​The grade 9 course is a program that studies the rise and fall of civilizations. The course is presented in a way that accommodates different learning styles. It covers history from the beginning of mankind (prehistory) to the renaissance. Students will consider how worldviews are shaped and how they are expressed when living in particular times and places. Through a variety of approaches – games, assignments, lectures, class trips, guest speakers and current events, students will develop the skills to adapt to and understand the world around them.