AP World History2015-2016 SYLLABUS – MR. FAHLER – DAWSON HIGH SCHOOL

Contact Information:E-mail: fahlerj@pearlandisd.org PISD Website: http://www.pearlandisd.org/webpages/jfahlerTwitter: @MrFahler Course Website: http://dawsonwhap.weebly.comTutorials: T-Th 2:15-3:00ish Conference Period: 2

Welcome!I’m super excited to welcome you to AP World History for the 2015-2016 school year. Bear in mind a few things before we begin:

This is a college-level reading and writing class. Students will be expected to complete all class readings at home and will be expected to write regular essays and reflections based on their readings in class. As in the world of academia, this class emphasizes the intelligent discussion of ideas over the memorization of random facts. However, you will be expected to do a little bit of both to be successful. Only by reading the assigned work, being able to express yourself in writing and speech, and keeping up with the discussion can one expect an “A” in this course. You will leave this class a changed student and I know you will gain valuable skills regardless of your AP exam score.

The AP Exam is an assessment you will study for throughout the year. It is not easy and is not meant to be easy – but we will work together throughout the year to prepare you to pass it and gain the college credit and earn the recognition that comes with such an achievement. It will occur on May 12, 2016.

I expect students to show initiative and attention to their own learning. While I am always willing to assist, I expect students to meet me halfway if problems arise. By far the best advice I can give is to stay current on readings and class lectures. I have noticed while teaching Pre-AP Geography that students tend to overload themselves with higher level courses and activities; bear in mind that I will be less forgiving with WHAP than I was with Pre-AP Geography as the course level, curriculum, and timeframe make this a more demanding class.

It is impossible for me to cover everything in the book. You will be responsible for your reading as the AP exam can be over anything the book covers. For that reason, my tests may also include material we do not cover in class but you will be expected to have read.

Course DescriptionFrom the College Board:

AP World History focuses on developing students’ abilities to think conceptually about world history from approximately 8000 BCE to the present and apply historical thinking skills. Five themes of equal importance — focusing on the environment, cultures, state-building, economic systems, and social structures — provide areas of historical inquiry for investigation across different periods and regions. AP World History encompasses the history of the five major geographical regions of the globe: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, with special focus on historical developments and processes that cross multiple regions.

MaterialsYou are expected to bring basic supplies to class every day – this is extremely important. If you are repeatedly arriving to class without supplies, expect parents to be called and detentions to be assigned. You will need the following items:

2-3 blue or black ink pens for daily writing assignments

2-3 pencils with erasers for class notes and multiple-choice tests

1 large spiral notebook for reading notes (I will not accept reading notes on loose-leaf paper)

Loose-leaf paper or another spiral notebook for class notes

1.5-2-inch 3-ring binder for class assignments

7 binder dividers with label tabs A supply check for reading notes, spirals,

and binders with dividers will be on Wednesday, September 2 for a daily grade.

ReadingsThe main textbook for this class will be Robert Strayer’s Ways of the World. In addition, the teacher will assign several primary and secondary sources which will be provided in class. Students are expected to read these when asked. The list below is only a sample.

Required TextbookStrayer, Robert. Ways of the World: A Global History.

Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2009.

We will be using the first edition with documents, which is issued by the school. Students are encouraged to consider buying a personal paperback copy of the first edition (without documents) on Amazon used for about $25-30 so that they may annotate the book. In addition, students may want to purchase a study guide. AP World History Crash Course by Jay Harmon and Cracking the AP World History Exam by Monty Armstrong, et al. are recommended for this course.

Primary Source Examples (teacher-provided) - The Epic of Gilgamesh, ca. 2100 BCE (Mesopotamia)- Classic of Poetry, or Shijing (詩經, 诗经), ca. 1100 – 700 BCE (China)- Plato, The Republic, ca. 380 BCE (Ancient Greece) - “Sermon on the Mount,” from the Gospel of Matthew, ca. 90 CE (Rome/Palestine)- “Epic of Sundiata,” ca. 1300 (Mali) - Machiavelli, The Prince, 1532 (Italy)- Gentile and Giovani Bellini, “St. Mark Preaching in Alexandria,” (painting), 1507 (Venice/Egypt)- Jefferson, Declaration of Independence, 1776 (United States) - Smith, Wealth of Nations, 1776 (Scotland) - Marx, Communist Manifesto, 1848 (Germany) - King, “My Trip to the Land of Gandhi,” 1959 (USA/India)

We will be using primary sources throughout the year in multiple time periods.

