This course is designed to enable students to use geography to deepen their understanding of major global themes that have taken place in history.  Students will use the skills of the historian and the geographer to explore these global themes primarily in the period beginning in 1400 C.E. Students will be required to analyze, evaluate, and make predictions about major global developments.  This course is designed to nurture perceptive, responsible citizenship, encourage and support the development of critical thinking skills and lifelong learning, and to help prepare Indiana students for employment in the 21st Century.