1. World Civilizations Room 208 Mr. Smyth
WELCOME!!!
World Civilizations
Room 208
Mr. Smyth

2. Graduated from Centre College w/ degrees in History & Psychology Graduated from Eastern Kentucky University w/ Master’s degrees in History and Teaching Graduate assistant at Eastern Kentucky University Taught American History at Estill County High School

3. I am a big fan of baseball.
I am a big fan of Harry S Truman.
I absolutely love history!

4. If you ever have a question?
Centre College or Eastern Kentucky University
History or Psychology
Factory or Construction Work
Office Work and Retail
Management
Security
Working as a repo person
Hobbies: Photography, Books, Historical Artifacts, Baseball, Golf

5. Why do we study world history?
Technology has made the world a smaller place
In your life it will become even more interconnected
You must be a citizen of the world
We will examine the past and present so that you are ready for the future

6. Skills of a world citizen
A citizen of the world has the ability to:
Appreciate and understand the similarities and differences between cultures
Adapt to different situations and cultures
Learn new skills throughout their lifetime (that’s right you have to continue to learn and improve your whole life)
Communicate effectively through all mediums (writing and speaking)
Use technology to enhance skills and communication

7. How will we do this? Communication Skills Critical Thinking Skills
Writing
Speaking
Technology
Critical Thinking Skills
Compare & Contrast
Think creatively (problem solve)
Analyze & Synthesize
Cooperation
Be able to work effectively w/ others
Be able to lead others effectively