STEM History: World History & Geography / AP Human Geography
Course Description World History & Geography:
This course correlates world history and world literature from the ancient time period to 1500
A.D. Through a study of world civilizations and their historical development, students gain an
understanding of contemporary global issues. Students examine distinguishing characteristics of
cultures through literature, art, architecture, music, religion, philosophy and geography. Honors
sections include more reading intensive strategies and skills to help students prepare for AP
World History and Geography II in 10th grade.
Course Description AP Human Geography:
The AP Human Geography course is equivalent to an introductory college-level course in human geography.
The course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human
understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis
to examine socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods
and tools geographers use in their research and applications. The curriculum reflects the goals of the National
Geography Standards (2012).
This course correlates world history and world literature from the ancient time period to 1500
A.D. Through a study of world civilizations and their historical development, students gain an
understanding of contemporary global issues. Students examine distinguishing characteristics of
cultures through literature, art, architecture, music, religion, philosophy and geography. Honors
sections include more reading intensive strategies and skills to help students prepare for AP
World History and Geography II in 10th grade.
Course Description AP Human Geography:
The AP Human Geography course is equivalent to an introductory college-level course in human geography.
The course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human
understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis
to examine socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods
and tools geographers use in their research and applications. The curriculum reflects the goals of the National
Geography Standards (2012).