Welcome to AP World History

Welcome to LD Bell Advanced Placement History. Over the course of the school year, we will explore Modern Human History, learn valuable skills, and take AP Exams in World History and European History. These are exciting classes that will allow us to look at the big picture of history, trace cultures over time, and examine human interactions.

Since these are possibly your first AP classes, you will need to stay focused and work diligently. In August, we will discuss specific requirements for the classes and the AP Exam. For now, it is suggested that you complete the following summer head start activities. The purpose of these Classical Era assignments is to give us an historical frame of reference to connect the past to present events and trends. THE READINGS/CARDS WILL BE TAKEN AS A GRADE IN THE FIRST SIX WEEKS YOU ARE IN THE CLASS.

We will host an Introduction to WHAP meeting at the first of next year in the library to discuss the classes and exams in depth with your parents. In the meantime, please check out this Parent's Survival Guide.

For Summer communication, please sign up for our free texting service at this link.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us.

Summer Head Start Activities

This is a chance to get a head start on the Fall 22 semester! You will need internet access to complete the Summer assignment this year. If you do not have access to the internet at home, the Bedford and Hurst Public libraries are wonderful resources if they are opened over the summer.

SUPPLIES: We would like everyone to use a 200 page, college-ruled, 5 subject spiral to use in class.

ACTIVITY #1: You will read Chapters 1-5 and take an Open Note Assessment in the first six weeks of the A Trimester based on the readings.

As you read any material or watch the videos, it is suggested that you take HAND-WRITTEN notes. Here is a review of the Cornell Note-taking strategy.
- Cornell Notes Templates
To help with the notes, it is suggested that you watch these videos.

ACTIVITY #2: Use the supplied terms and definitions in the Quizlet set, recreate the following set of Connection Cards.

These will be taken for a grade in the first six weeks of the A Trimester.
Summer Connection Cards (Quizlet)
Connection Card Instructions
- Add pictures, printed or drawn for OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT