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World History & Geography I
Title: 
World History & Geography I 
Course Code:
 221999
Credit:
 1.0
Tuition:
 Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $650 per year-long course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $750 per year-long course must be paid at registration.
Required Course Material:
 The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins:
 September 2009
Class Orientation
Session:
 September 2009
Class Ends:
 June 4, 2010
Registration Begins:
 May 2009
Registration Ends: 
February 4, 2010
Description: 
 This is the first of a two-year, chronologically organized study of world history and geography. In this first year, students study the world from ancient times to 1500. The course highlights the relationship between the geography and history of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Students refine and expand critical thinking skills, practice decision-making and problem solving, and formulate questions to guide research. World History and Geography I is required for graduation.

This course has an end of course Standards of Learning test.

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