World History Through Film: Power, Innovation, and Resistance

World History Through Film: Power, Innovation, and Resistance

World History Through Film: Power, Innovation, and Resistance

Students explore major civilizations and historical change from prehistory to industrialization through films, primary sources, and guided historical inquiry.

World History Through Film: Power, Innovation, and Resistance

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
13–18
Duration
55 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
14

Class Experience

A discussion-focused survey that uses films and primary documents to investigate how societies formed authority, exchanged ideas, resisted power, and innovated over time. Learners study recurring patterns—power, empire, trade, protest, and technological change—across global regions to build analytical skills and historical interpretation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a broad understanding of major civilizations and historical change.

  • Critically analyze primary sources and films as historical evidence.

  • Examine the impact of cultural exchange, trade, and conflict on societies.

  • Evaluate the roles of individuals and groups in historical change.

  • Strengthen critical thinking and analytical skills through historical inquiry.

Learning Needs Support

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This class uses film, videos, clips as text as well as articles from OER Project that are presented in multiple reading levels. Slides are also provided to students to help in understanding and notes.; dyslexia_dyscalculia_dysgraphia

Prerequisites

Materials needed:

Students will need to source access to the movies listed in the class discription.

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Meet your Instructor

Joined August, 2026

4.6

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With over 15 years of experience in education and nine years of homeschooling, this educator helps students explore complex historical, political, and civic topics through primary sources, literature, and film. Completed professional training in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,…

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