AP US History



Instructor Name: Jennie ScullyEmail Address: Jennie.Scully@polk-Room Number: 1103/20-116Website: scullyhistory. After reading and reviewing the content of this syllabus, please click on the following link to electronically sign your acknowledgement of receiving the syllabus and to complete the parent contact form. This form should be completed by August 23rd. Overview:Advanced Placement United States History is for the exceptionally studious high school student who wishes to earn college credit in high school through a rigorous academic program. This class covers the spectrum of US history from pre-Columbian days to the present. Using chronological and thematic approaches to the material, the course exposes students to extensive primary and secondary sources and to the interpretations of various historians. Students will examine the political, diplomatic, intellectual, cultural, social, and economic themes within the history of the United States. Students also investigate how these themes have manifested themselves in different ways and at different times. This class places a strong emphasis on critical reading and essay writing to help students prepare for the AP exam. This college-level survey course is designed to empower students to master historical knowledge of the United States, to demonstrate an understanding of historical chronology, to use historical data to support an argument or position, understand historiography and differing schools of opinion, interpret and apply data from original documents, including cartoons, graphs, laws, and letters to name a few, to effectively use analytical tools for evaluation, to understand cause and effect and compare and contrast, and to prepare for and successfully pass the AP US History Exam. This course also focuses on providing both thinking and writing skills, in addition to historical content, to be used by students on their IB History examinations next year. This course will require students to act as historians, analyzing historical evidence to determine its validity and relevance to a given historical question. Students will identify point of view and the nature of bias in certain primary sources; in addition, students will be able to formulate generalizations, interpret data, as well as analyze and weigh evidence from conflicting sources of information.Rigorous preparation is a vital and necessary part of the Advanced Placement curriculum. Extensive amounts of reading, writing, and critical thinking will be required. One of the challenging aspects of the course is the quantity of reading and writing that will be assigned and must be completed. It is imperative for students to develop and maintain consistent study habits due to the rigor and intense pacing of the course. These include the College Board’s “Historical Thinking Skills.” These skills include:Chronological ReasoningHistorical CausationPatterns of Continuity and Change Over TimePeriodizationComparison and ContextualizationComparisonContextualizationCrafting Historical Arguments from Historical EvidenceHistorical ArgumentationAppropriate Use of Relevant Historical EvidenceHistorical Interpretation and SynthesisInterpretationSynthesisThe Seven Themes of US History:These historical themes serve as unifying threads, helping students to put what is particular about each period into a larger framework. The AP US History course requires students to engage with the dynamics of continuity and change across nine historical periods that are included in the course. Students will be taught to analyze the processes and causes involved in these continuities and changes. The themes also provide ways to make comparisons over time and facilitate cross-period questions.1. American and National Identity? Gender/gender roles? Class? Racial and ethnic identities? National and regional identities? Nationalism/Patriotism? Group identities? Assimilation2. Work, Exchange, and Technology ? Agriculture, Commerce, Manufacturing, Industry? Labor systems, labor organization, ? Science and technology, innovation? Economic ideologies? Economic developments, globalization? Land distribution? Regulation3. Migration and Settlement ? Movement to/from/within the US? Nativism? Impact of immigrant groups on US? Demography? Impact of European exploration on Indigenous populations4. Politics and Power ? Constitution and its interpretation? Role of state in society? Political process? Role of political party systems? Government? Struggles over Federalism? Federal, state, and local government interaction? Liberty, rights, democracy, citizenship? Authority/power5. America in the World ? Competition for resources, dominance? Foreign Policy, diplomacy? Expansionism, Imperialism? Global connections, trade, communication? Global conflicts, World Wars? Military and Economic involvement in developing world6. Geography and the Environment- Physical and Human ? Climate? Geography? Environment- natural and man-made? Interaction w/ the environment- how people shape and are shaped by environment? Natural resources? Exchanges- plants, disease, animals, technologies7. Culture and Society? Ideologies? Religion? Art/Literature, Artistic expression? Cultural values? Science/Philosophy? Ideals? Morality, moral values? Popular cultureThe Course: PeriodizationPeriod Date RangeAP Exam11491-16075%21607-175410%31754-180012%41800-184810%51844-187713%61865-189813%71890-194517%81945-198015%91980-present5%Course Text and Other ReadingsMain text: Divine, Robert A. America Past and Present, AP Edition, 9th ed., Pearson, 2011.Supplementary Text: Newman, John., United States History: Preparing for the AP Exam, 3rd ed., Amsco, 2015Tindall, George B., America: A Narrative History, 8th edition, W.W. Norton & Co., 2010Readings: Heller, Stephen, Documenting United States History, Bedford/St.Martin’s, 2016Kennedy, Caroline, A Patriot’s Handbook, Hyperion, 2003Kennedy, David M., The America Spirit, Vol. I and II, 10th ed., Houghton Mifflin Co., 2002 In addition, the course will include selections of primary and secondary source documents, articles, scholarly journals, and other readings that will