Advanced placement world history is structured around the five themes woven into 19 key concepts covering six chronological periods listed at the end of this syllabus. Ap world history is a collegelevel course that analyzes global patterns of historical development and exchange from roughly 8000 b. Cr1b the course includes diverse primary sources including written documents and images as well as maps. Ap world history syllabus rowlett high school, 20172018 teacher. Using primary and secondary sources, ap world history students will. Documentation showing your understanding of course scopechoose 1 of 4 options. Introduction taking the world history subject test allows you to demonstrate your interest in the subject and can differentiate you in the college admission process. To prepare students for higher order thinking skills, we will be designing assignments around four historical thinking skills set by the college board for the course. Approximately 50 percent of students who take ap world history have successfully completed ap human geography as freshmen. Three enduring ideas this social studies course is built around make it engaging and relevant. Ap world history syllabus rowlett high school, 2017. History 103 is the first semester of a two semester survey of american history. The college board college admissions sat university. From marathon to agincourt readings on war november 24 the rise of empires in the americas patterns of world history, chapter 15, pp.
This course also satisfies the state of georgias graduation requirements for world history. The test covers all historical themes political and diplomatic, intellectual and cultural, social and economic from ancient times to the present, and is an excellent opportunity to showcase your knowledge and achievement in. Social sciences and history exam clep the college board. Ap world history guidelinessyllabus instructor welcome to. The ap college board has begun a huge revision encompassing curriculum, syllabus. The course is designed to prepare students for the college board advanced placement world history exam, which will be taken on may 11th, 2017.
Ap world history course description, college board ap central it is critical for you and your parents to recognize this as a college level course and that it will be taught and graded accordingly. Note that any related adjustments to 2020 ap exams, such as length or content covered, may not be reflected on. College board also plans to create an ap world history. Learn to read and analyze latin literature as you explore ancient roman history and culture. Note that any related adjustments to 2020 ap exams, such as. Advanced placement world history is a collegelevel course offered through the college boards. In ap world history, students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in six historical periods from approximately 8000 b. Advanced placement world history will cover history from its beginnings to the present time.
Ap world history course framework, fall 2017 the college board. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world s leading educational institutions. This document details how each of the sample freeresponse questions in the 201920 ced would be scored. The major difference between a regular high school history course and a collegelevel history course is the greater amount of reading and the depth of focus that is found in the collegelevel course. Modern course and exam description this is the core document for the course.
Modern is designed to be the equivalent of an introductory college or university survey of modern world history. By enrolling in this course, you are acknowledging your willingness to assume the extra demands required for success in an advanced placement. Students who fulfill the requirements can earn academic awards recognized by colleges around the world. Advanced placement world history whap is a chance to study the story of how our world came to be the way it is today. Fall 2015, boston university tuesday and thursday, 9. Moreover, the ap curriculum demands higherorder thinking skills within a rigorous academic context. Crafting historical arguments from historical evidence 2. The benefits of ap high school students across the country and around the world take ap courses and exams to challenge themselves, explore their interests, and earn college credit and placement. Ap world history is a yearlong collegelevel course designed to prepare students for the. The purpose of the ap world history course is to develop a greater understanding of the evolution of. Missiondriven organization representing over 6,000 of the worlds leading colleges, schools, and other educational organizations. Ap world history is equivalent to a collegelevel course where students are expected to read all assigned texts, participate in. Ap gives students the chance to tackle college level work while theyre still in high school and earn college credit and placement. Founded in 1900, college board was created to expand access to higher education.
The social sciences and history examination covers a wide range of topics from the social sciences and history disciplines. Ap world history is the equivalent of a collegelevel survey course in world history. Ancient exam, but they have not announced when a course and exam description of that exam will be available. Ap world history is a yearlong course offered to sophomores. Modern, students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes from 1200 to the present. Sample syllabus 3 syllabus 1408223v1 ap world history syllabus course overview advanced placement ap world history is a challenging yearlong course that is structured around the investigation of selected themes woven into key concepts covering distinct chronological periods. Ap world history ap higher education the college board. Using college board data that combine ap exam score history of students with their psat. College oard 3 preap world history and geography about preap introduction to preap every student deserves classroom opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.
