Secondary Course Description 1

General Information

Course Title: Advanced Placement World History 1-2

Short Course Title: APWORLD

(abbreviated, max 8 chars)

Course Subtitle: AP World History

(aka “catchy” title)

Subject Area: History Department: Social Science

Credential Type: Social Science Grade Level: 10th

Course Duration/Credits: 1 Year, 10 Units 1 Semester, 5 Units 1 Quarter, 2.5 Units

Course Type: Regular Course Honors Course SLC Course ROP

Graduation Requirement: Yes No Category (if Yes): Social Science

Submission Date: 1/25/10

Submitting School Site: Stockton Unified Early College Academy

SLC Pathway: N/A

Funding Source(s): Charter Grant and Charter Block Funding

Projected Enrollment: 125 Number of Sections: 5

Subject Area for UC Submission (if applicable)

History English Math

Laboratory Science Biological Science Other

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Visual/Performing Arts - Introductory Level Visual/Performing Arts - Advanced Level

Curriculum Department

Secondary Curriculum

Course Description

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Additional Course Information

Is this course being reinstated after removal? Yes No

Is this course identical to a course at another school within SUSD? Yes No

If yes, which school?

Is this course based on an approved course in another District? Yes No

If yes, which District?

Is this course an approved AP or IB course? Yes No

Is this course an approved CDE Agricultural Education course? Yes No

Is this course an approved AVID course? Yes No

Catalog Description

Brief Course Description

This course requires students to develop a greater understanding of global processes and contracts among a

variety of societies. Changes in international frameworks and their causes and consequences, will be

highlighted along with a comparison of major societies. Change and continuity across world history will be

explored, along with social structure, emerging technologies, and cultural and intellectual development. The

course requires extensive reading. Students may earn college credit upon successful completion of the AP

examination. Topics for document-based essays will be based on sample Advanced Placement test items.

Pre-Requisites

World History or approval by Principal

Co-Requisites

None

Background Information

Context for Course

The Advanced Placement World History Program offers high school students an opportunity to complete an

introductory level college course in a secondary school setting. AP World History is a distinctly different section

of World History. Its academic expectations, course structure/procedures, and time consumption experienced

are much greater than the regular or honors World History courses. In terms of academic expectations, the AP

course is a rigorous college-level course designed to prepare students for the College Board’s Advanced

Placement test. The reading material is a college text with advanced vocabulary. The scope of course content

reflects a comprehensive college level World History course.

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Textbooks and Supplementary Instructional Materials

Textbook(s)

Bentley, Jerry, Herb Ziegler. Traditions and Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past, 4th ed. New York, NY:

McGraw Hill, 2008

Supplemental Instructional Materials

Sherman/Rosner/Grunfield/Markowitz/Heywood, World Civilizations: Sources, Images and Interpretations.

Volumes 1 & 2 (McGraw-Hill, 2006).

Taking Sides, Clashing Views in World History, Volumes 1 and 2, (Dubuque: McGraw-Hill, 2006).

Course Content

Course Purpose

What is the purpose of this course? Please provide a brief description of the goals and expected outcomes. Do not simply

recite standards for the course.

Course Goals

This year long history course (spring & fall semester) is intended to provide the student with an understanding

of the base upon which the modern world was built. The course is designed to begin with an introduction from

the ancient world and includes major emphasis upon the religious, cultural, and political aspects of European,

African, and Asian history. A balanced approached will be taught, covering the continents of Europe, Asia,

Africa, and the Americas. The time frame of the course will span from 8000 B.C.E. to the present, using the six

themes outlined in the AP® World History Course Description:

1. Trace the impact of interaction among major societies (trade, system of international exchange, war, and

diplomacy).

2. Identify and discuss the relationship of change and continuity across the world history periods covered in this

course.

3. Identify and discuss the impact of technology and demography on people and the environment (population

growth and decline, disease, manufacturing, migrations, agriculture, and weaponry).

4. Trace and analyze systems of social structure and gender structure (comparing major features within and

among societies and assessing change).

5. Explain the cultural and intellectual developments and interactions among and within societies.

6. Explain the changes in functions and structures of states and in attitudes toward state and political identities

(popular culture), including the emergence of the nation-state (types of political organizations).

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In addition, the class emphasizes analytical and writing skills necessary for success on the AP World History

exam, with substantial time dedicated to the assessment of primary source documents, Socratic seminars,

written assignments, and research.

Major Student Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, each student will be able to:

- Develop skills in discussion, debate, compare/contrast, cause/effect, persuasion, and evaluation

- Distinguish between primary and secondary sources and validate sources' authenticity, authority, credibility

and possible bias.

- Recognize and explain how different points of view have been influenced by nationalism, race, religion,

ethnicity and the climate of the time.

- Use electronic databases to perform research.

- Apply geography to interpret the past by using a variety of maps, charts and documents to explain the

historical migrations of people; the expansion and disintegration of empires; and the growth of economic

systems.

