Voorhees Social Studies Department

Sophomore Level:

This comprehensive full year required course focuses on both Western and Non-Western History and cultures of the world.  From the Renaissance and the Age of European domination, and into Modern Times, the emphasis is placed on historical themes, cultural influences, and geographic concepts.

The subject matter of this required course, although similar to the college  prep and Honors/AP courses, will not be as demanding in terms of workload.  By the end of the course, the students will be able to comprehend the basic concepts of World History, and a strong emphasis will be placed on improving the student's basic social studies skills.

The subject matter is similar to the initial World History course description.  Although students will face a rigorous learning experience, this required course will not be as demanding as the Honors.  Students will be expected to read with comprehension, and to complete projects, written and oral reports, and essays which reinforce the concepts and the historical and cultural themes taught in the course.

The subject matter is similar to the initial World History/Cultures description.  Students should possess a strong foundation in reading, writing, and critical analysis skills since the workload will be very extensive and demanding in this Honors-level course.

This AP World History course offers motivated students and their teacher the opportunity to immerse themselves in the processes that, over time, have resulted in the knitting of the world into a tightly integrated whole.  AP World History offers an approach that lets students "do history" by guiding them through the steps a historian would take in analyzing historical events and evidence worldwide over a millennium.  The course offers truly balanced coverage with Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe each represented.  AP Students will be encouraged to take the Advanced Placement World History Test in May.

Students who elect to take this course should possess a strong foundation in reading, writing, and critical thinking skills since the workload will be very extensive and demanding in this AP course.  Students should be mature enough to handle voluminous notes, long reading lists, and frequent papers and tests.

Note: rerequisites for Honors/AP courses and honor courses will include the following minimums:

1.                  At least a B average in previous social studies courses.

2.                  Completion of an application form, which shall include the following:

a.                  Recommendation of social studies teacher. An English

             teacher’s recommendation may also be required for some

             courses.

b.                  Approval signature of department chair.

c.                   Signature of student and parent.

3.            A copy of this application form, which will also include a sample of the student’s writing, must be filed with Guidance and the Social Studies department chair before the end of the school year.

4.            Other requirements, such as ­formal interviews with members of the social studies staff, may be required for specific ­Honors/AP courses. Students are to check with Guidance for ­any additional requirements.  

 

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