World History Part 1 I AP I Full Year Curriculum
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 11
This course coordinates with my World Literature courses. This class is taught at a standard level, however, I am able to offer additional work as well as AP designation on your transcript if you would like your student to take this class at an AP level--please contact me about this option. This course is the 1st half of a rhetorical level course intended to introduce the student to the major themes and moments in world history. This course will involve both writing and reading. We will...
30 lessons//15 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1What is history? Neolithic revolution, evaluating documentsLesson 2Mesopotamia and the Near EastWeek 2Lesson 3Egypt—introduce DBQ’s and practice in classLesson 4Ancient ChinaWeek 3Lesson 5Chinese philosophy and Han dynastyLesson 6Ancient IndiaWeek 4Lesson 7PersiaLesson 8Minoans and MycenaeansWeek 5Lesson 9Greek city states; dramaLesson 10Greek philosophy and artWeek 6Lesson 11presentations on Greek contributionsLesson 12Olmec and MayaWeek 7Lesson 13AfricaLesson 14East AsiaWeek 8Lesson 15Hellenistic age/Test 1Lesson 16Early RomeWeek 9Lesson 17Roman RepublicLesson 18Roman EmpireWeek 10Lesson 19Decline of the empireLesson 20Early Christianity/ByzantineWeek 11Lesson 21IslamLesson 22CarolingiansWeek 12Lesson 23Economics and social systems of the Middle AgesLesson 24High Middle AgesWeek 13Lesson 25Vikings and MongolsLesson 26Late Middle AgesWeek 14Lesson 27Renaissance 1Lesson 28Renaissance 2 presentations on artWeek 15Lesson 29ReformationLesson 30Test 2
Students will learn the major themes of world history, while also learning how to approach and manage primary documents.
I have a master's degree in history from the University of Cambridge and 17 years experience teaching history. I am an approved AP history teacher and grader.
Homework Offered
Students will complete reading and writing assignments for each class, as well as occasional presentations.Assessments Offered
Grades are provided as letter grades based on participation, written work, and tests.Grades Offered
Textbook links and primary documents will be supplied.
World history often contains moments of violence or discrimination. These moments will not be glorified in this class, but will be mentioned when appropriate for the high school level. Parental guidance is always suggested throughout this class, especially for sensitive students.
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Hi everyone! I am Brandy, and I lead BE Education. I have a master's degree in history from the University of Cambridge in the UK, and I love teaching history, literature, research, and writing! I have been teaching history, writing, research,...
Group Class
$500
for 30 classes2x per week, 15 weeks
45 min
Completed by 27 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 13-18
3-18 learners per class