Ap World Syllabus

Advanced Placement World History Course Syllabus 2012-2013 Ms. Rebecca Layton chummy High School Fort Washington, MD 20744 301-449-4900 Rebecca. emailprotected org Course Description The Advanced Placement World History (APWH) course is an intensive, year long, examination of world(prenominal) write up from the period of 8000 B. C. E. to the present. The purpose of APWH is to develop a greater take careing of the evolution of global processes and contacts, in interaction with different types of human societies.The course highlights the nature of changes in international frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among study societies. This course also builds an understanding of cultural, institutional and technological precedents that, along with geography, set the human stage. The course is unkept down into five major periods of study. They are ? Foundations 8000 B. C. E. to 600 C. E. ? 600 C. E. to 1450 ? 1450 to 1750 ? 1750 to 1914 ? 1914 to the pre sent APWH Course Themes The APWH course is guided by six themes which will receive equal attention passim the course . The dynamics of change and continuity across the world history periods covered in this course, and the causes and processes involved in major changes of these dynamics. 2. Patterns and effects of interaction among societies and regions trade, war, airiness and international organizations. 3. The effects of technology, economics and demography on people and the environment (population growth and decline, disease, labor systems, manufacturing, migrations agriculture and weaponry. ) 4. Systems of social structure and gender structure (comparing major features ithin and among societies, and assessing change and continuity). 5. Cultural, intellectual and religious developments, including interactions among and within societies. 6. win overs in functions and structures of states and attitudes towards states and political identities (political culture), including the em ergence of nation-state (types of political organization). APWH Habits of Mind or Skills The APWH course addresses habits of mind or skills in cardinal categories (1) those addressed by any rigorous history course, and (2) those addressed by a world history course.Four habits of mind are in the first house ? Constructing and evaluating arguments using evidence to make plausible arguments. ? Using documents and other primary data developing the skills necessary to analyze point of overhear, context and bias and to understand and interpret information. ? Assessing issues of change and continuity over time, including the capacity to deal with changes as a process and with questions of causation. ? Understanding diversity of interpretations through analysis of context, point of view and frame of reference.Three habits of mind belong in the second category ? Seeing global patterns and processes over time and space while also connecting local developments to global ones and moving thro ugh levels of generalization from the global to the particular. ? Comparing within and among societies, including comparing societies reactions to global process. ? Being aware of human commonalities and differences while assessing claims of universal standards, and understanding culturally diverse ideas and values in historical context. Required Materials ? Bentley, J. and Ziegler, H. 2003). Traditions and Encounters A worldwide prospect on the Past. (3rd Ed. ). Boston McGraw-Hill. ? Andrea, A. and Overfield, J. (2005). The Human Record Sources of planetary History, Volume I to 1700. (5th Ed. ). Boston Houghton Mifflin Company. ? Andrea, A. and Overfield, J. (2005). The Human Record Sources of Global History, Volume II Since 1500. (5th Ed. ). Boston Houghton Mifflin Company. ? Laden, J. and Whelan, P. (2009). Kaplan AP World History . Kaplan Publishing Grading Criteria Quarter grades will be computed harmonize to the following factors ?Tests/ quizzes/Essays/Projects50% ? Homewor k25% ? Classwork/Participation25% Conduct Students are expected to follow all rules in this yr that correspond to those stated in the Prince Georges County Code of Student Conduct. punctuality is a necessity and tardiness to class will result in loss of participation points. Work missed because of an unexcused absence may not be made up. Work missed because of an excused absence must be made up within the week the student returns to school. It is the responsibility of the student to dictate for make up work.All assignments must be handed in on time late work will not be accepted. Methodology This course is conducted using a variety of methods lecture/discussion, simulations, cooperative learning activities, presentations and independent study/research. All students are responsible for reading the assignments before coming to class so that they may actively participate. A