Pre-AP Policies and Procedures

Pre-AP world History
Mrs. Carley
karen.carley@cobbk12.org
770 578- 3200, x242

Welcome to Pre-AP World History!
A variety of learning strategies and assessments will be used including lecture, discussion, video, group work, independent study, research, labs, etc., which reflect student-directed learning and a performance based learning environment. Critical writing, reading, and thinking skills will be emphasized according to the school improvement plan.

CLASS PROCEDURES
1. Required supplies:
London by Edward Rutherford (parallel reading requirement)
3-ring binder/paper/dividers
blue or black pens, pencils
textbook: World History, Patterns of Interaction, McDougalLittell
colored pencils
highlighter
spiral notebook for journal
project materials as needed

2. Assignments and makeup work procedures:
Ø It is your responsibility to keep up with assignments and due dates.
Ø Print your first and last name, period, and assignment title in the upper right hand corner of assignments.
Ø Assignments must be ready to turn in upon entering the classroom.
Ø All essay re-writes will be due the Monday following return of the original essay.
Ø Late work may be accepted with a letter grade penalty for each day late. After three days, half credit may be earned. Final deadlines for accepting assignments may be imposed at any time. Point penalties will be awarded according to the point value of the assignment. A completed late work form must be attached to the late assignment. This applies for make-up work as well.
Ø It is your responsibility to make up any class work, quizzes or tests missed because of excused absences. You have 5 school days to make up work upon your return to class unless other arrangements have been made. Long term assignments are due on the day of your return. Sign up on the make-up appointment clipboard.
Ø Field trips, extracurricular activities, family vacations, and unexcused absences or tardiness to school will not be accepted as excuses for late or incomplete work.

CLASS RULES/EXPECTATIONS

Be respectful of adults and peers alike.
Be prepared.
Be informed.
Be organized.
Be engaged.

**Please be familiar with the student handbook. All classroom procedures and policies are subject to the handbook rules. All additional school rules as outlined in the student handbook will be enforced in this classroom.

Mission Trip to Kenya

Some of my students from last year indicated an interest to hear about my trip to Kenya in June. It's difficult to put into words all the amazing experiences, sights, sounds, and people that I encountered on my trip, but I have lots of pictures. So those of you that are curious, stop by after school starts and I' ll be delighted to show you pictures and talk about my trip.

Pre-AP World History Syllabus

• Objective of this class: The goal of this class is to prepare students with skills and information necessary for success in the Advanced Placement World History Class which they will take in the tenth grade.
  
  Scope: The content of this class includes human and physical geography skills, anthropology, and history covering the human record from pre-history through 1000 C. E. There is also a current issues strand associated with each topic studied.
  
  Sequence: Following is the anticipated sequence for topics covered. Units may be added or deleted or the sequence changed as needed. The case studies serve as examples of the basic themes of history and geography. The case studies also illustrate the development of culture in different regions of the world.
  
  The basic theories of physical geography
  The origins and diffusion of hominids
  The origins and diffusion of language
  The origins and diffusion of tools and technology
  The origins and diffusion of agriculture
  The origins and diffusion of religion
  The origins and diffusion of government/political systems
  The origins and diffusion of urbanism and specialization The origins and diffusion of trade
  Case study: Catal Huyuk/Jericho
  Case study: Nile River Valley (Ancient Egypt)
  Case study: Tigris/Euphrates River Valley (Mesopotamia)
  Case study: Indus River Valley (India)
  Case study: Huang He River Valley (China)
  Case study: Mesoamerica
  Case study: Mediterranean Civilization Case Study: Persia
  Case Study: Athens/Sparta (City states)
  Case Study: Alexander the Great (Greek Empire)
  Case Study: Rome and the Empire
  Contemporary issues showing change over time from the specific ancient civilization to its modern day country (concurrent with each case study)