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AP World History – 7010AP 2016-2017 Academic Year
Ms. Caroline Pankonen
Room 627 [email protected]
I.
Course Scope
A. This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board
Advanced Placement Human World History examination. This college-level curriculum highlights the
nature of changes in global frameworks and the causes and consequences, as well as comparisons
among major societies from historical, geographical, political, economic, and cultural contexts. This
course covers the scope of human history from 8,000 BCE to the present. Instructional practices
incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important
contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course
fulfills the World History/Geography and the Arts/Humanities credits required for high school
graduation.
B. Course Goals:
• To compare and analyze the interrelationships among human institutions, including political, social,
cultural, religious, technological, and economic. [NS: H1.0, H2.0, H3.0, H4.0]
• To analyze the relationship between the physical environment and historical trends and events.
[NS: H1.0, G5.0, G6.0]
• To evaluate and analyze how the arts and humanities of diverse civilizations relate to historical
developments. [NS: H3.0, G7.0]
• To assess the historical development of diverse political systems.
[NS: H1.0, H2.0, H3.0, H4.0, C13.0, C16.0]
• To cite evidence supporting the role economic systems play in determining historical events and
contemporary issues. [NS: H4.0, E9.0, E11.0, E12.0]
• To synthesize the causes and consequences of complex events such as wars, conflicts, and
revolutions. [NS: H1.0, H2.0, H3.0, H4.0]
• To investigate and critique the impact of science and technology on human and physical systems.
[NS: H1.0, H3.0, G 6.0, G8.0]
• To apply the content literacy skills necessary to analyze historical documents, artifacts, and
concepts. [NS: H1.0, H2.0, H3.0, H4.0, G5.0, G6.0, G7.0, G8.0, E9.0, E11.0, C16.0]
• To use information, media, and technology literacy skills necessary to research, communicate, and
demonstrate critical thinking.
[NS: H1.0, H2.0, H3.0, H4.0, G5.0, G6.0, G7.0, G8.0, E9.0, E11.0, C16.0]
C. Textbook and Materials
• Strayer. 2013. Ways of the World with Sources for AP, 2nd ed. United States: Bedford St. Martins.
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2 binders. 1 1inch binder to bring to a from school, 1 large binder, at least 3 inches, to keep at
home, #2 pencils, standard blue or black pens, notebook dividers, Google account, and collegeruled notebook paper.
D. World History will be examined through five prevailing themes:
1. Interaction between Humans and the Environment: demography and disease; migration; patterns of
settlement; technology
2. Development and Interaction of Cultures: religions; belief systems, philosophies, and ideologies;
science and technology; the arts and architecture
3. State-building, Expansion, and Conflict: political structures and forms of governance; empires;
nations and nationalism; revolts and revolutions; regional, transregional, and global structures and
organizations
4. Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems: agricultural and pastoral production;
trade and commerce; labor systems; industrialization; capitalism and socialism
5. Development and Transformation of Social Structures: gender roles and relations; family and
kinship; racial and ethnic constructions; social and economic classes
E. The following “Four Historical Thinking Skills” will be developed:
1. Crafting Historical Arguments from Historical Evidence
2. Chronological Reasoning
3. Comparison and Contextualization
4. Historical Interpretation and Synthesis
F. Teaching and Learning Strategies
• Daily Activities
o Students will be expected to have already read each chapter as assigned, and have taken notes
using the outlines provided.
o Students should expect a reading quiz for each chapter.
o Students will learn to analyze primary documents related to topics being taught.
o Students should expect to participate in class discussion as well as small group activities.
o Most topics will be examined in the context of the five themes of world history with the intent of
making comparisons between cultures and noting the changes and continuities within a single
culture over time.
o Students will examine and assess the relevance of the arts and literature in a given society;
analyze statistical tables; establish geographic and environmental significance via maps and
discussion, and engage in “big picture” discussions (small groups and whole class) concerning
cross-cultural relationships, comparative issues, change over time, and impact in history.
o Individual assignments will include political and geographic maps, annotated maps, annotated
timelines, comparative charts, and study questions.
o Students should expect to use a variety of sources in class, such as internet, and multimedia
sources, in addition to print resources.
o Students should expect to complete class projects. This course’s main focus is the AP exam,
students may only complete a few projects for the year.
o All students are expected to participate. Failure to participate in class will see a reduction in
points on assignments.
o Lecture material will be completed at home by the student. It is the student’s responsibility to
learn the content material for the course. In class application activities will be completed.