variety of film clips and videos are also used throughout the course. Unit I Foundations 8000 B. C. E. to 600 C. E. hebdomad One Topics unpolished Revolution World Geography Geographic Determinism- Jared Diamond Discussion/DebateReadings Course Introductions/Overview, Chapter 1 (Bentley) study Assignments comparative bright Organizer earlyish Civilization Assessments try Chapter 1 Timed piece of writing Comparative Essays on Early Civilizations Jared Diamond Take-Home Essay Weeks Two and Three Topics Civilization Discussion/Debate Early Civilizations (Complex Societies) Economic Specialization/Trade Bantu/Aryan Migration Religion Readings Chapter 2 (Bentley) Chapter 3 (Bentley) Chapter 4 (Bentley) Chapter 5 (Bentley) Chapter 6 (Bentley) Major Assignments Annotated Timeline/Companion Essay verbiage Building Exercises (Ancient Civilizations)Assessments test Chapters 2-5 Foundation Exam, Part 1 Chapters 1-6 Weeks Four and Five Topics Classical Societies/Empires Economic Specialization/Development of Long keep Trade principle Systems (Religions of Salvation) Readings Chapter 7 (Bentle y) Chapter 8 (Bentley) Chapter 9 (Bentley) Chapter 10 (Bentley) Chapter 11 (Bentley) Major Assignments Annotated symbolise Greek/Roman Mediterranean Comparative Graphic Organizer Classical Societies/Empires Comparative Graphic Organizer Belief Systems Assessments quiz Chapters 7-11 Timed Writing Document Based Question Buddhism Weeks Six and SevenTopics Cross-Cultural Interactions/Migrations Long Distance Trade pervade/Diffusion of Religion Spread/Diffusion of Disease Collapse of the Classical Societies/Empires Readings Chapter 12 (Bentley) 1. 1-1. 15 (Andrea/Overfield, Vol. I) 1. 46-1. 54 (Andrea/Overfield, Vol. I) 1. 18-142 (Andrea/Overfield, Vol. II) Major Assignments ASPIRE Chart Annotated Timeline (AP Themes) Assessments Foundations Exam, Part II Chapters 7-12 Unit II 600 C. E. to 1450 Week 8 Topics Byzantium A Survivor Society Islam Rise and Expansion saving and Society Urbanization, Hemispheric Trade Readings Chapter 13 (Bentley)Chapter 14 (Bentley) Major Assignments pu rpose exercise Dar al Islam language Building Exercises Byzantine and Islam Assessments Quiz Chapter 13-14 Week 9 Topics Restoration of Imperial Rule in mainland China Islamic and Hindu Kingdoms Economic Development and Trade Culture and Society Readings Chapter 15 (Bentley) Chapter 16 (Bentley) Major Assignments Continuity-Change Over Time Graphic Organizer Chinese Dynasties Assessments Quiz Chapters 15-16 Timed Writing DBQ-The Silk Roads Week 10 Topics policy-making Stability Economy and Society The Papacy Regional States and Expansion The CrusadesReadings Chapter 17 (Bentley) Chapter 20 (Bentley) Major Assignments Comparative Graphic Organizer European and Japanese Feudalism Mini-DBQ The Crusades Assessments Quiz Chapter 17 and 20 Unit II Exam, Part I Chapters 13-17 and 20 Week 11 Topics Turkish Migrations and Expansion Mongol Expansion and Empire Building Readings Chapter 18 (Bentley) Major Assignments Annotated Timeline (AP Themes) Vocabulary Building Exercises Asia/Middle eastmost Map Building Exercise Turkish/Mongol Assessments Quiz Chapter 18 Timed Writing CCOT Essay The Mongols Weeks 12 and 13 Topics West African Kingdoms/EmpiresIslamic Kingdoms/Empires Long Distance Trade Trans-Saharan Trade/ Indian Ocean Trade Culture and Society Mesoamerican Empires Readings Chapter 19 (Bentley) Chapter 21 (Bentley) Major Assignments Persuasive Essay why/ Why Not Build Long Distance Trade Routes? Presentation Empire Building Assessments Quiz Chapter 19 and Chapter 21 Quiz Vocabulary/Map Week 14 Topics Cross-Cultural Interactions Long-Distance Trade Crisis and Recovery Exploration and Colonization Readings Chapter 22 (Bentley) 1. 55-1. 113 (Andrea/Overfield, Vol. I) Major Assignments ASPIRE Chart Annotated Timeline (AP Themes)Assessments Quiz Chapter 22 Unit II Exam, Part II Chapters 18-22 (Excluding Chapter 20) Unit III 1450 to 1750 Week 15 Topics Exploration Navigation and Motivation Colonization Europeans to the Americas/South Asia Exchange Transoceanic Trade Readings Chapter 23 (Bentley) Major Assignments Map Activity Vocabulary Building Exercises Annotated Timeline/Corresponding Essay (AP Themes) Assessments Quiz Chapter 23 Quiz Vocabulary/Map Skills (Renaissance Europe) Week 16 Topics reclamation/Counter Reformation Revival of Empire Capitalism-Expansion of Trade-Labor SystemsReadings Chapter 24 (Bentley) Major Assignments Vocabulary Building Exercises (Reformation) Essay Transformation of Europe Assessments Quiz Chapter 24 Timed Writing DBQ-Christian and Muslim Attitudes Towards Trade Week 17 Topics The Spanish in the Americas compound Society European Expansion into the Pacific Readings Chapter 25 (Bentley) Major Assignments Annotated Timeline Colonization Map Assessments Quiz Chapter 25 Timed Writing Comparative Essay on Labor