10th Grade
History, Civics & Justice: The Contemporary Era (1900–1990’s)
Our Commitment to the Full Story
At The Mosaic Cooperative, we believe that history is not a singular story, but a vibrant and complex tapestry of human experience. We are deeply committed to telling the full story of our past—examining history through the multi-focal lenses of all involved, rather than a narrow, singular narrative. We believe that providing students with an honest look at many perspectives is the only way to cultivate true critical reasoning and empathy.
In the Year of Global Conflict & Liberation, scholars navigate the brutal and transformative 20th century. From 1900 to 1991, students analyze an era often defined by unprecedented war and the terrifying dawn of the atomic age. However, this is equally a century of immense hope and human victory. We study the creation of international human rights frameworks, breathtaking scientific leaps, and the fierce, global dismantling of colonial empires by people demanding change.
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Missional Alignment: Telling the Full Story
Our macro goals for social studies are designed to build socially conscious, analytical citizens:
The People’s History: Decentering "Big Man" narratives to amplify marginalized voices.
Global Perspectives: Pursuing an honest picture of the past.
Modern Connections: Bridging historical and current events.
Student Agency: Empowering scholars to find their voice.
Independent Scholarship: Teaching rigorous source analysis.
Courageous Discourse: Fostering safe, respectful dialogue on heavy topics.
Our macro goals for social studies are designed to build socially conscious, analytical citizens:
The People’s History: Decentering "Big Man" narratives to amplify marginalized voices.
Global Perspectives: Pursuing an honest picture of the past.
Modern Connections: Bridging historical and current events.
Student Agency: Empowering scholars to find their voice.
Independent Scholarship: Teaching rigorous source analysis.
Courageous Discourse: Fostering safe, respectful dialogue on heavy topics.
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Key Eras & Global Themes
The World at War (1900–1945): Analyzing the Mexican and Russian Revolutions, WWI, fascism's rise, WWII, genocide, and the Atomic Bomb.
Cold War & Decolonization (1945–1991): The US-Soviet standoff alongside fierce independence fights in India, Africa, and China, connecting global liberation to US Civil Rights and the fall of Apartheid.
The Modern Era (1990s–Present): Dissecting the Middle East, post-9/11 terrorism, US foreign policy, international trade, immigration, and the climate crisis.
The World at War (1900–1945): Analyzing the Mexican and Russian Revolutions, WWI, fascism's rise, WWII, genocide, and the Atomic Bomb.
Cold War & Decolonization (1945–1991): The US-Soviet standoff alongside fierce independence fights in India, Africa, and China, connecting global liberation to US Civil Rights and the fall of Apartheid.
The Modern Era (1990s–Present): Dissecting the Middle East, post-9/11 terrorism, US foreign policy, international trade, immigration, and the climate crisis.
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