World 1 Honors

AP Human Geography

This course begins with the foundations of
civilization and covers the history of the world until
the start of the European Renaissance. You will also
explore the impact of power structures, religion,
and cultural innovation as states and empires rise
and fall.

During this course you are assessed in a variety of
ways including projects, multiple choice
questions, short answer, and long essays. You will
complete performance based assessments as a
substitute for the SOL exam.

Are you interested in…

• Challenging yourself for future advanced
  coursework including AP, IB, or DE courses?
• Exploring the big questions civilizations
  struggle to answer and analyze the impacts
  of their decisions?
• Demonstrating your understanding with a
  hands-on approach to history and exploring
  a part of the world you find fascinating?

This course focuses on geographic foundations,
population and migration patterns, the formation
of cultural identity, the evolving use of agriculture,
urban planning, and how economic development
leads to globalization.

During this course you will prepare for the AP
exam which includes multiple choice, short essay,
and data analysis. You will develop specialized
skills in reading and interpreting maps and other
visuals.

Are you interested in…

• Examining how human geography can
  connect to environmental science,
  psychology, history, anthropology, and even
  math?
• Making connections between issues faced
  by societies of the past and present?
• Exploring the effects of geography on
  human behavior, cultural practices, and
  economic development?

World 2 Honors

AP World History: Modern

This course begins around 1500 and includes the
age of exploration, rise of multinational empires,
impact of industrialization on conflict between
civilizations, and consequences of globalization.

During this course you are assessed in many ways
including multiple choice, short answer, and long
essays. You will complete performance based
assessments as a substitute for the SOL exam.

Are you interested in…

• Connecting historical events to modern
  global issues?
• Exploring history from multiple perspectives
  and debating the ways civilizations interact,
  including during times of conflict or peace?
• Becoming a global citizen, collaborating
  with your peers, and taking a deep dive into
  projects that challenge your thinking?

This course studies the world from 1200 to present
as societies engaged in global trade, empires rose
and fell, and imperialism and industrialized fueled
conflict.

During this course you will prepare for the AP
exam which includes multiple choice, short essay,
long essay, and document-based questions.

Are you interested in…

• Discussing HOW and WHY world events
  impact our lives today?
• Seeing history from multiple perspectives
  and hearing learning from their stories?
• Building critical thinking skills, collaborating
  with your classmates, and engaging in
  thought provoking conversation?