AP World History Course Information

Mrs. Hatlen teaches various courses at Liberty High School, including AP World History. She emphasizes creating a safe and caring environment for her students while focusing on reducing anxiety, fostering laughter, and imparting valuable knowledge. Taking AP World History can help students stand out in college admissions, earn college credits, develop essential skills, and improve their high school GPA. To prepare for the AP World History exam on May 12, 2022, students need to register on MyAP, review materials, and understand the exam format.

• AP World History
• College Preparation
• High School Education
• Teaching Strategies
• Exam Preparation

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1. Welcome to AP World History Mrs. Hatlen

2. My Check List for Every Class 1. Keep them safe 2. Lower their anxiety about the current situation 3. Make them laugh 4. Let them know I care about them 5. Teach them something In this order

3. About Me Proud Lion! Year 8 at Liberty High School Courses taught: AP World History World History Government Economics AP Seminar AP Research

4. Contact Information hatlenm@luhsd.net Liberty High School Website teacher page- Melissa Hatlen

5. Why Take AP World? Stand out in College Admissions- Admissions officers know the student has experienced college level course Possibly Earn College Credits- Colleges may offer college credit, advanced placement, for AP Exam scores Build College Skills- AP courses prepare students for next phase of educational journey Earn High School Grade Bump: Students who earn an A, B, or C in class will earn a one letter grade bump towards their high school GPA

6. MyAP Account In order to register to take the AP Test, students must: Register for each AP course on myap.collegeboard.org. Students should receive join codes from AP teacher This registration will also grant students with free test practice and lessons If you think you may qualify for a discounted test, please submit a request for a Fee Reduction You will be contacted directly by phone or email if you qualify.

7. AP World History Exam Exam date: May 12, 2022 Content will cover developments from 1200- present Section 1A: Multiple Choice Section 1B: Short Answer Questions Section 2A: Document Based Question (Essay) Section 2B: Long Essay I also recommend review books

8. Period Number Title Time Frame Period Weights Textbook Chapters Period 1 Regional and Interregional Interactions 1200 C.E. - 1450 C.E. 16%-20% 7-16 Period 2 Global Interactions 1450 C.E. - 1750 C.E. 24%-30% 17-23 Period 3 Industrialization and Global Integration 1750 - 1900 24%-30% 24-28 Period 4 Accelerating Global Change and Realignments 1900 Present 24%-30% 28-37

9. Historical Thinking Skills 70% of the AP exam will require students to analyze primary source documents, maps, diagrams, etc. Simply put it is NOT about memorization!!!! These skills include 1. Cause and Effect 2. Continuity and Change 3. Periodization 4. Compare and Contrast 5. Historical Argumentation 6. Support with Appropriate Evidence 7. Identify Author or Source Bias

10. Assignments All assignments will be posted on Canvas Use Canvas for Calendar w/ upcoming events, assignments, tests Homework assignments Online discussions Quizzes & tests Grades

11. Assessments Because we are preparing students for the AP Exam, students will practice taking these exams We will have unit tests that will model the AP Exam We will also have some quizzes in between For writing assessments, I offer a makeup before the next assessment

12. My Check List for Every Class 1. Keep them safe 2. Lower their anxiety about the current situation 3. Make them laugh 4. Let them know I care about them 5. Teach them something In this order If I am not meeting any portion of this checklist, please reach out to me at hatlenm@luhsd.net