Last year's AP results were the highest ever, with 90% of students passing. Congrats to students of 2010-2011.
Right now we are busy finishing up with background information on the Middle Ages.
On Wednesday, September 14th, we will be spending a review day on the Middle Ages. On Thursday we start the Renaissance, and on Friday we are in the library for our Renaissance Scavenger hunt.
Monday, September 19th will be our Middle Ages Test, based on the notes and test guide.
We'll finish up the Renaissance on Tuesday with a take home test. Students will also be writing an essay on The Prince. That will be due on September 26th.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
May 9th through 20th
Wow--the AP exam is over, so back to work! I hope you all did well---the exam results will be made available in July.
In the meanwhile, I would encourage students who did not take the exam to consider going to Chemeketa and taking the CLEP exam sometime in may. You need to take Western Civilization II.
On Tuesday, students begin their primary document based final exam. This is a fabulous chance for you to learn as you take a test as the exam covers all periods of the AP course. These is also a visual and written element to the final, so by the time we are done (Thursday), students will be ready to unwide with a film. In this case, we always show Dr. Zhivago. The second film, if we have time, will probably be the Mission. Both are fabulous and I have super viewing guides and historical slideshows to support.
The final week of AP Euro will be spend doing our presentations. This is my favorite part, and students have been given a list of fabulous cultural literacy topics. Ask to see the list and maybe you can help your student decide.
In the meanwhile, I would encourage students who did not take the exam to consider going to Chemeketa and taking the CLEP exam sometime in may. You need to take Western Civilization II.
On Tuesday, students begin their primary document based final exam. This is a fabulous chance for you to learn as you take a test as the exam covers all periods of the AP course. These is also a visual and written element to the final, so by the time we are done (Thursday), students will be ready to unwide with a film. In this case, we always show Dr. Zhivago. The second film, if we have time, will probably be the Mission. Both are fabulous and I have super viewing guides and historical slideshows to support.
The final week of AP Euro will be spend doing our presentations. This is my favorite part, and students have been given a list of fabulous cultural literacy topics. Ask to see the list and maybe you can help your student decide.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
April 11th through the 28th
Wow--we are finishing up the course as we speak. On Tuesday, we will cover the break up of the Soviet Union, the war in Yugoslavia, and the Maastricht Treaty and the coming of the Euro.
We will then be reviewing in class for the next two weeks. Though some have elected not to take the exam, they should consider going to Chemeketa and signing up for the CLEP exam at any time and taking Western Civilization II.
For the rest who are taking the AP exam, you will need to plan to make the review sessions at least once a week. When are they?
Monday--after school
Wednesday--before school
Each is about 45 minutes long.
We will then be reviewing in class for the next two weeks. Though some have elected not to take the exam, they should consider going to Chemeketa and signing up for the CLEP exam at any time and taking Western Civilization II.
For the rest who are taking the AP exam, you will need to plan to make the review sessions at least once a week. When are they?
Monday--after school
Wednesday--before school
Each is about 45 minutes long.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
April 1st through April 8th
Wow--we are finishing up AP Euro fast and furious.
On Monday, we will do World War II in a day. Chapter 26 and 27 questions are due then.
On Monday, I will hand out chapter 28 questions.
We will also finish up World War I and watch the short documentary, The Plot to Kill Hilter.
On Wednesday, we will discuss post World War II reconstruction, the Cold War, and steps toward greater European Unity.
On Monday, we will do World War II in a day. Chapter 26 and 27 questions are due then.
On Monday, I will hand out chapter 28 questions.
We will also finish up World War I and watch the short documentary, The Plot to Kill Hilter.
On Wednesday, we will discuss post World War II reconstruction, the Cold War, and steps toward greater European Unity.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
March 16th through Spring Break
AP Exam sign up needs to be done by March 30th ($87).
We will need to cover the dictatorships over Spring Break (sorry guys! Those furlough days are responsible for this).
You will be given chapter 26 and 27 to complete and turn in on the 29th.
If Mrs. Olsen is not back from Europe on the 29th (that is, if a volcano erupts in Iceland, or, she is asked to stay for Prince William's wedding) you will be viewing the slideshow about the three dictators, Mussolini, Hitler and Stalin.
