Download Advanced Placement World History Johnson Senior High School

Advanced Placement World History
Johnson Senior High School
Teacher: Ms. Alexis May
Contact Information:
Phone: 651-744-3681
Email: [email protected]
Hours: MWTh 3-3:30pm, or upon request
Room: 1203/1205
Course Outline:
AP World History is designed to give students a better understanding of the trends and interconnecting
threads developed by societies throughout history. Students are expected to show dedication and
commitment in their studies, as success in this class will help to prepare them for the types of courses they will
take in college. The format of AP World History will be similar to that of many college courses: content and
work will be rigorous, and weighted grades will be given for the class.
Course Goals:
Students will be able to:
Analyze documents, textbook materials, and primary/secondary source readings from a variety of
cultural perspectives using complex thinking processes.
Write well-evidenced essays on historical topics with clarity and precision.
Articulate a broad overview of major events, key historical figures, social processes, themes, and
periods of World History.
Prepare to take the May 12, 2016 AP World History exam for possible college credit.
Text: Hansen and Curtis, Voyages in World History, 2nd Edition. Boston, 2013.
Additional readings to be assigned.
Assignment Outline:
All assignments will be discussed in class, with an acceptable timeframe for work and completion.
Classwork (includes maps, documents, essays, discussions, etc.)
Homework (includes reading, notes/charts, projects)
Interactive Review Folders (graded as assessment)
Unit Assessments (Formative & Summative)
Historical Themes and Periods of Inquiry:
These overarching themes provide a framework for the study of World History:
Theme 1: Interaction between Humans and the Environment
Theme 2: Development and Interaction of Cultures
Theme 3: State-Building, Expansion and Conflict
Theme 4: Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems
Theme 5: Development and Transformation of Social Structures
The study of these themes throughout the course will be framed using the acronym SPICE. This provides
students with a clear, concise, and sustained relationship to the five themes. It also provides a consistent way
to compare & contrast societies in a historical context.
S – Social Structures
P – Political Systems
I – Interactions: Humans + Environment
C – Cultural Developments
E - Economic Systems
The five themes will be examined by looking at six different periods in world history:
Unit 1 – 8000 B.C.E. - 600 B.C.E.
Unit 2 – 600 B.C.E. – 600 C.E.
Unit 3 – 600 C.E. – 1450 C.E.
Unit 4 – 1450 C.E. – 1750 C.E.
Unit 5 – 1750 C.E. – 1900 C.E.
Unit 6 – 1900 C.E. – Present
In this course we will spend much of our time analyzing primary sources including written documents,
quantitative data, and works of art. We will analyze for historical context, purpose & audience, author’s point
of view, reliability of the source, and historical impact. Our analysis of primary sources will utilize the
acronym SOAPStone.
S = Speaker
Grading Policy:
O = Occasion
A=90%+
A = Audience
B=80-89%
Class Work & Homework – 30%
P = Purpose
C=70-79%
S = Subject
Tone = Mood
D=60-69%
Assessments - 60%
Participation – 10%
Attendance:
Attendance is crucial to successful participation in this class. All students need to be here, and be on
time. Tardiness is disruptive, and results in loss of ½ of daily participation points. Absences of eight
(8) or more days during a quarter will result in a loss of 10% of your overall grade. Excused absences
due to school activities do not count towards this policy.
Late Work:
Meeting deadlines is a critical life skill. Any assignment turned in after the due date will lose 10%
credit. If proof of an excused absence is provided, students may have up to 3 days to turn in make-up
work. Homework is due at the start of class, no exceptions!
Materials Needed:
Textbook (Voyages in World History)
Notebook
Packet of index cards
1 Sturdy Folder w/ fasteners
Pens/pencils/highlighters
Respect:
History can seem strange and controversial at times, but regardless of personal feelings, this classroom
is a space for safe & comfortable LEARNING. Always show respect for the beliefs & opinions of
others. No abusive or bullying behavior will be tolerated! All school rules will be enforced: no cell
phones, no hats or jackets, and no food or sticky drinks out during class time!!
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Please return to Ms. May ASAP!
CONTRACT:
We have read and agreed to the above syllabus. We understand that:
Students lose 10% in this class if they miss eight (8) or more days of school in one quarter.
The penalty for all late work in this class is -10% credit.
Students are not allowed to have cell phones, outerwear, and food/drinks out in class.
The expectations in this class are very high, but all work is given with reasonable deadlines.
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