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AP World History Unit 2 Networks of Exchange From C. 1200-1450 SP
Wendy Wawrzyniak
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This is a 4-lesson class that will cover the content from Unit 2 of AP World History – Networks of Exchange from c. 1200-1450 with a focus on thematic connections and historical thinking skills.
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Advanced Level
Follows College Board Advanced Placement Curriculum
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards
This class can be used 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. Refer to syllabus for details on what Unit 2 of AP World History covers c. 1200-1450 Incorporated each week is both a thematic approach: how the content fits into the themes of history (Social, Economic,...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1The Silk Roads The Mongol Empire and the Making of the Modern WorldExplain the causes and effects of the growth of networks of exchange after 1200. Explain the process of state-building and decline in Eurasia over time. Explain how the expansion of empires influenced trade and communication over time. Explain the significance of the Mongol Empire in larger patterns of continuity and change.Week 2Lesson 2Exchange in the Indian Ocean Trans-Saharan Trade RoutesExplain the causes and effects of the growth of trans-Saharan trade. Explain the causes of the growth of networks of exchange after 1200. Explain the effects of the growth of networks of exchange after 1200.Week 3Lesson 3Cultural & Environmental Consequences of ConnectivityExplain the role of environmental factors in the development of networks of exchange in the period from c. 1200 to c. 1450. Explain how the expansion of empires influenced trade and communication over time. Explain the intellectual and cultural effects of the various networks of exchange in Afro-Eurasia from c. 1200 to c. 1450. Explain the environmental effects of the various networks of exchange in Afro-Eurasia from c. 1200 to c. 1450.Week 4Lesson 4Comparison of Economic Exchange Practice Essay on TradeExplain the similarities and differences among the various networks of exchange in the period from c. 1200 to c. 1450. Identify the elements of a Long-Essay Question and apply in written format.
- Refer to syllabus.
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.)
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: Available upon requestFeedback: Available upon requestDetails: 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
Frequency: Available upon requestDetails: Students will be graded on multiple-choice 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.
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).
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
OER Project will be used for supplemental reading and links to some videos for enrichment. Google Forms will be used for assessment. Students need only enter their first name.
College Board AP World History Framework Princeton Review Barrons Review 5 Steps to a 5 Amsco AP World History Modern OER AP World History Project
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Teaching Certificates
NewJersey Teaching Certificate in Special Education
NewYork Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Florida Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
With many years of teaching experience and a Master's Degree in education, I can pretty much teach anything to anyone! My students have ranged from beginners through AP (Advanced Placement) and IB (International Baccalaureate) high school...
Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly or $60 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 2 learners
Ages: 14-18
