AP World History and AP Capstone Seminar and Research WELCOME TO AP NIGHT Thursday, March 29, 2018 Mrs. Michelle Parker AP World History and AP Capstone Seminar and Research

AP WORLD HISTORY COURSE OVERVIEW College-level course covering six historical periods from 8000 B.C.E. to the present Investigates history through events and people Covers five course themes that include geography, civilization, state-building, economy, society and culture Students learn to make connections and think like a historian

AP WORLD HISTORY COURSE BENEFITS World History is required for graduation Opportunity to earn college credit in high school Other required courses build on knowledge from world history Students learn to analyze, interpret, research and write on a college-level Students learn to think critically about history and life

AP WORLD HISTORY THE EXAM Students will prepare for the national exam in May Scores of 3, 4, or 5 earn credit at most major colleges Excellent preparation for college Exam consists of multiple choice, short answer, document based essay and long essay sections

AP CAPSTONE Seminar and Research COURSE OVERVIEW Engages students in cross-curricular, real-world topics Includes depth of topics that interest students Inquiry based learning Includes analysis, interpretation, research, writing, projects, and presentations Collaborative and individual work Students learn to craft evidence-based arguments

AP CAPSTONE SEMINAR COURSE BENEFITS Capstone students highly sought after by universities Prepares students well for college Counts as an academic elective Provides opportunity to earn Capstone Diploma College-level learning and products

AP CAPSTONE SEMINAR THE EXAMS Students will have choices of themes to work with Class will prepare the students to be successful Seminar includes a team project and presentation and an individual research based essay with presentation Research focuses on an individual year-long research paper