AP World History

Course Description:

In AP World History, students will examine themes, patterns, and processes from a global perspective.  With changes made to the course for the 2019 - 2020 school year, students will be responsible for being able to understand and apply events from history starting at 1200 CE.  However, to fully grasp the content and have a true appreciation for our past, students will examine the historical record from 8,000 BCE to current day issues.  Special emphasis will be given to regions and societies traditionally underrepresented in world history courses.  Using the six themes of AP World History and the "habits of the mind" for social studies the course will follow the course outline as described by the College Board.  We will be using the "PIECES" acronym to help organize themes (please refer to infographic below - taken from a fellow AP World History: Modern teacher).

    AP World History is designed as an introductory college level survey course for those students seeks a rigorous program of study.  As such, the reading and writing demands are significant and may require a highly engaged and motivated student.  Students successfully mastering the course material may earn college credit by passing the annually administered AP World History exam; the individual college or university determines how many (if any) credits will be granted for the AP exam score.  While students cannot be required to take the AP Exam, it is STRONGLY recommended that they plan to do so.

    AP World History covers a wide range of cultures, people, and events.  We will approach every topic objectively and allow for a respectful environment.

2025 AP Exam date:  Thursday, May 8, 2025 @ 12 pM.

*Students can access course documents and links through Google Classroom.*