Welcome to Mrs. Walker’s World in Room C-9

pwalker@conejo.k12.ca.us

Back-to-SchoolSeptember 17, 2008

What is European/World History?

• European History includes Western and Eastern Europe from 1450 to the present

• History of the Modern World focuses on the Industrial Revolution (1750) to the present

• Both include political, social, economic history and scientific innovations

So, what are the goals of this class?

• Obviously there is a lot of content to master

• The art of the historian is writing -- writing good thematic, historical essays is definitely a goal

• History should be relevant. How can we apply what we are learning to our world?

• College credit is great -- the skills are most important

Textbooks

• The Making of the West by Hunt – College textbook– Additional source book– Main text for outlines,

homework and tests– We have a class set, so

books can stay at home

Supplemental Textbooks

• Western Civilizationby Jackson Spielvogel– College textbook– High interest, color

pictures– Uses primary sources– Strong in social and

cultural history– Class set used for in-

class activities

History of the Modern Worldby R.R. Palmer

• Also a college text• Was the “Bible” of European

History• Great political and economic

history• I furnish study guides

--“abridged” chapters in PDF on my website (highly recommend that students print them out and use them)

• Class set for activities and reference

Field trip – Getty Center Thursday, April 9th

Field trip – Museum of Tolerance Monday, March 30th

Chaperones neededfor both fieldtripsSign interest sheetor email mepwalker@conejo.k12.ca.us

Fieldtrips – Chaperones Wanted!!!• Fieldtrips are in March

and April

• The Museum of Tolerance Monday, March 30th

7:00 – 2:00

• The Getty Museum Thursday, April 9th,

8:00 – 2:00

European History Advanced Placement Exam

• Friday, May 8, 2009• Students can sign up in College and

Career Center in February– College and Career Center checks for accuracy

• I get a list of students and make sure all signed up for correct test

Review Texts

• I recommend an A.P. Prep such as Barron’s or Arco

• Chapter overviews• Practice tests for each

chapter• How to prepare for

exam• Full length practice test• Be sure book is

EUROPEAN HISTORY

Review Texts

• I recommend an A.P. Prep such as Barron’s or Arco

• Chapter overviews• Practice tests for each

chapter• How to prepare for

exam• Full length practice test• Be sure book is for the

EUROPEAN HISTORY exam

Review Texts

• I recommend an A.P. Prep such as Barron’s or Arco

• Chapter overviews• Practice tests for each

chapter• How to prepare for exam• Full length practice test• Be sure book is for the

EUROPEAN HISTORY exam

Other Books

• Modern European History– Birdsall S. Viault

A bit about me

I love to teach

I have taught for 25 years – 18 at NPHS

I live in Newbury Park and I love living here

My Masters Degree is in Education Psychology

I am a County Technology Mentor and encourage technology use in the classroomI am Mock Trial advisor ;-)

How can parents help?

•Be sure you and your student can access grades on Zangle

•Talk about academic integrity with your child

•Encourage study groups and review sessions

How can parents help?Volunteer to chaperone

Museum of Tolerance - TBAGetty Museum - TBA

Donate:Computers – Printer (for students)Empty ink cartridges (HP or Lexmark)PaperSee my “Wish List”

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Mrs. Walker’s Web Site