading and note-taking a night).