enhance student understanding of the subject matter.Course SchedulePeriod 1: 1491 - 16073 daysAmerica Past and Present (APAP) Chapter 1Pre-European North America, impact of European arrival in the Western Hemisphere, European competition resulting from expansion, contact/interactions among American Indians, Africans, Europeans, the struggle for cultural autonomy Period 2: 1607 – 17546 daysAPAP Chapters 2 – 4Differing European patterns of colonization, varied models of colonization, development of the British-American system of slavery, regional differences in the British colonies, conflicts among Europeans and American Indians, competition over resources, changes in European and American Indian cultures, exchanges within the “Atlantic World,” development of colonial societies Period 3: 1754 – 18007 daysAPAP Chapters 4 – 7American Indian groups and their relationship to Europeans/Americans, US foreign policy, new ideas about government, constitution and debates over government, westward migration, US policies on expansion, the emerging national identity, regional identityPeriod 4: 1800 – 18486 daysAPAP Chapters 8 – 13Increasing democracy and debate over authority and rule, democratic ideals amid political institutions and social realities, unified national culture and distinctive cultures, impact of global markets and communications revolution, impact of regional economic specialization, technology, agriculture, commercial developments, impact of the market revolution, the US dominating North America, promotion of foreign trade, competing views on expansion and government power, the debate over slavery in newly acquired territoriesPeriod 5: 1844 – 18778 daysAPAP Chapters 14 – 16Territorial expansion, questions of identity, citizenship, and rights, issues causing increasing sectionalism, compromise fails, secession of the southern states, the Civil War, factors leading to Union victory, impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on government, society, and economics, Reconstruction’s effect on American identity and national purposePeriod 6: 1865 – 18988 daysAPAP Chapters 17 – 20Large-scale production leads to the Gilded Age, rise of big business, challenges to big business, Westward migration and economic instability, migrations and inequalities, development of the west, politics, big business, and calls for reform, cultural and intellectual movements regarding social order of the Gilded AgePeriod 7: 1890 – 194510 daysAPAP Chapters 21 – 27Impact of continued corporate growth, Progressive reform, the U.S. becomes a limited welfare state, new mass culture, new technology, social and political impacts of WWI, WWI and WWII lead to increased internal migration and immigration, overseas expansion, debates over the role of the US in the world during and after WWI, impact of WWIIPeriod 8: 1945 – 19809 daysAPAP Chapters 28 - 30US global leadership after WWII, postwar goals of the US, complex foreign policy issues, debates over Cold War policy, peak of Liberalism, Civil Rights movement, social activism, challenges to liberalism, impact of postwar economic, demographic, and technological changes, reactions to those changes, prosperity v. environmental problems, political and moral debatesPeriod 9: 1980 – present3 daysAPAP Chapters 31 – 32Factors leading to rise of Conservatism, mixed success of conservatives, post-Cold War foreign policy, 21st century challenges, the US in the world economy, demographic changesCOURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION:Exams: Exams will be given upon completion of a unit/time period. Exams will cover reading selections across several chapters from the textbook. Unit/time period exams will be based on the student’s mastery of content and will be modeled after the AP Exam; exams will include questions that are based on the 7 themes and historical thinking skills. Exams will have both objective and subjective questions that will be drawn from the readings, documents, lectures, video excerpts, and discussions. This means there will be questions on the exams that deal with information not discussed during the class period. Cheating (including the use of any unapproved aides) - in any form- will not be tolerated and will result in an automatic zero and disciplinary action. There will be an estimated 2 exams per quarterHomework/Quizzes: Reading will be assigned every class period according to the chapter and subjects being covered in class. Reading is assigned in daily increments and is expected to be completed by the start of the next class period. Students will be required to take notes on their readings using an outline or the Cornell method. Notes must be handwritten unless special permission is given by the teacher. Notes can be used on reading quizzes and for discussion questions. Other homework may include: reading/analyzing primary and/or secondary sources, completing charts and graphic organizers, watching content videos, researching topics, and other assignments used to enhance students understanding of a topic or time period. Periodically, quizzes will be given over the reading and subjects covered within chapters. Quizzes will vary between short answer, identification, and multiple choice style questions. Students should expect to spend an estimated 2.5 hours on homework per class period (reading, notetaking, reviewing, studying, etc.)Estimated 3-5 quizzes per quarter In-Class Work: This covers group and/or individual work that is assigned in class. Typical assignments include, but are not limited to, daily discussion questions, key concept notes, graphic organizers, summarization questions on lecture notes/reading, theme analysis, reading and analyzing of primary and secondary sources, timeline activities, and higher order thinking questions on various topics. Estimated 12-20 assignments per quarterWriting Assignments. Good writing skills are ESSENTIAL to achieve a score of a 3 or higher on the AP US History exam. To help prepare students for the AP Exam in early May, there will be numerous writing assignments throughout the year including short answer questions and essays. Each unit exam