Advance Placement World History 2017 – 2018
Instructor: Mr. Anthony Deck
E-mail:
Phone: 352-394-2100 ext. 5473
Room: Main Campus Room 227
Course Overview:
Advanced Placement World History is for the exceptionally studious high school student, who wishes to earn college credit in high school through a rigorous academic program. This class approaches history in a non-traditional way in that it looks at the common threads of humanity over time by examining currents of trade, religion, politics, society, intellectual, and technology, and it investigates how these themes have manifested themselves in different places and at different times.
This course is designed to empower students to master a broad body of historical knowledge, to demonstrate an understanding of historical chronology, to use historical data to support an argument or position, understand historiography and differing schools of opinion, interpret and apply data from original documents, including cartoons, graphs, laws, and letters to name a few, to effectively use analytical tools for evaluation, to understand cause and effect and compare and contrast, and to prepare for and successfully pass the AP World History Exam.
This course will require students to act as historians, analyzing historical evidence to determine its validity and relevance to a given historical question. Students will identify point of view and the nature of bias in certain primary sources; in addition, students will be able to formulate generalizations, interpret data, as well as analyze and weigh evidence from conflicting sources of information.
Rigorous preparation is a vital and necessary part of the Advanced Placement curriculum. Extensive amounts of reading, writing, discussion, and critical thinking will be required. One of the most challenging changes for many sophomores in AP World History is the quantity of reading that will be assigned and must be completed.
Course Textbooks:
· Bentley and Ziegler. Traditions and Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past. 5th Edition.
McGraw-Hill Companies, 2011.
· World History: Preparing the Advanced Placement Examination (2017 Edition or Newer) AMSCO publications
Materials
· 3 Ring Binder
· 5 Dividers
· Blue or black ink pens
· Pencils
· Coloring pencils
· Highlighters
· Notebook paper (college ruled)
Schoology
This class uses a social media outlet created specifically for K-12 schools. This can be accessed through www.schoology.com on a computer or through an app for tablets and smartphones (supported by both Apple and Android). All course material, including PowerPoints, reviews, vocabulary, syllabi, etc., will be located in Schoology. This social media will also be used for discussions and other activities. Course code will vary based on the class. You can sign on by using your SLHS sign on.
Remind
I will be using the Remind app to send reminders about tests, etc. Text @7DeckWHAP to 81010 to receive the reminders.
AP World History Exam:
It is school policy that all students are required to take the AP World History Exam in May. The AP World History Exam is approximately three hours and five minutes long and includes both a 55-minute multiple-choice section and a 130-minute free-response section. The exam will be administered on May 17, 2018.
Course Assignments:
1. Writing Assignments: Each unit includes writing assignments designed to develop the skills necessary for creating well-evidenced essays on historical topics highlighting clarity and precision.
a.Document Based Question (DBQ): Students analyze evidence from a variety of sources in order to develop a coherent written argument that has a thesis supported by relevant historical evidence. Students will apply multiple historical thinking skills as they examine a particular historical problem or question.
b.Long Essay Question (LEQ): Students analyze a particular topic and answer the question using one of the historical thinking skills.
c.Short-Answer Question (SAQ): Students analyze a source and answer the question(s) using background knowledge and one of the historical thinking skills.
2. Bell Ringers / Quizzes: Bell Ringers will be on the board at the start of every class. You will be completing these in your composition notebook. You will typically be analyzing some sort of document; artwork, political cartoon, excerpts from an important document. Another typical bell ringer follow up for AP World History would be a reading quiz based off the previous night’s homework or a Short-Answer Question (SAQ). The bell work notebook will be graded periodically.
3. Document Analysis: Students will analyze primary and secondary sources for point of view, intended purpose, audience, and the historical context of each source.
4. Homework: Homework generally consists of reading assignments from the textbook periodically checked with reading quizzes. Students will also be responsible to summarize their readings and thoughts in graphic organizers. Graphic Organizers will be used in an effort for students to compartmentalize larger concepts; organizers used by students include but are not limited to: SPICE Charts, modified T-Charts, and Topic Summaries. Be prepared for an HOUR of homework a night (or more). Reading will be tested weekly.
