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The World History AP course goes tremendously further than traditional history courses in requiring students to interpret primary sources, draw inferences based on larger repetitive themes and, in a very real way, become historians. While this course offers an opportunity to learn how to think critically and interact with the world on new levels, it would be untrue to proclaim the course does not have  series of idiosyncrasies that make it a more challenging course…like teaching 10,000 years of history, test-taking and essay-writing skills. I believe, however, that with organization and preparation, with academic transparency and a commitment to joining this truly learning community,  the select few who have chosen to embark down this path this year will be forever changed by the experience. 

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WHAP REVIEW: Units 0 & 1

Unit 0: Prehistory to 1200 CE​
  • Prologue by Charles Hart
    • a good general review of prehistory to 600 CE by an AP teacher and College Board test grader/designer
  • Historical Thinking Skills: A Refresher
    • we are going to need all of these in our bag for the test, look it over
  • ​WHAP Course Themes
    • (S) Social Interactions - The process by which societies group their members and the norms that govern the interactions between these groups and between individuals influence political, economic, and cultural institutions and organizations.
    • (P) Governance - A variety of internal and external factors contribute to state formation expansion, and decline. Governments maintain order through a variety of administrative institutions, policies, and procedures, and governments obtain, retain, and exercise power in different ways and for different purposes.
    • (I) Humans & The Environment - The environment shapes human societies, and as populations grow and change, these populations in turn shape their environments.
    • (C) Cultural Developments & Interactions - The development of ideas, beliefs, and religions illustrates how groups in society view themselves, and the interactions of societies and their beliefs often have political, social and cultural implications.
    • (E) Economic Systems - As societies develop, they affect and are affected by the ways that they produce, exchange, and consume goods and services.
    • (T) Technology & Innovation - Human adaption and innovation have resulted in increased efficiency, comfort, and security & technological advances have shaped human development and interactions with both intended & unintended consequences.
  • ​College Board Unit "0" Review Video Lesson
    • ​Certified AP instructor's "Crash Course" on everything relevant before 1200 CE - CONTEXTUALIZATION
​Unit 1: The Global Tapestry - 1200 to 1450 CE
  • Summary of Unit 1 WHAP Modern STANDARDS - a MUST read
    • ​​College Board Version - again, a MUST read before starting your review
  • Standard-Specific ​Content Review Lesson Links
    • ​Standard 1.1 - Developments in East Asia from c.1200 to c.1450 CE
      • ​Learning Objectives:
        • ​GOV Explain the systems of government employed by Chinese dynasties and how they developed over time
        • CUL Explain the effects of Chinese cultural traditions on East Asia over time.
        • ECON Explain the effects of innovation on the Chinese economy over time.
      • ​Review Lessons
        • ​Official College Board Video Lesson: Unit 1.1 and 1.3
        • ​Adam Norris - Unit 1.1
        • Heimler's History - Unit 1.1
    • Standard 1.3 - Developments in South and Southeast Asia from c.1200 to c.1450 CE
      • Learning Objectives:
        • CUL Explain how the various belief systems and practices of South and Southeast Asia affected society over time.
        • GOV Explain how and why various states of South and Southeast Asia developed and maintained power over time. 
      • ​Review Lessons
        • ​​Official College Board Video Lesson: Unit 1.1 and 1.3
        • Adam Norris - Unit 1.3
        • Heimler's History - Unit 1.3
    • ​​Standard 1.2 - Developments in Dar al-Islam from c.1200 to c.1450 CE
      • ​Learning Objectives:
        • ​CUL Explain how systems of belief and their practices affected society in the period
        • GOV Explain the causes and effects of the rise of Islamic states over time.
        • TECH Explain the effects of intellectual innovation in Dar al-Islam.
      • ​Review Lessons
        • Official College Board Video Lesson: Unit 1.2
        • Adam Norris - Unit 1.2
        • Heimler's History - Unit 1.2
    • ​​Standard 1.4 - State Building in the Americas
      • Learning Objective:
        • GOV Explain how and why states in the Americas developed and changed over time.
      • ​Review Lessons
        • ​Official College Board Video Lesson: Unit 1.4 - 1.6
        • Adam Norris - Unit 1.4
        • Heimler's History - Unit 1.4
    • Standard 1.5 - State Building in Africa
      • Learning Objective: 
        • GOV Explain how and why states in Africa developed and changed over time
      • ​Review Lessons:
        • ​​Official College Board Video Lesson: Unit 1.4 - 1.6
        • Adam Norris - Unit 1.5
        • Heimler's History - Unit 1.5
    • Standard 1.6 - Developments in Europe from c. 1200 to c. 1450
      • Learning Objective:
        • CUL Explain how the beliefs and practices of the predominant religions in Europe affected European society
        • GOV Explain the causes and consequences of political decentralization in Europe from c. 1200 to c. 1450.
        • SOC Explain the effects of agriculture on social organization in Europe from c. 1200 to c. 1450.
      • ​Review Lessons:
        • ​​​Official College Board Video Lesson: Unit 1.4 - 1.6
        • Adam Norris - Unit 1.6
        • Heimler's History - Unit 1.6
    • Standard 1.7 - Comparison in the Period from c. 1200 to c. 1450
      • ​Learning Objective:
        • ​Explain the similarities and differences in the processes of state formation from c. 1200 to c. 1450.
      • ​Review Lessons:
        • ​​Adam Norris - Unit 1.7 
    • ​Whole-Unit Content Review Lesson Links
      • Heimler's History - Unit 1 Review
  • ​Other Resources:
    • Strayer ​chapter outlines
    • Strayer chapter note cards
    • Shererhistory.com (you're on it!)
    • Freemanpedia
    • Khan Academy
    • World History Connections
    • Crash Course
      • ​Crash Course World History
      • Crash Course European History
      • Crash Course American History
      • Crash Course World History 2.0 
        • ​really cool thematic approach; topics like war, disease, migration, etc.​
  • ​​Find a valuable resource? Email me and I will post links for everyone
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