will include short answer questions and at least one essay will be written per unit/time period. Writing for the AP exam includes a Document Based Question (DBQ), Long Essay Question (LEQ), and four Short Answer Questions (SAQ). Estimated 4 SAQs per quarter (included on unit exam)Estimated 2 essays (DBQ or LEQ) per quarterMay 5, 2016: AP US History Exam DateSectionQuestion TypeNumber of QuestionsTimingPercentage of Total Exam ScoreIPart A: Multiple Choice5555 min.40%Part B: Short Answer450 min.20%IIPart A: Document-based Question155 min.25%Part B: Long essay Question 1 (chosen from a pair)35 min.15%CLASSROOM POLICIES AND PROCEDURESGrading Policy:In accordance with the state of Florida and Polk County, the grading scale will be:A= 90-100 B= 80-89 C= 70-79 D= 60-69 F= 0-59 Tardiness:Per Bartow High School policy, any student who is not in the room after the tardy bell has finished ringing will be considered late. Students will receive 3 warnings per semester. The 4th and subsequent tardies will result in the student being sent to the Discipline Office and then on to the Learning Resource Room. Students with a valid pass may be allowed to enter the class late. Students who miss class because of being tardy will be able to pick up missed work from the makeup work folder.Late Work:If a student fails to turn in any assignment correctly or on time, the work will be considered late and will earn a zero (0). Late work that is completed can be turned in the next day for a 10 point penalty. Late work turned in after that will not earn any more than half credit. Any work that is collected after the teacher’s assigned due date/time will be considered late. If a student’s work is unreadable or turned in incorrectly (in the wrong color ink, for example), the teacher will hand it back to the student to do over. The work will be considered late and will be graded according to the late work policy. No late work from the unit/period of study will not be accepted after the exam for that same unit/time period. For example, a student who wants to turn in late work that was assigned in Period 1 will not be able to turn it in after the Period 1 exam. No late work will be accepted after the end of the 9 weeks.Absences and Make-up work:If a student is absent, he/she must arrange to get any work they may have missed (homework, reading assignments, handouts, etc.) before class starts or after school. Students may not interrupt class for makeup work once it has begun. Make-up work will be given a grade value of zero (Z) until the work is submitted. The student must take the initiative to get their make-up work. Make-up work can be found by referencing the Daily Agenda Folder for the date/assignments missed and then by getting the work from the hanging chart holder in the back of the classroom. In accordance with the student handbook, the student will be able to make-up work from any and all excused absences, but may only be able to make up work for the first 3 unexcused absences (none thereafter). Students will have the number of days absent plus 2 to turn in make-up work. Make-up work must be turned in at the start of class on the new due date. Make-up work that is not turned in on time will be treated the same as late work. If a week has passed since the date of absence, the teacher reserves the right to deny the ability of the student to make up the work. For routine and/or daily assignments, such as document readings, FOCUS assignments, and/or discussion questions, students who are absent should prepare/expect to participate on the day of their return. Students have access to the class website/blog (including the reading schedule for the year) and are able to keep up with assignments and readings regardless of their absence. Any extenuating circumstances that would cause an issue in this case should be brought to the attention of the teacher prior to the student’s return to class. If a student is absent on the day of a quiz or test, the student will be expected to make up the quiz/test during the next class he/she is present unless other arrangements are made. Makeup quizzes/tests may be different than the original. The student is also responsible for getting information and making up any work missed during the class period he/she is making up their test. Extra Credit: Students have the opportunity to earn extra credit throughout each 9 weeks. The standing extra credit assignment is a book/film critique; students will read an approved book or watch an approved movie (it must deal with a topics and/or theme covered in our course) and then write a follow-up analysis about the subject. This can be done once per quarter and is worth up to 14 points. When choosing a topic, students should stay within the time frame of the time periods covered during the 9 weeks the extra credit is being sought. Students should see Mrs. Scully for additional details about the report and to approve potential books/movies. Students may also attend the Florida Lecture Series hosted by Florida Southern College for extra credit. Details on both assignments can be obtained by asking Mrs. Scully for more details. No other special or individual extra credit will be given during the course of the school year. At other times throughout the 9 weeks, the entire class may be given opportunities to earn extra credit in various ways (ex: Movie Monday, bathroom passes). MaterialsBLUE or BLACK pens only!PencilsErasersHighlighters (recommended)Colored pencils (recommended)Pencil case (recommended)3-ring binder (2 ? to 3 ? in.)Binder tabs/dividers- 12 tabsResource/ReferenceFocus/ReflectionWritingPeriods 1-9Notebook paperAn APUSH Exam Review Book will be provided to each student by IBClassroom Operating Procedures:Regular attendance and promptness are essential. Four or more tardies will result in being sent to the Discipline Office/Learning Resource Room.Students must be in dress code. Any violation of the Bartow High School and/or Polk County School Board Dress Code Policy will result in the student being sent to the Discipline Office. Students must come to class prepared. Having the textbook, paper, notebook, and