PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL – CAGAYAN VALLEY CAMPUS

Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

COURSE OUTLINE
Social Science 3

Subject Description

This course employs a multi-disciplinary approach in studying world history which maps
humanity’s progress from the 1400’s to the contemporary period. It traces historical transitions of the
world from the Great Global Convergence to Global Interdependence of the present.

The course will focus on three essential themes: humans and the environment, humans and
other humans, and humans and ideas. Geographical, political, and scientific and technological
implications of major transitions shall be discussed.

Course Objectives

1. Recognize and appreciate the past as a vital tool in understanding present phenomena
2. Explain historical developments and transitions on a regional, interregional, and global scope
3. Identify challenges that humans have faced in historical contexts, and explain how they
responded
4. Elevate historical consciousness and acquire values necessary for globally oriented scholars
5. Develop critical thinking skills in the context of studying history

Convergence (1400-1800 CE)

A. European Renaissance and Reformation

B. The Muslim World Expands
C. Maritime Revolutions and Reactions
1. European Explorations, Territorial Expansions
2. Spain Builds an Empire
3. European Nations Settle in North America
4. The Columbian Exchange and Global Trade
5. Reactions (Collaboration, Resistance and Isolationism)
6. Trans-Atlantic Slavery
D. European Monarchies
1. Absolute Monarchies
2. Limited Monarchy
E. Intellectual Revolution
1. Scientific Revolution
2. Enlightenment
3. Revolutions
 SECOND QUARTER
Industrialism and Its Consequences (1750-1914 CE)

A. The Industrial Revolution as a World Event

B. Democracy and Progress
1. Democratic Reform and Activism in Britain and France
2. Self-Rule for British Colonies
3. War and Expansion in the United States
4. Nineteenth-Century Progress in Science and Technology
C. Imperialism
1. The Scramble for Africa
2. Europeans Claim Muslim Lands
3. British Imperialism in India
4. Imperialism in Southeast Asia
5. The Meiji Restoration and Modernization
D. Transformations around the Globe
1. China Resists Outside Influence
2. Japanese Expansion
3. US Economic Imperialism
4. Turmoil and Change in Mexico

THIRD QUARTER
A Half Century of Crisis (1900-1950)

A. World War I
B. Revolution and Nationalism
1. Revolutions in Russia
2. Imperial China Collapses
3. Nationalism in India and Southwest Asia
C. Years of Crisis
1. Postwar Uncertainty
2. A Worldwide Depression
3. Fascism Rises in Europe
D. World War II
1. Aggressors Invade Nations
2. The Holocaust
3. The Allied Victory
4. Europe and Asia in Ruins
E. The Great Acceleration
1. Revolutions in Science and Technology
2. Environmental Change

FOURTH QUARTER
Perspectives on the Present (1945-present)

A. World Politics and the Global Economy After World War II

B. The Two Big Powers and their Cold War
 C. Decolonization
D. The Scope of Wealth and Poverty from 1945 to Present
E. Struggles for Democracy
F. Global Interdependence

GRADING SYSTEM

50% Paper-Pencil Tests

25% Quarter Exams
25% Quizzes, long tests, take-home tests

50% All other requirements

(homework, seatwork, group work, recitation, projects, etc. )

*Major project/s will be announced later after teachers per grade level have convened about the matter.