Description
World Watch History (Second Edition) is revised according to the Pakistan National Curriculum (2022). Along with World Watch Geography (Second Edition), it is an extension of World Watch Social Studies to the lower secondary level. World Watch History (Second Edition) is a comprehensive course that covers the history of ancient civilisations, Islamic empire, European civilisations, empires of the subcontinent, and the history of Pakistan (up till today) in a chronological order. It offers a variety of historical sources to support students’ abilities to assess different kinds of sources and to apply the range of skills necessary to understand the cause-effect relationship of the events that happened in the past. It also develops their skills to apply historical knowledge and historical thinking to contemporary issues.
Key Features:
- Each book organised into parts which are further divided into units
- Clearly stated learning outcomes at the beginning of each unit
- A student-friendly approach with a conversational tone
- Colourful photographs, illustrations, and historical maps to engage students’ interest
- Reinforcement of historical concepts through fact boxes and timelines
- Assessments designed to test students’ historical knowledge and interpretation
- Glossary to acquire vocabulary relevant to the study of history
Author Description
Andrew Wrenn is an experienced teacher and author who lives in the UK. He is an honorary fellow and trustee of the Historical Association (UK) and holds a Master’s degree in Education from The Open University, UK. He has written many history textbooks for primary, lower secondary, and GCSE levels; online educational materials; resource books for teachers; and curriculum materials for schools.
