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Advanced Placement World History Syllabus and Course Description 2018-19Mrs. Michelle W. ParkerInstructor Website: mparkerjcchs.Instructor Email: mparker@jcss.usCourse Overview Advanced Placement World History is a two-semester course designed to give students knowledge and understanding in world history from approximately 8000 B.C.E. to the present. The course is equivalent to an introductory college survey course. You will learn many facts, but also the critical thinking skills necessary to analyze historical evidence. AP World History is structured around the investigation of five themes covering six distinct chronological periods. The course will prepare students for the College Board examination in World History given in May. It is expected that students taking this class will take the Advance Placement Exam in World History.In this course, students will investigate world history content and learn to think like a historian. Reading and interpreting of text and sources is imperative. Students will learn many historical thinking skills including but not limited to interpretation, analysis, synthesis, comparison, causation, and argumentation.Thematic Learning ObjectivesTheme 1: Interaction Between Humans and the Environment (ENV)Theme 2: Development and Interaction of Cultures (CUL)Theme 3: State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict (SB)Theme 4: Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems (ECON)Theme 5: Development and Transformation of Social Structures (SOC)The Concept OutlinePeriod 1: Technological and Environmental Transformations(to 600 B.C.E.)Period 2: Organization and Reorganization of Human Societies(c. 600 B.C.E. to c. 600 C.E.)Period 3: Regional and Interregional Interactions(c. 600 C.E. to c. 1450)Period 4: Global Interactions(c. 1450 to c. 1750)Period 5: Industrialization and Global Integration(c. 1750 to c. 1900)Period 6: Accelerating Global Change and Realignments(c. 1900 to the Present)The AP World History “Historical Thinking Skills”Every part of the AP World History course assesses “historical thinking skills” as well as content.The historical thinking skills students will learn to demonstrate are as follows:Crafting historical arguments from historical evidenceContextualizationComparisonCausationContinuity and Change Over TimeTextsAMSCO. (2018). World History: Preparing for the Advanced Placement Examination. Des Moines, IA: Perfection Learning.Strayer, Robert W. (2011). Ways of the World: A Brief Global History. New York, NY: Bedford/St. Martin’sSupplemental ResourcesStudents will read and analyze selected items (documents, visual images, and maps) in numerous and various primary and secondary sources including books, journals, and other print material.Students will conduct scholarly academic research from selected materials and Internet sources.Students will practice SAQs, DBQs, LEQs and various multiple choice questions from material released by the College Board and the DBQ Project.GradingAll graded formative and summative assessments will be entered into the gradebook by unit (period) category. Units are formed from the six chronological periods of the Concept Outline. Formative assessments include daily work, homework, quizzes and similar assignments.Summative assessments include major projects, writing assignments and unit tests. Summative assessments will carry a higher weight than formative assessments. There will be a minimum of two summative assessments for each unit with the exception of Period 1.The Midterm Exam will take place in December at the end of the Fall Semester and will be worth 10% of the overall grade. The exam will be cumulative from the beginning of the year.The Final Exam will take place in May at the end of the school year and will be worth 20% of the overall grade. The exam will be cumulative from the beginning of the year.* Students receive an additional 10 points in the overall average due to the rigorous workload expected of an AP student and will be visible in the grade posting in Infinite Campus. Jackson County Grading ScaleA 90-100B80-89C74-79D70-73F 0-69Essay Grading ScaleEssays will be graded based on the point guidelines and rubrics for AP World History from the College Board. These points will vary depending on the type of essay and will be converted to a 100 point scale for purposes of assessment in the grade book. Students will write three types of essays in AP World History as noted below. SAQ (Short Answer Question) – 3 pointsLEQ (Long Essay Question) – 6 pointsDBQ (Document Based Question) – 7 pointsSuppliesIn order for students to be successful in this course, organization is necessary. Due to the vast amount of content and material related to the course, students are required to keep notebook that will include notes, handouts, maps, and various other materials given to the student throughout the year. This year, each student will be keeping an “interactive notebook.” Instructions for the notebook will be given in class and posted on my website. Notebooks will be collected and graded periodically as a formative assessment. These notebooks will be valuable as part of the students’ AP Exam prep. Each student will need the