Textbook WebQuest

•Chapter 2 – Using the section titled Neo-European Colonies and other information from the chapter, contrast the differences between the different European colonists (French, Dutch, English, and Spanish)

•Chapter 3 – How did England display its control over the American colonies? (think: Navigation Acts and Dominion of New England) How are these examples of mercantilism?

•Chapter 4 – Answer this question from pg. 139 How did the Seven Years’ War reshape Britain’s empire in North America and affect native peoples?

Wednesday 8/22/18

Today in class we will finish looking at the short answer question from Monday, then take the Unit 1 Test, and finish up with introducing Unit 2.  Unit 2 is where some of the more common elements for each unit will start to kick in, so if any questions arise, please be sure to ask! 

Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate content knowledge of Period 1 through responding to short answer questions

Agenda:

1. Turn in Unit Pack
2. Review Chapter 1 Quiz (If necessary)
3. Study Skills: Short Answer Writing (if necessary)
4. Unit 1 Test
5. Review: Unit 2 Assignment Sheet
6. Warm-Up #1
7. Discuss: Unit 2
8. Textbook Quest: Unit 2
9. Closure #1

Homework:

1. Study for Chapter 2 Quiz on Friday
2. Finish Classwork

8-22-2018 PPT

AP Exam Fee Reduction Initiative​

AP Exam Fee Reduction Initiative​

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Monday 8/20/18

This is going to be a pretty tough week so it is important that you do your best to stay on top of all your work and ask any questions as they arise.  

Today in class we are taking our first Chapter Quiz.  This will be a common occurrence in this class so get used to it!  These quizzes are designed to both ensure you are doing your reading as well as practice the style of questions that will be on the AP Exam in May.  

Its a Monday schedule so we will only have time to accomplish the quiz (most likely).  

Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Develop skills for responding to AP style short answer prompts
2. Respond to document based multiple choice questions and a short answer question to demonstrate knowledge on Period 1.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #2

WARM UP # 2

PROMPT: HOW YOU DOING? / HISTORIOGRAPHY REVIEW
ARE YOU KEEPING UP ON YOUR READINGS? DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? ANY CONCERNS? ALSO: EXPLAIN THE DIFFERING HISTORICAL VIEWPOINTS EXPRESSED BY ZINN AND JOHNSON CONCERNING EARLY AMERICAN HISTORY. ADDITIONALLY, HYPOTHESIZE HOW EITHER OF THESE AUTHORS MAY VIEW OTHER HISTORICAL OR CURRENT EVENTS.

1. Quick Review: Historiography Assignment
2. Chapter 1 Quiz (20 minute timed)
3. Review Chapter 1 Quiz (SA Only)
4. Study Skills: Short Answer Writing

Homework:

1. Study for Unit 1 Test (remember that some of Chapter 2 will be on the Unit 1 Test - check out the reading pacing guide)
2. Print Unit Pack Cover Sheet
   1. Collect all items and staple with the Cover Sheet on Top
      1. Items should be stapled in the order they appear on the Cover Sheet
3. Print and Bring to Class Unit 2 Assignment Sheet

8-20-2018 PPT

Friday 8/18/18

Agenda:

1. Submit Syllabus Signatures
2. Recap "Why Study History"
3. Review Unit 1 Assignment Sheet
4. Warm-Up #1 Prompt: Analyzing History 
1. Analyze this question/Statement: who writes history, with what agenda in mind, and towards what ends? (Queens College, NY
5. Skill Building: Note Taking
6. Lecture #1 - America Before and After Europeans
7. Closure #1 Prompt: Lesson Recap
    What did you learn/Practice today? Do you have any questions, comments, or concerns?

Homework:

1. Complete Historiography Assignment on Google Classroom
2. Study Chapter 1 and 2 (Colombian Exchange) for quiz on Monday!
3. 50 States Quiz and Chapter 1/2 Short Answers on Wednesday next week.

Lecture Question 1: 

A.What made the Native American cultures prior to European contact unique?  What cultural similarities and differences existed between regions?

B.What was the significance of the Colombian Exchange?  What long term impacts did it have on the following groups?

a.Native Americans

b.Europeans

c.Africans

I.Answer each question above in at least one two-chunk paragraph.  Make sure to use specific evidence in your responses.

A.Due with the Unit Packet

8/15/18 Welcome Back

• Welcome back to school! 

• Sit anywhere for now, assigned seats will come next week.
• Grab textbook, head over to book depository
• Introduction
• Distribute: Textbooks
• Review: AP Curriculum and Syllabus

• Homework: Google Classroom Assignment (join), Syllabus Signatures, Unit Assignment Sheet / CH 1 readings, and read and complete writing assignment “Why Study History”

• Period 2 Google Classroom Code: bpzf2t2
• Period 4 Google Classroom Code: ybptv9

End of Year Project

Link to the project.