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AP World History Unit 3: Land-Based Empires 1450-1750 SP
Wendy Wawrzyniak
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This is a 4-lesson class that will cover the content from Unit 3 of AP World History – Land-Based Empires 1450-1750 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. See the syllabus for more information about what Unit 3 of AP World History covers . 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 1European, East Asian, & Gunpowder Empires ExpandExplain how and why various land-based empires developed and expanded from 1450 to 1750.Week 2Lesson 2Empires Administration Empires and Belief SystemsExplain how rulers used a variety of methods to legitimize and consolidate their power in land-based empires from 1450 to 1750.Week 3Lesson 3Comparison of Land-Based Empires Understanding/applying contextExplain continuity and change within the various belief systems during the period from 1450 to 1750. Compare the methods by which various empires increased their influence from 1450 to 1750.Week 4Lesson 4Writing a DBQ and LEQDescribe the points of the essay rubric Apply the skills of historical thinking to write an AP-style essay.
- Explain how and why various land-based empires developed and expanded from 1450 to 1750. Explain how rulers used a variety of methods to legitimize and consolidate their power in land-based empires from 1450 to 1750. Explain continuity and change within the various belief systems during the period from 1450 to 1750. Compare the methods by which various empires increased their influence from 1450 to 1750. Describe the points of the essay rubric Apply the skills of historical thinking to write an AP-style essay.
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: includedFeedback: includedDetails: 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: includedDetails: 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:
Students will be directed to read from one of the review books listed in the sources. I strongly recommend AMSCO, but you may choose another. These books are available in print and as an e-book. 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
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Special Education
New York 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...
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Ages: 14-18
