63160/63161 *AP® World History

63160/63161 *AP® WORLD HISTORY

Open to: 9-10-11-12

Length: 2 Semesters

Prerequisites: None

Credits: 1 credit

NOTE: This course approved by College Board for Advanced Placement® standing.

Content: World History, a college-level course, focuses on developing student(s) abilities to think conceptually about world history from approximately 8000 BCE (Before Common Era) to the present and apply historical thinking skills as they learn about the past. Five themes of equal importance (focusing on the environment, cultures, state-building, economic systems, and social structures) provide areas of historical inquiry for investigation throughout the course. World History encompasses the history of the five major geographical regions of the globe: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe. and Oceana, with a special focus on historical developments and processes that cross multiple regions. Students who enjoy geography, politics, literature, the arts, and/or history will enjoy what this course has to offer.

Activities: Multiple texts, research projects, multimedia presentations, computer activities, class and small group discussions, group activities, case studies and other outside readings.

Cost: Fee if AP® exam is taken.

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