Students who are unprepared for the class will see a significant drop in their grade.
o For reference, lecture notes and lecture videos will be available for student review on Google
Classroom. It is the responsibility of the student to review ALL material given for the class.
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Exams and Quizzes
o unit exams based on content from the textbook, lectures, and classwork
o chapter quiz based on comprehension of material from textbook.
o AP essay scoring guidelines quizzes
o comprehensive exam – end of each semester
Essays
o There are three types of essays on the AP exam: Short Answer (SAQ), Document Based
(DBQ), and the Long Essay (LEQ)
o Students will be given a rubrics and outline format for each type of essay to guide their practice
along.
o As the AP exam dates draws closer students should expect to be assigned more essays so they
can continue to practice to improve their writing.
II. Course Outline
A. Major Units
1. Early Complex Societies ~ 8000BCE to 500BCE ~ 3 weeks
2. Formation of Classical Societies ~ 500BCE to 500CE ~ 3 weeks
3. Postclassical Era ~ 500 to 1000 ~ 3 weeks
4. Age of Cross-Cultural Interaction ~ 1000 to 1500 ~ 3 weeks
5. Origins of Global Interdependence ~ 1500 to 1800 ~ 5 weeks
6. Age of Revolution, Industry, and Empire ~ 1750 to 1914 ~ 6 weeks
7. Contemporary Global Realignments ~ 1914 to Present ~ 6 weeks
8. Review for AP Exam ~ 2 weeks
9. Contemporary Issues ~ 3 weeks
10. AP Prep and after AP work ~ 5 weeks
B. Technology Applications
Computer assignments and Internet activities are an integral part of this course. Students will be
frequently asked to incorporate basic computer skills and technology applications into their
assignments and projects.
III. Grading Policy
A. Grading Scale
• A ~ 90% - 100%
• B ~ 80% - 89%
• C ~ 70% - 79%
• D ~ 60% - 69%
• F ~ 59% or below
*Per CCSD Guidelines, students will only receive an honors weight (.25) if they take the AP Exam in
May 2017. The course will remain an AP course on the transcript.
B. Description of Grading Procedures
1. Value of Assignments – Quarter grades are based on a point-accumulation system. Each grade will
be valued according to the level of importance, degree of difficulty, and length of time needed to
complete. The following illustrates the approximate percentages for each type of assignment.
• 60% Summative – Tests, quizzes, essays, projects
• 40% - Formative – classwork, homework, notes, participation
• Extra Credit: It is the teacher’s discretion to assign extra credit. Any extra credit assigned will
be given as an outside activity to enhance student learning. Students should not expect to
be given extra credit opportunities and should also not expect that extra credit will cause
significant boost in any grade. Extra credit is optional and not required.
• Grades will not be curved or rounded up. This includes all assignments, exams, quarter
grades, and semester grades.
• Late Work: For full credit work MUST be handed in on the due date. Any assignment turned
in late will receive a 30% reduction in grade. Once the unit has been completed no missing
work may be handed in for that unit. Missing work is entered as a M or 0% in the grade
book.
2. Importance of Good Attendance
• Every day is an experience that should not be missed. If you are absent, all class notes and
assignments must be made up. However, the lecture, discussion, and interactive activities
cannot be replaced. Therefore, it is important to have excellent attendance. Students have
access to the absent box to retrieve any items missed. It is the student’s responsibility to
obtain missed work and complete within the 3 day time period as determined by CCSD.
Absent work turned in after the 3 day period is considered late and will receive late credit.
3. Citizenship
• O ~ consistently participates in class discussions, volunteers in class, and leads group work.
• S ~ good behavior and participation.
• N ~ poor behavior, lack of participation, which includes missing work, or habitual tardiness
• U ~ violates district or classroom rules ~ parents will be notified in advance, complete lack of
participation in course, fails course.
4. Binders
• Students MUST maintain an organized system of the material from this class, especially at
home for additional review.
• Chapter Note Outlines are available for download on Google Classroom. Students MUST
use these outlines to prepare their notes.
Notes are due the day of the chapter quiz. Notes are worth 5 points for complete, 3 points if
incomplete, and 0 points if not turned in. Late notes will not be accepted! It is the
responsibility of the student to have read the chapter prior to attending class the day the
chapter is due. The class calendar outlines, a month in advance, the chapter due dates.
