AP World History
CPT. GIBBENS
FIND A SEAT AND BEGIN FILLING OUT THE INTEREST
SURVEY.
Supplies:
1
inch 3 ring binder with 5 dividers
 Pen/pencil
 Notebook
paper
 AP
History Textbook: Traditions and
Encounters
 Highlighter
 Post
It notes
 Willingness
to work hard
Notebook Requirements:
1-inch 3-ring binder with 5 dividers.
Label Sections:
Bell Work
Vocabulary
Reading/Class Notes
Handouts/Documents
Writing
Have lined paper and something to write with
everyday
Textbook everyday
Class Rules:
Class Rules:
Expectations:
Ready
 Come prepared for class every day with completed
assignments, notebook and supplies.
Responsible
 Complete all assignments and turn them in on time
 Get make-up work after an absence
 Do your best every day.
Respectful
 Do only that which is helpful to your learning and the
learning of others.
 Use appropriate language and tone of voice.
Procedures: How I want you to do things
while you are in my classroom.

DO NOT enter the classroom unless I am in it or give you
permission.

Enter quietly and get your materials out, stow your
backpack away, and be ready to start after the class is
called to attention and attendance is taken.

Use the restroom before class.

ONLY water in class.
Assessment & Grading
Grades:

Including, but not
limited to, the
following:
 Classwork
 Notes
 Writing
assignments
 Assessments
 AP

Grading Scale:
 90-
100 = A
 80
-89 = B
 70
– 79 = C
 60
– 69 = D
0
– 59 = F
notebook
Don’t be surprised or discouraged if your grades are not as
high as you usually earn. AP World is a rigorous college level
course! You have to keep up with your reading, note-taking,
and writing.
Cpt. Gibbens
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Written Conversations
Instructions:
written conversation
You are going to have a
with your shoulder partner.
Fold a piece of paper in half. Write your name above
the column on the left.
Begin by asking a question of your partner in writing. (you
may use your own or work from one of the given prompts.
Exchange papers to read and answer the question.
Pass the papers back and forth asking questions about your
partner.
You will be responsible for introducing your partner to the class.
Ask high quality questions.
What do you see?
ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
WHAT IS BIG PICTURE HISTORY?
WHY IS PERSPECTIVE IMPORTANT IN
UNDERSTANDING HISTORY?
Point of View:
Mental Mapping Exercise

Clear your work area.

You need several colored pencils, and an 11” x 14”
piece of paper.

Draw a map of the world.

Label what you know in terms of continents, oceans,
mountains, rivers deserts, seas, etc.

Attempt to be as precise as possible. You have 10
minutes to work.
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Write your name on the back and today’s date.
Observations

What do you notice about your map?

What was easy ? Hard?
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Are some places out of proportion?
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Why do you think it is that way?
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What does it tell you about your point of view of the world?
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How do you think someone from Africa would draw a world
map? Asia? South America?
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How does point of view influence the way we describe
something?

What would have made this exercise easier?
Map Assignment: Get out your
agenda.
 Locate
and label the continents
major bodies of water.
 Locate and label the AP regions.
 Quiz on:
 Monday (gold)/Tuesday(blue)
Just Watch…
Quick Write
Jot down your
reactions/observations
from the video.
Don‘t take too long.
Just write.
Pair Share
Timeline: How would you divide
your major life events?
Round Table

Compare your timelines.
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How are your life events the same?

How are they different?
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Compare your answers.
Textbook Distribution:
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Write your name in your textbook.
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NEW. KEEP IT NICE!!!
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Take a few minutes to flip through your book.
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Big and heavy isn’t it?
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Now for a quick overview of the entire course….
ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
“
How did increasingly more
complex societies develop?
What historical evidence is there for the
early development of human societies?
”
Before History
 Skim
Chapter 1
 As
you encounter information about an
early human society, add it to your chart.
 Define
 You
the vocabulary.
may work alone or quietly with a partner
If you need more space you can write on the
back.
Homework:
Finish reading Chapter 1 and complete your chart. Study Maps.
 Get notebook and set it up put your chart in the section under
notes.
 Have AP letter signed and return the signature portion.
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Define the following vocabulary terms: Put your vocabulary in your
vocabulary section.
 Migration
 Paleolithic
 Foraged
 Neolithic
 Specialized labor
 Metallurgy
Wrap Up

Red – Fact about you
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Blue – Places you’ve traveled to
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Green – Favorite Movies
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Yellow – What you expect to learn in this class