This course explores the history of various societies and civilizations around the world, from earliest times to around 1500 CE
Courses Type: Mixed – College/University Preparation
Prerequisite: CHC2P, Grade 10 Canadian History Since World War I or CHC2D, Grade 10 Canadian History Since World War I
Grade 11 World History explores various pre-modern civilizations from the earliest times to around 1500 CE. Looking at each of these societies in turn, students will examine the factors that contributed to their rise, success, and eventual decline. They will also learn of their technological, cultural, and political legacies.
CHW3M Online Course Outline and Timeline
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. Please note that 18 hours represents the average amount of time to complete a unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the CHW3M course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Pre-History and the Dawn of Human Civilization | 18 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Ancient Egyptian Civilization | 18 Hours |
| Unit 3 | Ancient Greek Civilization | 18 Hours |
| MID SEMESTER POINT | ||
| Unit 4 | The Roman Empire | 18 Hours |
| Unit 5 | The Medieval Times | 18 Hours |
| Unit 6 | Ancient China | 18 Hours |
| Final | Final Exam | 2 Hours |
| View Sample GradebookTotal | 110 Hours |
Please note, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory 14 day minimum requirement for student enrollment to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.
Fundamental Concepts Covered in Grade 11 World History Online Course
The framework of course delivery focuses on the “big ideas” which provide context for the overall expectations. The big ideas reflect the enduring understandings that students retain from their learning, transfer to other subjects, and draw upon throughout their lives. These enduring understandings include: (1) The concepts of historical thinking (2) The historical inquiry process