Post on 02-Jan-2016
September 3, 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!!! Seats/ Attendance Parent Letter/ Intro Remind *Student Info Sheet AP Course Handbook/
Syllabus
HOMEWORK OBTAIN NECESSARY
MATERIALS (for Tuesday)
Get Parent Letter signed by Tuesday – 9/8.
Consider Remind! Join Google Classroom Read the handbook – all
of it AND then answer the HW questions….
Before the Course Overview….Google Classroom: JOIN!AP Period 1-2
Class code:
144raf
AP Period 3-4
Class code:
q5m67a
APWH: Challenge Accepted! Congratulations &
Welcome! Meant to clarify the demands
Help you know what is expected
Help shape priorities Confirm your
commitment
Yes No
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!
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
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.
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
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.