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Course: World History Project AP® > Unit 1
Lesson 1: 1.0—History Stories- ACTIVITY: Draw Your History
- BEFORE YOU WATCH: What Makes History Usable?
- WATCH: What Makes History Usable?
- BEFORE YOU WATCH: The Danger of a Single Story
- WATCH: Chimamanda Adichie — The Danger of a Single Story
- ACTIVITY: Vocab - Tracking 1.0
- ACTIVITY: Vocab - Word Wall 1.0
- ACTIVITY: AP Themes Intro
- READ: AP Themes and the Course Narrative
- BEFORE YOU WATCH: Meet the Themes
- WATCH: Historical Themes in World History
- ACTIVITY: Themes Notebook
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BEFORE YOU WATCH: Meet the Themes
Use the “Three Close Reads” approach as you watch the video below.
Before you watch
Before you watch the video, it’s a good idea to open and skim the video transcript. And always read the questions below so you know what to look and listen for as you watch.
While you watch
- According to this video, how do historians use themes?
- According to this video, what’s one way that our environments shape human societies?
- How does Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage connect to the theme of cultural developments and interactions? What other themes does the story of Mansa Musa connect to?
- Why did Japanese merchants anger the aristocracy, and what was the result of this relationship?
- According to this video, who do we have to thank for eyeglasses and contact lenses?
- To which theme does Rachel’s example of the Aztec pochteca belong?
After you watch
- This video introduces the six themes used on the AP exam. But that doesn’t mean there are only six possible themes. Suggest a seventh theme that you’d propose introducing to the AP® World History exam. Why is the theme important? What’s one example you’d use to explain the theme? What are some key terms to watch for in exam questions about your theme? You don’t have to know anything about history to do this. Feel free to pick a theme that tells you something about your own life!
Now that you know what to look for, it’s time to watch. Remember to return to these questions once you’ve finished watching.