*Unit I: Thinking Geographically (8-10% of AP exam)



ADVANCED PLACEMENT HUMAN GEOGRAPHY Ms. Merritt Robinson, Instructor, Room 200CONTACT INFORMATION:I may be reached by phone (502-485-8241) or by e-mail (merritt.robinson@jefferson.kyschools.us). A response should be expected within 24 hours on weekdays and by the next school day on weekends and holidays. PURPOSE:According to the College Board, the purpose of the AP course in Human Geography is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to analyze human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice.WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?!?!Basically, this course is about life. It will briefly cover some historical aspects, but this only serves as a means to understand the present. We will learn to develop an understanding for people, cultures, and places by examining specific units (population geography, cultural geography, political geography, agricultural and rural geography, economic geography, and urban geography). It is expected that students taking an Advanced Placement class take the AP exam.The APHG exam is Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 at noon. There is a fee for the exam.COURSE GOALS:Use and think about maps and spatial data sets. Understand and interpret the implications of associations among phenomena in places.Recognize and interpret at different scales the relationships among patterns and processes.Define regions and evaluate the regionalization process.Characterize and analyze changing interconnections among places. TEXTBOOK (provided by the school):Greiner, Alyson L., Visualizing Human Geography, 2011, Wiley Publishers. ISBN 0471724912. SUPPORTING MATERIALS (not an exhaustive list):Goode’s Atlas ArcGIS Online – Human Geography GeoInquiriesCIA World World Bank DataThe EconomistGRADE BREAKDOWN:Students need to realize that this is a college-level course and as a result the course is heavily weighted towards mastery. In accordance with the requirements set forth in the Jefferson County Public Schools Student Progression, Promotion, and Grading booklet available online at???????? Student Mastery of Standards?????????????????????????????????50% ?????? Exams??????????????????????????????? 10%???????? Projects30%??????? Student Progression toward Standards????????????????????????????????20% ?????? Quizzes?????????????????????????????????????????????? 10%???????? Homework/Class Work10%???????? Student Engagement with the Standards????????????????????????????????5%?????????? Binder??????????????????????????????? 5%??????????Participation/Class Discussion50% Exams Exams are given once per unit. All tests are timed and students must finish within the allotted time. Exams are cumulative, meaning all prior material can be included on each exam. First semester consists of 3-4 unit exams and one proficiency exam (midterm). Second semester consists of 3-4 unit exams and one proficiency exam (cumulative test taken prior to AP exam).10% Projects (primarily assigned country projects) During each unit of study, students will complete brief projects that require students to apply their knowledge of course concepts to pre-assigned countries. During the Population unit, students will also conduct an immigrant interview to examine immigration on the personal scale.20% QuizzesStudents should expect quizzes to be given daily. Quizzes may be multiple choice, short answer, or a combination of formats. Typically, make-up quizzes will not be given (students with an excused absence will NOT be penalized). Regional map quizzes will be given throughout the year. Students will be given a list of countries and they will need to be able to locate these on a map and know the region of location. These quizzes will be announced and students who are absent are required to make up these quizzes. 10% Homework/Class Work (free response questions, reading notes, current events)Students will be assigned reading pages with required notes and key terms. See Note Taking in study skills tab of binder for more information. Free Response Questions will be completed throughout the school year. These essays relate to the units of study and the format/criteria for the AP exam. Students will sometimes complete this work as individuals and other times will be in small groups. Each student will be assigned a current event date. On that date the student will present a current event they have selected that is relevant to the unit of study.10% Student Engagement Almost all class work is included in the binder. This will also include the reading and class notes. The binder is graded on completeness, organization, and neatness. More