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IMPORTANT UPDATES REGARDING THE AP MODERN WORLD EXAM (5/4/2020)

I'm posting some very important documents/links to better prepare you for the AP test.  I know I have been getting a lot of questions about the AP test and I believe the majority of them will be answered here.  As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know!

General information:
1) The exam will be one Question - Document Based Question.  Training videos have been posted and a practice DBQ has been assigned (all assignments posted below).  Each student will receive feedback on their DBQ to best prepare them for the AP test.  As always, continue reading the Princeton book (1200-1900) to make sure you are prepared for the content.  

2) Exam will be May 21, 1:00 pm Central time.  It is very important that you log in 30 minutes prior to the exam to ensure there are no problems.  

3)  Students will be emailed an AP exam E-ticket two days prior to exam.  You will need that E-ticket to enter the exam.  Tickets will be emailed to the email you used to sign up for the AP test.  If you don't know that email, please let me know and I can send it to you.  The ticket should also be available by logging into your college board account.  

4) TESTING DEMO link  :  https://ap2020examdemo.collegeboard.org/
This testing demo will allow you to practice uploading your work to the college board system.  It is VERY important that you practice doing this well before May 21.  The last thing I want to happen to anyone is for you to write an amazing DBQ only to not receive credit because you didn't know how to submit the work.  

There will be three different options for you to submit your work.  The testing demo should allow you to practice the method you find easiest for you.

Option 1 ) Type out your work in a Word processor (eg Word) and copy/paste into the College board browser

Option 2 ) Attach your work as a document (similar to attaching work to an email)

Option 3 ) Handwriting essay and taking pictures of work and uploading.  You can only take one picture per page.  Make sure the handwriting is very clear.  Use dark pen!

5) Be sure to choose what technology you want to use for the exam - laptop, PC, IPad, etc.  Make sure that technology is ready to go before you take the exam.  

6) ap-testing-guide-2020.pdf   This guide will pretty much answer any question you may have about the AP test.  It is VERY important that you go through this.  Some pages will not apply to you but many of them will.  Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about anything you see.  

7) ap-student-exam-day-checklist.pdf  This is a very important checklist that you will need to follow to make sure that you do everything correctly on exam day.  If possible, please print out.  

8)  https://apcoronavirusupdates.collegeboard.org/students  Here you will find all updates regarding the AP exam.  You will also find the college board you tube channel that provides very helpful videos to prepare for the AP test.  There are also practice questions that you can access.  Feel free to write as many DBQs as you need to.  Send them to me and I will provide you feedback.  




 

 

Assignments for week of April 6-April 10

Note:  All assignments due via email by April 10.  Assignments will count for course credit.  If you don’t complete assignments, you may not receive World History credit for the current semester and will have to make it up.  If assignment is incomplete or done incorrectly, I’ll be sending a return email asking you to correct any issues before I can issue credit for assignment.  If assignment is received complete and done correctly, you will be receiving a confirmation email that you received credit for assignment.  Email me if you have any questions or concerns.

2nd/3rd blocks

Assignment 1:

Chapter 27 video notes – 4 pages of notes over video.  Video notes should include important information from the PowerPoint and information from what I’m saying.  Notes should be spread out from beginning to end of presentation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZBQ7i_c1YA

Assignment 2:

Crash Course video – 15 facts on the video.  Facts should include important information and be spread out from beginning to end of video. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nosq94oCl_M

4th block:

Assignment 1:

Chapter 32 video notes - 4 pages of notes over video.  Video notes should include important information from the PowerPoint and information from what I’m saying.  Notes should be spread out from beginning to end of presentation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlAockSl1MI

Assignment 2:

Crash Course Video – 15 facts on the video.  Facts should include important information and be spread out from beginning to end of video. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6xi8_7Fy6Y




Princeton Book:  I will also be assigning pages from the Princeton Book for you to read to prepare you as needed for the AP test.

Saturday Schools:  These tutoring sessions will be cancelled until school resumes.  

Further questions or concerns:  The best way to reach me is via email.  Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns as we go through this process of distance learning together.  I'll be checking my email often.  