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Course Requirements

Key Assignments

Include all major assignments that students will be required to complete each quarter. How do assignments incorporate

the SLC them?

First Quarter Key Assignments

Annotated Timeline Assignments

Students will use one of the six AP World themes and ten events for the time period assigned

that show the largest changes related to that theme for the time period and place each event

of the timeline. The annotations go below the timeline and explain why each event was

significant to world history. At the very bottom of the page, write a thesis statement about

how the changes in the “theme” in this time period show continuity and change over time.

Thematic Charts

Students are to take the six AP World themes and apply them to geographical, religious,

political, social, cultural, economic, philosophical systems, technology, and gender aspects

of each content unit.

Study Card Assignments

For every chapter/unit students will be responsible for completing note cards for the terms

found at the end of the chapters. Students are to answer who, what, when, and why that

term is significant; this information can be found several places. It is imperative that

students read the text in order to get the most information possible.

Cornell Notes

Throughout the popular student manuals on study skills, the Cornell Note-taking System is

commonly suggested for students who want to improve the organization of their notes. All students at SECA

are required to use Cornell Notes.

Second Quarter Key Assignments

Annotated Timeline Assignments

Students will use one of the six AP World themes and ten events for the time period assigned

that show the largest changes related to that theme for the time period and place each event

of the timeline. The annotations go below the timeline and explain why each event was

significant to world history. At the very bottom of the page, write a thesis statement about

how the changes in the “theme” in this time period show continuity and change over time.

Thematic Charts

Students are to take the six AP World themes and apply them to geographical, religious,

political, social, cultural, economic, philosophical systems, technology, and gender aspects

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of each content unit.

Study Card Assignments

For every chapter/unit students will be responsible for completing note cards for the terms

found at the end of the chapters. Students are to answer who, what, when, and why that

term is significant; this information can be found several places. It is imperative that

students read the text in order to get the most information possible.

Cornell Notes

Throughout the popular student manuals on study skills, the Cornell Note-taking System is

commonly suggested for students who want to improve the organization of their notes. All students at SECA

are require to use Cornell Notes.

Third Quarter Key Assignments

Annotated Timeline Assignments

Students will use one of the six AP World themes and ten events for the time period assigned

that show the largest changes related to that theme for the time period and place each event

of the timeline. The annotations go below the timeline and explain why each event was

significant to world history. At the very bottom of the page, write a thesis statement about

how the changes in the “theme” in this time period show continuity and change over time.

Thematic Charts

Students are to take the six AP World themes and apply them to geographical, religious,

political, social, cultural, economic, philosophical systems, technology, and gender aspects

of each content unit.

Study Card Assignments

For every chapter/unit students will be responsible for completing note cards for the terms

found at the end of the chapters. Students are to answer who, what, when, and why that

term is significant; this information can be found several places. It is imperative that

students read the text in order to get the most information possible.

Cornell Notes

Throughout the popular student manuals on study skills, the Cornell Note-taking System is

commonly suggested for students who want to improve the organization of their notes.

All students at SECA are require to use Cornell Notes.

Fourth Quarter Key Assignments

Annotated Timeline Assignments

Students will use one of the six AP World themes and ten events for the time period assigned

that show the largest changes related to that theme for the time period and place each event

of the timeline. The annotations go below the timeline and explain why each event was

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significant to world history. At the very bottom of the page, write a thesis statement about

how the changes in the “theme” in this time period show continuity and change over time.

Thematic Charts

Students are to take the six AP World themes and apply them to geographical, religious,

political, social, cultural, economic, philosophical systems, technology, and gender aspects

of each content unit.

Study Card Assignments

For every chapter/unit students will be responsible for completing note cards for the terms

found at the end of the chapters. Students are to answer who, what, when, and why that

term is significant; this information can be found several places. It is imperative that

students read the text in order to get the most information possible.

Cornell Notes

Throughout the popular student manuals on study skills, the Cornell Note-taking System is

commonly suggested for students who want to improve the organization of their notes. All students at SECA

are require to use Cornell Notes.

Writing

Courses should require recurrent practice in writing structured, analytical papers. Students must demonstrate

understanding of the core and/or theme based content through written response to texts of varying lengths. Describe

the writing requirements for this course. Include the estimated number and length of papers required.

First Quarter General Topic and Length of Paper(s)

At the conclusion of each unit, students will write an AP-style essay (either a DBQ, Change over Time or

Comparative Essay). Students will be evaluated based on the 9 point AP World History rubric for the

appropriate essay.

Second Quarter General Topic and Length of Paper(s)

At the conclusion of each unit, students will write an AP-style essay (either a DBQ, Change over Time or

Comparative Essay). Students will be evaluated based on the 9 point AP World History rubric for the

appropriate essay.

Third Quarter General Topic and Length of Paper(s)

At the conclusion of each unit, students will write an AP-style essay (either a DBQ, Change over Time or

Comparative Essay). Students will be evaluated based on the 9 point AP World History rubric for the

appropriate essay.

