AP WORLD HISTORY: MODERN

Clements High School

Course Syllabus
Course Description
In AP World History: Modern, students investigate

Mrs. Dunn significant events, individuals, developments, and

processes from 1200 to the present. Students develop
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making historical connections; and utilizing reasoning
about comparison, causation, and continuity and
Tutorial Times: change over time. The course provides six themes that
Mondays 2:45-3:15 students explore throughout the course in order to make
Wednesdays 2:45-3:15 connections among historical developments in different
times and places: humans and the environment,
cultural developments and interactions, governance,
economic systems, social interactions and organization,
and technology and innovation.

In order to master the content and skills required for the

AP World History: Modern test, students will be expected
Test Days to read extensively and write often. Direct instruction on
textual reading and note taking skills, document
Even Calendar Days analysis, and expositional writing will prepare students
for the reading and writing assignments.
Supplies
The following tools are
recommended to help
keep you organized:
Units of Study
Fall Semester Spring Semester
➢ Paper
➢ Folder or Binder ➢ Foundations: ➢ Period 2: Unit 3-4
➢ Map Pencils Period/Unit 0 1450 - 1750
➢ Pen/Pencil 8,000BCE - 1200CE ➢ Period 3: Unit 5-6
➢ Highlighters ➢ Period 1: Unit 1-2 1750 – 1900
(Yellow, Orange, Pink, 1200 – 1450 ➢ Period 4: Unit 7-9
Blue, Green, Purple) 1900 - Present
 “Education is the most powerful weapon which you
can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandela

Course Expectations
Every student enrolled in any AP course is expected to Grading
take the College Board AP exam in May.
AP World History Exam Date: MAY 15, 2024 (Morning)
(Please see Academic Dishonesty Statement in Schoology)

Make Up Work/Late Work

If a student is absent or misses the day of a scheduled
major grade or daily assignment, the student will have 1
day (the first day back) to make up the assignment after MAJOR GRADES
school. If this is not possible, the student must contact (50%):
me to schedule an alternate day and time. DBQ Essays, Time Period
Tests, Map Tests, LEQ
Late Work Policy: Essays, Vocabulary Tests,
1 day late = -20 pts. 2 days late = -30 pts. & various assigned
Projects

Textbook/Resources MINOR GRADES

AMSCO AP World History: Modern(1200-Present)
(50%):
(This text will be available online in Schoology) Reading Quizzes, Guided
Physical books available for checkout upon request. Reading Questions,
Chapter Vocabulary,
Suggested Study Guides: In-Class Activities, and
AP World History Crash Course by Jay P. Harmon. Homework Assignments
(Available Online or at Barnes and Noble)

AP Classroom (College Board) www.myap.collegeboard.org

Class Expectations

BE PREPARED BE RESPECTFUL DO YOUR BEST

➢ Come to class on time. This
means being in your seat
at the start time, focused
and ready to learn.
➢ Come to class with the
necessary supplies.
➢ Respect yourself and
others.
➢ Respect our class time and
our materials.
➢ Be responsible for your
learning; work hard and do
your best.
➢ Don’t be afraid to ask for
help.