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

Price

$16.17per class

$16.17

per week

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

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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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Prerequisites

Materials needed:

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

Meet Your Instructor

Yamini Sanyal

Minecraft & History Educator

6+ Years

Teaching Experience

5000+

Students Taught

All age groups

Preferred Ages

A passionate educator who blends interactive game-based learning with history, helping kids build confidence while exploring cultures and civilizations through creative projects.

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