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September 4, 2015Welcome to AP World History Target Objective: I
will be able to identify my seat, general supplies and guidelines for this course by reviewing introductory handouts.
AGENDA: Welcome!!! AP Course Handbook/
Syllabus – course vs. exam BINGO!
HOMEWORK OBTAIN NECESSARY
MATERIALS (for Tuesday)
Get Parent Letter signed by Tuesday – 9/8.
Consider Remind! Join Google Classroom Do Geography Must
Know Map work!
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Before the Course Overview….Google Classroom: JOIN!AP Period 1-2
Class code:
144af
AP Period 3-4
Class code:
q5m67a
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APWH: Challenge Accepted! Congratulations &
Welcome! Meant to clarify the demands
Help you know what is expected
Help shape priorities Confirm your
commitment
Yes No
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Time out!Take a minute and do the survey! Page 3
Score: If you answered “yes” honestly to AT LEAST 10 of the questions, you are ready to succeed in APWH.
If not, we need to talk!
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What is the difference between AP and non-AP History courses?Academic/ Regular WH More direct instruction HW assigned regularly
collected for a grade Course resembles
traditional H.S. classes NO college credit NO end-of-year exam
AP Teacher is facilitator HW assigned but not
always collected Expected to always be done May be tested on material
NOT specifically covered in class
College-level text May receive college
credit via AP Exam
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Course Description – page 6 This is a survey of world history. It is organized
into units that begin with pre-history and progress through the early 21st century/ modern day.
In studying history, students will learn the geography of the world’s regions.
They will also begin to develop a cultural understanding through the social sciences of economics, political science, anthropology, and sociology.
A special effort will be made to connect history to current issues and events.
The goal is to enhance students’ awareness of the world and its complexity.
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Grading Policy
Evaluations = 50% At least two per quarter Tests – M/C, written or combo; vocab; projects
Assessments = 40% Chapter packets Content-based quizzes
Practice = 10% HW CW
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Class Expectations/ Routine
Check board upon entering – copy target/ “do now”
Sign-up for Remind! Check out google classroom. You are responsible for work / content
missed.
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Supplies
History binder Text Pen Colored pencils Highlighters Post-its #2 pencils Decent eraser(s)
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Recap…aka: did we hit our target? Our seats… look around, make note… Who should take AP?
Survey: what as the purpose? What is the grading policy? What is the general daily routine? What supplies are needed? What is the HW?