WELCOME TO EVHS AP WORLD HISTORY!

Instructor: Nancy HesterCourse Website:https://web.georgetownisd.org/evhs/hestern

Contact Information:hestern@georgetownisd.org

Course Description:The AP World History course provides a perspective and understanding of history as a foundation throughwhich students can analyze the complexities of today’s global interdependency.The course will be brokendown on units of study based on historical periodization.AP World History will use the approach ofanalyzing global events and interactions from the foundations of history to present.The primary goal ofthe course is to provide a student-centered learning environment and engage the student in acomprehensive curriculum.Periodizations 1-4 will be studied in the First Semester and Periodizations 5-6will be studied in the Second Semester.The culminating objective is for students to demonstrate acomplete picture of world history, and it is expected that students who want to take the AP exam will beprepared for that challenge.

Periodization 1: Technological and Environmental Transformations (to 600 BCE)• Unit 1: Early Humans & River Valley Civilizations

Periodization 2: Organization and Reorganization of Human Societies (600 BCE-600 CE)• Unit 2: India and China• Unit 3: Greece & Rome

Periodization 3: Regional and Transregional Interactions (600-1450)• Unit 4: Islam & Africa• Unit 5: Byzantine Empire & the Middle Ages• Unit 6: Americas, China, & the Mongols

Periodization 4: Global Interactions (1450-1750)• Unit 7: The Renaissance & Protestant Reformation• Unit 8: Exploration & Scientific Revolution

Periodization 5: Industrialization and Global Integration (1750-1900)• Unit 9: The Middle East, Japan, & China• Unit 10: Enlightenment, Revolutions, & Napoleon• Unit 11: Industrial Revolution & Imperialism

Periodization 6: Accelerating Global Change and Realignments (1900-Present)• Unit 12: World War I and the Russian Revolution• Unit 13: The Age of Anxiety, Rise of Consumerism, and Global Depression• Unit 14: World War II• Unit 15: The Cold War• Unit 16: Decolonization & Globalization

College Board Framework for AP World History:http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/AP_WorldHistoryCED_Effective_Fall_2011.pdf

Required Supplies:Large 3-ring binderPackage of 5 dividersLined notebook paperBlue, Black, and Red PensPencilsOne of the following:ream of copy paper, box of tissues, or package of whiteboard markers

OptionalSupplies:AP World History Crash Course by Jay Harmon (Amazon.com - $6.51 + shipping)3 x 5 blank cards for flash cards

Notes to Parents:

1. While participation by computer is not required, it is strongly suggested that you make sure your studenthas access either at home or through the public library to a computer and printer.Often, students will berequired to type and submit “one-pager’s” and other longer papers.I also accept these via email and makemy printer available to students before and after school and before class to print out their assignments.

2. All assignments, notes, and test reviews will be posted on the course website.Please make sure yourstudent keeps up with all reading assignments, as it is essential to making a good grade in this course as wellas receiving college credit.