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Mater Academy Middle/High SchoolAP World History Syllabus2020-2021Dr. David CullenZoom ID # 427-352-2673Room 74Email: dcullen@I. GENERALCOURSE DESCRIPTIONThe Advanced Placement World History: Modern (WHAP) is a challenging full year course that explores the year 1200 to the present day. WHAP is considered the equivalent of a semester college survey course in Modern World history (equal to three credits).? In AP World History: Modern, students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes from 1200 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical connections; and utilizing reasoning about comparison, causation, and continuity and change over time. The course provides six themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation. Students will explore these themes throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places encompassing the five major geographical regions of the globe: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.The course is designed to prepare students for the College Board’s AP World History Exam given nation-wide in May. Students who pass the exam (score of 3, 4, or 5) may earn college credits. Most colleges will award THREE college credits for successfully scoring on those levels on the test (equivalent to World History II (Modern World History). This class sets itself apart from a standard academic course in that it requires extensive reading of college-level texts, combined with a heavy emphasis upon analytical skills that include forming and substantiating various historical hypotheses, as well as in-depth work with historical documents.PERIOD % TESTED ON THE EXAMBelow is an outline of the periodization used in the course and approximately how much of the AP exam/course content is devoted to each period.UnitTitleDate RangeWeight1The Global Tapestry1200 - 1450 CE8-10%2Networks of Exchange8-10%3Land-Based Empires1450 – 1750 CE12-15%4Transoceanic Interconnections12-15%5Revolutions1750 – 1900 CE12-15%6Consequences of Industrialization12-15%7Global Conflict1900 CE - Present8-10%8Cold War and Decolonization8-10%9Globalization8-10%MAKEUP OF THE AP EXAM: 3 Hours 15 MinutesFormat of Assessment Section I (1 hour and 35 minutes)While you will be stopped after the 55 minutes for the SBMC, there is not a break between the SMBCs and SAQs. Section II (1 hour and 40 minutes)There is no break during this section. Students are responsible for managing their time and ensuring they answer both the DBQ and LEQ in the hour and forty-minute time period. Part A: Stimulus Based Multiple Choice (SBMC)55 Questions55 Minutes 40% of Exam ScorePart A: Document Based Question (DBQ)1 Question60 Minutes (Includes 15 Minute Reading Period)25% of Exam ScoreQuestions appear in sets of 2-5Students analyze historical texts, interpretations, and evidence.Primary and secondary sources, images, graphs, and maps are included. 1 Question that will come from the years 1450-2001Analyze and synthesize historical dataAssess written, quantitative, or visual materials as historical evidence.Part B: Short Answer Questions (SAQ)3 Questions40 Minutes 20% of Exam ScorePart B: Long Essay Question (LEQ) 1 Question40 Minutes15% of Exam ScoreQuestions provide opportunities for students to demonstrate what they know best.Some questions include texts, images, graphs or maps. Questions:Question 1 (Required) – Secondary source(s)Question 2 (Required) – Primary source(Required) Question 3 OR Question 4. Choose between:+ Question 3 – No stimulus (1200-1750)+ Question 4 – No stimulus (1750-2001)There is a 10 minute break after this portion of the examStudents select one question among three options. Options will be the following year periods:1200-17501450-19001750-2001Explain and analyze significant issues in World history.Develop and argument supported by an analysis of historical evidence. AP World History: Modern – Course CalendarUnit 0 - Ancient and Classical History Review (10,000 BCE – 1200 CE)Neolithic RevolutionFirst Civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China)Classical Civilizations (Persia, Greece, Rome, India, China, and the Americas)Beginnings of World Religions Unit I – The Global Tapestry (1200-1450)Dar al IslamNative Societies in the AmericasThe Middle Ages/Dark Ages/Medieval FeudalismCrusadesEarly American SocietiesUnit II – Networks of Exchange (1200-1450)Trade in AfricaIndian Ocean TradeThe MongolsDevelopments in ChinaUnit III – Land Based Empires (1450-1750)Protestant ReformationGunpowder EmpiresEast Asia Meets Foreign TradersUnit IV – Transoceanic Interconnections (1450-1750)The Beginning of SlaveryOttoman EmpireBeginning of RussiaColonial BeginningsUnit V – Revolutions (1750-1900)The EnlightenmentPolitical RevolutionsIndustrial RevolutionUnit VI – Consequences of Industrialization (1750-1900)Imperialism Response to ImperialismGlobal TradeUnit VII – Global Conflict (1900-Present)World War IThe Russian RevolutionInterwar YearsWorld War II and the Holocaust Unit VIII – Cold War and Decolonization (1900-Present) The Cold WarSpread of CommunismDecolonization Post-Cold War WorldUnit IX – Globalization (1900-Present)Advances in TechnologyCalls for