5 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING AP WORLD: #5 YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Summary

Ben Freeman introduces resources for AP World History students, emphasizing the support available beyond their teachers. He highlights his own website, Freemanpedia, with comprehensive AP World Modern History resources, including maps and video links. He also recommends Heimler's History for engaging educational YouTube videos and Anti-Social Studies for a well-rounded study experience. Ben provides a resource page to help students stay organized and offers his assistance throughout the year, wishing them luck on the AP exam in May.

Takeaways

• 📚 Ben Freeman is the presenter, offering advice for students taking AP World History Modern.
• 💻 Ben has a website, freemanpd.com, which hosts resources for AP World History students.
• 🔍 There are numerous resources available to support students throughout the year, not just their teachers.
• 🌐 Frameapedia.com is a comprehensive resource for AP World Modern, created by Ben and has millions of clicks annually.
• 🎓 Heimler's History is a popular YouTube channel for AP World History, known for its engaging content.
• 📈 Anti-Social Studies is another valuable resource with both a YouTube channel and a website, covering AP World Modern.
• 📝 Ben emphasizes the importance of using these resources when teachers are not immediately available, such as late at night.
• 📚 Ben has created a page with links to various resources to help students throughout the school year.
• 📈 The script provides insights into what the course covers, why to take it, and what to expect from the AP exam.
• 📅 The AP exam is in May, and students are encouraged to be prepared and organized for the year.
• 📧 Ben invites students to reach out to him for support throughout the year via his website or YouTube channel.

Q & A

Who is Ben Freeman and what is his website?

Ben Freeman is the presenter in the video script, and his website is freemanpd.com.

What is the purpose of the video script?

The purpose of the video script is to introduce resources that can help students succeed in AP World History Modern.

Why might students feel nervous about taking AP World History Modern?

Students might feel nervous because of the workload and the need to survive the year on their own, especially when they have questions at inconvenient times.

What is the first resource Ben Freeman recommends for AP World History students?

The first resource recommended is framapedia.com, which is a website created by Ben Freeman himself.

What kind of content can be found on framapedia.com?

Framapedia.com contains pages for every period unit and subsection of that unit in AP World History, including maps, video links, and notable people.

How popular is framapedia.com according to the video script?

Framapedia.com is quite popular, with three million clicks last year and a growing number of visitors.

Who is Heimler and what is his contribution to AP World History students?

Heimler is a YouTuber who creates history videos and is considered the 'greatest of all time' (GOAT) among AP World YouTubers. His videos are highly beneficial for AP World History students.

What is Anti-Social Studies and who is behind it?

Anti-Social Studies is a platform with both a YouTube channel and a website run by Biscuit, which covers all aspects of AP World History Modern.

What does Ben Freeman offer in addition to the video script?

In addition to the video script, Ben Freeman offers a page with resources that may help students throughout the school year, which is linked in the description of the video.

What should students know before the first day of AP World History?

Students should know what the course covers, why they should take it, what to expect from the AP exam in May, and what to bring to be successful and organized throughout the year.

How can students reach out to Ben Freeman if they need help throughout the year?

Students can reach out to Ben Freeman through his website freemanpd.com or his YouTube channel, and they are encouraged to subscribe for further assistance.

Outlines

00:00

📚 Introduction to AP World History Resources

Ben Freeman introduces himself and his website, freemanpd.com, addressing students who will be taking AP World History Modern. He acknowledges that students might feel overwhelmed but assures them of the availability of numerous resources to support their learning journey. Ben emphasizes the importance of these resources, especially when teachers may not be immediately available, such as during late-night study sessions. He promises to guide students through some key resources to be aware of before their first day of class.

🌐 Recommended External Study Resources

The speaker proceeds to highlight several external resources that students can utilize for their AP World History studies. The first resource mentioned is 'framapedia.com', a website created by Ben that offers comprehensive pages for each period unit and subsection of the AP World History curriculum, including maps and video links. The site's popularity is evidenced by the three million clicks it received the previous year. The second resource is 'Heimler's History', a YouTube channel known for its engaging and informative content on AP World History, as well as other subjects. The third resource is 'Anti-Social Studies', which offers both a YouTube channel and a website with extensive coverage of AP World History topics. Ben assures the students that these resources will be valuable throughout the school year.

🔗 Additional Resources and Final Encouragement

Ben concludes the script by mentioning that he has compiled a list of additional resources, including those discussed, on a separate page that he has linked in the video description. He summarizes the key points covered in the video, including the course content, the rationale for taking the course, expectations from the AP exam, and the physical materials needed for success and organization. Ben reassures students that they are not alone in their studies and that a plethora of resources are at their disposal. He ends with a note of encouragement for the upcoming school year and the AP exam in May, inviting students to reach out to him for support through his website or YouTube channel.

Keywords

💡AP World History Modern

AP World History Modern is a college-level course and exam offered by the College Board to high school students. It covers the history of the world from approximately 1200 CE to the present. In the script, Ben Freeman introduces himself and mentions this course as the focus of the video, indicating that the resources discussed are specifically for students preparing for this AP exam.

💡Resources

Resources in this context refer to educational materials and tools that can assist students in their studies. The video emphasizes the importance of having access to various resources outside of the classroom, especially when a teacher may not be immediately available, as highlighted when Freeman says, 'there's so many resources out there, to help you all year long'.

💡Freemanpedia

Freemanpedia is a website created by Ben Freeman as a class project, which has since grown into a comprehensive resource for AP World History Modern. It is mentioned in the script as the 'main stop for all things, AP World Modern,' with pages for every period unit and subsection, including maps and video links.