Assignment for week of April 14-17

Please note that we will only be having one assignment this week due to holiday.  Assignment is due on Friday.  For next week you will start to need your Princeton book.  If you haven't yet bought one, please do so now  https://www.amazon.com/Cracking-AP-World-History-Preparation/dp/0525568409/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=ap+world+history+princeton&qid=1586866347&sr=8-3

I will be posting a video on how to do the Document Based Question hopefully by next week.  As always please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

2nd, 3rd, and 4th block assignment

Assignment 1:  

1200-1450 video review - Write 4 pages of notes on the following video.  Please watch the video from beginning to end.  All of this information is far game for the AP test May 21.  This is a review so hopefully you remember most of this information.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYB_z1l-m8o

Assignments for the Week of April 20-24

General Instructions/Information:  Assignments will be due Friday March 24.  Read through the directions very carefully!  I’d appreciate if you could attach both assignments and send in one email.  Make sure that your assignments are properly titled (e.g. Princeton Chapter 6 Questions) and that your name is on the assignment.  If you have any questions, please let me know!

Assignment #1: Princeton Review Book – Chapter 6 Questions

Directions:  Read Chapter 6 of your Princeton Review Book covering the years 1200-1450.  Answer the following questions.  Answers can be typed or handwritten, but the question must be included along with the answer.  Answers do not need to be in complete sentences – just show that you know the answers.  You may choose to copy/paste the questions in a Microsoft word document, answer the questions and email to me.  Keep in mind that you will be responsible for knowing this material May 21 for the AP test – no shortcuts! 

  1. What religion/belief system mainly practices throughout Asia was founded by Siddhartha Gautama and followed the Four Noble Truths?
  2. What religion/belief system focuses on five fundamental relationships and eventually led to a distinctive Chinese culture?
  3. What religion/belief system believes in one supreme force called Brahma, follows the dharma, and believes rebirth continues until you achieve moksha?
  4. Which dynasty reigned from 750-1258 C.E. and was known as the Golden Age of Islam?
  5. What group would reunited Egypt, Syria, and Arabia in a new Islamic state, which would last until 1918?
  6. The eastern Roman Empire, centered in Constantinople, became the highly centralized government known as the ___________ Empire.
  7. The crusades were a series of religious wars between what two groups?
  8. List at least three technological advancements creating in China during the Song dynasty.
  9. List at least two practices that occurred in China during the Song dynasty.
  10. In feudal Japan, the real power in government belonged to who?
  11. List at least two characteristics of the Delhi Sultanate.
  12. Genghis Khan would rise to power and become the leader of the Mongol Empire starting in what century?
  13. Tenochtitlan was the capital city of which civilization?
  14. The Inca Empire was established along what mountain range?
  15. List at least two characteristics of the Aztec Empire.
  16. List at least two characteristics of the Inca Empire.
  17. List at least three characteristics/facts related to the Mongol Empire.
  18. What were the two main products traded across the West African Kingdoms?
  19. List at least two facts related to Mansa Musa.  
  20. What area of the world had a strict patriarchal caste system, child marriages, and the practice of sati for widows?
  21. In 1242, Russia was taken over by what group?
  22. Describe the manors of Western Europe during the Middle Ages.
  23. What country did Marco Polo visit which ended up impacting European exploration?
  24. What made trade easier and more efficient from 1200 – 1450?
  25. From 1200-1450, which two groups dominated the Indian Ocean Trade Network. 

 

Assignment #2: Document Based Question Videos

Directions:  Watch BOTH YouTube videos on how to write the Document Based Question.  Write 2 pages of notes for EACH video – 4 pages in total.  These are absolutely the best videos out there right now on how to write the Document Based Question which is the type of question you will be receiving on the AP exam.  I am currently working on my own DBQ training video that I should be releasing next week.  Try to organize your notes for these videos to the best of your ability.  Keep in mind that you need to know how to write a DBQ in order to be successful on the AP test.  Please combine your notes for each video and attach as ONE document/final product.  Learning from these videos will make it A LOT easier to understand my DBQ training video that I’ll be posting.  Your notes for the videos should answer most of the following important questions: 

When you read the prompt, what three things should you look at carefully?

How long do you have to write the DBQ?

How many documents will you be given?

How many points can you earn on the Document Based Question?

How long should you spend to read the documents?

When you are reading through the documents, what should you be doing?

How many groups should you create with your documents?

How should you write a thesis statement?

How do you earn the contextualization point?

How do you earn the 5 points for evidence?

What’s the difference between describing and an argument?

What should you do for the first sentence of each body paragraph?

How do you earn points for sourcing?  (3 possible points here)

How do you earn the point for complexity?

