AP World History Unit 1 Class: Global Tapestry From C. 1200-1450 SP
This is a 4-part class that will cover the content from Unit 1 of AP World History – Global Tapestry from 1200-1450 with a focus on thematic connections and historical thinking skills.
Wendy Wawrzyniak
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Approximately 25 pages of reading will be assigned each week. In addition, students will be expected to answer practice multiple choice questions and write answers to 3-6 short answer questions.Assessment
Students will be graded on multiple-choice question completion. Written responses will be graded based on the college board rubric for SAQs. Students will be given written feedback to strive for mastery of the content and skills.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Advanced Level
This class can be used to as a stand-alone class to cover the content portion of AP World History. Or it works great as a supplement to an AP World History course in school, especially those in which the teachers are asking the students to read and learn content outside of the classroom. Incorporated each week is both a thematic approach: how the content fits into the themes of history (Social, Economic, Political, Technology, Culture/Religion, Environmental). Students will also receive instruction in the use of historical thinking skills: contextualization, cause/effect, compare/contrast, change and continuity, and chronology. Each week, students will be provided with a teacher-made video (approximately 30 minutes long), covering the content. They will be asked to read supplemental material, answer practice multiple choice questions, and write answers to short-answer questions.
Learning Goals
Week 1
Explain the systems of government employed by Chinese dynasties and how they developed over time.
Explain the effects of Chinese cultural traditions on East Asia over time.
Explain the effects of innovation on the Chinese economy over time.
Explain how systems of belief and their practices affected society in the period from c. 1200 to c. 1450.
Explain the causes and effects of the rise of Islamic states over time.
Explain the effects of intellectual innovation in Dar al-Islam.
Week 2
Explain how the various belief systems and practices of South and Southeast Asia affected society over time.
Explain how and why various states of South and Southeast Asia developed and maintained power over time.
Explain how and why states in the Americas developed and changed over time.
Week 3
Explain how and why states in Africa developed and changed over time.
Explain how the beliefs and practices of the predominant religions in Europe affected European society.
Explain the causes and consequences of political decentralization in Europe from c. 1200 to c. 1450.
Explain the effects of agriculture on social organization in Europe from c. 1200 to c. 1450.
Week 4
Explain the similarities and differences in the processes of state formation from c. 1200 to c. 1450.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows College Board Advanced Placement CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Topic 1.1 Developments in East Asia Topic 1.2 Developments in Dar-al-Islam
How did the developments in China and other parts of East Asia between c.1200 and c.1450 reflect continuity, innovation, and diversity?
In the period from c.1200 to c.1450, how did Islamic states arise, and how did major religious systems shape society? Lesson 2:
Topic 1.3 Developments in South & Southeast Asia Topic 1.4 Devs in the Americas
How did various beliefs and practices in South and Southeast Asia affect society and the development of states?
What states developed in the Americas, and how did they change over time? Lesson 3:
Topic 1.5 Developments in Africa Topic 1.6 Developments in Europe
How and why did states develop in Africa and change over time?
How did the beliefs and practices of the predominant religions, agricultural practices, and political decentralization affect European society from c. 1200 to c. 1450? Lesson 4:
Topic 1.7 Comparison in the Period from c. 1200- c. 1450 Writing an LEQ
In what ways was the process of state-building in various parts of the world beteem c. 1200 and c. 1450 similar and different?
What are the points on the Long Essay Question rubric and how are they earned? Other Details
Parental Guidance
Google Forms will be accessed through a link (open in a browser) and students only need to enter their first name.
The OER Project is accessed through a link that will open in a browser. No email or identifying information is needed for this resource.
Supply List
Students are encouraged to purchase a recent review book: Princeton, 5 Steps to a 5, Barrons, or AMSCO Advanced Placement World History Modern (1200-present).
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Teaching Certificates
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Special Education
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Florida Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
I have been teaching AP World History since 2011. In addition, for 2 years, I have offered AP DBQ prep classes on Outschool (rated 5 stars) and there are also a handful of learners who I tutor on Outschool specifically in the area of AP World History (rated 5 stars.)Reviews
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