AP World History Unit 8 Class: The Cold War and Decolonization SP
Wendy Wawrzyniak
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This is a 4-part self paced class that will cover the content from Unit 8 of AP World History - The Cold War and Decolonization 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. Unit 8 of AP World History covers the Cold War and the Decolonization of the world. 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 1Unit 8 Part 1Topic 8.1 Setting the Stage for the Cold War and Decolonization OBJ: Explain the historical context of the Cold War after 1945. Topic 8.2 The Cold War & its effects OBJ: Explain the causes and effects of the ideological struggle of the Cold War.Week 2Lesson 2Unit 8 Part 2Topic 8.3 Effects of the Cold War OBJ: Compare the ways in which the United States and the Soviet Union sought to maintain influence over the course of the Cold War. Topic 8.4 Spread of Communism After 1900 OBJ: Explain the causes and consequences of China’s adoption of communism. Topic 8.5 Decolonization After 1900 OBJ: Explain the causes and effects of movements to redistribute economic resources.Week 3Lesson 3Unit 8 Part 3Topic 8.6 Newly Independent States OBJ: Explain how political changes in the period from c.1900 to the present led to territorial, demographic, and nationalist developments. Topic 8.7 Global Resistance to Established Power Structures After 1900 OBJ: Explain the economic changes and continuities resulting from the process of decolonization.Week 4Lesson 4Unit 8 Part 4Topic 8.8 End of the Cold War OBJ: Explain various reactions to existing power structures in the period after 1900. Topic 8.9 Causation in the Age of the Cold War and Decolonization OBJ: Explain the causes of the end of the Cold War. Explain the extent to which the effects of the Cold War were similar in the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
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
Student should either be enrolled in AP World History, or planning to take the AP World History AP 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
$15
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 14-17