information on binder set up is in the materials section of this syllabus. Regular class participation is required to be successful in AP Human Geography. Class participation is essential to effective classes. Class participation means you come to class prepared and are attentive (sitting up straight, contributing to the conversation, have book, paper, pencil/pen, and binder). Advanced Placement (AP) grades are scored on the 10-point scale as follows:A 90–100%B 80–89%C 70–79%D 60–69%U Below 60%Advanced Placement (AP) grades are weighted on a sliding 5.0 scale (GPA calculation) as follows:A5.00B3.75C2.50D1.25MATERIALS:2-inch binder (not smaller)12 tabbed section dividersTextbook (provided by school; you do NOT need to bring to class)Study Book (optional but HIGHLY recommended; see information below)Access to Google Documents**Binder: Each student will maintain a binder that will come to class daily. Each assignment must be CLEARLY labeled with a title (including unit #) and a date. You need a 2 INCH BINDER.PLEASE PUT THE NAME AND BLOCK ON THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR BINDER!Your binder must have 12 labeled section dividers.MUST BE IN THIS ORDER: Unit I Unit II Unit III Unit IV Unit V Unit VI Unit VII Study Skills FRQ’s Current Events/Maps Test Reflections Big Ideas Packets*All work/handouts must be labeled in the RIGHT-HAND corner with the Unit # *THE BINDER MUST BE BROUGH TO CLASS AND SET UP CORRECTLY ON 8/23*Supplemental Study Book: Each student will need to purchase any AP Human Geography Study book. You can find these online or at the local bookstore. There are many to choose from and all have various strong points. There is not one I would recommend over the other. You should read reviews and examine the books to decide which best suits your preferences/needs. You are required to purchase only one of these books. The books cost approx. $15-$17. You should order it now to have this book by mid-September. These books are an excellent supplement for your studies and unit test preparation throughout the school year, but also preparation for the AP exam in May. You do not need to bring it daily. Some suggested books are: (simply Google AP Human Geography Study Book)“The Princeton Review Cracking the AP Human Geography Exam”“AMSCO’s Human Geography: Preparing for the Advanced Placement Examination”“Kaplan’s AP Human Geography”“5 Steps to a 5 AP Human Geography”“AP Human Geography Crash Course”“ASAP Human Geography by Princeton Review”CLASS PROCEDURES AND POLICIES:Unit ScheduleYou will receive a unit schedule for each unit of study. The schedule includes what material we are addressing in class and what the due dates are for the entire unit. You also will receive learning targets for each unit. Class Activities and Discussions This course is taught using presentations, activities, and discussions that incorporate various maps and pictures to support the material. You will be responsible to take extensive, organized class notes and to participate in class. You will use the pictures and maps to analyze spatial perspective and cultural landscapes. NOTES MUST BE DATED, TITLED (including Unit #), AND LEGIBLE!Late WorkWork that is submitted late will face a penalty. Late work must be submitted the next time the class meets. E-mailed work will NOT be accepted. If your assignment is to be typed or requires on-line research, then make sure you plan. PLEASE NOTE: printer and computer issues are not acceptable excuses. Extra CreditThere is no individual extra credit offered in this course. Instead of seeking extra credit students are encouraged to use assignments as a performance gauge, to complete all reading assignments, to ask questions in class, and to seek extra help. Make Up WorkStudents are responsible for acquiring all make up work and scheduling a time to make up missed tests. If an absence is planned ahead of time (i.e. for a field trip) students must ask for work PRIOR to their absence. Students are encouraged to make sure to minimize class absences as a lot of the work simply cannot be duplicated (i.e. viewing another student’s notes is not the same as taking part in the class discussion). Quizzes will generally NOT be made up (except for location quizzes). For excused absences, the quiz grade will not count for or against the student.Academic IntegrityAny type of academic dishonesty is unacceptable. Academic dishonesty includes giving or receiving answers on assignments that are assigned as individual assignments, plagiarism, and providing information about the content of assessments to other students. Academic dishonesty will result in a zero on the assignment, a zero for