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Global History 9H/AP World History is a 2 year sequence.
Successful completion of S.S. 9/10 or S.S. 9H/AP World History is required for graduation.
Global History 9H is founded on five themes (humans and the environment, governance, economic systems, culture and society) which are interwoven throughout the course.
Students learn and utilize historical thinking skills (evaluating evidence, explaining historical and geographic relationships, incorporating evidence) as they investigate Geography and World Regions and the Ancient, Classical and Postclassical Periods of World History. This course serves as a foundation for AP World History.
Requirements: Summer Assignment, Local Final Exam in June
Prerequisite: Social Studies 8 Honors and Departmental Approval
Recommendation: Grade of 80 or better in S.S. 8H, superior reading and writing skills.
*Successful students should plan to spend approximately 5 hours per week outside of class on this course.
1 Credit
AP World History highlights the nature of changes in international frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among societies.
Students will learn about the common threads of humanity including trade, religion, politics, society, and technology by investigating these themes from multiple perspectives and making global connections to foster deeper understanding. These goals will be addressed through analysis of texts and primary source materials. By the completion of this course, students will be able to construct and evaluate arguments, recognize and analyze points of view, understand the concepts of continuity and change over time as it applies to vast societies and interactions, compare various societies, and recognize global patterns and human commonalities.
Students must take the Advanced Placement Examination in May. Their score on the exam may qualify them for college credit or advanced standing
Requirements: Summer Assignment, AP Exam in May and Regents Exam in June
Prerequisite: Social Studies 9 Honors and Departmental Approval
Recommendation: Grade of 80 or better in S.S. 9H, superior reading and writing skills.
*Successful students should plan to spend approximately 5 hours per week outside of class on this course. 1 Credit
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