• All notes and assignments must be hand written to receive credit, unless otherwise
specified.
• It is imperative that students complete and keep ALL work until the AP exam for constant
review.
5. Homework
*Per CCSD’s Homework Policy, AP courses need additional time to complete mastery of the
material. Homework is allowed in an AP class.
• Most of the time homework is reading the assigned chapter and completing chapter notes
and chapter doc assignments.
o Other homework may consist of completing work not finished in class.
o Projects will rarely be assigned, but students may expect to work on the bulk of projects at
home.
o VERY IMPORTANT!!! Students and parents should expect a home work load of 8-10
hours a week for this class. Students are expected to spend at least 1 hour a night on this
class alone. It is imperative parents and students understand the amount of work that must
be devoted to this class and have a system of organization at home to deal with the
workload of this class and all other classes the students is enrolled in. It is the responsibility
of the students to maintain due dates and stay up to date with the required work.
6. Quality of Work
• Work must be neatly done with proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation or points will be
deducted. The vast majority of work will be handwritten. Only when the teacher’s specifies
work to be printed will that be acceptable to hand in. Students should expect to write in pen,
blue or black. These are the only colors allowed on the AP exam.
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C. Semester Grade
• 40% ~ 1st and 3rd Quarter
• 40% ~ 2nd and 4th Quarter
• 20% ~ Final Exams
D. Makeup Procedures
1. All assignments, due dates, and class notes will be posted on the class calendar.
2. CCSD policy allows students three days following an absence to arrange for makeup work. The
absent box provides students with their makeup work the day they return to class. Together, we will
determine an appropriate turn-in date if there is an emergency.
3. Make-up work that is due to an absence must have the word ABSENT written on it; otherwise it will
receive late credit. Students are required to pick up absent work. Students who wait too long to pick
up absent work will earn late credit or no credit at all for those assignments.
4. Major assignments or projects that have been given a week or more advance notice will be due on
the day that the student returns to class.
5. Make-up exams and quizzes must be completed within two days after school. All dates are posted
on the class calendar. There is no excuse not to make up an exam upon return immediately.
6. Students and parents may not request testing and quiz materials to be brought home and will honor
the test security code of conduct for College Board. Test and quiz answer keys will also not be
shared with students or parents.
7. If the student has a long-term absence, an alternative essay or exam will be administered. Parents
many also request homework due to a long absence by contacting the school
8. Notes are only accepted on the day of the chapter quiz. If you are absent, it is due the day you
return to class.
9. Emergencies and life happen. If there is an issue preventing a student from completing their work
they must meet with the teacher and decide what the best options are.
IV. Classroom Behavior Expectations
A. Proper Use of Computers, Technological Devises, and the Internet
1. Students will lose their classroom computer privileges if the teacher discovers that the student is not
using the computer or Internet appropriately.
2. Students may not check email or visit web sites not related to world history or websites that contain
material unsuitable for school use.
3. Students will be expected to take great care while using the classroom computers, and if one needs
repair, the student will report the malfunction to the teacher immediately.
4. Inappropriate use of computers or the Internet will result in a drop in citizenship and disciplinary
action.
5. Students are not allowed to film or take pictures in class to post online. Students caught filming or
taking pictures without the knowledge or consent of the teacher or other students in the class will be
sent to the Dean’s Office with a referral.
B. Tardy Policy
1. If a student enters the classroom after the bell, he or she must sign the “Tardy Sheet” with their
name, date, time, and reason.
2. The A-TECH Tardy Policy will be strictly followed.
3. Excessive tardies will result in a drop in citizenship.
C. Corridor Passes
1. Students may use the corridor pass to use the restroom, get a drink of water, or retireve sometime
form their locker. Students may use the pass after the first 10 minutes of the class period, but not in
the last 10 minutes of the class period.
2. After that, students who need to leave the classroom for non-medical reasons will suffer a drop in
citizenship.
3. Students that loiter in the restroom and hallways may lose pass privileges.
4. Passes will not be used to disrupt another teacher’s class.
D. Food
1. Do not bring food, drinks, or gum into the classroom. Water is acceptable.
2. The teacher does NOT provide food or beverages to the student
3. Eating in class is NOT allowed, due to food allergy concerns.
E. Plagiarism
1. Plagiarize - to pass off as one’s own the ideas or words of another source.
2. Copying material from any source is plagiarism.
3. Downloading material from the Internet and manipulating the text is plagiarism.
4. Borrowing an idea from another source is plagiarism.
5. Anyone caught plagiarizing will receive a zero on the assignment and a drop in their citizenship
grade. If the student has a consistent cheating problem they will be sent to the Dean’s Office with a
referral.