Video #1:  DBQ training 1

Video #2:  DBQ training 2

Assignments for week of April 27-May1

Note:  All assignments due via email by May 1.  Assignments will count for course credit.  If you don’t complete assignments, you may not receive World History credit for the current semester and will have to make it up.  Pay very close attention to the directions for each assignment!  If assignment is incomplete or done incorrectly, I’ll be sending a return email asking you to correct any issues before I can issue credit for assignment.  If assignment is received complete and done correctly, you will be receiving a confirmation email that you received credit for assignment.  Please attach BOTH assignments to ONE email and send everything at the same time if possible.  Email me if you have any questions or concerns.

Assignment #1: Princeton Review Book – Chapter 7 Questions

Directions:  Read Chapter 7 of your Princeton Review Book covering the years 1450-1750.  Answer the following questions.  Answers can be typed or handwritten, BUT the question must be included along with the answer.  Answers do not need to be in complete sentences – just show that you know the answers.  If I ask for two facts, please include two facts or I will ask you to resubmit a completed assignment.  You may choose to copy/paste the questions in a Microsoft word document, answer the questions and email to me.  Keep in mind that you will be responsible for knowing this material May 21 for the AP test – no shortcuts! 

  1. Write two facts each (8 facts total) about the following czars:
    1. Ivan the Great
    2. Peter the Great
    3. Catherine the Great
    4. Ivan the Terrible
  2. By 1600, what European countries were heavily Catholic?
  3. In the seventeenth century, what to countries would set up trading posts in India?
  4. Write two facts each (8 facts total) about the following Enlightenment thinkers:
    1. Voltaire
    2. Montesquieu
    3. Jean-Jacques Rosseau
    4. Adam Smith
  5. What family would rule Russia from 1613 until 1917?
  6. Define the following:
    1. Middle Passage
    2. Encomienda system
    3. Time of Troubles
  7. Write two facts each (8 total) on the following Mughal rulers:
    1. Shah Jahan
    2. Akbar
    3. Babur
    4. Aurangzeb
  8. Write two facts each on the importance of the following people:
    1. Martin Luther
    2. John Calvin
    3. Henry VIII
    4. Thomas Hobbes
    5. John Locke
    6. Galileo
    7. Copernicus
  9. Who were the Janissaries and why were they important?
  10. Write two facts each (8 total) on the following European explorers:
    1. Christopher Columbus
    2. Prince Henry the Navigator
    3. Ferdinand Magellan
    4. Vasco de Gama
  11. Machiavelli wrote a how-to book for monarchs who wanted to maintain their power called what?
  12. What was the Treaty of Tordesillas and why was it important?
  13. Name three late fifteenth century technologies that aided European exploration.
  14. Write three facts about King Louis XIV of France.
  15. What European country led the way in African exploration?
  16. Define the following:
    1. Creoles
    2. Peninsulares
    3. Mestizos
    4. Mulattos
  17. By 1535, Francisco Pizarro was in control of what Empire?
  18. The Dutch East India Company controlled trade routes to the Spice Islands, which is modern-day what country?
  19. The majority of slaves that were forced to endure the Middle Passage to the Americas were sent to what two regions?
  20. Columbian exchange:
    1. List 3 things coming from old world to new world
    2. List 3 things coming from new world to old world
  21. Define the following terms:
    1. Humanism
    2. Enlightenment
    3. Jesuits
    4. Cossacks
  22. Write two facts each (8 total) on the following scientists:
    1. Francis Bacon
    2. Sir Isaac Newton
    3. Johannes Kepler
    4. Galileo
  23. What dynasty replaced the Ming Dynasty in 1644?
  24. Who was Zheng He and why was he important?
  25. What country in West coast of Africa had kings that converted to Catholicism and forced  the population also to convert?

Assignment #2 : Document Based Question Video 2.0

Directions:  Watch the DBQ video 2.0 and write 4 pages of high-quality notes.  These notes should be in YOUR OWN WORDS (DO NOT JUST COPY/PASTE A TRANSCRIPT, THAT DOES ZERO GOOD) and organized in a way that best helps YOU learn.  This is BY FAR the most important assignment I’ve released as it’s imperative that you learn how to write the DBQ.  At the end of the video I take you step by step through a DBQ that I wrote (therefore please watch the ENTIRE).  Next week I will be giving you a DBQ to write and I will be providing feedback on your DBQ.  I suggest you use this video to help you write your own DBQ.  After watching this video, if you have any questions on how to write the DBQ please email them to me.  I will compose a FAQ over the DBQ from your questions and will post on the faculty webpage.  This will benefit everyone!  There are no stupid questions!!!  Keep in mind… you can have all the history memorized but if you don’t know how to write the DBQ it will be very difficult to be successful on AP test.  As always, email me should you have any questions or concerns.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr9ANmHJvHQ

