World History Lesson Plans that Stick

There is one consistently embarrassing event in my life, and that is my apathy and general ignorance of all manners political. This includes not only the political history and current state in my own homeland, but also worldwide. I understand that this statement is an oxymoron, and since there are no contradictions one of my premises must be incorrect. Either I am not ignorant of politics, or I am not embarrassed, because my role as a sentient being means that I am capable of preventing this outcome. I have often avoided thinking on these matters because it feels as though I am so far behind in my knowledge and understanding of the world's history and politics that I will never know enough to earn the right to hold an opinion on its political workings.

From what I remember of high school, my world history lesson plans are recalled vaguely as existing. I do not remember a single detail, and I believe that no time was spared to delve into the world's history at all. We learned a few things about World War II and the Holocaust, which sparked an interest of mine and I continued studying the literature and history of the Holocaust in college. I saw a trend developing in my intellect. Those things which were stressed as important, consequential to the world, and relevant to my happiness in my lesson plans in high school were the things that I felt encouraged to pursue in higher education. I understand that this is not the fault of my high school as an adult, but should I have the experience to live over again I would strongly desire a change in my world history lesson plans as well as my US history lesson plans. In particular my knowledge of the Civil War has embarrassed me on more than one occasion.

My father majored in history and I discovered to my surprise that his knowledge was specialized in US Civil War history. After being unable to answer a few questions he put forth to me in high school, I began to wonder if I was at fault for being stupid, or if the fault lie in my civil war lesson plans at school, or a combination of both.

Of course, being an adult now I am free to pursue any interest and desire for further education. If I could change the lesson plans offered to me by my school in youth, I would desire a more comprehensive approach to history. Although it always seemed to me growing up that the workings of the world were untouchable, unalterable, and unimportant, I realize now that their effects resonate repeatedly, and forever.

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Written by Mel Bryson. MultiMedia Learning LLC provides us history lesson plans, civil war lesson plans and world history lesson plans through their unique PowerPoint® Presentation software. Students learn history through classroom social studies games and engaging technology. Learn more at www.multimedialearning.org .

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