Scheduling 2014-2015
Social Studies
Requirements For All…
• 1 full year credit –
Global History 1450-Present
• Global History & Geography Regents
Exam June 2015
–Knowledge and understanding of both
the 9th grade and 10th grade
curriculum is assessed
Courses which meet
Requirements
• Global History and Geography II Regents
– Regent level Midterm
– Regents Exam in June
– Prentice Hall Text
• Global History and Geography II Honors
– Honors level Midterm
– Regents Exam in June
– Prentice Hall Text
Visit the hyperlinks for samples
of questions, content,
readings, etc.
• Advanced Placement World History
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AP level Midterm
AP Exam in May
Regents Exam in June
Bently & Ziegler, Traditions and Encounters
Stearns, World Civilizations
Teacher Selected Readings
What course should
I take?
Consider…
What kind of student are you?
Are you a…
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Lover of history? Global Thinker?
Reader?
Disciplined, Independent worker?
Intrinsically motivated learner?
These are the
characteristics
of a successful
AP student!
What kind of student are you?
Do you…
• Work hard?
• Take a serious approach to class
lessons and activities?
• Measure success by grades?
• Need a bridge to the analytical world?
These are the
characteristics
of a successful
Honors
student!
Benefits of Honors and AP
• Sophisticated approach to historical study
• Fostering of analytical skills – critical thinking
• Development of historical interpretations – not merely
recitation
• Development of important reading and writing skills
• College Acceptances- Transcript
• AP Exam – Possible College Credit and/or fulfilling
requirements
Will I be successful…
EFFORT
• How much time do I
spend out of class on
reading, homework,
studying?
• How much effort do I put
into class activities?
• Am I engaged in class
discussions?
INTELLECTUAL READINESS
• How well do I do on
tests? (regents level vs.
higher level)
• Do I understand what I
am reading – on tests or
in text and documents?
• Am I hitting the analytical
points on the essays?
• Do I understand what a
thesis is and how to
develop one?
Realities…
• What is my course load?
• What are my interests?
• What extracurricular activities have I
committed to?
• How much am I willing to do
next year?