Systems Week 18 Topics Labor Systems in the New World-Triangular Trade African Diaspora (Demographic Impact) Abolition of SlaveryReadings Chapter 26 (Bentley) Major Assignments Essay The Growth of Plantation s Assessments Quiz Chapter 26 Timed Writing DBQ on the Abolition of Slavery Week 19 Topics Political Stability in China (Post Mongols) Economic and Social Changes New Cultural Influences/Traditions Unification of Japan Readings Chapter 28 (Bentley) Major Assignments relation Graphic Organizer Japanese and Chinese Social/Political Changes Vocabulary Building Exercises East Asia Map Activity East Asia Assessments Quiz Chapter 27 Quiz Vocabulary/Map East Asia Week 20 Topics Islamic Empires Islamic SocietyEmpires in Transition Readings Chapter 28 (Bentley) 2. 3-2. 58 (Andrea/Overfield, Vol. II) Major Assignments ASPIRE Chart Annotated Timeline Middle East Map Activity Assessments Quiz Chapter 28 Unit III Exam, Chapters 23-26 Unit IV 1750 to 1914 Week 21 Topics Enlightenment and Revolution (American/French) Impact of Revolution Latin America Abolitionism Womens Rights Nationalism and the Formation of National States (Italy/Germany) Readings Chapter 29 (Bentley) Major Assignments Voca bulary Building Exercises Political Upheaval Comparative Graphic Organizer American/French RevolutionsComparative Graphic Organizer Italian/German Nation Building Assessments Quiz Chapter 29 Quiz Vocabulary Week 22 Topics Industrialization Changing Industrial Society-Urbanization and Migration Global Impact Readings Chapter 30 (Bentley) Major Assignments Annotated Timeline Assessments Quiz Chapter 30 Timed Writing CCOT Essay on the Roles of Women in East Asia, Latina America, Sub-Saharan Africa and Western Europe, 1750-1914 Week 23 Topics The Americas State Building Economic Development Society and Culture Readings Chapter 31 (Bentley) Major Assignments Annotated Timeline Map Activity U. S. GrowthAssessments Quiz Chapter 31 Essay Immigration and Change in the Americas Week 24 Topics Declining Empires Ottomans -Russian-China Readings Chapter 32 (Bentley) Major Assignments Map Activity Russia Annotated Timeline/Companion Essay Growth and Change of Russia Assessments Quiz Chapter 32 We eks 25-26 Topics Imperialism Building of Global Empires Motives for Empire The Scramble (Africa and Asia) New Imperial Powers Impact of Imperialism Readings Chapter 33 (Bentley) Major Assignments Map Activity Imperialism Comparison Graphic Organizer European Imperialism Assessments Quiz Chapter 33Week 27 Topics Review/Reflect/Recover Readings 2. 40-2. 80 (Andrea/Overfield, Vol. II) Major Assignments ASPIRE Chart Vocabulary Building Exercises Imperialism Assessments Timed Writing DBQ- Asian bound Labor in the 19th Century Unit IV Exam, Chapters 29-33 Unit V 1914 to Present Week 28 Topics World war I Global War Total War Impact of Versailles Readings Chapter 34 (Bentley) Major Assignments Map Activity Europe WWI Annotated Timeline/Companion Essay Causes, Impact and Fall Out of WWI Assessments Quiz Chapter 34 Weeks 29 and 30 Topics Global Depression and Political ChallengesRise of Totalitarian Movements (Fascism, Communism, National Socialism Nationalism and Political Identity Asian Autonomy Colonial Africa Latin America Readings Chapter 35 (Bentley) Chapter 36 (Bentley) Major Assignments Comparative Graphic Organizer Totalitarian Movements Comparative Graphic Organizer Asia/Africa/Latin America Vocabulary Building Exercises Political Systems Assessments Quiz Chapters 35-36 Timed Writing CCOT Essay on Attitudes Towards Political Structures Week 31 Topics World War II Causes and Consequences Total War Holocaust Atomic Bomb Readings Chapter 37 (Bentley)Major Assignments Annotated Timeline/Companion Essay Causes, Impact and Fall Out of WWII Map Activity Europe WWII/Asia Holocaust Writing Perspective Assessments Quiz Chapter 37 Week 32 Topics The Cold War Emergence of Super Powers Hot Spots Korea/Cuba/Vietnam End of Cold War Readings Chapter 38 (Bentley) Major Assignments Comparative Graphic Organizers Hot Spots Annotated Timeline Cold War Vocabulary Building Exercises Post War Map Activity South East Asia Assessments Quiz Chapter 38 Quiz Vocabulary/Map Week 33 Top ics De-Colonization Asia-Africa-Latin America Readings Chapter 39 (Bentley)Major Assignments Map Activity Africa Map Activity Latin America Comparison Graphic Organizer Independence Africa/Asia/Latin America Assessments Quiz Chapter 39 Timed Writing DBQ-Nationalism Among Muslim Leaders Week 34 Topics The Global Economy Cross-Cultural Exchanges and Communication Global Problems-Demography and Environment Readings Chapter 40 (Bentley) 2. 100-2. 123, 2. 87-2. 98 (Andrea/Overfield, Vol. II) Major Assignments ASPIRE Chart Presentation Global Economy, Cultural Interactions, Global Threats, Rights of Women or Migration Assessments Quiz Chapter 40 Unit V Exam, Chapters 34-40