Assignments for week of May 4 – May 8

Note:  All assignments due via email by May 8.  Assignments will count for course credit.  If you don’t complete assignments, you may not receive World History credit for the current semester and will have to make it up.  Pay very close attention to the directions for each assignment!  If assignment is incomplete or done incorrectly, I’ll be sending a return email asking you to correct any issues before I can issue credit for assignment.  It is imperative that YOU do YOUR OWN work!  I’ve had instances of students turning in the exact same work.  Remember, you will be on your own for the AP test – copying does you NO good for preparation.  If assignment is received complete and done correctly, you will be receiving a confirmation email that you received credit for assignment.  Please attach BOTH assignments to ONE email and send everything at the same time if possible.  Email me if you have any questions or concerns.  I REALLY APPRECIATE ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION - SO MANY OF YOU ARE TURNING IN HIGH QUALITY WORK.  I MISS YOU GUYS A LOT AND KNOW THAT I HOPE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU ARE DOING WELL!!!!  I hope the assignments I've been giving you have been beneficial towards preparing you for the AP test.   I also greatly appreciate the students that have sent me positive feedback about the assignments.  Please take care of yourselves!  

Assignment #1: Document Based Question

Directions:  Directions:  Using the five following documents provided, write your own DBQ essay.  You may type out (single or double space) or hand-write essay (take ONE picture of EACH page and make sure picture is clear).  Keep in mind that you only have 45 minutes to write and 5 minutes to upload on the exam day.  Be sure to refer to the DBQ 2.0 video posted on my faculty web page under the assignments for April 27-May 1 to help guide you.  I will provide feedback on your essay that hopefully will help build your score.  Please note… I may require you to rewrite essay if there are major problems. 

DBQ Assignment.pdf (DBQ Assignment – PDF)

DBQ Assignment.docx (DBQ Assignment – Microsoft Word)

I’d highly recommend that you print out the following three resources below to help you with this assignment.  It also might be beneficial to have these resources available while you take the exam May 21. 

DBQ how to updated for online exam.pptx  (PowerPoint I used for DBQ training video 2.0)

DBQ sample consequences of WWII updated for online exam.docx   (Sample DBQ essay I used for DBQ training video 2.0)

ap-history-rubric-2020-DBQ.pdf  (updated scoring rubric for 2020 AP Modern World DBQ essay)

 

Assignment # 2 – Content Review Video 1450-1750

Directions - Write 4 pages of notes (3 pages if typed/single space) on the following video.  Please watch the video from beginning to end.  All of this information is fair game for the AP test May 21.  This is a review so hopefully you remember most of this information.  I hope this helps with your studying!  Be reading the Princeton book as much as possible for added review (1200-1900 only)!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqtR8y_Xw10

Assignments for week of May 11 – May 15

Note:  All assignments due via email by May 15.  Assignments will count for course credit.  If you don’t complete assignments, you may not receive World History credit for the current semester and will have to make it up.  Pay very close attention to the directions for each assignment!  If assignment is incomplete or done incorrectly, I’ll be sending a return email asking you to correct any issues before I can issue credit for assignment.  If assignment is received complete and done correctly, you will be receiving a confirmation email that you received credit for assignment.  Please attach BOTH assignments to ONE email and send everything at the same time if possible.  Email me if you have any questions or concerns.