College board developed preap to deliver on this simple premise. Advanced placement world history course syllabus course description ap world history is a college level course that analyzes global patterns of historical development and exchange from roughly 8000 b. The ap course the cape skills curriculum the ap digital edge activities teacher training and resources industry certification. Ap world history course overview ap central the college board. Develop and apply historical thinking skills to the study of world history. Ap world history syllabus purpose the advanced placement program in world history is designed as a collegelevel survey course that introduces students to the rich political, cultural, social, and intellectual heritage of the world. Use this tool to find colleges that offer credit or placement for ap scores. The ap capstone diploma program is a twoyear program based on two ap courses, ap seminar and ap research. About college board college board is a missiondriven notforprofit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Ap world history is designed to be the equivalent of a twosemester introductory college or university world history course. Advanced placement world history is structured around the five themes woven into 19 key concepts covering six chronological periods listed at the end.
Ap world history course 201718 note the college board has implemented changes to the course and exam structure effective fall 2016 ap world history is for the high school student who wishes to earn college credit in high school through a rigorous academic program. This syllabus has been approved and authorized by the college board for my use. Your ap scores could earn you college credit or advanced placement meaning you could skip certain courses in college. We open our study on the eve of contact between north america, europe, and africa and the complex societies and cultures each developed and end just after the bloodshed of the american civil war. The course gives students five themes to explore in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and. In ap world history students investigate signiicant events, individuals, developments, and processes in six historical periods from approximately 8000 b. Preap world history and geography preap college board. The course will cover events that have shaped our world from 8000 bce to the present and is.
Ap world history guidelinessyllabus instructor teacher. Ap world history course overview the college board. Ap world history syllabus rowlett high school, 20172018. It is designed to prepare students to be successful on the ap world history exam while providing them the. Ap world history syllabus course objectives investigate and develop an understanding of the key concepts, people, groups, and events in the college boards ap world history concept outline. College board, advanced placement, ap, ap central, and the acorn logo are. All the world history ap summer institute instructors will meet in april 2019 for the final information about the new course and exam. Note that any related adjustments to 2020 ap exams, such as length or content covered, may not be.
The major difference between a regular high school history course and a college level history course is the greater amount of reading and the depth of focus that is found in the college level course. Modern syllabus rowlett high school, 20192020 teacher. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the worlds leading educational institutions. See the course schedule or browse the youtube playlist. Advanced placement world history is the college board collegelevel survey course that introduces students to world civilizations and cultures. It has a rich text and is written in an engaging, highlevel. Pre ap world history and geography focuses deeply on building the skills, knowledge and confidence that will propel students through high school coursework, college, careers, and civic life. The following is the description of the course provided by the ap college board. Advanced placement courses at debakey hshp conform to the college board requirements and standards.
Youll translate passages from the writings of vergil and caesar and examine them through class discussions, debates, and presentations. Modern and prepare for the 201920 school year with new instructional resources, including a new course and exam description ced, exam questions, and our new online system, ap classroom. It clearly lays out the course content and describes the exam and the ap program in general. Preap courses are designed to support all students across varying levels of readiness.
While the exam is based on no specific course, its content is drawn from introductory college courses that cover united states history, western civilization, world history, economics, geography, and political science. Ap world history course syllabus northeast high school. The ap world history course content is structured around the investigation of five course themes and 19 key concepts in six different chronological periods, from approximately 8000 b. Cr1a the course includes a collegelevel world history textbook. Ap teachers access ap classroom to use new free resources including an online question bank of real ap exam questions and performance results to help target additional practice on specific content and skills. World history to 1500 fall 2015, boston university. Outside readings and resources used in the course 20032006 ap world history essay questions, rubrics, and student samples ap central the nystrom world history series map transparencies. Visit aps sites to learn more and find the tools you need. Advanced placement world history course syllabus course description ap world history is a collegelevel course that analyzes global patterns of historical development and exchange from roughly 8000 b.
Visit ap s sites to learn more and find the tools you need. Using primary and secondary sources, ap world history students will track historical change and continuity within and. Modern to help you prepare for your exam even if your school is closed due to covid19. Other textbooks selected chapters stearns, peter, michael adas, and stuart b. Guides to the advanced placement world history course revision. Allison thurber, senior director, ap curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
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