AP World History
Mr. Brady
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ABOUT
Hello, my name is Mr. Brady and I teach AP World History at Vacaville Christian High School. I spent 25 years working in law enforcement and, upon retirement, realized my passion for history. My hobbies include playing basketball, music, reading, and spending time with my wife and son.
My academic qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree from U. C. Davis and a Master's Degree in history from the California State University. Prior to teaching at VCHS, I I earned my state teaching credential in Nevda and taught at both the primary and secondary levels.
My family and I attend Crossroads Church in Vacaville,
My academic qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree from U. C. Davis and a Master's Degree in history from the California State University. Prior to teaching at VCHS, I I earned my state teaching credential in Nevda and taught at both the primary and secondary levels.
My family and I attend Crossroads Church in Vacaville,
Contact
- Vacaville, California, United States
Course OVERVIEW and AP information
AP World History: Modern is an introductory college-level modern world history course. Students cultivate their understanding of world history from c. 1200 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation.
AP World History Modern-AP Central
AP World History Scoring Guidelines
AP World History Exam Format
Six Course Themes:
The thematic learning objectives describe, at a high level, the knowledge colleges expect students to develop in the AP World History course in order to be qualified for credit and placement. These themes focus on major historical issues and developments, helping students connect the historical content they study to broad trends and processes that have emerged over centuries. In class, we recognized these as the "SPICE-T" characteristics (social, political, interactions, cultural, economic, technology).
AP World History Modern-AP Central
AP World History Scoring Guidelines
AP World History Exam Format
Six Course Themes:
The thematic learning objectives describe, at a high level, the knowledge colleges expect students to develop in the AP World History course in order to be qualified for credit and placement. These themes focus on major historical issues and developments, helping students connect the historical content they study to broad trends and processes that have emerged over centuries. In class, we recognized these as the "SPICE-T" characteristics (social, political, interactions, cultural, economic, technology).
Syllabus
Refer to hard copy distributed during the first day of clas.
required materials
Textbook: AMSCO, Advanced Placement World History Modern (1200-present), 2019
Three-ring binder and, ten dividers
Notebook (8.5" x 11")
Pencil
Laptop/Tablet
AP World History Exam Review Book (optional).
Three-ring binder and, ten dividers
Notebook (8.5" x 11")
Pencil
Laptop/Tablet
AP World History Exam Review Book (optional).
heimler video links
primary source links
course documents
Assasination of Julius Caesar
Rangarok
Code of Hammurabi
Epic of Gilgamesh
The Ten Commandments
The Importance of Water
The Inquisition
Allocation of Serfs to Crafts
Canterbury Tales
Manor House
Emperor Taizong on Effective Government
Wuzong and the Supression of Buddhism
European Population Chart
Account of a Viking Burial
Laws for Land Property
License for Venice to Trade With the Saracens
Marco Polo: 12 Barons of the Great Khan
Map: Europe and the Crusades
The Bayeaux Tapestry
Magna Carta
Decree on Papal Power
Travels of Ibn Battuta
Islamic States of West Africa
Central Sudan and Forest States of West Africa
Pre-Columbian Empires of South America
Aztec Account of Cortez
Cortez Letter from Mexico
Pre-Columbine Mesoamerican Empires
New Monarch and the Industrial Revolution
Renaissance and Reformation
Wars of Religion
Massacre on St. Bartholomew's Day
Scientific Revolution
Age of Absolutism
Colonization of the Americas
Slave Trade
Atlantic Triangle
Muslim Empire
Declaration of the Rights of Man
Industrial Revolution
French Revolution
Latin America During the Industrial Revolution
Europeanization of Africa and Asia
Rangarok
Code of Hammurabi
Epic of Gilgamesh
The Ten Commandments
The Importance of Water
The Inquisition
Allocation of Serfs to Crafts
Canterbury Tales
Manor House
Emperor Taizong on Effective Government
Wuzong and the Supression of Buddhism
European Population Chart
Account of a Viking Burial
Laws for Land Property
License for Venice to Trade With the Saracens
Marco Polo: 12 Barons of the Great Khan
Map: Europe and the Crusades
The Bayeaux Tapestry
Magna Carta
Decree on Papal Power
Travels of Ibn Battuta
Islamic States of West Africa