💡Heimler's History

Heimler's History is a YouTube channel created by a history teacher who has gained popularity among AP World History students. In the script, Freeman refers to Heimler as the 'consensus goat amongst AP World YouTubers,' indicating that his videos are highly regarded and useful for students studying for the AP exam.

💡Anti-Social Studies

Anti-Social Studies is another educational resource, both a YouTube channel and a website, run by a southern educator known for her contributions to AP World History Modern. Freeman mentions it as a 'fantastic' resource that 'covers all aspects of AP World Modern,' suggesting its wide-ranging utility for students.

💡YouTube

YouTube is a video-sharing platform where creators can post educational content. In the script, Freeman recommends YouTube channels like Heimler's History and Anti-Social Studies as valuable resources for students to supplement their learning outside of the classroom.

💡AP Exam

The AP Exam is a standardized test for the Advanced Placement courses, which students take to earn college credit or advanced placement. Freeman discusses the AP World History Modern exam, which is the culmination of the course and a key motivator for students to utilize the resources he mentions.

💡Study Aid

A study aid refers to any material or tool that helps students learn and prepare for exams. The video script discusses various study aids, including websites and YouTube channels, that can assist students in their AP World History Modern studies, especially during times when their teacher is not available.

💡Subscription

In the context of YouTube, a subscription refers to the act of following a channel to receive updates on new video content. Freeman invites viewers to subscribe to his YouTube channel for ongoing support throughout the school year.

💡Course Organization

Course organization pertains to the structure and planning of a course to facilitate effective learning. Freeman mentions that students should know what to expect and how to be organized throughout the year, which includes understanding the course content and having the necessary study materials.

💡Student Support

Student support refers to the assistance provided to students to help them succeed academically. The video emphasizes that students are not alone in their studies and that there is a wealth of support available to them, such as the resources mentioned by Freeman.

Highlights

Ben Freeman introduces himself and his website, freemanpd.com, as a resource for AP World History Modern students.

Students are reassured that they are not alone and there are many resources available to assist them throughout the year.

The first resource mentioned is framapedia.com, a website created by Ben for AP World Modern with comprehensive content including maps and video links.

Freemanpedia had three million clicks last year, indicating its popularity and usefulness among students.

Heimler's History is recommended as a valuable YouTube resource for AP World History, known for its engaging content and the creator's growing reputation.

Heimler's content is praised for improving over time and also covers AP US History and AP Gov, making it useful for multiple years.

Anti-Social Studies is highlighted as another excellent resource with both a YouTube channel and a website covering all aspects of AP World Modern.

Ben emphasizes the importance of having a variety of resources but also not overwhelming students with too many at once.

A resources page has been created by Ben, which includes the mentioned resources and others that may be helpful throughout the school year.

The course content, its importance, AP exam expectations, and organizational tips are all covered in previous videos.

Students are reminded that they have support and resources to help them succeed in AP World History.

Ben offers his assistance throughout the year via freemanpd.com and his YouTube channel, encouraging students to reach out if needed.

A call to action is made for students to subscribe to Ben's YouTube channel for ongoing support and content.

Ben concludes by wishing students a good year and success on the AP exam in May, offering a personal touch by asking them to greet their teacher.

The transcript emphasizes preparation and the availability of support, ensuring students feel equipped for the academic year ahead.

Transcripts

what up i'm ben freeman from

freemanpd.com and if you're watching

this you're going to be taking ap world

history modern this year and with all

the stuff we went over in the first four

videos you may be a little nervous about

surviving the year on your own but

that's the thing

you're not alone there's so many

resources out there

to help you all year long so today let's

focus on some resources

that you should be aware of before your

first day in ap

world history

now your teacher's pretty great i met

with them earlier and they seem legit

but your teacher has like a thousand

other students to deal with and may not

be

instantly accessible when you're having

questions when you start your homework

at 2am

so i'll run you through a few outside

sources that may help you

in your hour of need number one

framapedia.com

hey look at that i made a website

freemanpedia

started as a class project but it's

turned into its own monster

now it is your main stop for all things

ap world modern now i made pages for

every single

period unit and subsection of that unit

including maps

video links people you should know and

on and on and on i don't want to brag

but we have three million clicks last

year

and that number grows every year so you

know people like it second

heimlich's history you're going to get

real tired of bold bearded southerners

talking to you about history since

you're new here i like like you've never

heard of this guy before heimer started

his youtube videos a few years ago and

my man has taken off heimler is the

consensus goat amongst ap world

youtubers

and his stuff just gets better and

better plus he's also doing ap us

history and ap

gov so he will be with you like for the

next three years third you've heard of

social studies but get ready for

anti-social studies biscuit has quite an

operation over there at anti-social

studies now she's not bald or bearded

but she's a southerner

anyways she has both a youtube channel

and a website and both are fantastic

her stuff is great and covers all

aspects of ap world modern okay there's

obviously a lot more than this but it's

still the summer and you don't want to

remember a bunch of websites and links

and stuff

but i got you i made a page with these

resources and others that may help you

throughout the school year i've linked

my other resources page in the

description below

okay you know what the course covers you

know why you should take the course

you know what to expect from the ap exam

in may you know what to physically bring

with you to be successful and organized

throughout the year and now you know

that you are not alone and there's a ton

of resources out there to help you

throughout the year all right you're

ready

good luck this year and say what's up to

your teacher for me now if you need

anything from me throughout the year

i'll be over on freemanpedia.com or here

on this youtube channel feel free to

subscribe

but this is pretty much all i do so hit

me up alright guys you're prepared

thanks a lot

have a good year and good luck on the

exam in may