AP World History Unit 3: Land-Based Empires 1450-1750 SP
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.
Wendy Wawrzyniak
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4.9
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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 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 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, Political, Technology, Culture/Religion, Environmental). Students will also receive instruction in the use of historical thinking skills: contextualization, cause/effect, compare/contrast, 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
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.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows College Board Advanced Placement CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
European, East Asian, & Gunpowder Empires Expand
Explain how and why various land-based empires developed and expanded from 1450 to 1750. 13 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Empires Administration Empires and Belief Systems
Explain how rulers used a variety of methods to legitimize and consolidate their power in land-based empires from 1450 to 1750. 21 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Comparison of Land-Based Empires Understanding/applying context
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. Lesson 4:
Writing a DBQ and LEQ
Describe the points of the essay rubric
Apply the skills of historical thinking to write an AP-style essay. 36 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
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.
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:
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
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
Self-Paced Course
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