This class is hosted on Outschool, with availability at the following times:

• Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:00pm Eastern starting August 28
• Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:00pm Eastern starting September 3

Fulfill your world history requirement by asking big questions, analyzing themes in human behavior, and applying what you learn to the modern world!

Using primary and secondary source documents, films, lecture, discussion, and projects, we will look for how humans have answered some of mankind's most enduring questions like, “what are the responsibilities of the rulers and the ruled?” and “why do humans fight each other?”  Read excerpts of historical documents, learn the context of those documents, and apply what you have learned  to better understand the scope of human history. Discuss possible answers to the central question in each unit, and develop a solid understanding of both continuity and change throughout history. 

This class is great for homeschool students and can be taken either graded or ungraded. The graded option includes a final project that can be used for a homeschool portfolio or to support a transcript.

Students will be provided with weekly assignments (reading, watching, writing) to do in advance of class meetings. This work will inform class discussions and projects. Homework generally takes 1-3 hours each week.

In class, students will take part in lectures, discussions, and projects intended to integrate the work they did before class. Students will receive feedback on their work regularly, and can be provided with grades if needed. Students who choose to receive a grade in the class will pick a summative project that will make up a portion of the grade.

What students and parents say:

  "By far my 10th-grader's favorite class! Darby is a fascinating teacher and a skilled discussion leader..."

  "The unique manner of addressing world history, the discussions, and the short assignments were perfect for my child's learning style..."

  "...My son enjoyed studying history in a thematic way, seeing the connections between different cultures, time periods, and people."

I completed 70 class hours of training, under the direction of The Orton-Gillingham Academy of Practitioners and Educators in order to provide specialized instruction to my own children.

Additionally, I completed professional education units through the Georgia Educational Training Agency including the following:

• Early Literacy: Phonological / Phonemic Awareness
• Focus on Phonics: Decoding and Encoding
• Learning Disabilities that Interfere with Reading and Written Expression
• Understanding Dyslexia

I am the primary homeschooling parent to two twice-exceptional students (one who is now in college) and have experience modifying curriculum. Additionally, I have worked in-person with students with ADHD, Auditory Processing Disorder, and Autism.