Clark High School



Clark High School

Course Expectations

2015-2016

Course: Advanced Placement World History

Instructor: Ms. Tiffanie Offord

Room: 213

I. COURSE OVERVIEW (FROM THE COLLEGE BOARD):

AP World History is an academic year long course that meets daily. The course traces the development of world history from the emergence of cities to the present — focusing on the period after 600 C.E. — and emphasizes the analytical and writing skills necessary for success in a college-level history course. To this end, the course devotes considerable time to the critical evaluation of primary and secondary sources, analysis of historiography, oral presentations, short essays, a major research paper, and the development of a document-based question (DBQ). Students are encouraged to join the instructor in the use of a variety of media and technology in the classroom.

COURSE GOALS and OBJECTIVES:

A. To develop an understanding and appreciation of the chronological relationships between geography and history, resulting in an understanding of differences in lifestyles, cultures, and social interaction patterns.

B. To gain a greater knowledge of history using both a chronological and thematic approach to encourage students to see causes and effects over time and across civilizations.

C. To compare and contrast civilizations, and to recognize major turning points in World History.

D. To develop the ability to extract bias from original or secondary source materials, distinguishing between propaganda and neutral sources and using all in an intellectual context.

E. To improve thesis development and essay writing skills by encouraging students to interpret, analyze, defend, and/or advocate positions both in written and verbal form within their study of World History.

F. Prepare students to take the Advanced Placement World History

examination, which is given in May.

AP WORLD HISTORY THEMES

Theme 1: Interaction Between Humans and the Environment

Theme 2: Development and Interaction of Cultures

Theme 3: State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict

Theme 4: Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems

Theme 5: Development and Transformation of Social Structure

AP WORLD HISTORY MAJOR TIME PERIODS

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II. Classroom Activities: There will be a wide variety of learning activities such as: small group tasks, audio-visual presentations, oral reports, skits, essay writing, note-taking, art projects, pop quizzes, and current event assignments. Some class work may be taken home; the teacher will inform the students when that is possible. Students will be expected to work individually, with pair-partners, and in small groups. Class presentations will be given at different times throughout the school year; shyness is not an excuse to not present! There will also be “bell ringer” activities, and partner participation assignments that may not be made up if the absence is unexcused; alternative assignments will be given to students with an excused absence.

The book will be available online for students to use as well as via .pdf file for e-readers. You can access the textbook online at – you will then click on staff and find my website by clicking on my name.

III. Hours of Availability

I am more than willing to help you if need extra assistance on an assignment. In fact, I hope you do come in for extra tutoring! My door is always open for anything you need or want to discuss. I can usually be found in my room after school from about 2:30-2:45 p.m., however, because schedules change and because teachers are very busy people, it is best if you schedule an appointment beforehand with me and I will do my best to accommodate. You can always email me any questions or concerns at tofford@.

IV. Grading Policy

The grading scale for this course is based on the total points accrued compared to the total points possible:

100-90% = A 89-80% = B 79-70% = C 69-60%=D ................
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