International Community School – Introduction to International Studies

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Students investigate the fundamental concepts and trends of History and Geography. Students analyze how humans work to control their surroundings, the role geography plays in historical events and human interaction, and the definitions of location, region, place, and movement. A look at the uses of maps to identify earth’s physical features, shifting political boundaries, and the patterns and distribution of human behavior combine to reveal how humans occupy the earth. The students will differentiate between physical systems and human systems and investigate the value of culture interaction, forms of government, disciplines of economics, and the impact of science and technology on societies. They study how materials and components extracted, depleted, protected, and managed. The semester culminates with an in depth look at globalization and how it affects the world, the United States, and their own lives. In the second semester, students focus on human migration and immigration. Specific areas of study include push/pull factors, Angel and Ellis Islands, immigration laws in US history, and the appropriate use of primary and secondary sources.