Annapolis High School International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme

2015-2016 Course SyllabusAP World History

Teacher: Mr. Charles A. Heath Planning Periods: A Day 3rd Period, B Day 2nd Period Room: 242 E-mail: caheath@aacps.orgAll Phone: 410-266-5240 Ext: 251

Welcome to the IB Middle Years Program (MYP)! This exciting program provides a framework of academic challenge that is based on MYP’s three fundamental concepts of holistic learning, communication, and intercultural awareness. Throughout your academic career, you will develop the traits of the IB learner profile: inquirer, knowledgeable, thinker, communicator, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-taker, balanced, and reflective.

***It is the expectation that any student enrolled in an AP course will register for and take the AP exam***

Course Description: The primary objective of the course is to increase students’ understanding and appreciation of World History while helping each student succeed on the AP World History Exam. AP World History will require more time and effort than honors or standard courses. Students and parents should keep in mind that this course is taught at the college level. There are major differences in the level of work and expectations from a high school to a college course. Students will be expected to do a significant amount of reading and writing outside of class.

The course will cover these five themes: 1) Interaction Between Humans and the Environment 2) Development and Interaction of Cultures3) State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict4) Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems5) Development and Transformation of Social Structures

The course is divided into six periods of time:

Annapolis High School International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme

2015-2016 Course SyllabusAP World History

AACPS Unit TitleMYP Unit Title Unit Question

Period ITechnological and

Environmental Transformations

Beginnings of Civilization (Dawn

of man to 600 BCE)

How did the first humans interact with their environment?

Period II Organization and Reorganization of Human Societies

Classical Civilizations (600 BCE to 600 CE)

What leads to the rise and decline of

empires?

Period IIIRegional and Transregional Interactions

Post Classical (600 to 1450)

How do missionaries, military, and

merchants influence regional interactions?

Period IV Global Interactions First Global Era (1450 to 1750)

What were the driving forces behind global interactions?

Period V Industrialization and Global Integration

Industrialization, Imperialism, and Ideology (1750 to

1900)

How did Industrialization

effect social structures, cultures,

and economies

Period VI Accelerating Global Change and

Realignments

Modern Era and Global Conflict

(1900 to present)

What are problems facing us today? Why

do these problems exist

The text resources we will use include: Ways of the World, A Global History with Sources, 3rd Edition

o By: Robert W. Strayer, Eric W. Nelson World History, Preparing for the Advanced Placement

Examinationo By: AMSCO

Barron’s AP World History, 7th Edition

Test Date:

Annapolis High School International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme

2015-2016 Course SyllabusAP World History

The 2019 AP World History Exam is on Thursday May 16, at 8 a.m.!

Structure of the AP World Exam: 2 hours and 55 minutes

55 multiple choice questions o 55 minutes, 40% of score

3 Short Answero 4 available prompts, choose 3, 40 minutes, 20% of score

1 Document-Based Question o 15 minutes to read and 60 minutes to answer, 25% of score

1 Long Essayo Choose from 3 prompts, 40 minutes, 15% of score

Online Resources: College Board World History- http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/teachers_corner/

4484.html?excmpid=MTG243-PR-16-cd Calculate Your AP Grade- http://appass.com/calculators/us

Required Materials: - Pens and Pencils - 3 ring binder, with lined paper - Spiral Notebook - Colored Pencils

Grading: A = 90-100% B = 80-89%

Annapolis High School International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme

2015-2016 Course SyllabusAP World History

C= 70-79%D = 60-69%E = 59% and below Calculating Final Grades:

Assessments – 40%Classwork – 40%Homework – 10%Quarterly – 10%

A minimum grade of 50% will be given for all assignments of assessments for which the student made a good faith effort, as determined by the teacher. If a student does not work on an assignment or assessment, the teacher will assign a grade of zero.

Readings: A reading calendar will be issued monthly. Nearly every reading assignment will have reading check. These reading checks count as homework grades. The 2 lowest “reading check” grades will be dropped each quarter.

Late Work: Please endeavor to turn all work in when due. If you have a reason that the work must be late please meet with the instructor. Students are expected to complete assignments, in full, to the best of his/her ability and students should take advantage of tutoring and reteaching opportunities so that the student can submit his/her best work. Late assignments may be penalized up to 10% each day late up until five classes (no more than 10 school days). This means that any makeup work will need to be turned in within two weeks of an absence.

Re-takes:Any assessment that a student wishes to redo should be discussed with the instructor. Please plan to make up missed assignments outside of class. Any redo, such as test

Annapolis High School International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme

2015-2016 Course SyllabusAP World History

corrections, need to be done within 10 school days from the date the grade is published.

Academic Integrity: In order to promote the pursuit of academic excellence and learning, Anne Arundel County Public Schools expects its students to conform to specific standards of academic integrity. Academic integrity is an integral part of promoting self-respect, trust, student achievement, and positive relationships among all stakeholders in our school community. Academic integrity means exhibiting honesty in all academic exercises and assignments. Academic dishonesty refers to any form of misconduct that occurs in relation to all formal academic exercises. Breaches of academic integrity include, but are not limited to:

Use of notes on a test Any writing on body or clothing Verbalizing or signaling during a test Stealing a test Breaking any of the test taking standards Advising another student who will take the test what material is on the test Copying information from the internet or book without proper documentation Sharing of homework assignments without permission

** AP Teachers take this very seriously, if a student breaches their academic integrity, they WILL receive a “0” on the assignment and be referred to administration.**

Behavioral Expectations:

Annapolis High School International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme

2015-2016 Course SyllabusAP World History

Annapolis High School students, staff, and visitors will make a pledge and commitment to their school and its mission. In doing so, students show respect for themselves, learning, others, and property.

Self

Be prepared Use appropriate school language Have respect for yourself Try your best! Have a “Can Do” Attitude!

Others Listen when others are talking Participate in class activities Use language appropriate for school Avoid conflict in class Offer and accept constructive criticism

Learning

Come to class daily and on time Bring all required materials Participate in class Study for tests and quizzes by doing practice problems Ask for help when needed Follow instructions and stay on task Complete all assignments on time

Property

Keep an organized notebook complete with quality notes Keep your space clean Stay in your seat and keep the desk clean

Annapolis High School2018-19 Course Syllabus

Advanced Placement World History

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