ReformEconomics in the Global AgeGlobalized CultureII.CLASSROOM CONDUCT AND CLASS PARTICIPATIONStudents are expected to come to class on time, with all necessary materials, and prepared to work. “On time” means that all students are in their seats and ready to begin the day’s work when the bell rings. As a standard rule, students are not allowed to leave the classroom during class without a hall pass, and the hall pass is only for emergencies. CONDUCTCome to class prepared - prepared to pay attention and to participate. You are responsible for your own learning. Do not do things that will distract you or others from learning in class.1.Maintain a positive attitude, smile, and try to be happy. Leave the school gossip outside of the classroom.2.Use your time wisely. If you are given time to work on assignments, do it! 3.Be honest in all matters in this class, and in your life. Honesty builds trust, and trustworthiness feels good and is worth its weight in gold. 4.Keep in mind that words do hurt. Rudeness, foul language or foul gestures are never tolerated. Be respectful, and you will be respected. Courteous language is to be used at all times. Vulgar, obscene, profane, insulting, or provocative language is not to be used, and will be penalized.5.Do not touch anything that is not yours without asking permission first.6.Do not do anything that may harm another person, or the property of another person.7.Treat this classroom, as well as the entire school, like your home. Pick up after yourself, help put things away, and keep it neat and clean. Students who write on desks will be given the opportunity to clean all of them after school.8.This room is where I spend much of my day. I expect that you will treat the room and its contents with respect. Many of the items for your use are my personal property.9. In the rare event that a substitute is present, I expect you to be as respectful and cooperative as you are when I am in class. Substitutes will collect all homework and in-class assignments. These assignments will be graded.10. Strict adherence to the school DRESS CODE will be enforced – Zoom or brick & mortar.11. Student IDs must be worn and visible at all time. Respecting Each Other1.) Allow others to learn by refraining from talking and calling out.2.) Demonstrate tolerance and courtesy when others express their opinions.3.) Follow the Code of Student Conduct.Respecting The Teacher1.) Come to class and get here on time.2.) Come to class prepared.3.) Raise your hand to speak.4.) Listen carefully and follow instructions.5.) Disrespect to the teacher, in words or actions, will not be tolerated.6.) Be kind to me, and each other – kindness is a wonderful attribute.ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY1. I will not share personal information online about myself or others such as home?address, telephone number or age.?2.I will not use bad language including acronyms or abbreviations.?3. I will not have conversations or create posts that would be inappropriate in the?classroom.?4.I will not threaten, insult, gossip, tease or be mean to others.?5.I will respect the feelings and ideas of others.?6.I will not add pictures or videos that would not be appropriate to share in the classroom.?7. I will flag any inappropriate content I find.?8. I will not share my login information with anyone or allow anyone else to use my?account because I will be held responsible for anything that they do.?9. I will not spam others.?10. I will try to use correct grammar and spelling.?11. I understand that using ALL CAPITALS is considered yelling and may offend others.?12. I will check with my teacher whenever I have questions about any of the rules.?In this class, we will incorporate different forms of technology as tools for learning, including tablets, laptops, and smart board. It is the sole responsibility of the student to care and maintain their tablet or device. Once students have received a tablet of their own, they must remember to bring it to class everyday full charged. Failure to bring your tablet or laptop to class will result in a drop of a student’s classwork grade.Students need to have access to a printer at home. It is the responsibility of the student to print the necessary assignments and notes when asked to do so.Cellphones are to be placed in the front of the classroom in the pocket. If students are seen misusing their cellphones in class, Dr. Cullen will confiscate the device for the remainder of the class period and return it at the end of class. Photography and video are prohibited in class without the consent of Dr. Cullen. Students must place their cell phones in the cell phone organizer in the front of the class at the beginning of each class period. Students are expected to setup a Google Classroom and Remind account. They will download these programs as apps to their phones to maintain an active line of communication with Dr. Cullen. Students must check their two accounts periodically to check if an announcement or assignment has been posted.PARTICIPATION1.Students are expected to participate in classroom discussions. Discussions provide time for students to think through their ideas and to learn from the ideas of others. NOTE: Conduct and participation will greatly influence your grade, especially if it’s borderline. Violations of conduct rules, tardiness, as well as failing to participate will influence your grade.2.When asked by Dr. Cullen, students are expected to print notes, readings, assignments, or other documents from various sites, teaching aids, and Google Classroom. 