AP World History Unit 7 Class: Global Conflict After 1900 SP
Wendy Wawrzyniak
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(66)
This is a 4-week self paced class that will cover the content from Unit 7 of AP World History --Global Conflict after 1900 with a focus on thematic connections and historical thinking 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. Unit 7 of AP World History covers the conflicts after 1900. Incorporated each week is both a thematic approach: how the content fits into the themes of history (Social, Economic, Political, Technology,...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Unit 7 Part 1Topic 7.1 Shifting Power OBJ: Explain how internal and external factors contributed to change in various states after 1900. Topic 7.2 Causes of World War II OBJ: Explain the causes and consequences of World War I.Week 2Lesson 2Unit 7 Part 2Topic 7.3 Conducting World War I OBJ: Explain how governments used a variety of methods to conduct war. Topic 7.4 Economy in the Interwar Period OBJ: Explain how different governments responded to economic crises after 1900.Week 3Lesson 3Unit 7 Part 3Topic 7.5 Unresolved Tensions and the Causes of World War II OBJ: Explain the continuities and changes in territorial holdings from 1900 to the present. Topic 7.6 Conducting World War II OBJ: Explain similarities and differences in how governments used a variety of methods to conduct war.Week 4Lesson 4Unit 7 Part 4Topic 7.7 Conducting World War II OBJ: Explain similarities and differences in how governments used a variety of methods to conduct war. Topic 7.8 Mass Atrocities OBJ: Explain the various causes and consequences of mass atrocities in the period from 1900-present. Topic 7.9 Causation in Global Conflict OBJ: Explain the relative significance of the causes of global conflict in the period from 1900 to the present.
Included in the syllabus.
I have 32 years of teaching experience, 25 of which is teaching secondary social studies. I have been teaching World History for 20 years and more specifically, AP World History for 7 years. I also attended the week-long APSI training (Summer Institute put on by the College Board) for both AP World History and AP Psychology. I have access to the College Board resources and attend regular professional development sessions. I have been offering 1:1 tutoring in AP World History over Outschool for the past two years and teach a DBQ Essay (a requirement on the AP exam) review class that has a 5-star rating and has been attended by 50 learners.
Homework Offered
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.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will be assessed 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.Grades Offered
It is strongly suggested that students be enrolled in an AP World History class or plan on taking the AP World History exam in May.
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). I strongly recommend the AMSCO book, as I can provide page numbers that correspond to the content.
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 - this is the main source of information, as the course is meant to supplement and prepare students for the AP exam. Princeton Review Barrons Review 5 Steps to a 5 Amsco AP World History Modern OER AP World History Project
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(66)
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
$14
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Ages: 13-17
