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Pre-Advanced Placement World History

The Pre-Advanced Placement World History (APWH) course at Baldwinsville spans two academic years. It is designed to follow the College Board curriculum and aligns with the NYS Global Studies Regents standards. The 9th grade covers the Neolithic Revolution to 1450 CE, while the 10th grade focuses on 1450 CE to modern times. Key themes include human-environment interaction, cultural development, state-building, and economic systems. Students are expected to be self-motivated, participate in discussions, and develop crucial historical thinking skills.

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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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