On Friday, March 18th, Mrs. Platz, the substitute, will be administering your 100 point test on the 19th century. Good luck guys and good studying! You already have the yellow sheet, and on Wednesday, March 16th, after the slide show, you will have the period to study.
For Spring Break, you will also be given an official AP Euro practice exam. IT is an OPEN BOOK test, which means you can use the MOTHERSHIP and text to get the most correct answer.
We will need to cover the dictatorships over Spring Break (sorry guys! Those furlough days are responsible for this).
You will be given chapter 26 and 27 to complete and turn in on the 29th.
If Mrs. Olsen is not back from Europe on the 29th (that is, if a volcano erupts in Iceland, or, she is asked to stay for Prince William's wedding) you will be viewing the slideshow about the three dictators, Mussolini, Hitler and Stalin.
On Friday, March 18th, Mrs. Platz, the substitute, will be administering your 100 point test on the 19th century. Good luck guys and good studying! You already have the yellow sheet, and on Wednesday, March 16th, after the slide show, you will have the period to study.
For Spring Break, you will also be given an official AP Euro practice exam. IT is an OPEN BOOK test, which means you can use the MOTHERSHIP and text to get the most correct answer.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
March 2nd through March 18th
We are rushing to get to Chapter 26 by Spring Break.
On Thursday, March 4, we will discuss Imperialism across chapters 23-25. Students will learn about the Berlin Conference of 1884, when the "Scramble for Africa" began. They will watch the brief documentary Zulus at War. If we have time we will discuss the poem "White Man's Burden."
On Monday, March 7th we will finish discussing Imperialism. I will hand out a test. On Wednesday, March 10th both the Imperialism Test and the Questions on White Man's Burden will be due.
On Wednesday, we will begin learning about the causes of World War I. Students are to do the questions on Chapter 25 and 26. They will be due on Monday, March 14th. On Monday, March14th , I will be lecturing all day on World War I. On Wednesday, we will cover the period of the 1920's and on Friday, students will be given a work day to do questions on Chapter 27. The Age of Catastrophes.
Students will have homework over the break--I will be giving them an AP exam which they are to do (open book--or with assistance from the Mothership).
On Thursday, March 4, we will discuss Imperialism across chapters 23-25. Students will learn about the Berlin Conference of 1884, when the "Scramble for Africa" began. They will watch the brief documentary Zulus at War. If we have time we will discuss the poem "White Man's Burden."
On Monday, March 7th we will finish discussing Imperialism. I will hand out a test. On Wednesday, March 10th both the Imperialism Test and the Questions on White Man's Burden will be due.
On Wednesday, we will begin learning about the causes of World War I. Students are to do the questions on Chapter 25 and 26. They will be due on Monday, March 14th. On Monday, March14th , I will be lecturing all day on World War I. On Wednesday, we will cover the period of the 1920's and on Friday, students will be given a work day to do questions on Chapter 27. The Age of Catastrophes.
Students will have homework over the break--I will be giving them an AP exam which they are to do (open book--or with assistance from the Mothership).
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Week of February 22-25th
On Wednesday, Students in AP Euro will be hearing a lecture on the unification of Germany.
They will also take a quiz on Communism and Karl Marx.
We will also be discussing Edgar Montero's kidnapping and the affect it had on Italian Unification.
On Friday, we will continue with an open book (probably take home) test on unification. We will also be learning about the impact of European culture on the globe. We may be starting a discussion of Imperialism.
On Tuesday, March 1st, we will discuss Imperialism. Students will view the film on the Battle of Tushima. We will continue to discuss Imperialism. Students will also do a short DBQ on Imperialism in the Belgian Congo under King Leopold.
They will also take a quiz on Communism and Karl Marx.
We will also be discussing Edgar Montero's kidnapping and the affect it had on Italian Unification.
On Friday, we will continue with an open book (probably take home) test on unification. We will also be learning about the impact of European culture on the globe. We may be starting a discussion of Imperialism.
On Tuesday, March 1st, we will discuss Imperialism. Students will view the film on the Battle of Tushima. We will continue to discuss Imperialism. Students will also do a short DBQ on Imperialism in the Belgian Congo under King Leopold.
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