IMPORTANT AP TEST REMINDERS:  YOU WILL BE TAKING THE AP TEST MAY 21 EXACTLY AT 1:00 PM.  PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE LOOKED OVER ITEMS 1-8 AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE VERY CLOSELY.  BE SURE TO PRACTICE UPLOADING YOUR ESSAY TO THE COLLEGE BOARD PLATFORM IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY DONE SO.  I HOPE THAT YOU HAVE BENEFITED FROM THE DBQ ESSAY FEEDBACK I’VE SENT YOU – PLEASE BE SURE TO LOOK AT THAT FEEDBACK CLOSELY (AT LEAST THOSE STUDENTS THAT HAVE TURNED IN AN ESSAY SO FAR, STILL PENDING MANY).  I DO PLAN ON POSTING ANOTHER YOUTUBE VIDEO COVERING THAT ESSAY SOMETIME THIS WEEK (I WILL SEND OUT A REMIND ONCE THAT VIDEO IS UPLOADED) WHICH I BELIEVE WILL REALLY HELP CLEAR SOME THINGS UP FOR SOME OF YOU.  IF YOU HAD PROBLEMS WRITING THE PRACTICE DBQ, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU WRITE ANOTHER DBQ ASAP AND SEND TO ME (IT’S A GOOD IDEA TO WRITE ANOTHER ONE EVEN IF YOUR FIRST ONE WAS GOOD).  BE SURE THAT YOU CAN WRITE A DBQ WITHIN THE 45 MINUTES – SEVERAL OF YOU MENTIONED TIME WAS A PROBLEM AND THIS REQUIRES PRACTICE.  HONESTLY… THE DBQ ESSAY I ASSIGNED TO YOU LAST WEEK WAS AN EASY ONE – PREPARE FOR A MORE DIFFICULT ESSAY ON MAY 21.  KEEP IN MIND THE ENTIRE AP TEST IS ONLY A DBQ SO IF YOU DON’T KNOW HOW TO EARN THE POINTS ON THE ESSAY THE EXAM WILL BE TOUGH FOR YOU (IF THIS IS YOU… GO BACK AND REVIEW THE DBQ 2.0 TRAINING VIDEO VERY CAREFULLY… IT REALLY DOES TAKE YOU STEP BY STEP IF YOU PAY CLOSE ATTENTION).  I WILL PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON AS MANY DBQS AS YOU WANT TO SEND ME… BUT PLEASE DON’T BE SENDING DBQS HOURS BEFORE THE EXAM AND EXPECT FEEDBACK.  YOU CAN GET PLENTY OF PRACTICE DBQS ON THE COLLEGE BOARD WEBPAGE (LINK IS ABOVE FOUND IN ITEMS 1-8) OR EVEN THE PRINCETON BOOK.  KEEP STUDYING THE CONTENT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE – EITHER THE CONTENT REVIEW VIDEOS OR THE PRINCETON BOOK (PREFERABLY BOTH).  THIS IS IT… MAY 21 IS VERY CLOSE AND A LOT OF YOU HAVE BEEN WORKING VERY HARD FOR A LONG TIME TO PREPARE FOR THIS EXAM.  I HAVE RECEIVED SEVERAL EMAILS ABOUT FEELING ANXIETY ABOUT THE EXAM – THIS IS COMPLETELY NORMAL.  FOR MOST OF YOU, THIS IS YOUR FIRST AP TEST AND IT’S A BIG DEAL.  ALL YOU CAN DO IS PREPARE AS BEST YOU CAN AND GIVE IT YOUR ALL ON MAY 21 – THAT’S ALL I CAN EXPECT FROM EACH ONE OF YOU AND THAT’S ALL YOU CAN EXPECT FOR YOURSELF… DON’T FOCUS ON THE RESULT (AM I GOING TO PASS OR FAIL?), JUST FOCUS ON THE PROCESS AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS!  I REALLY DO BELIEVE IN YOU GUYS!  AS WE CONTINUE GETTING CLOSER TO THE EXAM, FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DBQ, CONTENT RELATED QUESTIONS, OR EVEN IF YOU JUST NEED TO VENT ABOUT THE STRESS YOUR FEELING ABOUT THE TEST.  I’M HERE FOR YOU AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE GIVEN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.  I KNOW THIS HAS BEEN A DIFFICULT EXPERIENCE FOR ALL OF US BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY WE JUST HAVE TO DO THE BEST WE CAN WITH WHAT WE GOT!  PLEASE TAKE CARE AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS.

Assignment #1: Princeton Review Book – Chapter 8 Questions

Directions:  Read Chapter 8 of your Princeton Review Book covering the years 1750-1900.  Answer the following questions.  Answers can be typed or handwritten, BUT the question must be included along with the answer.  Answers do not need to be in complete sentences – just show that you know the answers.  If I ask for two facts, please include two facts or I will ask you to resubmit a completed assignment.  You may choose to copy/paste the questions in a Microsoft word document, answer the questions and email to me.  Keep in mind that you will be responsible for knowing this material May 21 for the AP test – no shortcuts! 

