World History Project
Teach a standards-aligned world history course that connects the past to the present, with an eye to the future.
Four Unique Courses for Teaching World History
All three World History Project (WHP) courses are ideal for high-school world history in preparation for AP®, college, and career. Our WHP AP course is designed to meet the needs of those teaching AP® World History: Modern.
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WHP Origins to the Present
A world history course that begins at the origins of human existence and continues through the rise and fall of empires, the first global age, and the birth of the modern world.
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WHP 1200 to the Present
This course begins just before the Columbian Exchange and the first transoceanic connections and continues through industrialization and globalization to today.
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WHP 1750 to the Present
Starting at the Industrial Revolution, this course explores the transformations that shaped our modern world—from liberal and national revolutions through imperialism, world wars, and globalization.
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World History Project AP®
Designed for AP® World History: Modern students.
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Why World History Project Is Different
Our world history courses are infinitely adaptable, ideal for high school, free, open, and online.
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Precisely aligned: Carefully aligned to the AP® World History: Modern Course and Exam Description (CED), including themes, periodization, topics, and historical developments.
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Free for everyone: We designed this course to eliminate barriers for teachers and students alike. All content is online and can easily be downloaded for offline use.
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Grounded in research and best practices: OER Project works with teachers, scholars, and learning scientists to incorporate and share the latest learning insights and approaches.
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Not your average AP course: Every lesson incorporates more fun than your average AP course. There are ample opportunities to increase student engagement with the rigorous curriculum through different course materials.
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Assessments that build confidence: DBQs, LEQs, and SAQs specifically created for the course. Opportunities for formative assessment throughout, particularly within practice progressions.
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Built-in professional development and community: Learning options include self-paced and real-time opportunities to learn and connect with fellow educators.