Welcome to Mr. Rock’s World History Class!
We will be embarking together on an exciting tour around the world of history, culture, politics, religion, philosophy, and much more. Our World Cultures course will begin with a short introduction to social studies and global studies and then move thematically through each of the major continents or regions of the world – Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. At each stop along the way we will look at the geography, climate, and early history of the region, its traditional cultures and values, its recent history, and finally any current problems or political issues.
This course website will hopefully be a valuable tool for you and for me. I plan to post a recap of each lesson here, as well as each night’s homework assignment. If you are absent, you should check this website before returning to class to see what you have missed. Where possible, I will upload copies of all handouts and materials. If it is not possible, I will make a note of it on the website and then you should ask me for a copy in class. This procedure will save precious class time for more important and interesting activities.
In the future, I may post trivia, news stories, and other extra information. This extra information may also present you with opportunities for receiving extra credit in the course. I will also place links to extra resources that will help you in studying for tests and when completing research projects.
Remember to check here often, and I’ll see you in class!
- Mr. Rock