  1. Name and briefly describe the three estates found in France.
  2. What was the Meiji Restoration and how did it impact Japan and the rest of the world?
  3. What Chinese government was toppled leading to an end of imperial rule in China?
  4. What are the basic characteristics of the following systems:
    1. Capitalism
    2. Communism
    3. Socialism
  5. What was the first country in Latin America to gain independence from the Europeans?
  6. Write two important facts each on the following leaders in Latin America:
    1. Jose de San Martin
    2. Simon Bolivar
    3. Toussaint L’Ouverture
    4. Miguel Hidalgo
    5. Pedro II
  7. List three countries that had control over China with the establishment of the spheres of influence.
  8. When the Dutch discovered diamonds and gold in the Transvaal, the British and Dutch fought a series of wars for the rights of the resources known as what?
  9. Write two important facts each on the following leaders in France:
    1. Napoleon Bonaparte
    2. Louis XVI
    3. Maximlien Robespierre
  10. What two European countries aided the Ottoman Empire against the Russians during the Crimean War (1853)?
  11. As the result of the Sino-Japanese War, the Chinese had to grant the Japanese trading rights similar to those it had granted the Europeans and hand over control of what country?
  12. List three laws created by Britain’s George Grenville and Charles Townshend in an effort to raise additional funds for the British government?
  13. In 1885, a group of well-educated Indians formed what organization on what would begin the path toward independence in India?
  14. What assembly developed the Declaration of Rights of Man and why was this an important legal document in France?
  15. The Industrial Revolution began in the mid-eighteenth century in which of the following countries?
  16. What was the nature of the relationship between Japan and Western European nations during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries?
  17. List three ways that the Factory Act of 1883 changed factory work in Britain.
  18. What was the Monroe Doctrine and why was it important?
  19. To help administer the regions under its control, the British East India Company relied on Indian soldiers who worked for the Brits known as what?
  20. In 1769, who dramatically improved the steam engine?
  21. In 1898, the United States quickly destroyed the Spanish fleets in Cuba and in the Philippines, and thereby gained control of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines as the result of what war?
  22. Who was Muhammad Ali and why was he important (not the boxer)?
  23. List two reasons why the French were having financial problems before the start of the French Revolution.
  24. By the twentieth century, what was the Boxers primary goal in China?
  25. Which group ruled Egypt from 1517 until 1882?
  26. Define the following:
    1. Laissez-faire
    2. Nationalism
    3. Feminism
    4. Treaty of Nanjing
  27. What invention by Samuel Morse allowed people to communicate across great distances in seconds?
  28. The Mexican Revolution began as a rejection of the 30-year dictatorship of what leader?
  29. In 1853, who arrived in Japan and ultimately forced Japan to open to the western world?
  30. Which European group arrived first in South Africa and settled Cape Town as a stopping point for ships on the way from Europe to India?

 

Assignment # 2 – Content Review Video 1750-1900

Directions - Write 4 pages of notes (3 pages if typed/single space) on the following video.  Please watch the video from beginning to end.  All of this information is fair game for the AP test May 21.  This is a review so hopefully you remember most of this information.  I hope this helps with your studying!  Be reading the Princeton book as much as possible for added review (1200-1900 only)!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKaeE35YWMk

Assignments for week of May 17 – May 22

These assignments really need to be completed before the AP test May 21.  Make sure that you have everything ready to go for the exam.  Study as much as you can!  Here is also a link to the college board videos that have been released for the exam… just search World History/Modern World and you will see some very helpful videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/advancedplacement/videos

I wish each one of you taking the exam nothing but the best! 

Assignment # 1 – DBQ final training video (view only and email questions)

View the following DBQ final training video… It will help answer a lot of the questions you may have.  No notes need to be submitted on this video.  In this video, I take it step by step what you should do when you first read the documents and have a sample essay that breaks down each part of the DBQ.  Please email me any questions that you have about the DBQ before May 21. 

DBQ Final Training video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OOim_IoR2k

Documents for Essay (so you can see the strategies used): Documents with notes PDF

Sample Essay (highly recommend you print this out and have it accessible during the test): DBQ Sample Essay

Assignment #2 – Submit at least one more DBQ to me

I’d prefer that you take another essay prompt directly from the college board website.  They have many.  There are also DBQs from the Princeton book (not as good).  Be sure that you are only using 5 documents (you might need to get rid of 2 documents depending on where you get your prompt from).  Send me the documents for the essay (or at least tell me what prompt you are using) along with your essay to my email.  I will have feedback for you within 24 hours.  I’ll spend extra time online Wednesday providing feedback on your essays.  Please do not submit any essay on the morning of the AP test (please be realistic).  If you choose to not submit another DBQ to me… that’s your choice!  But make sure you’re 100% sure what you need to do to write a good DBQ!!!

