Solorio Academy High School – R World Studies

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The central objective of World Studies is to know the world, understand how it arrived at its present condition, and what its future possibilities and choices may be. Within this course, students will develop a greater understanding of global processes, interactions, developments, and conflicts. The content of this program has been chosen to help students become informed, effective citizens of the world community. Students participate in a variety of challenging classroom activities and examine and analyze vital issues. Core reading & writing skills are developed from multiple DBQ & essay assignments. Throughout the year, students will learn to interrogate primary and secondary source documents, express arguments in oral and written form, and to question various interpretations of history. This is a rigorous, student-centered course where students will not only learn historical facts, but where students will also learn the essential skills of how to read, write, and think critically