following supplies by the August 6th (the 2nd week of school).4458335117475005222875128905005650865122555006213475115570005 subject spiral notebook (180-200 pages with dividers, any color) multi-colored highlighters (any colors, 4-6) glue sticks (box or package of several)colored pencils (multi) regular no. 2 pencils, blue or black ink pens (no red or pink)62738002413000optional: scissors and/or tapeIt is strongly recommended that students purchase an AP test prep book in August. My recommendation is the 2018 edition of World History: Preparing for the Advanced Placement Examination by Amsco Publications. It is available through numerous booksellers including the publisher and Amazon for about $20. The book will be available in the classroom for student use.Course Organization and ScheduleThe course is divided into six (6) instructional units as established by the College Board. These are listed below along with the time frame for their presentation and the percentage of the course that they encompass. Additional information on these units is available on the College Board AP World History webpage and on my approved APWH Audit Syllabus, which you will find on my website.Semester One Period I: to 600 BCE—Technological & Environmental Transformations3 weeks (5%)Key Concept 1.1. Big Geography and the Peopling of the Earth8/6-8/24Key Concept 1.2. The Neolithic Revolution and the Early Agricultural SocietiesKey Concept 1.3. The Development/Interactions of Early Agricultural, Pastoral, & Urban Societies *The first week of school will be devoted to historical review, the syllabus, and introduction to AP.Period 2: 600 BCE-600 CE—Organization and Reorganization of Human Societies5 weeks (15%)Key Concept 2.1. The Development and Codification of Religious & Cultural Traditions8/27-9/28Key Concept 2.2. The Development of States and EmpiresKey Concept 2.3. Emergence of Trans-regional Networks of Communication & Exchange Period 3: 600 CE to 1450 CE—Regional and Trans-regional Interactions6 weeks (20%) Key Concept 3.1. Expansion/Intensification of Communication and Exchange Networks10/9-11/16Key Concept 3.2. Continuity and Innovation of State Forms and Their InteractionsKey Concept 3.3. Increased Economic Productive Capacity and its Consequences Period 4: 1450-1750 CE—Global Interactions6 weeks (20%) Key Concept 4.1. Globalizing Networks of Communication and Exchange11/26-1/25Key Concept 4.2. New Forms of Social Organization and Modes of ProductionKey Concept 4.3. State Consolidation and Imperial Expansion*Period 4 will be split between semesters in order for students to participate in midterm exams and a holiday break. Semester Two Period 5: 1750 CE to 1900 CE—Industrialization and Global Integration6 weeks (20%) Key Concept 5.1. Industrialization and Global Capitalism1/28-3/14Key Concept 5.2. Imperialism and Nation—State FormationKey Concept 5.3. Nationalism, Revolution, and ReformKey Concept 5.4. Global Migration Period 6: 1900 CE to Present—Accelerating Global Change and Realignments6 weeks (20%) Key Concept 6.1. Science and the Environment3/18-5/3Key Concept 6.2. Global Conflicts and their ConsequencesKey Concept 6.3. New Conceptualizations of Global Economy, Society, and CultureFinal Test PreparationContent and Writing Review5/6-5/15Full Practice Exam (scored)Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 8:00 AM-12:00 PMAP World History ExamThursday, May 16, 2019 at 8:00 AMLATE WORKAll student work will be due on the date the teacher designates. Work that is late and turned in after the due date will be accepted for a maximum credit of 70%. Late work will only be accepted for a limited time, up to one week after the unit assessment has been given. Late work will not be accepted after that time. Remediation will be available if the student is having difficulty completing the assignment. A student may be assigned academic detention for repeated offenses and parents will be notified. If a student is assigned remediation or academic detention and fails to attend, the student will be referred to an administrator. This class will adhere to the JCCHS Late Work Policy.MAKE-UP WORKAll pre-assigned work such as tests, papers or projects will be due on the day of a student’s return from an absence. When a student has an absence, he/she must make up any work missed within five (5) school days or according to a plan devised by the instructor if an extension is approved. It is the student’s responsibility, before or after class, to arrange make-up work with the instructor. If the work is not completed within five (5) days, or as otherwise arranged, the student receives no credit for the incomplete work. On the day of an absence, check the teacher’s website for information regarding the day’s lessons or assignments. ATTENDANCEConsistent attendance is vital to a student’s success in this course. When absent, it is the student’s responsibility to communicate with the instructor about missed work. Any student who is not in the classroom when the bell rings to begin class will be considered tardy and must report to the front office or cafe to receive a pass to class. Excessive absences will greatly hinder the student’s ability to stay on track with the content and the student will find it