World History 1 AP, Quarter 2

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Social Studies

World History 1 AP, Quarter 2

Course Number: SS.WLDH1AP

Overview
The AP World History course offers motivated students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the process that, over time, have resulted in the knitting of the world into an integrated whole. The purpose of the AP World History program is to develop greater understanding of global processes and contacts in interaction with different types of human societies. An emphasis will be placed on high levels of analysis, writing, and historic inquiry.

Prerequisite: Completion of required social studies courses and/or teacher recommendation.
Course Length: 2 Period Length: 1 Grade Level: 11-12 Credit per Semester: 1
Additional Credit Information: Credit Per Semester: 1.0 (Social Studies, Humanities or Elective)

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Standards

Enduring Understandings - important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.

Essential Questions - most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.

Standards and Benchmarks

Sample Units

District 11 Diamond Units/Lessons Overview - includes information about the purpose, goals and structure of these sample instructional units:

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