WELCOME to World History Advanced Placement Do Now: Begin reading overview of course and fill Out questionnaire WELCOME to World History Advanced Placement

Course is broken down by time… 8000 B.C.E- 600 B.C.E (ancient) 600 B.C.E-600 C.E (classical) 600-1450 (post classical) 1450-1750 (early modern) 1750-1900 (modern) 1900- Present (contemporary) Events in each one?

Major WHAP Themes Interactions between Humans and the Environment Development and Interaction of cultures State-Building, Expansion and Conflict Creation, Expansion and Interaction of economic systems Development and transformation of social structures.

Polycentric regions

The Breakdown Mid-term = 4% of grade Final = 16% of grade Quarter =20% of grade AP Exam on 5/12/17 Regents Exam in June (Counts as Final Exam)

Readings and Quizzes You must take notes as you read to properly prepare you for daily 10 minute quizzes. Quizzes may be mini-essays, graphic organizers or multiple choice questions and are heavily weighted.

In order to achieve college credit in most universities, a minimum score of 3 on the AP Exam is required. I will go over the details as the class unfolds. It is important, however, to begin by establishing good habits.

Organization is the key to success NOTEBOOK ORGANIZATION  NOTEBOOK 1.      Use a three-ring notebook 2.      Bring to class EVERYDAY 3.      Order: a.       Syllabus b.      "Frequently Used Terms" c.       Commonly used "graphic organizers" like Venn Diagrams, etc. d.      Units: Foundations-Prehistory to 600 C.E.; 600 C.E. -1450; 1450-1750; 1750-1914; 1914 to present e.       For each unit divide into Chapters and include: 1.      Guided Reading for each chapter and notes 2.      Lecture/discussion notes 3.      Handouts (except documents and maps) 4.      Worksheets 5.      Quizzes 6.      Returned graded compare/contrast essays and change-over-time essays 7.      Copy of Document Analysis Sheets placed after each document 8.      Maps f.        Graded copies of all essays g.      Unit exam

Review Books? Good for supplementing the text I have some you may borrow Best to get it now

Find out what it means to me R-E-S-P-E-C-T Find out what it means to me

Expectations Out of respect for your fellow students, be on time to avoid disrupting the lesson Address the speech, not the speaker (“I disagree with what was said because…”) I love it when you have something to say, but please raise your hand if you have something to contribute. Speaking in turn will ensure that everyone is heard clearly. Please hand assignments in on time. You will lose 5 points for every period missed

Expectations Stay organized! Copy the lesson’s objective, the question of the day (Q.O.D.), and homework assignments at the beginning of class everyday. Be in your seat and prepared (with all necessary tools) for class before the bell rings. Only utilize cell phones/electronic devices when I say its ok!!!!!

Grading

Grading 50% Tests, Quizzes (daily) and Essays 30% Homework (short term assignments and long-term projects) 20 % Classwork (work included in class and participation) There is no such thing as good writing, only good re-writing. Therefore, you have 24 hours to read my comments, re-write, and re-submit your essays for an improved grade.

I see procrastination as an indication that you are not organized or prioritizing your studies. Please do not expect sympathy for bad study habits. See me if you need time-management tips. Speaking of which, your summer reading is due today!!!!!!

Wisdom of Crowds

Talk to me In person: A-109 By mail: My mailbox is in North House under “DAVIS,” you may submit assignments and other paperwork there. By phone: (914) 422-2135 By Email: Pauldavis65@aol.com, pauldavis@wpcsd.k12.ny.us

3… the magic number For Tuesday’s quiz (they are daily) read your syllabus and identify three ways (with examples) of how the course is broken down. Start with the thesis: “The world history advanced placement course is broken down into chronological developments, thematic overviews and regionally through 9 polycentric regions”.

Daily Quiz Rubric Thesis Component Excellent Good Fair Poor Thesis Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of 3 tiered thesis Demonstrates good knowledge of 3 tiered thesis Demonstrates vague knowledge of three tiered thesis Demonstrates unclear or absent knowledge of three tiered thesis Evidence Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of specific evidence, historical context, people, places, things Demonstrates good knowledge of specific evidence, historical context, people, places, things Demonstrates vague knowledge of specific evidence, historical context, people, places, things Demonstrates unclear or absent knowledge of specific evidence, historical context, people, places, things Analysis Demonstrates exceptional ability to provide explanation, causation and a clear understanding of thesis support Demonstrates good ability to provide explanation, causation and a clear understanding of thesis support Demonstrates vague ability to provide explanation, causation and a clear understanding of thesis support Demonstrates unclear or absent ability to provide explanation, causation and a clear understanding of thesis support 10 points  

WHAP themes These themes are unchanged from the current AP World History course. Theme 1: Interaction Between Humans and the Environment- demography, disease, migration, settlement, technology Theme 2: Development and Interaction of Cultures- belief systems, art, architecture,technology Theme 3: State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict-political structures, governance, empires, nationalism, revolutions, organizations Theme 4: Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems- agriculture and pastoral production, trade and commerce, labor, industrialism, capitalism and socialism Theme 5: Development and Transformation of Social Structures-gender roles, family and kinship, racial and ethnic constructions, social and economic classes

Polycentric Regions

Using themes, Regions and Periodization to Develop Free response topic Periodizations Regions 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 Structures Founations-600 B.C.E (5%) 600 B.C.E-600 C.E(15%) 600-1450(20%) 1450-1750(20%) 1750-1900(20%) 1900- present(20%) East Asia South Asia ( and SE Asia) Central Asia Middle East East Europe Western Europe Sub-Saharan Africa North America Latin America Using your skills: Habits of Mind

Test Format Foundations to 600 C.E: 19-20% of Questions Actual time that it takes to complete the exam: 3 Hours and 5 Minutes: Section I. Part A :Multiple Choice ( 55 questions,55minutes)-40% Part B: Short Answer ( 4 questions, 50 minutes)-20% Section II. Part A: DBQ Essay ( 1 question 55 minutes)- 20% Part B: Long Essay ( 1 question 35 minutes)- 15% Historical Periodization Coverage: Foundations to 600 C.E: 19-20% of Questions 600 C.E-1450 C.E: 22 % of Questions 1450 C.E- 1750 C.E: 19-20% of Questions 1750 C.E- 1914 C.E: 19-20% of Questions 1914-Present: 19-20% of Questions

Five Themes of World History AP Interaction between humans & the environment: demography & disease, migration, patterns of settlement, technology Development and interaction of cultures: religions; belief systems, philosophies, and ideologies; science & technology; the arts and architecture State-building, expansion, and conflict: political structures & forms of governance, empires; nations & nationalism; revolts & revolutions; regional, transregional, & global structures & organizations Creation, expansion, & interaction of economic systems: agricultural & pastoral production, trade & commerce, labor systems, industrialization, capitalism & socialism Development and transformation of social structures: gender roles and relations, family & kinship, racial & ethnic constructions; social & economic classes

Regions Middle East – Egypt, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Turkey Southeast Asia – Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia Sub Sahara Africa – Nigeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa

As defined by the College Board for use in testing.

Cornell Notes Will be utilized as class work and homework Will help guide thesis development Will be partially filled out ( you do the rest) Will help to gather evidence and analysis To support a thesis Will be utilized for daily quizzes