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AP US History
Advanced Placement U.S. History 2011-2012 and F.L.C.C./S.U.N.Y. U.S. History, 101-102 Overview This is a Social Studies course; however, writing well is very important in anything that you do, from a job application to a term paper, to an A.P. and Regent’s D.B.Q. Therefore, all of your work will be graded on Content Correctness Neatness Legibility Punctuation and Grammar Strength of evidence It is important that you have a solid grasp of U.S. History, Government, and Geography, by early May, in order to be ready for the A.P. exam, and because as a citizen it is important that you understand your rights and privileges, and where they came from. Assessment 1. You are expected to read and understand at least one chapter (and sometimes two) of text per week. · a. There will be a term sheet of important terms and vocabulary due each week; · b. At least three thematic questions per chapter, due each week, AND/OR DBQ AND practice test. http://wps.prenhall.com/hss_faragher_outofmany_5/36/9243/2366342.cw/index.html
Writing well and correctly is a very important part of A.P.U.S.H., and you will be expected to improve. · c. Class Lecture notes. You will need a loose-leaf notebook in order to take notes. These will be checked approximately every four-five weeks. You are encouraged to take brief outline notes, and/or webbing or mnemonic notes. Writing word for word does not usually help in synthesis of information. · A test each week on the chapter. 2. At least four major projects/book reports. These are usually seminar in nature, in that there is both a written and presentation component, dealing with some major theme in U.S. History. 3. Unit exams (every three to four chapters), Mid-Term Exam, and a Regent’s final. 4. In-class work. In order to address diverse learning intelligences, it is important that a portion of class work be diverse in pedagogy; namely, cooperative learning, films, maps, trivia games, etc. Students are expected to participate and are graded on that participation. · Grading Units – Each semester will have at least 30 grading units. Examples are: · Term sheets = 1 grading unit · Weekly Tests = 3 grading units · Unit Exams = 5 grading units · Mid-Term = 10% · Projects = 6 grading units Behavior You are young adults, in a college level course. No behavior, which is either disruptive to the learning process or disrespectful to anyone, will be tolerated. No electronic devices of any kind are allowed during class.
Supreme Court Project During the course of U.S. History, the Supreme Court has had a profound impact on the lives of Americans, by ruling on the constitutionality of contemporary issues. the following 38 cases are those cases which in my opinion tended to have a significant impact on U.S. History and the American people. You are to research the important information about your case, and write a three page paper which includes
The paper must be double spaced, single sided, 12 font, and have margins set at 1.5 inches. This paper must also include parenthetical citations, and a fourth page which is a works cited page. Remember: you didn't bring any information to this assignment, so everything should be cited. Also, you are to present the important findings of your case to the class, using an effective visual, in a three minute presentation. Excellent projects will include a thorough examination of the case and connections to history, solid citations and sources (minimum of three), and a correct effective presentation. Due Dates: Sources and paragraph on case - Presentations (date will be assigned) – Papers - (late papers will be assessed 25 points per school day late). 1803 - Marbury v. Madison judicial review 1819 - Dartmouth v. Woodward contract/supremacy 1819 - McCulloch v. Md. supremacy/necessary/proper 1824 - Gibbons v. Ogden commerce/supremacy 1832 - Worcester v. Georgia natives/federalism 1857 - Dred Scott v. Sanford slavery 1861 - Exparte Merryman habeas corpus/exec.power 1883 - Civil Rights Cases 13-14 amend. 1886 - Wabash v. Ill. commerce clause 1895 - U.S. v. E.C. Knight anti-trust/commerce 1895 - In Re Debs free speech/enterprise 1896 - Plessey v. Ferguson rights of freed slaves 1904 - Northern Securities v. U.S. anti-trust 1908 - Muller v. Oregon labor contracts 1919 - Schenk v. U.S. clear and present danger 1935 - Schecter Poultry v. U.S. balance of power 1944 - Korematsu v. U.S. Japanese civil liberties 1954 - Brown v. Board of Edu. equality under the law 1957 - Watkins v. U.S. Red Scare II 1961 - Mapp v. Ohio warrant 1962 - Engel v. Vitale
APUSH– Calendar – 2011/2012 (PR = Progress Report, EMP = End of Marking Period) Sep. 8 Summer work due - Out of Many, Ch. 1,2,3 Broadsides and Presidents Assigned 12 Out of Many – 19 Out of Many – 26 Out of Many – Oct. 3 Out of Many – 10 Out of Many - 17 Out of Many – 24 Out of Many – Ch 10 PR-10/31 - Work Due 10/27 31 Out of Many - Nov. 7 Out of Many – Ch. 12 EMP 11/14- All work Thurs. (No SchoolFriday). 14 Out of Many – Ch. 13 - Supreme court papers due, Nov. 20 - Supreme Court Presentations Begin Monday, 11/23 21 Monday and Tuesday, Sup. Court Present! No school Weds., Thurs., Fri 28 Out of Many - Dec. 5 Out of Many - Ch. 15 PR - 12/12 - All work due Weds, 12/8 Begin GLORY! 12 Out of Many - 19 Out of Many - Ch 16 & 17 26 Jan 2 Out of Many - Ch. 18 (No school Monday) PR 1/9, All work due, 1/6 9 Out of Many - 16 Out of Many - Jan. 23 Mid-Term Review and Mid term exam – Final Week for Presidents – Presidents Quiz – EMP 1/30 – All work due 1/25 30 Out of Many - Feb 8 Out of Many – 13 Out of Many - 20 Mid-Winter Recess 27 Out of Many - Ch. 24 - Themes of History assigned PR 3/5- Work Due Weds 3/1 Mar. 5 Out of Many - 12 Out of Many - 19 Out of Many - Ch. 27 (Monday1/2 day conf. day) 26 Out of Many – Ch. 28 - Themes of History due - Presentations begin April 2 Out of Many - 9 Spring Break - Review Assignments and "ketchup" if needed - Preview Princeton Review 16 Out of Many - 23 Out of Many - 30 Themes of History due - Presentations begin and/or AP review and/or chapter catch-up May 7 AP Exam Friday – Review 14 Debrief - Discuss - GUMP! (Tues., 1/2 day) PR 5/21, all work due 5/18 21 Constitution assignments - 28 Supreme Court cases, revisited, Pres. Orders (No school Monday)
June 4 Review/Regents 11 Tuesday - final day of regular classes - Regents Exam Week 18 Regents Exams – EMP, 6/22 – all assignments due
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