3.Starting in the spring, review/tutor sessions will be from 3-4 PM (they will be announced nearer the time). Activities such as writing workshops, study guide assignments, and viewing of documentaries will be held during this time. Extra credit will be issued to students who attend the afterschool reviews.III.ATTENDANCE AND GRADINGBELL SCHEDULETime8:15– 9:05 Block 1Block 5 – 12:15 – 1:059:10 – 10:00Block 2Block 6 – 1:10 – 2:0010:05 – 10:5511:20 - 12:10 Block 3 & HRBlock 42:00 – 3:00Teacher Office Hours – Teacher Zoom RoomSCHOOL CALENDARThe school will follow the Mater Academy School calendar. Please adhere to the guidelines and know it’s subject to change.ABSENCES1. The student is responsible for presenting an excuse letter to the school and picking up the respective form before school starts, during lunch, or after school. It is not my responsibility to chase after you or provide you with work (you are accountable for seeing me about makeup work). Please let me know that you have taken care of the absence/s. 2. Make-up work is entirely the student's responsibility.a. Class notes should be obtained from a fellow classmate. Students should also check either Remind or Google Classroom to see which assignments have been posted. Students should check with me if a quiz or a class assignment was given the day the student was absent. b. Assignments due the day of an absence are due upon the student's return to class. If the absence is due to a field trip, the student is responsible for turning in the assignment by 7:30 am before departing from school for the field trip.c. Missed tests must be made up at a time deemed by the teacher.HALL PASSES1. The hall pass is intended to be used for emergency bathroom purposes only. 2. There is to be no more than one student out of the room at a time.GRADING POLICY1. Tests, essays, assignments, discussion questions and grading will to the greatest extent possible imitate the AP examination itself. (This course requires a serious commitment of time and energy, above and beyond what is expected in a general high school course).2. Students are expected to complete the assigned readings by the due date.3.Students are expected to turn in assigned homework and classwork in a timely manner. Late work will affect a student’s homework grade by one letter grade for every class period late. 4. Students will be responsible for any material covered during class time. (Each student needs to do his or her part, or the class as a whole will inevitably suffer from the lack of cooperation of a few)5. While in class, students will work on AP World History assignments ONLY. Work from other classes will be confiscated and destroyed! You will receive a grade of "zero" for the day's work if you find yourself in this position. 6. Sleeping or general inattentiveness will not be tolerated and will be penalized by a daily grade of zero. 7. Students are expected to complete each and every assignment given. All assignments given in this course are purposefully. I evaluate and give credit for every assignment given which is intended to contribute to the preparation of the students for the examination.8.Students WILL have some type of assignment for this class each day, including weekends and non-class days. It may be working on their notes, doing some assigned reading, reviewing for a test, or it may be a more formal assignment. As a general rule of thumb, college classes demand a minimum of one hour of work outside class for each hour spent in the classroom. You should expect that your work is going to take about one hour each day (7-10 hours per week, every week).We will follow the school grading scale as to letter grading and percentages. Any individual questions will be answered by the teacher, and individually will be on a case-by-case basis. , Discussion questions will be posted to the Google Classroom each Sunday. By 8AM Wednesday, students must respond to the question/s, and by Friday, students must have thoughtfully responded to at least 2 of their peers’ comments. A thoughtful response must be either a paragraph of a minimum of at least 5 sentences. Be prepared to discuss questions on the corresponding class period. ACADEMIC DISHONESTYCheating: Cheating by any means on any work, projects or assessments is unacceptable. Students who are found to be cheating will receive an automatic zero on the assignment, this includes on assessments. During assessments, this includes going to other locations on the computer/Internet outside the testing portal, talking to others during the test, utilizing notes, having a cell phone on their person, etc. Plagiarism: Plagiarism (copying) will result in an automatic zero. The following is a list of EXAMPLES of acceptable and unacceptable behavior. It does NOT include every single action that could be considered unacceptable. The