Central Sudan and Forest States of West Africa
Pre-Columbian Empires of South America
Aztec Account of Cortez
Cortez Letter from Mexico
Pre-Columbine Mesoamerican Empires
New Monarch and the Industrial Revolution
Renaissance and Reformation
Wars of Religion
Massacre on St. Bartholomew's Day
Scientific Revolution
Age of Absolutism
Colonization of the Americas
Slave Trade
Atlantic Triangle
Muslim Empire
Declaration of the Rights of Man
Industrial Revolution
French Revolution
Latin America During the Industrial Revolution
Europeanization of Africa and Asia
summer assignment
Summer Assignments
Right now, you are a blank slate to me as a person and a student. I don't know a single thing about you. You could be a hard worker, someone who tends to procrastinate, or someone who knows they don't work to their full potential in class. Failure to complete summer assignments immediately gives your teachers a bad impression of your work ethic as a student. On the very first day I already have an impression of you as a student who is unwilling to complete the work necessary to be successful in an Advanced Placement class. Don't let that happen. Start with a positive impression by completing your summer assignments thoroughly and on time. Don't let that blank slate be ruined by poor choices this summer.
There are THREE summer assignments. All of these assignments will be turned in to me COMPLETE on the first day of class.
Global Religious/Belief Systems Graphic Organizer
Summer Assignment Resources
I'm sure your next question is: where can I find the information to complete the two graphic organizers? I have Google presentations made for all the empires and the belief systems are also included in those presentations. As you learn about the different empires, record what you learn about them and their belief systems on your handouts.
Qin and Han China-Confucianism, Legalsim, Daoism
Ancient Greece and Persia-Zoastrianism
Mauryan and Gupta India-Hindusim and Buddhism
Roman Empire and Republic
Introduction to Dar al Islam
Additional Resources
Islam
Christianity (Spread and Influence)
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Judaiism and Christianity
BBC
Right now, you are a blank slate to me as a person and a student. I don't know a single thing about you. You could be a hard worker, someone who tends to procrastinate, or someone who knows they don't work to their full potential in class. Failure to complete summer assignments immediately gives your teachers a bad impression of your work ethic as a student. On the very first day I already have an impression of you as a student who is unwilling to complete the work necessary to be successful in an Advanced Placement class. Don't let that happen. Start with a positive impression by completing your summer assignments thoroughly and on time. Don't let that blank slate be ruined by poor choices this summer.
There are THREE summer assignments. All of these assignments will be turned in to me COMPLETE on the first day of class.
- Autobiographical Long-Essay-Question (LEQ)
- Both the outline linked above AND your essay should be turned in together
Global Religious/Belief Systems Graphic Organizer
- You will be quizzed over these belief systems the first week of school. It’s important that you have this complete.
- Classical Empires Graphic Organizer
Summer Assignment Resources
I'm sure your next question is: where can I find the information to complete the two graphic organizers? I have Google presentations made for all the empires and the belief systems are also included in those presentations. As you learn about the different empires, record what you learn about them and their belief systems on your handouts.
Qin and Han China-Confucianism, Legalsim, Daoism
Ancient Greece and Persia-Zoastrianism
Mauryan and Gupta India-Hindusim and Buddhism
Roman Empire and Republic
Introduction to Dar al Islam
Additional Resources
Islam
Christianity (Spread and Influence)
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Judaiism and Christianity
BBC
study guides
Refer to Your Schoology Account for Study Guide Completion and Submission
student pacing guide
topic outline
academic tools
capstone project
At the end of the year students will be completing a cumulative project in which they will have to use historical evidence to solve and defend their answer to the following question “Which person, event, or idea was the most influential in the shaping of the modern world?” Students will be required to present and defend their findings orally in front of the class, and in a written essay. The essay will be five pages in length and formatted in the Chicago Style. This assignment will be further explained throughout the course.
