AP World History

Course Description

The World History AP course provides a perspective and understanding of how civilizations have adapted, modified, and evolved throughout time. During the course, students will develop a greater understanding of these evolutions of global processes and contacts and the interaction of these groups with different human societies.

The course will be broken down into units of study based on historical periodization. AP World History will use the approach of analyzing global events and interactions from the foundations of history to present. The primary goal of the course is to provide a student-centered learning environment and engage the student in a comprehensive curriculum. The culminating objective is for students to demonstrate a complete picture of world history. It is expected that students who want to take the AP exam will be prepared for that challenge.


Course Requirements

Materials:

  • 1 1/2 -2 inch binder
  • 8-10 sturdy dividers (preferably plastic not paper)
  • Pens and pencils
  • colored pencils and markers
  • 1000 index cards
  • binder rings
  • pencil pouch to keep materials in (not required but it is helpful)d
  • 6 highlighters in different colors


Course Units

In accordance with the AP College Board, this course will cover the following six units: (All the following information given is approximate time. The teacher can adjust the schedule as he or she sees fit at any time.)

1. Foundations- 600 B.C.E. (Technological and environmental transformations) 5% 2 weeks

2. 600 B.C.E. - 600 C.E. (Organization and reorganization of societies) 15% 3 weeks

3. 600-1450 (Regional and Trans-regional interaction) 20% 7 weeks

4. 1450-1750 (Global interactions) 20% 7 weeks

5. 1750-1900 (Industrialization and Global Integration) 20% 7 weeks

6. 1900- Present (Accelerating Global change and Re-alignment) 20% 7 weeks

Five World History AP Themes

  • Theme 1- Interaction between humans and the environment
  • Theme 2- Development and Interaction of Cultures
  • Theme 3- State-Building, expansion and conflict
  • Theme 4- Creation, expansion and interactions of economic systems
  • Theme 5- Development and transformation of social structures

Grading Policy

Student assessment will include:

  • Unit test (both multiple choice and essay)
  • Weekly quizzes
  • Essays
  • In-class projects
  • Binder checks
  • Class assignments
  • Homework
  • Semester finals
  • Participation

1. Consistent, punctual attendance to class.

2. Participating in group activities.

3. Coming prepared to class.

4. Contributing to classroom discussions.

  • All work is expected to be turned in on time.
  • Late work: During the 1st semester All late assignment will suffer the consequence of a lower grade. 15 points will be deducted for each day an assignment is late. Assignments are expected to be turned in at the beginning of class on the due date. If the student fails to turn in work at the beginning of class it is considered to be late. If a student turns in work at the end of the day or after their class period on the due date 10 points will be deducted from their grade. No late work will be accepted during the second semester. No exceptions.
  • Test make-up Policy: Students who are absent for a test are expected to make up the test upon the student’s return to school. If student does not make up test within one a week period, student will receive a “0” grade for the test.
  • Plagiarism/Cheating: Simply stated, Please don't do it. Any type of cheating will result in a “0” grade. No questions asked.
  • The grading scale is as follows:

100 - 90 = A

89 - 80 = B

79 - 70 = C

69 - 60 = D

59 - 0 = F

Grading

Your academic progress will be evaluated through a variety of assessments with an emphasis on critical thinking and in-depth reading and writing.

Marking Period Grades will be calculated as follows:

50% = Tests and Quarterly Assessments

20% = Quizzes

30% = Class Activities, Essays, Performance Assessments.

Semester Grade will be calculated as follows:

40% = First Quarter (9 Weeks)

40% = Second Quarter (9 Weeks)

20% = Exam.

Complete syllabus can be found on Google Classroom or in the link below