AP WORLD HISTORY

Class Introduction:

Congratulations on registering for AP World History! This course offers you the opportunity to visit foreign lands and times with an eye on analytical and comparative analysis. This course provides the student the opportunity to learn new analytical methods and apply those to the principal themes of History.

The Six Themes of AP World History
Students in this course must learn to view history thematically. The AP World History course is organized around five overarching themes that serve as unifying threads throughout the course, helping students to relate what is particular about each time period or society to a �big picture� of history. The themes also provide a way to organize comparisons and analyze change and continuity over time. Consequently, virtually all study of history in this class will be tied back to these themes by utilizing a �SPICE-T� acronym.

Social-Development and transformation of social structures, Gender roles and relations, Family and kinship, Racial and ethnic constructions, Social and economic classes
Political- State building, expansion and conflict, Political structures and forms of governance, Empires, Nations and nationalism, Revolts and revolutions, Regional, transregional, and global structures and organizations
Interaction between humans & the environment- Demography and disease, migration, patterns of settlement, Technology
Cultural- Development and interaction of cultures Religions, Belief systems, philosophies and ideologies Science and technology, The arts and architecture
Economic- Creation, expansion and interaction of economic systems, Agricultural and pastoral production, Trade and commerce, Labor systems Industrialization, Capitalism and socialism
Technology & Innovation: New inventions & ideas, Scientific achievements, New scientists & thinkers

The Eras We Will Cover:
1. Foundations (600CE-1200CE): Organization of Human Societies
2. Regional & Interregional Interactions (1200-1450CE): The Global Tapestry & Networks of Exchange
3. Global Interactions (1450-1750CE): Land-based empires, Trans-oceanic Interconnections
4. Industrialization & Global Integration (1750-1900CE): Revolutions & Consequences of Industrialization
5. Accelerating Global Change & Realignments (1900-Present): Global Conflict, Cold War, Globalization

Assessment criteria:
1. Reading Quizzes
2. Multiple choice tests
3. DBQ essay assessment based on AP Rubric
4. Long Essay based AP Rubric
5. Short answer assessment based on AP Rubric
6. Assorted debates, discussions, projects & presentations

The AP Test
The conclusion of the course offers the student the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement exam for college credit. Test registration takes place in the fall and the test available in May is the AP World History test. This test is accepted at a large majority of colleges and universities and depending on the score achieved (1-5) varying amounts of credit or placement may be achieved. The exam will be distributed on the days to be announced by the College Board. Note: This exam tests analysis, not mere memorization.

Textbook & Supplies
Each student will receive a copy of Bulliet�s The Earth & Its Peoples: A Global History (6th edition). Any damage not noted on the textbook inventory card will result in fines assessed to the student. Replacement cost for lost or damaged textbooks can be as much as $120.00. Students will also be responsible for checking out or purchasing books for our fall book club assignment. I have a small classroom library of historical novels and non-fiction books not on the curriculum which students are not limited to, but may browse for optional historical extra credit book options. Any books not returned will also carry a fine.
ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A SINGLE SUBJECT NOTEBOOK FOR OUR DAILY BELLRINGER WORK!!!

Expectations
� Students will come to class on time, prepared to learn with all the appropriate materials.
� Students will respect their instructor, fellow classmates, and the property of Room 192.
� Be in your seat when the tardy bell rings & remain until class is dismissed.
� Observe all rules in the Student Handbook and FOLLOW THE CHS CELL PHONE POLICY (Attached).

Make-Up Work
� When absent, the student receives one day for each day that s/he is absent to turn in all assignments.
� Assignments given prior to absence are due on the original due date or upon return. Group project work that is assigned before a pre-arranged absence is due before the absence.
� Make-up tests must be taken before school, during lunch, or by appointment after school.
� No student will be able to make up missed tests if the student fails to make an appointment within one week of the original scheduled date.
�The student is responsible for obtaining all notes and assignments (both in-class and homework) when absent.
� Obtain missed info from the classroom calendar, class webpage or a classmate.
� Special arrangements for make-up work may be made with Mrs. Thornton under special circumstances only.
� Make-up work is not permitted for unexcused absences- this INCLUDES tests!

Late Work & Extra Credit
� Students are given two free late paper coupons each semester, which may be used to turn in a regular assignment for full credit up to two weeks late. If not redeemed, these coupons can be turned in for extra credit points.
� No other late work will be accepted.
� Extra credit will only be accepted if the student has submitted all other work for the semester- no �instead of� credit!

Plagiarism
Plagiarism or forgery is a serious offense and it will not be tolerated. Plagiarism includes copying from other students, textbooks, the Internet, and/or and commercial source.
� First offense= zero on the assignment and a disciplinary referral
� Second offense= An F in the class and disciplinary consequences

Grading Scale
90-100% A
80-89.9% B
70-79.9% C
60-69.9% D
59.9% and below F

Grades will be posted online via Zangle and can be accessed by student or parent password.