Sample of Secondary Sources (teacher-provided) - Christian, David. “The Case for Big History,” in Journal of World History, v2 n2, p. 223-38, 1991. - Diamond, Jared. Guns, Germs, and Steel. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 1999. - Sobel, Dava. Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of

His Time. New York: Harper Perennial, 2011. - Standage, Tom. A History of the World in 6 Glasses. New York: Walker & Company, 2005.

Classroom ExpectationsDiscipline: this is an AP class. Students are expected to set an example for the rest of the school in terms of discipline and attitude. I will not waste the time of students who want to learn.

Be prompt and arrive to class early or on time.

Be prepared to begin class on time. Be polite to the rest of the class by not

rudely interrupting. While I encourage the freedom of expression in my class, I will not tolerate any childish or rude behavior/language. This is the quickest way to be written up and sent out.

No electronic devices without prior teacher approval. This also applies to headphones.

Do not talk during the pledge, announcements, or the moment of silence.

10/10 Rule: Students may not leave class during the first 10 minutes or last 10 minutes per DHS policy

Tl;dr: Please, let’s pretend we’re a serious community of scholars.

Grading PoliciesStudent grades will be based on the following:

Daily assignments such as daily warm ups, homework, and in-class work

Quizzes which will count as two daily grades and may be announced or not

Class participation in discussions and activities.

Short essays which seek to help students develop their writing skills

Essays which seek to prepare students for the written portions of the AP Exam.

Major assessments such as tests, group projects, and essays

As per PISD policy, there will be a 60-40 split for grades. 60% of your grade comes from major grades (essays, tests, projects) and 40% from daily grades (quizzes, daily work).

All tests will be timed in order to reflect the AP test. Late daily work will not be accepted. Neither of us have the time to deal with this anyway. Failing test grades can be made up within three days of the test, but only for two assessments per

semester. Students can earn no higher than a 70 on a made up test. If one misses a project or essay, it will be accepted within three days of the due date at a grade no higher than a 70.

Final grades will be calculated according to district policies: Term grades: 40% of semester grade Semester exam: 20% of semester grade

Attendance Students are expected to be in their seats when the first bell rings. I will not let you out of the classroom for anything other than a restroom break. If a student is absent, it is their responsibility to see the teacher for missed daily work. The grade will

not be penalized if the attendance was excused. If the absence was not excused, the grade will be recorded as a zero.

Sports and field trip policy: WHAP is your priority. Work that falls on a due date which is the same as a game/match/competition/field trip should be submitted early. Late work will not be accepted. For testing: alternate tests may be given after the original test date.

Students are dismissed by the teacher, not the bell. Bring an ID and save us both the hassle of me sending you to get one for $5 and the tardy slip you’ll

earn. You can spend that $5 on buying me coffee on test day. (Joking!)

The Six Week MarkShortly before the six-week mark I will be notifying students who are failing in order to strongly encourage you drop the class and transfer to a non-AP section. Please do not take this personally but keep your GPA in mind when making this decision.

Academic HonestyPlease review the Dawson High School Cheating/Plagiarism policy in the student handbook. Academic dishonesty will be dealt with swiftly with the grade being recorded as a “0,” the students’ parents being notified, and possible other consequences being applied based on the nature of the assignment in question.

AP ExamThe AP Exam consists of a 70-question multiple-choice portion for which the student will have 55 minutes. After the first part, the student will have three free-response essays. Scores given by the Readers on the free-response questions are combined with the multiple-choice results. This is then converted to a 5-point scale:

5: Extremely Well Qualified Earned by about 10% of students4: Well Qualified Earned by about 15% of students3: Qualified Earned by about 25% of students2: Possibly Qualified Earned by about 25% of students1: No Recommendation Earned by about 25% of students

Syllabus Acknowledgment FormI have read the AP World History class expectations and agree to the terms. Due on Friday, August 28 for a Quiz Grade

___________________________________________________Student Printed Name

___________________________________________________ _______________Student Signature Date

___________________________________________________ _______________Parent Signature Date

___________________________________________________ ______________________________Parent e-mail Parent phone

Voluntary supply donation – if you can donate any of the following items to the class, it would be appreciated: Kleenex Hand Sanitizer (No extra credit available for this.)