difficult to be successful on the APWH Exam. Missing class means missing explanation and discussion about the content as well as missing opportunities to ask questions and get clarification.Please consult the Student Handbook for more details about consequences for attendance violations.TECHNOLOGY POLICYExcept where such use has been explicitly authorized by the instructor:Cell phones, computing devices, and portable music and entertainment systems must be concealed in a backpack or designated area and must be turned off during the instructional period.Cell phones, computing devices, and portable music and entertainment systems may not be turned on or used during or after the administration of any quiz, test, or examination. Violating test security may result in disciplinary measures.Use of devise without explicit permission of class instructor will result in surrender of device for the remainder of the period. Repeat offenses or refusal to surrender improperly used devices will result in parent contact and/or referral to administrator. BEHAVIORStudents are expected to be prompt, respectful, and engaged in class. The instructor will follow the following 5 step plan to resolve any behavior issues. Egregious or major behaviors will automatically move to Step 5.STEPCONSEQUENCE1Verbal Warning (noted on teacher’s planner calendar)2Brief after-class conference3Parent contact made by email, letter or telephone.4Parent conference5Administrative referral.ACADEMIC INTEGRITYAcademic dishonesty is inexcusable conduct, and will not be tolerated. Students at Jackson County High School are expected to submit work for evaluation that has been completed solely by that student, unless group assignments have been so designated. Students are expected to maintain academic integrity at all times. A student who chooses to cheat will receive a zero for the assignment, the teacher will contact the parents, and the student will be referred to the administration. For first time offenders, teachers will work with the student to establish a timeline to make up / retake the assignment; however, the highest grade they will be able to receive will be a 70. For any subsequent cheating infractions, a zero will be received for the assignment without the option to re-submit. The JCCHS Academic Honesty Policy in its entirety is available in the student handbook.For AP World History, this policy applies to all types of assignments including, but not limited to, daily work, study guides, web-quests, quizzes, tests, and projects. Students working in a collaborative setting will receive individual grades and be expected to turn in their own work. Details on collaborative work will be explained in MUNICATIONThe easiest way to reach me with questions or concerns is through the district email system, mparker@jcss.us. I will respond to emails every afternoon and evening until 9:00 PM, and on weekends until 6:00 PM. You may also call the school at 706-367-5003 and leave a message during school hours and I will return your call as soon as possible. Announcements and information regarding class activities, projects, and assessments, as well as student notes and handouts are available on my website, mparkerjcchs.. This website is updated weekly.EXPECTATIONSAP World History is a college level class that is offered in high school. Students who are successful in scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on the national exam can receive college credit for the course. As such, there are high expectations for students in this class. Students will be expected to read from the text or other assigned reading most nights of the week and they will often be assessed on the reading. Students will also need to expand their knowledge through study on their own time. While I will cover the required content in class and teach the skills necessary for this, time will not allow for us to go into great depth on some topics. Students will need to work on assignments such as study guides and project work outside of the classroom. When the student takes the initiative to study and learn outside of the classroom, they greatly increase their ability to pass the national exam. I will be available to help each student as much as possible. I will be announcing lunch-time tutoring and posting after school study sessions on my website. It is my desire that every student be successful in this course. The skills they will learn and apply in this class will serve them well in the future. -2190759525000Cut here, sign and turn in to Mrs. Parker by the end of the first week of school.I have received and read the AP World History Syllabus.______________________________________________Student First and Last Name (printed)_________________________________________________________________Student SignatureDate_________________________________________________________________Parent SignatureDate**Parents, please be sure you understand the critical school and classroom policies regarding cell phones, late work, make-up work, and attendance. In order to better prepare your students for college, the policies will be strictly enforced in my classroom. Please contact me with any questions. ................
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