goal is for you to use this list to figure out for yourself what is and is not unacceptable. If you have a question about this, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to ask a teacher in advance. AcceptableNot AcceptableUsingSources toComplete anAssignmentUsing a reference source to look up a definition or concept that comes up in an assigned reading When given an assigned reading for homework, using someone else’s analysis of the reading (e.g. SparkNotes) without teacher permissionWhen instructed to use a specific source(s) to complete an assignment, using another source without notifying the teacherCopying even a short phrase word-for-word from a source without using quotation marks AND providing a citationFabricating or “fudging” data, information, or sourcesProofreadingHaving someone else proofread a paper/assignment and give feedback or help you make improvements Having someone else (peer, parent, tutor) proofread a paper and make all necessary corrections FOR YOUGetting /Giving Helpon anAssignmentDiscussing a specific topic with another student to clarify Meeting with another student, showing your assignment/paper, discussing it, and then taking your paper with you Recommending a specific source that you found useful to another student Having someone (peer, parent, tutor) look over work you completed and make some suggestions for improvementAfter an absence, copying and borrowing a classmate’s notes from that classGiving another student your completed assignment, which the other student must also complete, to help him “understand” a specific topicTurning in work that is identical, or substantially similar to, the work of another student.Working with another student to complete an assignment when you have NOT been instructed to do so by your teacherMerely copying a group member’s assignment, when you have been instructed to work together to complete the assignmentGiving your note book (including notes, assignments, quizzes, and tests) to a student who is taking the same class next yearHaving anyone (peer, parent, tutor) complete work for you and submitting it as your ownPreparing for / TakingTestsStudying for a test with a group of people Providing specific information about a test to students in the same course who have not yet taken the testHaving unauthorized prior knowledge of a testProviding information to / accepting information from another student in a testing situation (verbally or physically)Possession of unauthorized notes or study-aids during a quiz or exam.Having an electronic device visible at any time during a quiz or exam is automatically considered an instance of Academic Dishonesty.Looking at a classmate’s test during the testChanging an answer after the test was graded in order to change the gradeGRADE SCALE:Student Grade Distribution%General Grade ScaleGradeUnit Test (s)30100-90A 3.50-4.00Quizzes/Formative Assessments3589-80B 2.50-3.49Classwork/Homework3579-70C 1.50-2.4969-60D 1.00-1.4959 <F 0.00-0.99IV.MATERIALSSTUDENT-SUPPLIED MATERIALSA. Students are to have their tablets and all materials every day with them in class. B.The following materials are to be purchased and are due in class by the beginning of next week for a materials check grade.2 inch 3-ring binderOne set of five tab dividers - Tab dividers are to be labeled 1. Cullen Notes 2. Review Packets 3. Essays 4. SAQs 5. Other Assignments and ProjectsBlue or black ink pensPencils (#2 type for testing)Red penHighlighterNotebook paperColored pencils (for coloring maps)Recommended: Students should have a 1 GB flash drive (USB drive) in order to store files digitally. * * Students can bring a bag of chocolates or candy to me for one extra credit per nine-week period. REQUIRED, SUPPLEMENTAL, AND SUGGESTED TEXTSRequired Purchase: Advanced Placement World History: Modern (Student Edition Softcover) published by Amsco. Currently priced at $20. You can preorder the book already. There is an electronic link until the end of September, and it will be charged (mandatory purchase) thereafter. I will post the link to Remind & Google Classroom as to where you can purchase it online. Please have your book to class once you receive it. V. ABOUT DR. CULLENI was born in Scotland, raised in Pittsburgh, PA, and moved to South Florida in the past 5 years. I lived in NJ and NY in between for 20 years. I am a graduate of North Hills High School in Pittsburgh. I received my bachelor’s degree in History from Duquesne University with a Minor in Political Science. I gained my Masters degree in social studies education from Duquesne University, and my Doctorate degree from the University of Phoenix. I am entering my 21st year of teaching and AP World History for the last 5 of those years at Mater. I also serve as the advisor to Law Club, and co-advisor for Turning Point USA. I have served as an AP World History Reader for the College Board for the last four years. I also serve as a mentor teacher through Teacher Ready. Should the need to contact me arise, please feel free to email me at dcullen@. I look forward to a successful academic year.As to my interests, let’s learn from each other……. ................
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