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Pre-Advanced Placement World History

Pre-Advanced Placement World History. Follows the College Board issued curriculum Baldwinsville has elected to divide the course over 2 years thereby aligning it with the NYS issued Global Studies Regents curriculum 9 th grade covers Units 1-3 Neolithic Revolution to 1450 CE

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Pre-Advanced Placement World History

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  1. Pre-Advanced Placement World History • Follows the College Board issued curriculum • Baldwinsville has elected to divide the course over 2 years thereby aligning it with the NYS issued Global Studies Regents curriculum • 9th grade covers Units 1-3 • Neolithic Revolution to 1450 CE • 10th grade covers Units 4-6 • 1450 CE to modern day • Mrs. AuClair & Mrs. Froelick

  2. Themes • Interaction between humans and the environment • Development and interaction of cultures • State-building, expansion, and conflict • Creation, expansion, and interaction of economic systems • Development and transformation of social structures

  3. Historical Thinking Skills • Crafting Historical Arguments • Chronological Reasoning • Comparison and Contextualization • Historical Interpretation and Synthesis

  4. Our Expectations • A pre-APWH student should: • Have a good work ethic • Be self-motivated • Have a love for history and learning itself • Participate in class activities and discussions • Have great attendance

  5. Things to Consider • Your child’s grades/success in English Language Arts • Averaging US History with ELA will give a truer picture of readiness • Other courses scheduled • Too many advanced courses at one time can overwhelm some students • Involvement in outside activities • time management is crucial • Success is more than a number grade • The average 1st marking period grade is in the 80’s • Know your child • Do they excel or stress under pressure?

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