AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY/GT GLOBAL STUDIES
Human Geography, as a social science, emphasizes the relevance and relationship of geographic
concepts to human problems. Central themes include globalization, cultural diversity, global forces and local
impacts. Units of study focus on topics ranging from folk and popular culture to urban patterns in the 21st
century. Students will investigate the use of contemporary geographic tools.
The goals for AP Human Geography are based on the five college level goals that are derived from the
National Geography Standards. The goals are for the students to use and think about maps and spatial data,
understand and interpret the implications of associations among phenomena in places, recognize and interpret at
different scales the relationships among patterns and processes, define regions and evaluate the regionalization
process, and characterize and analyze changing interconnections among places.
All students enrolled in this class are required to take either the AP Human Geography
Exam in May and will be responsible for paying the AP exam fee, or the District Exam over Human
Geography. The AP exam is the only one that will allow the students to possibly receive college credit for
geography. Students are advised that the course will require high levels of reading comprehension, analytical
abilities, and writing skills.
Textbooks:
Rubenstein, James M. 8th Edition, The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human
Geography, Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, Inc., 2005
Assessments: The assessment of students’ performance is based on tests, quizzes, FRQs, and daily
participation. Students can expect to have a Current Events Project each six weeks that will keep them knowing,
understanding, and analyzing regions of the world and what news and/or events are currently affecting that
region.
AP Human Geography and GT Global Studies Scope and Sequence:
*This is a tentative schedule and is subject to changes
Semester I
Semester II
1st 6 weeks:
4th 6 weeks:
Chapter 1: Thinking Geographically
Chapter 2: Population
Chapter 9: Development
Chapter 10: Agriculture
2nd 6 weeks:
5th 6 weeks:
Chapter 3: Migration
Chapter 4: Folk and Popular Culture
Chapter 5: Language
Chapter 11: Industry
Chapter 12: Service
Chapter 13: Urban Patterns
3rd 6 weeks:
6th 6 weeks:
Chapter 6: Religion
Chapter 7: Ethnicity
Chapter 8: Political Geography
Chapter 14: Resource Issues
REVIEW FOR AP EXAM
AP Human Geography/Global Studies
Class Expectations and Information
Mrs. Lackey
Classroom Rules:
ATTENDANCE:
Students are to attend class, actively participate while in class, and complete all assignments in and outside of
class. GCISD attendance and tardy policies will be strictly followed.
GRADING POLICY –
Test / Projects / Papers
Quizzes
Daily
60%
20%
20%
Students will actively participate in the following course work:
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Classroom Discussions
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Following Current Events
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Daily Readings (Both in class and outside of class)
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Reading and interpreting maps, charts, and graphs
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Individual and Group Presentations
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Research and Research Presentations (oral, written, and/or typed)
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Timed Writings (Free Response Questions or FRQ)
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Homework, Tests, and Quizzes
Students will average at least two test grades, three quiz grades, and at least five daily grades per six weeks. All
homework is due on the date that it is assigned, and is to be turned in at the beginning of class.
There is a zero tolerance policy for cheating. If you are observed cheating or copying work of any kind you
will:
(1) Receive a zero for that assignment.
(2) Be written an office referral.
(3) Risk being released from AP Human Geography Status.
Late Work:
Late work will not be accepted. If an assignment is not turned in and the student was present in class, they will
receive a zero for that assignment.
Absent work and make-up work must be requested by the student immediately upon return to class. School
policy will be followed as it pertains to absent/make-up work. Extra Credit assignments are not assigned.
There are NO retakes of tests or quizzes.
Absent Work:
Make-up Tests and quizzes are available before school by appointment. Room 111 is open every Tuesday and
Thursday at 7:45 AM for make-up work. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to plan ahead. You will
need to request all missed work ASAP. I will be happy to get with you about absent/make-up work before
school, but not during class, so please make arrangements to meet with me sometime then. If you become ill or
have a family emergency, it is your responsibility to contact me ASAP.
Your Options Include:
(1) Send an email requesting all missed work - [email protected]
(2) Place a call to my school phone & leave a message – 817-251-5210
Being enrolled in an AP class indicates that you have accepted full responsibility of being an "elite" learner,
being organized, and always planning ahead of time, no matter what circumstances may arise. Be a planner!!!
GCISD AP Curriculum Policies:
1. Be prepared and ready to learn when you walk in the door.
2. Have your notebook, maps, pens, pencils, colored pencils, ultra-fine point sharpies, etc. every day.
3. A textbook will be provided for you in my classroom - please keep your AP Human Geography text at
home for homework and assigned readings.
4. Be on time and please be in your seat with needed materials before the tardy bell rings.
5. Always:
 Be prepared
 Be willing to participate
 Take care of all personal needs before you walk into class
 Show respect for all; Mrs. Lackey, yourself, school property, fellow students, and for all school
officials
 No food and drinks are allowed in our classroom.
 BE AN ACTIVE, POSITIVE, and ENTUSIASTIC participant in the classroom
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES:
1. Warning to student.
2. Conference with student and teacher.
3. Telephone conference with parent/guardian and teacher.
4. Referral to assistant principal.
Any problems with a student not being able to follow the Student Code of Conduct of GHS will be referred
directly to the administration. We are all a proud part of Grapevine High School, and we are here to learn
about ourselves, our world, and to grow mentally, emotionally, and physically. I am excited to be your teacher
this year and I hope you learn so much about our amazing world, and how you can be an important part of its
future. GO MUSTANGS!!!
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Please print this sheet and sign it as a part of our "Class Syllabus" agreement sheet. Thank you!!!
Mrs. Lackey
AP Human Geography/GT Global Studies
Grapevine High School
Student Name: ________________________________________________________________(Please Print)
We have read and fully understand Mrs. Lackey’s Syllabus and Classroom Rules for AP Human Geography/GT
Global Studies.
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