
Global Studies A & B
Course Length:
Two one-semester courses (students must independently register for each semester)
Course Description:
Global Studies is an introductory social studies course. Students will be put in the role of a reporter for the Global News Network and be sent out on various “assignments” to explore and report back on the cultural, political, geographical and economic issues facing Africa, Asia, the Middle East, North and South America and Europe. Current events and issues are emphasized in connection with the curriculum.
Prerequisites:
Students should possess high school level research, writing, critical thinking, and analysis skills.
Comprehensive Syllabus:
Global Studies Public Syllabus
Required Materials:
Students are required to have a notebook for the course.
Specific Technical/Software Requirements in Addition to General Requirements:
Please review the general original credit software requirements at http://mtda.link/techreq
Course Availability (subject to resource and teacher availability):
Fall: A semester available
Spring: B semester available
Local schools may count either semester for credit for either A or B semester.
Lead Teacher:
Brian Fox, Kalispell Public Schools, brian.fox@montanadigitalacademy.org