5. Unit Concepts: Unit Vocabulary will be assigned for each unit. All vocabulary words will be due on unit exam day.
6. Unit Planner: A unit planner will be given at the beginning of each unit with all due dates. Please adhere to these due dates.
7. Projects: Projects expand student knowledge and skills. There are many projects throughout the course, below is an example of some of the projects you will encounter in this course:
a.Summer Assignment: Serves as an introduction to the course with a basic understanding of “common sense” concepts for WHAP. It can be found in my teacher page on the SLHS website. It is due on Friday, August 18th, 2017.
b.National History Fair: Topic will be released at a later date. Students can create a website, documentary, paper, display. Details available https://www.nhd.org/categories
c.Historical Connections: Allows students to use their skills as a historian to make connections across one hundred years of history or more.
8. Examinations: Exams are given at the end of each unit and consist of 45 multiple choice questions and/or one essay question.
Course Expectations:
· RESPONSIBILITY: You are expected to complete college level work on a consistent basis. The AP course and exam is very challenging. Class activities will be designed to prepare students to think critically. Attending class, good organizational and writing skills, are important for success.
i. LATE WORK: Late work is not acceptable nor up to AP standards and will not be accepted. Your deadlines will be given at the beginning of each unit and all students will be adhered to them.
ii. ABSENCES / FIELD TRIPS: The reality is when you miss class, you miss an abundance of information and learning experiences that likely cannot be completely made up. If you are absent, you are responsible for making arrangements with me to cover the work you missed. Any assignments or tests scheduled on a field trip day must be handed in and/or made up before the trip. Students who fail to follow these guidelines will receive a grade of zero.
iii. AFTER SCHOOL SUPPORT: I am available every day after school until 3:00pm and on Mondays during Power Hour. If you are interested in after school tutoring, please let me know 48 hours in advance.
· READING: Students will be required to spend a substantial amount of time each week reading from their course text, along with a large number of additional primary and secondary sources, and formally discuss these readings in class on a weekly basis as part of their overall grade.
· WRITING: Students will be required to analyze readings, and write essays and journal entries each week as part of their homework grade. Due to the volume of written work, commentary will be restricted to a rubric, but each essay will be discussed in class orally. Students are encouraged to seek individual help after school.
· ANALYSIS: Students will utilize various thinking maps (graphic organizers) each week to thematically organize and compare cultures, civilizations, nations, and empires. Additionally, students will be expected to analyze large amounts of historical information in a comparative and thematically organized way.
· EVALUATE: Students will be expected to evaluate bias and perspective in all source material.
· INTEGRITY: Students are expected to abide by Lake County Public Schools and South Lake High School student code of conduct. Plagiarism of any kind will automatically result in a zero for the student who copied the work from another student as well as the student who gave material to be copied. Plagiarism will not be tolerated!
· RESPECT: Class discussions are an integral part of this course. Respect the free flow of ideas and opinions of your classmates at all times. Be critical of ideas, not people.
Grading Policy:
Students and parents should not be discouraged if grades seem low at first. This is normal as students adjust to the rigors and demands of college-level work. The key to success in AP World History is consistent effort and improvement. Students’ grades are based on a percentages, based on a variety of evaluations, which include the following:
· Exams 30%
· Classwork 40%
· Quizzes 25%
· Participation 5%
First Homework Assignment: Due on August 14, 2017
Please read the syllabus carefully with your parents. Please fill out the attached sheet and bring back by Friday. This will be your first graded assignment.
Advanced Placement World History
Mr. Anthony Deck
South Lake High School
I have read the 2017 - 2018 course description and examined the course syllabus.
· I understand my responsibilities as a student in this college-level course.
· I understand the work required of me to maintain good standing in this course.
· I understand that reading, document analysis, and essay writing are essential in AP World History and will be performed often.
· I understand that this is a college-level course, in which I may potentially earn college credit, therefore studying and homework is a must.
· I understand that late work will not be accepted.
Parents: I have read the 2017-2018 course description and examined the course syllabus. I understand the long-term benefits of the skills and intellectual developments offered and support my child’s enrollment in this Advanced Placement World History course. I am also aware of the responsibilities (reading, writing, homework, and studying) my child has in AP World History to be successful both in the class and on the AP Exam in May 17, 2018.
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