World History
The Acellus® World History curriculum takes students on a journey from ancient civilizations to the modern age. Guided by Todd Edmond, it explores how geography, culture, conflict, and trade shaped our world—building a strong foundation in global history and awareness.
Assessment: Lesson Practice, Unit Exams, Mid-Term Exam, Final Exam
Language: English
Homeschool History Curriculum
The Acellus® high school world history curriculum builds a strong foundation in global history with fourteen units. Students begin by exploring early civilizations—Mesopotamia, Egypt, Ancient India and China—along with geography and early belief systems.
They will then move into classical eras: Greece, Rome, Byzantium, Islam, medieval Europe, Africa, and Asia, studying empires, cultural exchanges, and major events like the Crusades and Black Death.
Next, students will dive into the Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, and the Age of Exploration. They progress through revolutions in America, France, Latin America, the Industrial Revolution, nationalism, and imperialism.
The course finishes with the World Wars, the Great Depression, the Cold War, decolonization, and modern topics like globalization, human rights, and environmental impact. With engaging videos, quizzes, unit tests, and exams, it equips students with critical thinking, global awareness, and the analytical tools needed for deeper social studies or understanding the world today.
Video Based Lessons
These video based lesson are accessible and can be rewatched, making them a flexible learning option.
Interactive Practice Questions
The interactive practice problems offer an engaging and effective way to learn, helping students deepen their knowledge and develop essential academic skills.
World History Worksheets
Special lessons provide students with engaging hands-on learning opportunities and help support parents in facilitating these lessons effectively by providing comprehensive parent resources.
World History Online
By the end of this world history online course, students will have explored how societies have developed and changed over time. They’ll study ancient civilizations, major events, and cultural shifts that have shaped our world. Through engaging lessons and assessments, students will gain a deeper understanding of history, develop critical thinking skills, and be better prepared for future high school history classes, and understanding the world around them.