Madison High – World Hist/Geog 1

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This is the first of a two-year, chronologically and thematically organized study of world history and geography. In this first year, students study the world from ancient times to 1500 CE. The course highlights relationships between the geography and history of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Students refine and expand critical thinking skills, practice decision making and problem solving, and formulate questions to guide research. Additionally, students will apply social science skills -historical thinking, geographic analysis, economic decision making, and responsible citizenship – to course content.