Survey of World History

This course is designed for English Learners at English language proficiency level 1 and 2 who require support with the development of content and academic literacy in world history. The WIDA ELD Standard for the language of social studies supports the VA Standards of Learning for history and social sciences. Students read authentic non-fiction texts and share understandings both orally and in written form. Students enrolled in this course must be concurrently enrolled in World History and Geography to 1500. An elective credit is earned for successful completion. This course may not be taken more than one time during high school.