AP World History Class SurveyMr. Fahler, DHS, 2015-2016

Your task is to complete a class survey online which will help Mr. Fahler learn about the students he will teach this year.

Directions:Use your smart phone with a free QR reader app to scan this code and complete the survey on your phone:

OR, you can visit the webpage and find the survey on todays’ blog post. It is hosted by a service called Typeform.Be sure to follow all directions carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This survey shouldn’t take a huge amount of time but also should be taken seriously.

E-mail me at fahlerj@pearlandisd.org if you have questions.Due date is Friday, August 28, 2015 – no exceptions.

Calendar for Reading Quizzes, Unit Tests, Map Tests, and Projects

General notes: Chapter reading quizzes and note checks are on Wednesdays. Other chapter assignments (SPICE charts, CCOT charts, AP-PARTS reading analyses, etc.) will be due Wednesdays as well. Map tests will fall on Mondays. Timeline tests will fall on Tuesdays. Unit tests will fall on Thursdays. There will usually be one test and one reading quiz each week. Timed writing assignments that will count as quiz or test grades will be integrated throughout the year after proper writing instruction has been provided. Students should practice proper time management throughout the week giving WHAP at least 45 minutes each night. Note that any ancillary reading the teacher requires is expected on top of this schedule.

Please note that this calendar will change throughout the year based on campus activities. Students will be informed when the calendar has changed. Check the Google Calendar for up-to-date assignments. This draft is meant to serve as a pacing guide for students.

Format for Assessments: Reading Quizzes: 10 multiple choice questions or 5 identification questions (short answer).

Students may use their hand written reading notes to help them with the quiz.Reading Note Checks: Completion grade based on sections of notes necessary in each chapter. All notes must be handwritten.Map Tests: Matching format. Guides provided on my website.Timeline Tests: Matching format (50% of grade) with 5 identification questions (short answer: event given – students provide date, place/region, description, & significance – 50% of grade). Guides provided on my website.Unit Tests: Multiple choice with occasional writing portions. SPICE, CCOT, & AP-PARTS charts as well as chapter notes and assignments will serve as your review.All quizzes, tests, and formal assessments will be timed to reflect the timing on the AP World History test all students are expected to take in May 2016.

Date Assignment ContentSeptember 2 Ch. 1 Reading Quiz (p. 11 – 33) Ch. 1September 8 Period 1 & 2 Map Test Periods 1 & 2September 9 Ch. 2 Reading Quiz (p. 49 – 67) Ch. 2

September 15 Period 1 Timeline Test Period 1September 16 Ch. 3 Reading Quiz (p. 85 – 114) Ch. 3September 23 Ch. 4 Reading Quiz (p. 143 – 169) Ch. 4September 24 Unit 1 Test Ch. 1 – 3September 30 Ch. 5 Reading Quiz (p. 189 – 216) Ch. 5

October 6 Period 2 Timeline Test Period 2October 7 Ch. 6 Reading Quiz (p. 237 – 260) Ch. 6

October 14 Ch. 7 Reading Quiz (p. 281 – 306) Ch. 7October 21 Ch. 8 Reading Quiz (p. 324 – 355) Ch. 8October 22 Unit 2 Test Ch. 4 – 7

TBA End of 1st TermOctober 26 Period 3 Map Test Period 3October 28 Ch. 9 Reading Quiz (p. 379 – 405) Ch. 9

November 4 Ch. 10 Reading Quiz (p. 425 – 454) Ch. 10November 5 Unit 3 Test Ch. 8 – 9

November 10 Period 3 Timeline Test Period 3November 11 Ch. 11 Reading Quiz (p. 473 – 501) Ch. 11November 18 Ch. 12 Reading Quiz (p. 521 – 549) Ch. 12November 19 Unit 4 Test Ch. 10 – 11December 9 Ch. 13 Reading Quiz (p. 569 – 600) Ch. 13

December 4 – 10 Trial of Genghis Khan: Test Grade Project Ch. 12December 11 Unit 5 Test Ch. 12 – 13

