AP World History examines global patterns over time and space by
comparing and contrasting societies from the foundations of early civilizations to the Twenty First
Century. Topics explored will include interaction between humans and the environment,development of cultures, state-building and expansion of political structures, as well as
creation and interaction of economic systems.

AP World History is an academic course taught over three terms of 55 minute daily classes culminating in the College Board AP Exam in May. The course relies heavily on college-level texts, primary source documents, and outside readings.

Students will be required to participate in class discussions as well as class and individual projects. A special emphasis will be given to historical writing through essay and document-based questions (DBQ). In addition, objective unit exams will be given in the AP format. Other assignments including maps will also be assigned. The AP World History course is designed to be rigorous and rewarding

This engaging and rigorous two trimester course introduces students to the teaching profession.

The following four themes are explored.

Exploring the Learner
Exploring the Classroom
Exploring Education
Exploring the Profession

Students also complete a student teaching practicum as well.

In this three term course, students will be given an opportunity to develop knowledge of and an appreciation for the contributions of many cultures to the collective wisdom of the human race. A marked emphasis will be placed upon the ideas and events of both Western and non-Western civilizations as they have come to shape our present existence.

Woodbury High School
Regina Seabrook