APUSH II
Mr. Biri
Social Studies Department, Colonia High School
Office Hours: Fourth Block/By appointment (off block 1)
See “Drew Biri” in SchoolWires
Google Classroom Code: yylade9
(my Email)
http://dbiri.wordpress.com (my Website)
“The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world” (NCSS).
“History is the coming together of people, place, and time” (Anonymous)
“A nation can never be ignorant and free” (Thomas Jefferson)
Course Description:
Advanced Placement United States History is a challenging two-semester program of study (180 days) intended to provide foundational knowledge for future college level course work in American History. The course will be divided into nine periods of study that will provide a chronological framework of American History from before the arrival of Columbus through the 20th century, including an examination of the current challenges confronting the United States in the 21st century.
The AP United States History course requires students to master major historical issues and developments, helping them to recognize the broad trends and processes that have emerged over centuries in what has become the United States. In order to meet this difficult goal, course content and assessments will be organized around seven historical themes that will be explored in depth…
· Identity
· Work, Exchange, and Technology
· Peopling
· Politics and Power
· America in the World
· Environment and Geography – Physical and Human
· Ideas, Beliefs, and Culture
To demonstrate command of these themes, students will be required to complete analytical Multiple-Choice and Short-Answer Questions (SAQs), as well as write two types of essays – Document-Based Questions (DBQs) and Long-Essay Questions (FRQs). The formative and summative assessments incorporated in AP United States History will prepare students for the both parts of the AP exam.
Every part of the AP United States History course assesses four broad historical thinking skills designed to help students investigate the past in ways that reflect the discipline of history, most particularly through the exploration and interpretation of a rich variety of primary sources and secondary texts, and through the regular development of historical argumentation in writing. The four historical thinking skills stressed in AP United States History are…
· Chronological reasoning
· Comparison and contextualization
· Crafting Historical Arguments from Historical Evidence
· Historical Interpretation and Synthesis
Required Readings:
§ Kennedy, David M., Cohen, Lizabeth. The American Pageant. Boston: Wadsworth Cengage
o https://login.cengage.com/cb/login.htm
§ Primary and Secondary Supplemental Materials (will be distributed throughout the year)
Classroom Rules:
1. Be on time
Be in your seats by the time the bell rings. If late, have a pass.
2 lates = detention, 4 lates = suspension, 6 lates = loss of credit
2. Be prepared for class
Bring a notebook, writing utensil, and any homework assignments.
3. No electronic devices allowed in class
The use of cell phones and iPods are not allowed in class. If you are using any such device, I am obligated to confiscate it, bag it, and send it to the main office (three strike policy). Please note, at certain times (ex. research purposes) you will be allowed to use your cell phones but it must be approved by me first.
4. Be respectful and mature
Do NOT shout out answers or opinions. Do NOT talk while I am talking. Do NOT talk while other classmates are talking. Do NOT be disruptive while audio or visual devices are playing.
5. Do not plagiarize
Plagiarizing is strictly prohibited and will result in an automatic zero.
Bathroom Policy:
· Only one student will be excused to use the bathroom at a time.
· Students SHOULD NOT use the bathroom during the first 10 minutes or last 10 minutes of class.
o Please note that while you are out of the classroom, it is your responsibility to make-up any notes, classwork, etc.
Late Work/Make-Up Work Policy:
· Any class notes will be the responsibility of the absent student
o (all of my PowerPoints are posted on Schoolwires)
· If you miss a quiz or a test, you will make it up the first day you get back
o (unless there is a special circumstance)
· Reading assignments will be posted on the Schoolwires calendar at the beginning of each week
o (each lesson/assignment will be based on the previous reading so stay up to date)
· For each day that an assignment is late, you will lose TEN points.
o (late work must be handed to me personally or emailed)
Computer Policy:
· I like for my students to use computers as much as possible to complete various assignments. I am not going to sign up for the computer lab/library/carts if you are not going to use the time wisely. Being able to conduct research, ask questions, and formulate ideas are critical for success in this class. Don’t waste time viewing inappropriate websites that have nothing to do with the task at hand or completing work that does not pertain to US History (three strike policy).
Grading Policy:
§ 75% - Multiple Choice, SAQs, DBQ, FRQ, Projects
§ 25% - Homework, Classwork, Quizzes, Debates , PEDLIGS
o Homework/Classwork
§ 20 pts completed/on-time, 10 pts incomplete/late, 0 pts no effort/not turned in
§ After 5th homework/classwork, scores are compiled and recorded as quiz grade
· Ex. 20, 20, 10, 20, 0 = 70%
o PEDLIGS
§ Due on day of each Test
Course Outline (Post Reconstruction-Present Day):
Marking Period I:
· Chapter 23 and 24: Gilded Age and Industry
· Chapter 25 and 26: City and Farm Life
· Chapter 28 and 29: Progressive Era, Domestic, and Foreign Issues
· Chapter 27 and 30: Imperialism and WWI
Marking Period II:
· Chapter 31 and 32: The Roaring Twenties
· Chapter 32 and 33: The Great Depression
· Chapter 34 and 35: WWII
· Chapter 36 and 37: Cold War Era
· Chapter 38, 39, 40: The Sixties-Eighties
· Chapter 41-44: Post-Cold War Era (on your own)
CHS AP Proposals:
· Take AP course, attend review sessions, and take College Board Exam =
o No end of course final exam
o Opportunities for college credits
o Save time and money in college
· If student in unable to complete the AP commitment, student MUST take the Final Exam
Remind 101:
· This is a safe and easy way to stay in touch. In case of an emergency, weather, or update, I will use Remind 101 to contact you. The message is one way (me to you). You can email me for an further information.
o To: 81010
o Message: @apush-bl (block 1) or @apush-b3 (block 3)
Learnerator:
· Students must sign up for the AP US History course on learnerator
o More than just a review tool, this site offers practice questions that I will give as a 20/10/0
o Class Code: 092YPKON
Little Things:
· Projects are due on my desk at the start of class. You will not be allowed to print during my class
· When submitting something electronically, wait for my confirmation so you know it went through properly
· Any make-up tests/quizzes must be taken before school
· Make sure you regularly check my schoolwires page and Remind101 as well as access Learnerator
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please see me. I am always available to help those in need. I can be available before or after school (arrange a meeting with me ahead of time).
BE ACCOUNTABLE!