This document outlines the development of human society from the earliest civilizations beginning around 4000 BC through the emergence of pastoral peoples, classical traditions and major empires from 1000 BC to 300 AD. It then covers the world in both temporal and spatial terms through historical and geographical habits of mind as well as places, religions, physical and human systems, environment, society, economics, government and global issues past and present. Public discourse and citizen involvement are also discussed.

1. The Beginnings or
Human Society:
Beginning to 4000 BC

10. Early Civilizations and
Cultures and the Emergence
of Pastoral Peoples, 4000 to
1000 BC

18. Classical Traditions
and Major Empires
1000 BC to 300 AD

40. The World in Temporal
Terms: Historical
Habits of Mind

46. The World in Spatial
Terms: Geographical
Habits of Mind
Places and Religions
Physical Systems
Human Systems
Environment and Society

80. Market, National, &
International Economy

89. Government:
U.S. and the World

95. Global
Issues
Past and
Present

101. Public Discourse,
Decision Making, and
Citizen Involvement