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Course Summary
Some people have called the 20th Century the best in human history. Many have called it the worst. In either case, it was a century marked by massive human movement, competing ideologies, advancements in technology that were used to achieve to both good and bad results, and a global push for awareness and achievement of fundamental human rights. We will explore these major trends of the 20th century throughout the year. We will also explore the effects that the changes of the 20th century have had on the 21st.

About Me
My name is Robin Ruken, and this is my 19th year teaching at Northwood... I went here as a student too! I have 2 beautiful kids, Annie and Eli, a handsome husband we call "The Lemster", and a sweet, fury gray cat named Simon. I love teaching, and am looking forward to working with you this year!
Talk to me
I'm here to help. You can reach me by email at:
rruken@nssd112.org. I am often available in my classroom (room 135) as well.
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