Welcome to Advanced Placement World History! The purpose of this history course is to create meaning about the past. Therefore, a principal goal is for students is to become independent thinkers and active learners, while developing the advanced skills of historical analysis and critical writing necessary for success in a challenging academic environment.
While detailed information is required to draw appropriate conclusions,
it is only part of the puzzle. By identifying key historical thinking skills, AP World History continues to allow students to gain a true foundational knowledge which will serve them well in later history classes at both the high school and college-level.
In addition, by identifying themes and key concepts within the six different time periods from approximately 8,000 BCE to the present, the vast breadth of material becomes more accessible.
A key expectation of the course will be active student involvement on multiple levels. Study skills will focus on organization, test-preparation, and the formulation of questions to drive individual learning. Individual assignments will be vital to creating an academic environment in which every student is expected to participate in meaningful class
discussions and group activities. All of these requirements are reflected in the course grading policy.
While detailed information is required to draw appropriate conclusions,
it is only part of the puzzle. By identifying key historical thinking skills, AP World History continues to allow students to gain a true foundational knowledge which will serve them well in later history classes at both the high school and college-level.
In addition, by identifying themes and key concepts within the six different time periods from approximately 8,000 BCE to the present, the vast breadth of material becomes more accessible.
A key expectation of the course will be active student involvement on multiple levels. Study skills will focus on organization, test-preparation, and the formulation of questions to drive individual learning. Individual assignments will be vital to creating an academic environment in which every student is expected to participate in meaningful class
discussions and group activities. All of these requirements are reflected in the course grading policy.