a writing utensil are important in order to be successful in this class. Students should also be prepared by having completed any assigned homework/reading. All work must be completed in pencil or blue/black ink pen and must be written clearly enough to be read and graded. Any work turned in that is completed in any ink color other than blue/black will be given a zero (0) and given back to the student to be resubmitted. Any work that is unreadable will be returned to the student and will receive a zero (0) until neatly rewritten and resubmitted.Entering/Leaving Class:Students are expected to enter class on time and with their ID visible; students will quietly find their seat. Once in the room, students will begin independently working on the FOCUS assignment for the day.The teacher dismisses class, NOT the bell. Students will stay seated until their desk areas are clean and the teacher dismisses them.Passes to leave class:Students will be permitted to leave class to go to the restroom only when it is absolutely necessary. Students must be given permission to leave and must forfeit a bathroom pass (6 per quarter). Students will be released on a restroom pass one at a time. Students out of the room for an excessive amount of time will be issued a referral for being “out of area.” Any other passes to leave class will be left to the discretion of the teacher.In accordance with school policy, no student will be given permission to leave during the first and last 10 minutes of class.Each student is responsible for completing all assignments during the nine week period. Late and/or make-up work is explained above. Behavior:Immature, negative, or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. Students should use appropriate language (no curse words) and be respectful to the teacher, their classmates, and Bartow High School. No name calling or putting down the ideas, comments, or thoughts of others. Students will listen to others, will follow directions, will not talk back, will not disturb the property of anyone else, will use good manners, and follow the classroom rules and policies.Any violation of academic honesty (including, but not limited to, cheating and/or plagiarism) will not be tolerated. Violations will result in an automatic zero on the assignment and parent notification. Additional disciplinary action is up to the discretion of the teacher. Reading the textbook, consistently reviewing material, and studying for quizzes/tests are ESSENTIAL for this class. There is much material to cover in a short period of time, so it is the responsibility of the student to make sure they take the time to read and review their notes and the textbook.Cell phones and Electronics:Electronic devices will not be allowed out during class without permission of the teacher. Students who want to use laptops, tablets, or phones to take notes must have permission of the teacher. Students using personal electronic devices need to turn in a signed Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) form per Polk County School Board policy. Class sets of electronic devices (laptops, iPads) will often be used. Students are expected to abide by the Bartow High School and Polk County School Board policy of appropriate use of these devices and the internet. If the teacher finds a student is using his/her cell phone or electronic device during class without permission, she will ask the student to put the phone away. If the behavior persists, the student will be asked to put their phone/device in the classroom cell phone/electronic device holder until the end of class. The student will put the phone into and out of the pocket holder themselves. If a parent does not wish for the student to have his/her phone out of their possession, the parent will need to ensure that the student does not bring his/her phone into the classroom and/or have it out and/or use it in the classroom.Excessive issues with electronic devices will result in parent contact and may also result in a referral.Students bring and use their electronic devices at their own risk. The teacher, BHS, and the Polk County School Board will not be held responsible for any theft, loss, or damage to an electronic device, phone, or charger when the student chooses to charge or use their phone in the classroom (including unapproved use that results in the device being put into the phone/device holder).The classroom policy of no electronic devices being used is the same as the school policy. The result of violating this policy is explained above.Food/Drink:In accordance with school policy, students are not allowed to bring outside food into the classroom. Students may eat small snack items brought from home in class. Any student who leaves a mess in the classroom, does not properly dispose of their trash, or causes the class to be distracted through their actions will lose the privilege of eating in class. This decision will be up to the discretion of the teacher. Students may bring water in a clear water bottle into class. No other drinks will be allowed. A student who brings in a drink other than what has been specified will be asked to leave it on a table at the back of the room until the end of class. Eating and drinking in class is a privilege, not a right.THE Classroom Rule:RESPECT! Have it, show it, be it!Be on time, be on task, and be prepared.Wait your turnPut things in their proper placeUse your mannersConsequences of disrespect:The classroom discipline policy for minor infractions is listed below. The teacher reserves the right to skip any steps or add anything (detention, extra work) to the process if deemed necessary. 1st Verbal Warning2nd Verbal Warning Name on board and parent contactGo to Discipline Office, parent contact, and referralMajor infractions (insubordination, cheating/plagiarism, skipping, belittling another student, bullying) will result in an immediate referral. Students will receive an automatic referral and be sent to the Discipline Office for violation of the dress code (including failure to show and wear ID). ................
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