December 14 – 18 Semester Exam Week Ch. 1 – 13END OF SEMESTER

START OF SEMESTER 2January 6 Ch. 14 Reading Quiz (p. 618 – 651) Ch. 14

January 11 Period 4 Map Test Period 4January 13 Ch. 15 Reading Quiz Ch. 15January 19 Period 4 Timeline Test Period 4January 20 Ch. 16 Reading Quiz (p. 721 – 748) Ch. 16January 27 Ch. 17 Reading Quiz (p. 779 – 805) Ch. 17January 28 Unit 6 Test Ch. 14 – 16February 3 Ch. 18 Reading Quiz (p. 825 – 854) Ch. 18February 8 Period 5 Map Test Period 5

February 10 Ch. 19 Reading Quiz (p. 877 – 904) Ch. 19February 16 Period 5 Timeline Test Period 5February 17 Ch. 20 Reading Quiz (p. 923 – 949) Ch. 20February 24 Ch. 21 Reading Quiz (p. 977 – 1009) Ch. 21February 25 Unit 8 Test Ch. 19 – 20

March 2 Ch. 22 Reading Quiz (p. 1029 – 1059) Ch. 22March 3 – March 10 Trial of Karl Marx: Test Grade Project Ch. 21 – 22

March 7 Period 6 Map Test Period 6March 9 Ch. 23 Reading Quiz (p. 1081 – 1109) Ch. 23

TBA End of 3rd TermMarch 22 Period 6 Timeline Test Period 6March 23 Ch. 24 Reading Quiz (p. 1133 – 1166)

NO MORE READING QUIZZES!!!!Ch. 24

March 31 Unit 9 Test Ch. 21 – 24April 6 AP Diagnostic Test (Not a test grade!) Ch. 1 – 24, Periods 1 - 6

April 13 Final DBQ EssayApril 20 Final Compare/Contrast EssayApril 27 Total Timeline Test Period 1 – 6May 4 Final CCOT

May 12 AP World History Exam by College Board Ch. 1 – 24, Periods 1 – 6

May 18 – 25 End of Year Projects for Test Grade

AP World History 3-Week Schedule, 8/24 – 9/11Day/Date

Topic Classwork Homework Assessment

M, 8-24 Introduction to course 262 days until the AP exam

Book distributionSyllabus overviewSeating

Class survey due 8/28

T, 8-25 Introduction to World HistoryIntro: San and Chumash

Howto: OPTIC, Howto: SPICE

Christian article – read and take notes – answer questions through Canvas by 8/26

W, 8-26 What is “Big History?” Howto: Notetaking

H.T.S. Notes (due 8-27)

Th, 8-27 First Peoples: Populating the Planet

Lecture/Note taking

History Jargon (due 9-4)

F, 8-28 Discussion: Nisa: The Life and Words of a !Kung Woman

Nisa DiscussionCCWH: Video 1Howto: SOAPPSTone

Due: Module 1 on Canvas @ 11:59pm

Nisa Q’s Due Monday at 7am (Canvas)

M, 8-31 1. Maps & Projections2. Map Test Workday

Geography Review/Test Work

Q’s: Myth of Continents (due 9-1)Begin studying: Pd. 1-2 Map Test

T, 9-1 “Periodization” in World History

Comparing Periodizations

W, 9-2 Free Response Question: CCOT Howto

Fill in CCOT Outline packet, be prepared to write

Chapter 1 Reading Quiz, Notes Check, and Supply Check

Th, 9-3 Writing Workshop: First CCOT

CCOT: My Life (Writing, 20 min., Review/Grading 25 min.)

F, 9-4 First Farmers: The Revolutions of Agriculture (Ch2)

Lecture/Note Taking

M, 9-7 No School – Labor DayT, 9-8 Map Test and

Thoughts on Civ“Thoughts on Civ.”reading/prep.

Periods 1-2 Map Test

W, 9-9 Reading Qz. and What is Civilization Discussion

What is Civilization?

Chapter 2 Reading Quiz

Th, 9-10 First Civilizations: Cities, States, and Unequal Societies (Ch3)

Lecture/Note Taking

F, 9-11 “They Thought the Earth Was Flat?”: Perspectives on Historical Thinking

Class DBQ Activity