participation, a poor conduct grade, and a disciplinary referral. In addition, the instructor will write negative recommendations for organizations such as the National Honor Society for anyone who fails to display academic integrity. If students have any doubt regarding what constitutes academic dishonesty they should ask the instructor immediately. Social Media and Sharing of APHG MaterialYou are NOT allowed to put any material relating to this course on social media, nor discuss this course on social media. You are NOT allowed to share any of the material that is created by the instructors of this course with students at other schools or teachers at other schools who take AP Human Geography. General Class InformationDrinks that have a lid are fine (no cans)Snacks are fine as long as they are not messy…no crumbs!! Make sure you clean up after yourself or the class will lose this privilege. Follow the dress code (see agenda)No cell phones unless granted permission. Also, no headphones, playing cards, etc. Cell phones may be used on occasion for academic purposes but playing games and texting your friends/ family is NOT allowed!!!!Go the bathroom before coming to class. Do not ask to leave class except for emergency. You need your agenda for your hall pass. COMMUNICATION: Please register and update information!!!!Infinite Campus/Parent PortalMake sure your email is registered with Infinite Campus/Parent Portal because I will send out class information and notices to parents/students. If your email is not up to date or you are not registered, I will send home information on how to get registered.Remind I use this text messaging program to keep in contact with students and parents. I will send home information on how to register your phone and you can get my text reminders. These reminders may be about bringing your study book, a schedule change, clarification, etc. Remember text messaging rates from your phone company would apply. COURSE OUTLINE: (subject to change)*Study Skills: How to be successful in this course.We will spend approx. 1-2 weeks developing study skills. This will include learning style inventory, how to read informational text, how to take notes, time management, and how to study for quizzes and tests.*Unit I: Thinking Geographically (8-10% of AP exam)Textbook: Chapter 1Introduction to Maps Geographic Data The Power of Geographic Data Spatial Concepts Human-Environmental Interaction Scales of Analysis Regional Analysis *Unit II: Population and Migration Patterns and Processes (12-17% of AP exam)Textbook- Chapter 3Population DistributionConsequences of Population DistributionPopulation CompositionPopulation DynamicsThe Demographic Transition ModelMalthusian TheoryPopulation PoliciesWomen and Demographic ChangeAging PopulationCauses of MigrationForced and Voluntary MigrationEffects of Migration*Unit III: Cultural Patterns and Processes (12-17% of AP exam)Textbook – Chapters 2, 4, 5, 6Introduction to CultureCultural LandscapesCultural PatternsTypes of DiffusionHistorical Causes of DiffusionContemporary Caused of DiffusionDiffusion of Religion and LanguageEffect of Diffusion *Unit IV: Political Patterns and Processes (12-17% of AP exam)Textbook- Chapter 7Introduction to Political GeographyPolitical ProcessesPolitical Power and TerritorialityDefining Political BoundariesThe Function of Political BoundariesInternal BoundariesForms of GovernanceDefining Devolutionary FactorsChallenges to SovereigntyConsequences of Centripetal and Centrifugal Forces*Unit V: Agriculture and Rural Land Use Patterns and Processes (12-17% of AP exam)Textbook- Chapters 11, 12Introduction to AgricultureSettlement Patterns and Survey MethodsAgricultural Origins and DiffusionsSpatial Organization of AgricultureVon Thunen ModelThe Global System of AgricultureConsequences of Agricultural PracticesChallenges of Contemporary AgricultureWomen in Agriculture*Unit VI: Cities and Urban Land Use Patterns and Processes (12-17% of AP exam)Textbook- Chapter 8The Origin and Influences of UrbanizationCities Across the WorldCities and GlobalizationThe Size and Distribution of CitiesThe Internal Structure of CitiesDensity and Land UseInfrastructureUrban SustainabilityUrban DataChallenges of Urban ChangesChallenges of Urban Sustainability*Unit VII: Industrialization and Economic Development Patterns and Processes (12-17% of AP exam)Textbook- Chapters 10, 9The Industrial RevolutionEconomic Sectors and PatternsMeasures of DevelopmentWomen and Economic DevelopmentTheories of DevelopmentTrade and the World EconomyChanges as a Result of the World EconomySustainable Development ................
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