COURSE DESCRIPTION: AP World History covers the history of the world from 600 C.E. to the present with an introduction unit on the period before (covering around 8000 B.C.E to 600 C.E.). The course emphasizes "patterns of change" and the connections between the various world cultures throughout the time period being studied. Students will gain an understanding of the global experiences of humanity and be able to apply that knowledge to their growth and development as "world citizens." The class has two major goals: 1) to prepare students to be successful on the AP World History exam and 2) to provide students with an understanding on why the world developed the way it did.

PREREQUISITES: None

COURSE LENGTH: Two Semesters or Block

REQUIRED TEXT: World Civilization: The Global Experience (AP Edition) - Stearns and others Longmam/Pearson, 3rd/2003 ISBN: 0321099699

RECOMMENDED TEXT: The Origins of the Modern World - Robert Marks Rowman & Littlefield, 1st/2003 ISBN:  0742517543

Hammond Historical World Atlas - Hammond, ISBN: 0843713909

Rand McNally Historical Atlas of the World - Rand McNally, ISBN: 0528839691  NOTE:  You must order the textbook for this course. Please click the following link to place your order.  ORDER BOOK LINK. This is to be paid separately from this course