Course Description: This is a fully online course which is designed to give juniors and seniors exposure to a rigorous, scholarly research experience while also exposing them to an online learning environment, which they will need familiarity with in college and the workplace. Students will read works of historical fiction, primary source documents and current events from a variety of regions around the world. These books and documents will lead students into an inquiry based research project where students will learn the research process from start to finish. This course will be based on ELA and Social Studies standards, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards and the American Library Association Skills for the 21st Century Student.