Here are some sample prompts you can use that were provided from the college board:

Prompt 1: Sample 1 College Board DBQ

Prompt 2: Sample 2 College Board DBQ





WORLD HISTORY AP SYLLABUS

Mr. Meiners Rm 214

E-mail:  [email protected]

 

COURSE OVERVIEW


The AP World History course provides a perspective and understanding of history as a foundation which students can

analyze the complexities of today’s global interdependency. It investigates the interactions and events of human histories in

a balanced worldly ecumenical approach. The basic parameters of our AP World History course are impacted by the four

historical thinking skills; which are outlined in the course descriptions provided by the College Board. The course outcomes

allow students to think critically and metacognitively to be fully engaged in the learning process.

 

The course will be broken down on units of study based on historical periodization. AP World History will use the approach

of analyzing global events and interactions from the foundations of history to present. The primary goal of the course is to

provide a student-centered learning environment and engage the student in a comprehensive curriculum. The culminating

objective is for students to demonstrate a complete picture of world history. It is expected that students who want to take the

AP exam will be prepared for that challenge.


THE FIVE THEMES OF AP WORLD HISTORY


AP World History highlights five overarching themes that should receive approximately equal attention throughout the

course beginning with the Foundations sections. The themes serve throughout the course as unifying threads, helping

students to put what is particular about each period or society into a larger framework.

Theme 1- Interaction between humans and the environment

Theme 2- Development and Interaction of Cultures

Theme 3- State-Building, expansion and interactions of Economic Systems

Theme 4- Creation, expansion and interactions of Economic Systems

Theme 5- Development and transformation of social structures

 

THE FOUR HISTORICAL THINKING SKILLS


History is a sophisticated quest for meaning about the past, beyond the effort to collect information. Analysis of historical

information requires awareness of names, chronology, facts and events. Devoid of factual and detailed information,

historical thinking is not likely. The four Historical Thinking Skills listed below provide a solid foundation for thinking

historically.

 

1. Crafting Historical Arguments from Historical Evidence

2. Chronological Reasoning

3. Comparison and Contextualization

4. Historical Interpretation and Synthesis

 


COURSE OUTLINE

 

The course will have six basic units:

 

1. Foundations- 600 B.C.E. (Technological and environmental transformations) 5%

2. 600 B.C.E. - 600 C.E. (Organization and reorganization of societies) 15% 3

3. 600-1450 (Regional and Trans-regional interaction) 20%

4. 1450-1750 (Global interactions) 20%

5. 1750-1900 (Industrialization and Global Integration) 20%

6. 1900- Present (Accelerating Global change and Re-alignment) 20%

 

TEXTBOOK


Stearns, Peter, et.al., World Civilizations: the Global Experience. 3rd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ. Prentice Hall, 2003.

 

 

CLASS RULES/PROCEDURES


1)  Comply with Sharyland’s ‘Bring Your Own Device’ policy

2)  Remain in your assigned seat at all times, unless you have permission otherwise

3)  Act mature while in the classroom.

4)  The bell does NOT excuse you - the room must be clean and organized before anyone can leave

5)  Late to class = need a tardy slip

6)  Respect yourself, your fellow students and the teacher

7)  Comply with the Sharyland Dress code and Rules of Conduct

8)  Late assignments will NOT be accepted (minor assignments)

9)  You must have the hall pass to leave the classroom.  One student out of class at a time!!!

10)  You are allowed one day to turn in make-up work for each day absent

11)  Always do your own work, to the best of your ability!!!

 

GRADING POLICY


The grading scale is as follows:

A = 90-100; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; D = 60-69; F = 0-59

 

Daily Assignments/Quizzes/Homework                                         40%

Tests                                                                                        60%

Total                                                                                       100%


STUDENT SUPPLIES

  1. 1-1/2 inch binder (optional)

  2. notebook or PowerPoint slides printed out 

  3. Pens or pencils

     

    The World History AP EXAM is scheduled for: May 11, 2017

Link to District Grading Policy:  file:///C:/Users/jmeiners/Downloads/Grading%20Procedures%20revised%204.17.17.pdf