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10th Grade Social Studies Options World History or AP European History or AP World History At the 10th grade level, World History is the required course that meets the MN graduation standards for the social studies. Students have the option of enrolling in a college level course, AP Euro or AP World History, as an alternative pathway to meeting this graduation requirement. The chart below offers parents and students conversation points regarding the best choice for their 10th grade social studies course selection. World History (Two Terms) The World History course explores human history starting with the beginnings of human society and early civilization (approximately 1000 BCE) to the present. The course is thematically organized around the Big Eras of world history. These are: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Big Eras 1 and 2 – Humans in the Universe (Up to 1000 BCE) Big Era 3 – Farming and the Emergence of Complex Societies (Up to 1000 BCE) Big Era 4 – Expanding Networks of Exchange and Encounter (1200 BCE – 500 CE) Big Era 5 – Patterns of Interregional Unity (300 – 1500 CE) Big Era 6 – The Great Global Convergence (1400 – 1800 CE) Big Era 7 – Industrialization and its Consequences (1750 – 1914 CE) Big Era 8 – A Half-Century of Crisis (1900 – 1945 CE) Big Era 9 – Paradoxes of Global Acceleration (1945 – Present) AP European History (Terms 1-3) AP World History (Terms 2-4) Can I be successful in this class? Yes! Students will develop the skills they need to be successful in a college-level course. In addition, students learn course content in an engaging and supportive atmosphere. The majority of high schools that offer AP European History and/or AP World History offer these courses to high school sophomores. Who should take this class? This course is appropriate for a student who enjoys social studies, is interested in learning more about modern history (Renaissance to the Present) and is seeking an opportunity to stretch or challenge themselves with a college-level experience. This course focuses on developments in Europe and Europe’s impact on the world from 1450 to the present. Who should take this class? This course is appropriate for a student who enjoys social studies, is interested in learning more about ancient, medievil and modern world history and is seeking an opportunity to stretch or challenge themselves with a college-level experience. This course focuses on developments throughout world history from 8,000 BCE to the present. Prep for AP World also is an optional elective course offered during Term 1. Which course is easier? They are BOTH college level courses administered by the College Board. Both AP European History and AP World History develop historical thinking skills and an understanding of key concepts taught in introductory college level history courses. As a result, the academic rigor of each course is statistically similar. Is there any data that could help make my decision? The NMSC Selection Index from the PSAT Student score report can serve as a singular data point to predict success on the AP European History exam. Please note the exam used to collect this data was revised in 2015-16. Actual results may differ based on the 2015-16 exam revisions and corresponding test results. Scan the QR Code for more information. Freshmen who took the Fall 2016 PSAT exam can also access their AP Potential by following the directions on the front of their Student Score Report. AP European History AP World History Can I handle the reading level? Yes! Learning effective and efficient reading, note-taking, and study habits are a big part of both classes. Both classes use college-level textbooks and supplemental materials. On average, students will spend 75 minutes per night on homework (reading, taking notes, and reviewing). Some will take longer, some will do the work in less time. As students develop their skills, most are able to get their study and review time close to 60 minutes. See the next pages for textbook samples. Readings fall at or above the 1220 Lexile range. Lexile is an indicator of readability. Looking at the corresponding 7th grade Spring MAP data, available on family access, you can locate your student’s approximate Lexile range. Just because your readability falls outside of this range does not mean that texts in this range are inaccessible. Other factors that impact readability include prior knowledge, interest and motivation. We are here to help you succeed! Time Period: Covers historical events from 1450 to the Time Period: Covers historical world events from 8,000 present B.C.E. to the present Geographical Regions: Europe and its interactions with Geographical Regions: Africa, the Americas, The the world Mediterranean, South Asia, East Asia, Europe and Oceania Course Description: Students will learn about the Course Description: Students will explore key themes cultural, economic, political and social developments that of world history, including interaction with the have shaped today’s world through the study of European environment, cultures, state-building, economic systems, history from the year 1450 to the present. Students will and social structures, from approximately 8000 B.C.E. to analyze primary and secondary sources, make historical the present. Students will analyze primary and secondary comparisons, and use chronological reasoning and sources, make historical comparisons, and use argumentation. The course is also organized around five chronological reasoning and argumentation. The course themes (interaction of Europe and the world; poverty and is also organized around five themes (interaction between prosperity; objective knowledge and subjective visions; humans and the environment; development and states and other institutions of power; and individual and interaction of cultures; state building; expansion and society). conflict; creation, expansion and interaction of economic systems; and development and transformation of social structures). When is this course offered at WHS? AP European When is this course offered at WHS? AP World History is offered as a 3-term course, and will be scheduled History is a 3-term course, scheduled for Terms 2, 3 & 4. Terms 1, 2, & 3. Students who register for AP European Students who register for AP World History are History are encouraged to take the AP European History encouraged to take the AP World History exam in early exam in early May. May. An OPTIONAL one term Pre-AP course is offered during Term 1 for students seeking additional skill development in preparation for taking a college-level course as a sophomore. Do colleges give credit for AP European History or AP World History? It depends on the college or university. The College Board does provide a search tool that provides this information. Use the QR Code or the shortened URL to access this feature. http://bit.ly/1UYNUlI AP European History textbook sample (usually 6-10 pages per night) AP World History textbook sample (usually 10-12 pages per night)