AP World History 2012-2013 Course Syllabus Ms. Johnson… · AP World History is divided into six time periods from which the AP exam will draw its 70 multiple choice questions:

AP World History 2012-2013 Course Syllabus

Ms. Johnson/C21 [email protected]

Course Overview: Welcome to AP World History! Over the course of the next three terms we will be studying 10,000 years of history! Because we are studying such a large expanse of time over many regions, the course will focus on analysis of major themes in world history rather than on rote memorization of numerous names and dates. AP World History addresses change and continuity over time, comparing and contrasting global themes and societies, and evaluating and interpreting primary source documents. These critical thinking skills help prepare students not only for college level reading, writing, and test taking, but also prep students to successfully complete the AP World History exam in May, through which college credit can be earned. Books and Materials:

Student Resources Textbook Companion Site: http://college.cengage.com/history/world/bulliet/earth_peoples/3e/students/index.html THIS SITE CONTAINS PRACTICE MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS!! Please use these to help you study! There are other resources on the textbook website as well to help you study! Course Expectations: AP World History is a college level course that requires 1-1 1/2 hours of homework each night. It is expected students will come to class each day prepared. Please show all members of the class and myself respect by coming to class on time, putting forth your best effort in both homework and class work, and honoring the opinions of others. Late work is not acceptable- please talk to me before an assignment due date if you are having trouble. In extenuating circumstances, it will be accepted by at the discretion of the instructor. All homework is due at the beginning of class. All assignments other than daily Cornell notes must be typed as most will be submitted to turnitin.com. All work needs to be original work, you may not copy other students’ work and turn it in as your own!! Plagiarism is considered cheating.

TOPS Docket Gold Planning Pad- perfect for taking Cornell style notes

The 2013 Princeton Review book

Textbook: Bulliet The Earth and its Peoples, 3rd Edition,

Colored Pencils for map work

Three different colors of highlighters Pencils

Blue and black ink pens



Quizzes and Note-taking: Students will be required to take Cornell style notes on each reading assignment. There will be quizzes during each unit. Notes will be collected and graded during these quizzes. Notes must be kept in a three ring binder with all chapters and sections labeled clearly. This three ring binder with labeled dividers should also serve to organize all handouts. Cell Phones: Due to the proliferation of cell phone use in cheating they can not be allowed in class at all. Phones need to be turned off completely and out of sight during class. I will take your cell phone and give it to an administrator if you are using it or have it out during class. I would prefer not to have to do that, so please be respectful and not make it an issue. Food and Drink in Class: No food of any kind is allowed during class. Water bottles are fine, but be sure to have them filled before you arrive as there are no passes given to fill them or go to vending machines to purchase drinks. Hall Passes: Passes out of the room should not be necessary, especially on non-block days. I will have a sign out sheet for anyone leaving the class. If you need to leave more than three times during any given term, the passes will turn into tardies. Please use your passing time to use the rest room instead of chatting with friends as it disrupts the entire class when people are coming and going during a lesson.

The AP Exam: The AP test is administered through the College Board and given at Jefferson High School Thursday, May 16, 8:00AM. The AP Coordinator will hold an AP test registration meeting in early February for students interested in taking the exam. AP TEST STRUCTURE: Question Type: Number of Questions: Time Alotted: Multiple Choice 70 MC Questions, 4 choices

55 Minutes

Document Based Essay 1 essay question 50 Minutes (includes a 10 minute reading period)

Change Over Time Essay 1 essay question 40 minutes

Compare/Contrast Essay 1 essay question 40 minutes



Historical Periodization: AP World History is divided into six time periods from which the AP exam will draw its 70 multiple choice questions: (The College Board uses the designations B.C.E. = Before Common Era & C.E.= Common Era instead of B.C. and A.D.) We will be covering roughly Periods 1, 2 & 3 during Trimester I, Periods 4 & 5 during Trimester II, and Periods 6 during Trimester 3.

Period: Dates: Percentage of Questions on AP Test Period 1: Technological and Environmental Transformations

To 600 B.C.E 5%

Period 2: Organization and Reorganization of Human Societies

600 B.C.E. – 600 C.E. 15%

Period 3: Regional and Transregional Interactions

600 C.E. – 1450 20%

Period 4: Global Interactions

1450-1750 20%

Period 5: Industrialization and Global Integration

1750-1900 20%

Period 6: Accelerating Global Change & Re-alignments

1900- Present 20%

Helpful Hints: How to be Successful in AP World History: 1. Read every night! The more prepared you are for class, the more you will learn. 2. Don’t be afraid to ask questions in class. If you don’t understand something, chances are other students are confused too! 3. As you complete the reading, look up words you are unfamiliar with. Write these words down and refer to them often. The writers of the AP World History Exam expect you to have a college level vocabulary.



4. Take notes as you read! Be an active reader- ask questions, summarize as you go, review when you are finished. Try the Cornell Note-taking method. Bulliet cannot be read as a novel!! You need to think critically about what you are reading. 5. Complete the study guides provided to you. 6. Budget your time carefully- leave yourself plenty of quality time to complete your homework. 7. Stay organized and review past chapters as we go through the course- it will continuously help you to see the big picture! Keep all handouts in your 3 ring binder. 8. Think of history as a story unfolding for you throughout the year. Become intrigued in the personal stories, emotional battles, exciting ideas, amazing accomplishments, disheartening (and sometimes humorous) failures, and the fascinating and often strange personalities of the people we are studying. 9. Form study groups- help each other! 10. Most importantly, ask for help when you need it or if you feel overwhelmed! I am here to help!! The new academic lab is a perfect venue for getting extra help when you need it!

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” -Confucius

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AP World History 2012-2013 Course Syllabus Ms. Johnson… · AP World History is divided into six time periods from which the AP exam will draw its 70 multiple choice questions: