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!

Before the Course Overview….Google Classroom: JOIN!AP Period 1-2

Class code:

144af

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.

Supplies

History binder Text Pen Colored pencils Highlighters Post-its #2 pencils Decent eraser(s)

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?