Course Objectives
This is an honors level course designed to aid students in their preparation of the writing portion of the AP World History exam.
Themes
These “big picture” ideas will be emphasized throughout the course.
1. Interaction between humans and the environment
2. Development and interaction of cultures
3. State-building, expansion and conflict
4. Creation, expansion and interaction of economic systems
5. Development and transformation of social structures.
Course Organization
Unit 1 - Themes and Analyzing Documents
Unit 2 - Short Answer Questions
Unit 3 - Creating Thesis Statements and Contextualization
Unit 4 - Document Based Questions
Unit 5 - Long Essay Questions
Unit 6 - Historiography
Syllabus:
A composition notebook for journaling
A notebook for content
*sturdy* folder (we will have LOTS of handouts)
colored pencils