F. Cheating
1. Anyone who cheats on an exam or facilitates the cheating of another student will receive a zero on
the exam and a drop in their citizenship grade.
2. Assignments copied from another student will result in both students receiving a zero on the
assignment and a drop in their citizenship grade.
3. If a cell phone or other electronic device is out during an exam, I will assume cheating is taking
place, and the student will receive a zero on the exam and a drop in their citizenship grade.
4. Students with a consistent cheating problem will be sent to the Dean’s Office with a referral.
G. Progressive Discipline Procedure
1. Students who come to class unprepared, do not stay on task, sleep in class, or engage in disruptive
or disrespectful behavior will be given a verbal warning.
2. If the problem continues, citations will be issued in the following order:
a) conference with the student
b) telephone conference with a parent or guardian = citizenship grade drops a level
c) referral to the Dean = citizenship grade drops another level
3. Serious offenses will result in an immediate referral to the Dean.
V. Classroom Rules
o Treat everyone with respect.
o Come to class prepared with your notebook organized as previously directed, standard blue or
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black pens, and number 2 pencils for scantron exams.
Make sure you label all of your work with your name and period. No Names cannot be graded!
All assignments must be completed in standard black or blue ink or assignment will not be graded.
DO NOT USE PENCIL.
Homework is due in the basket before the bell rings or it will be considered late.
Exams must be filled in completely. If a question (or page) is left blank, it will be counted as wrong.
All administrative paperwork must be presented before the bell rings, before school, or during the
assistance period. Do not interrupt one of my other classes.
Working on assignments for other classes will result in a drop in citizenship and the work will be
confiscated.
Reading packets or books not returned in pristine condition will result in a drop in citizenship.
Do not ask to leave my class to make up a test or complete a project in another class.
Students may not make unreasonable demands of the teacher, such as instantly grading work.
Infinite campus is updated weekly. Students should utilize the classroom calendar to figure out their
late and/or absent work.
Pick up your trash. Class will not be dismissed until all trash has been picked up and thrown away.
Cell phones or other electronic devices used in class will be confiscated and turned in to the Dean’s
Office.
Do not apply make-up or use perfume, cologne, scented lotion, or hair-spray in the classroom. The
first offense will result in a conference and a drop in citizenship.
All Clark County School District and A-TECH rules and regulations will be enforced.
Keys To Success
Stay on task.
Keep your work area clean.
Maintain a positive attitude.
See me if you are having any problems with the material or assignments. I am happy to help.
VI: AP Resources
The following resources are available to students for this course. Some resources are free, others will
need to be purchased. It is the responsibility of the students to learn the material required to be
successful on the AP World History Exam. Students will be need to constantly review material.
Students are expected to go beyond the textbook.
1. Textbook website, which includes practice questions for each chapter.
2. Creating notecards: Helps with metacognition
3. Crash Course: YouTube channel for AP World History
4. Review books: Will need to purchase on own
5. Mock Exam: normally held during 2nd semester
6. AMSCO Workbook: check out from teacher
7. Assistance Period: Time to ask for help or time to work after school. Is held every day unless there
are staff meetings.
8. Review Sessions: Held after school closer to AP Exam
*When purchasing review materials please make sure you are buying items for the 2017 AP World
Exam. All older publications are obsolete due to changes made to the exam.*
VI. Note to Parents and Students
• This class is as rigorous and demanding as an undergraduate college course. An immense amount of
factual information must be memorized, critical and analytical thinking skills must be developed, and
essay-writing skills must be perfected in order to succeed on the AP exam. Success in this class will
depend on the student’s commitment to the subject as well as the necessary academic abilities
required for a course of this level. Students will be expected to take the AP exam in May.
• The best way to study for this class is to review the material daily. I encourage students to discuss the
readings and lectures with a family member. By explaining the material to someone else, the student
will gain mastery. As an additional benefit, world history makes for a fascinating dinner conversation!
• I find it preferable to communicate by email. If you have any questions or problems throughout the year
please contact me through email.
• I look forward to a challenging, yet rewarding, year with your son or daughter.
AP World History ~ Course Expectations
Instructor ~ Ms. Pankonen
2016-2017
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