| When | Wednesday 1:30-2:30 |
| Teacher Name | MelindaStewart |
| Target Age Range | 11 - None |
| General Grade Level | Middle School, Lower High School, Upper High School |
| Ability Level | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Skill Requirements/Prerequisites | Students must be willing to do writing assignments, group projects and homework. Must be willing and able to meet deadlines. Students may participate at a variety of levels. This group continues from Medieval and Renaissance World History.New members are welcome in this group but may need to do some extra reading. Students may meet independently with Melinda as they work on their research projects. |
| Book Title | World history :A Human Odyssey |
| ISBN | 978-0538423298 |
| Family Provided Materials | textbook and various library and internet resources |
| Instructor Provided Materials | videos, copies, encouragement and support. |
| Study Group Style | Lecture, Seminar, Discussion, Activity |
| Description | This group will cover topics in Modern World History from the Reformation to World War II. This is a project based group that requires a substantial amount of homework (5-6 hours per week). The projects will be created in response to student interest and may include mock trials, diplomacy conferences and/or historical reenactment This group includes a writing component which will focus on formal research presentation and analytical essays. |