AP World History
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In this course, students will become prepared for college World History courses and the Advanced Placement exam for World Studies. The course will expose students to the appropriate content, as well as potential expected productions, such as essays, oral presentations, and PowerPoint presentations. Secondly, this course will directly prepare students to take and successfully complete the AP exam. This course will give students the opportunity to learn about the world that came before them and how those preceding civilizations still affect modern society. To be successful, students will need to: follow the course guidelines, complete all of the assignments, and dedicate an adequate amount of time to reading and preparation.
Additional Resources Needed
Textbooks
Civilization Past & Present, Combined Volume (11th Edition)
By: Palmira J. Brummett, Robert R. Edgar, Neil J. Hackett, George F. Jewsbury, &
Barbara S. Molony
Publisher: Longman (Feb. 2005)
ISBN: 0-32-123613-0
Technology Needs
Microsoft Word (word processing software)
Microsoft PowerPoint (automated presentation software)
RealPlayer (free download)
Shockwave (free download)
QuickTime (free download)
Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download)
Content Topics
Unit 1
8000 B.C.E. to 600 C.E.
Unit 2
600 C.E. to 1450
Unit 3
1450 to 1750
Unit 4
1750 to 1914
Unit 5
1914 to present
Assessments
- Discussion Board Questions
- Writing Assignments
- Group Activities
- Tests/Exams
