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Big History Project - Semester or Year Long Course Plans

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Big History Project - Semester or Year Long Course Plans

Grade Levels

10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade

Course, Subject

Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, History, Social Studies
Related Academic Standards
CC.1.4.6.H CC.1.4.6.H
Introduce and state an opinion on a topic.
CC.1.4.7.H CC.1.4.7.H
Introduce and state an opinion on a topic.
CC.1.4.8.H CC.1.4.8.H
Introduce and state an opinion on a topic.
CC.1.4.9-10.H CC.1.4.9-10.H
Write with a sharp distinct focus identifying topic, task, and audience. • Introduce the precise claim.
CC.1.4.11-12.H CC.1.4.11-12.H
Write with a sharp distinct focus identifying topic, task, and audience. • Introduce the precise, knowledgeable claim.
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Description

The Big History Project is an entire interdisciplinary history curriculum, complete with adaptable lessons and online support to help students think critically, tie together big ideas, and build informed arguments across disciplines. It provides, free, open, online lessons, and teaching guides for semester or year-long interdisciplinary course plans.

This resource is aligned to the Global Competence Curriculum Framework:

  • Analyze the effect of historical events and people on decision making and problem solving within contemporary culture and the global community (9-12)
  • Articulate and present solutions to global problems
  • Evaluate several solutions to a global problem by engaging in the design thinking model
  • Analyze and critique multiple perspectives on global problems and issues

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Link to Big History Project to access the resource.

Content Provider

This resource is part of a collection of materials and resources compiled by members of the Pennsylvania Council for International Education (PACIE).  Special thanks to Ashlie Crosson from Bellefonte Area School District for her contributions.  Visit the PACIE website to learn more.

The Big History Project is co-founded by Bill Gates and Professor David Christian, BHP is a joint effort between teachers, scholars, scientists, and their supporters. It is a multi-disciplinary approach to knowledge for learners around the world.

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