Fourth Quarter General Topic and Length of Paper(s)

Modern World Problems research paper- 7-10 pages

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Course Requirements (cont’d)

Project/Laboratory Activities

Courses should include hands-on activities that are directly related to and support the other core and/or theme based

classwork. Describe projects and labs students will be expected to complete.

First Quarter General Topic for Projects/Labs

Comparative Religions Project:

Students as a group will complete a research project over the world’s major religions that exisited in 600 C.E.

and give a 15-20 minute presentation on thier assigned religion. The presentation must also include at least

one video clip as well as pictures showing religious places, temples, mosques, synagogues, etc. as well holy

sites

Second Quarter General Topic for Projects/Labs

Important Crops:

Students will draw a card indicating which crop they will researching for this project. The students who have

the same crop will then divide up the themes of world history among themselves. On the day due, each of the

students will present their information to the class. After each crop has been presented, class will enter into a

debate regarding which group has had the most impact on the Modern world.

Third Quarter General Topic for Projects/Labs

Renaissance project:

The students will divide into pairs . Each group will be responsible for researching and presenting

information on various combinations people from the Renaissance. A

PowerPoint presentation is required, and must last at least ten minutes,

but no longer than fifteen. The students will be graded on the accuracy

of their information, the quality of their presentation(the slides), and

their ability to answer questions that are asked by the students and the

instructor.

Fourth Quarter General Topic for Projects/Labs

AP Review Project :

The students will be responsible for researching and compiling

information to help prepare the class for the AP Exam. The manner

in which it is presented does not matter, but PowerPoint

presentations will be encouraged. The students will have the

opportunity to switch partners from the first project if they so

desire. The students will have the entire class period they are

assigned to present their review material. Modern World Problems:

Using the same topic that they have been assigned to write a research essay on, students will create a

powerpoint to present to the class.

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Assessment Methods and/or Tools

Describe the ongoing Formative and Summative Assessments

Formative Assessments Summative Assessments

First Quarter

Study Card Assignment At the conclusion of each unit, students

will write an AP-style essay (either a DBQ,

Change over Time or Comparative Essay).

Students will be evaluated based on the

9 point AP World History rubric for the

appropriate essay.

Second Quarter

Study Card Assignment At the conclusion of each unit, students

will write an AP-style essay (either a DBQ,

Change over Time or Comparative Essay).

Students will be evaluated based on the

9 point AP World History rubric for the

appropriate essay.

Third Quarter

Study Card Assignment At the conclusion of each unit, students

will write an AP-style essay (either a DBQ,

Change over Time or Comparative Essay).

Students will be evaluated based on the

9 point AP World History rubric for the

appropriate essay.

Fourth Quarter

Study Card Assignment At the conclusion of each unit, students

will write an AP-style essay (either a DBQ,

Change over Time or Comparative Essay).

Students will be evaluated based on the

9 point AP World History rubric for the

appropriate essay.

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Course Outline

Detailed descriptions of topics covered. Show how the texts or readings are incorporated into the topics

covered.

First Quarter

Topics Covered Text and Readings

cFOUNDATIONS: C. 8000 B.C.E.–600 C.E.

1. Locating world history in the environment and

time

2. Developing agriculture and technology

3. Basic features of early civilizations in different

environments: culture, state, and

social structure.

4. Classical civilizations

5. Major belief systems

textbook chp. 1-12

Second Quarter

Topics Covered Text and Readings

600 C.E.–1450

1. Questions of periodization

2. The Islamic world

3. Interregional networks and contacts

4. Political systems and cultural patterns

5. Demographic and environmental changes

6. Diverse interpretations

textbook chp. 13-22

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Course Outline (cont’d)

Detailed descriptions of topics covered. Show how the texts or readings are incorporated into the topics

covered.

Third Quarter

Topics Covered Text and Readings

1450–1750

1. Questions of periodization

2. Changes in trade, technology, and global

interactions

3. Knowledge of major empires and other political

units and social systems

Aztec, Inca, Ottoman, China, Portugal, Spain, Russia,

France, Britain,Tokugawa, Mughal

4. Slave systems and slave trade

5. Demographic and environmental changes:

diseases, animals, new crops, and

comparative population trends

6. Cultural and intellectual developments

7. Diverse interpretations

1750–1914

1. Questions of periodization

2. Changes in global commerce, communications, and

technology

3. Demographic and environmental changes

(migrations; end of the Atlantic slave trade; new

birthrate patterns; food supply; medicine)

4. Changes in social and gender structure

5. Political revolutions and independence

movements; new political ideas United States and

Latin American independence movements

Revolutions

6. Rise of Western dominance

textbook chp 23-33

Fourth Quarter Topics Covered Text and Readings

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1914–PRESENT

1. Questions of periodization

2. War and peace in a global context

3. New patterns of nationalism

4. Effects of major global economic developments

5. New forces of revolution and other sources of

political innovations

6. Social reform and social revolution

7. Globalization of science, technology, and culture

8. Demographic and environmental changes

9. Diverse interpretations

textbook ch 34-40