AP World History

AP World History provides an extensive overview of global history from 1200 CE to the present. The course covers a wide range of societies, events, and historical themes across six continents.

Taught by Mr. Rogers, topics include the rise of civilizations, trade networks, cultural interactions, political revolutions, the emergence of nationalism, imperialism, both World Wars, decolonization, Cold War politics, and globalization. Mr. Rogers emphasizes the development of historical thinking skills like periodization, comparison, contextualization, interpretation, synthesis, and argumentation.

His teaching methods aim to engage students and promote deeper understanding. Lectures are accompanied by maps, timelines, paintings, film clips, and analysis of primary source documents. Class discussions encourage debate and exploration of diverse perspectives. Essay assignments strengthen student writing and familiarize them with the AP test format.

Here's what some students have said:

"Mr. Rogers brought global history to life through immersive lessons and activities." - Ryan L.

"This is a content-heavy course, but Mr. Rogers gives you the tools to handle it. My notetaking and historical analysis skills improved tremendously." - Priya S.

"I gained a whole new appreciation for world cultures by interpreting primary sources from different societies." - Caleb T.

"Mr. Rogers' feedback took my essay writing to the next level. I felt ready for any prompt on the AP test." - Madison H.

AP World History delivers a rigorous overview of global history across centuries and cultures to build analytical skills and readiness for the AP exam under the expert instruction of Mr. Rogers. Students leave with keen historical thinking abilities.