Description
World History Course Overview
This class is approved by the NCAA.
This class is part of the MyFunScience live online homeschool classes, which provide structured instruction for middle school and high school students. Families can explore all of our homeschool history courses.
This live online World History class for homeschool high school students explores the story of humanity from creation to the present day. Students study major civilizations, cultural developments, global conflicts, and influential leaders while gaining a deeper understanding of how world events have shaped modern society.
Mrs. Coffey brings history to life through archaeological discoveries, virtual museum tours, biographies, and insights from her own world travel experiences. The goal is to make history engaging, meaningful, and memorable rather than dry or distant.
The course uses a world history textbook as the foundation for weekly readings and discussions. Students also build a year-long timeline that helps visualize how events, people, and cultures overlap across world history.
Each quarter, students read a historical fiction or biography book connected to the time period being studied to better understand life during that era. Alternate assignments are available for students with dyslexia.
Students complete open-book chapter quizzes, unit tests, and several hands-on projects throughout the year. While formal research papers are not required, students may complete small research activities as part of certain projects.
What Students Will Learn in World History
- Major civilizations from ancient history through the modern world
- The rise and fall of empires and global powers
- Important historical figures and cultural movements
- Major global conflicts including the World Wars and the Cold War
- How political, economic, and religious ideas shaped world history
- How historical events continue to influence modern society
Live Class Experience
This is a lively, interactive live online class. Students are encouraged to participate in discussions, ask questions, and contribute insights during class sessions.
High School Credit
- 1 credit
Recommended Grade Level
- Grades 9–12
Prerequisites
- None
Curriculum
- BJU Press: World History, 5th edition
- BJU Press: World History Activities, 5th edition
Course Outline
Approximately one textbook chapter is covered each week.
- Foundations of World History
- Early Civilizations
- The Greek Civilization
- The Roman Republic
- The Roman Empire
- The Byzantine and Islamic Empires
- The Civilizations of Asia and Africa
- The Making of Medieval Europe
- Princes and Popes
- The Reshaping of Medieval Europe
- The Renaissance
- The Reformation
- Exploration and Discovery
- Semester Review and Exam
- The Pursuit of Power
- The Age of Reason
- Attempts at Liberty
- Reaction and Revolution
- The Industrial Revolution and European Society
- Europe Expands Overseas
- The Great War
- Discontent and Experimentation
- The Second World War
- The Cold War Era
- The Modern World
- End of Year Review and Exam
Estimated Workload
- Varies based on reading speed
Testimonials / Reviews
“Thank you for having me in your World History class! I loved it, and I am excited to be in your US History class next school year.”
— D.L.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a homeschool world history class?
Yes. This course is designed specifically for homeschool high school students and counts as one high school world history credit.
What time period does the class cover?
The course covers world history chronologically from creation through the modern world.
Does the class include discussion?
Yes. This is a live online class where students participate in discussions, ask questions, and engage with the material during class sessions.
