The Beekman School's Modern World History Curriculum
This is a yearlong course, designed to begin with the Renaissance in Western Europe and proceed through the Cold War. Students will be asked to see how various historical moments relate to their own experiences, and how they themselves are a part of the grand scope of history. The course emphasizes the relationship between global events and the interconnectedness of political, social and economic systems, as well as other elements of culture including technology, conflict, environment, belief and modes of expression. The course will approach topics from a global perspective and will devote some time to both current events and geography