AP Human Geography Oscar Porras Class Website: http://www.sisd.net/page/6645 Office Hours: 2nd period, 9:30 a.m.—10:20 a.m. Social Studies Dept. El Dorado Ninth Grade Academy Course Description Advanced Placement Human Geography is an introductory college course in human geography. The exam assumes that you have taken the equivalent of one semester of college-­‐level preparation, with the understanding that at El Dorado Ninth Grade Academy, this is a 32-­‐week course and fulfills the 9th grade requirement for Social Studies. There is 3 hours of college Credit available upon the successful passing of the national exam in May. This course correlates to a typical introductory college course, whose purpose is to introduce you to a systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human’s understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. You will look spatially at the Earth to analyze human’s organization of space and the environmental consequences of their decisions. You will be looking for patterns across the cultural landscape, trying to identify trends, and anticipate future phenomena. You will also explore different methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. Standards Upon completion of the APHG course, students should be able to: •
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Geography: It’s Nature and Perspectives Population Cultural Patterns and Processes Political Organization of Space Agricultural and Rural Land Use Industrialization and Economic Development Cities and Urban Land Use Textbook & Resources •
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De Blij, H.J., Alexander B. Murphy and Erin H. Fouberg. Human Geography: People, Place and Culture. 10th Ed. New York: John Wiley, 2009. Flowers, Jason, and Elyse Zavar. 500 AP human geography questions to know by test day. •
New York: McGraw Hill, 2012. Wood, Ethel. AP Human Geography: A Study Guide. Reading Pennsylvania: WoodYard Publications, 2012. ***I reserve the right to use additional sources to prepare my lessons*** Additional Materials I suggest that students purchase and carry these necessary course materials and resources: •
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Sturdy 3-­‐ring binder of 3+ inches with 10 dividers (see back page for set up; set up correctly in 3 weeks for a grade) #2 pencils and pens (black or blue only) Loose-­‐leaf paper; Paper ripped from spiral-­‐bound notebooks is NOT acceptable for assignments, quizzes, and other class activities unless the edge has perforations that permit the NEAT removal of the little "taggy" pieces. (Just one of my little pet peeves.) AP Human Geography Study/Review book. You can find these online You only have to have ONE of these and I would recommend the following: Barron’s, The Princeton Review, or Kaplan. (Need in 3 weeks) Colored pencils 3X5 index cards USB/ Thumb Drive Requirements & Teaching Strategies Class assignments will be listed on Edmodo and announced in class. This course will feature a mixture of lecture, instructional video, and student activities. Specifically, students can expect the following assessments during each of the seven units of study. This is an AP course, and therefore, YOU MUST READ. This course is taught as a survey course and as such students are expected to keep up with readings and be prepared for classroom discussion. Periodic reading quizzes requiring a summary of the assigned readings are given to ensure students meet these responsibilities. In the area of instruction this course features a mixture of lectures and student activities. There are two types of writing assignments utilized in the course. All Chapter and Unit tests include free-­‐response questions (Essays) since those questions represent fifty percent of the AP Exam. Students are also assigned free-­‐response questions periodically over the course of the school year. Responses are graded using a scoring guideline similar to that, which is used to score the AP Exam. Each unit (7) will include reading quizzes for chapter texts, several daily grades such as labs or other activities, one major paper or project, and the unit exam. Quizzes will be comprised on AP level-­‐ multiple-­‐choice items that require careful reading in order to be prepared. Students will be required to keep index cards of APHG vocabulary, models, and famous people. The unit tests will be comprised of two free-­‐response questions (FRQ’s) during the class period. The questions will be scored using a scoring guideline that is similar to those at the AP reading. Each question is worth 6 to 12 points, and the students’ grade is calculated as a percentage of points earned. The FRQ portion counts as a 100-­‐point grade. On the second day of the unit test, students answer 75 multiple-­‐choice questions (5 choices), which also counts as a 100-­‐point grade. Student’s benefit from working under time constraints that mirror those that will be encountered in the AP exam. Homework will be nightly. AP Human Geography Expectations 1.
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Students will come to class prepared and ready for engagement. Students will complete independent work outside of class and know that the pace of learning will be faster than those of honors or regular track classes. 3. Students understand a high level of independent study is required on their part. 4. Students will meet deadlines for assignments. 5. Students will seek extra help when needed. 6. Students will prepare diligently for the AP exam. 7. Students will be assessed frequently with AP release test items and timed tests. 8. Students will approach coursework with open minds and positive attitude. 9. Students will need 30 minutes to 1 hour outside of class everyday if they spread out the work appropriately. 10. Students will need to read around 20 -­‐ 40 pages of text per week. You need to read carefully and thoughtfully and take notes as you read. 11. Students will have quizzes over each section and exams for each chapter/unit of study. Exams are a combination of a multiple choice and essay questions. 12. Students will read numerous primary sources and supplemental readings throughout the course. Class Participation Each student is expected to contribute positively to the learning environment of this APHG classroom. •
Students making a positive contribution: ü Take responsibility for their own success in class, ü Listen attentively, and exhibit self-­‐control, ü Respect classmates and teacher, ü Raise their hands when they have a question or want to make a comment, ü Work independently, but also cooperatively in group activities ü Do their class work efficiently and carefully, ü Behave safely in the classroom, ü Bring their materials to class for each meeting, ü Take care of bodily needs (drinks, restroom, etc.) outside of regular class time ü Seek to preserve a quiet environment so all class members can listen and concentrate, and ü Keep all electronics off and in backpacks/purses/pockets until directed to access by me Class Policies & Procedures Ø
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BE CONSIDERATE AND RESPECTFUL TO EVERYONE! BE ON TIME AND COME PREPARED TO CLASS. If tardy from a previous class, you will need to have a note from that teacher. Unexcused tardies will be cumulative. After three tardies you will receive a phone call home to your parents/guardians. After four tardies you will be referred to the office. HAVE A NOTE FOR ABSENCES. Only an excused absence will allow a student to make up missed work. LATE WORK ACCEPTED FOR HALF CREDIT. I do not encourage late work, however I Ø
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know we are human and forget or make mistakes. If you consistently have late work, I will conference with you and your parent. If you are absent and an assignment was due that day, you must turn it in when you return to school. If you have an excused early release, you must turn in your assignment before you leave school. If you are going on a field trip, you must turn your work in before you leave for the field trip. Major projects or assignments (50 points or more) may be turned in late, but with a penalty of 10 points each class meeting. Receiving and turning in make up work is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS. Work completed during class on the due date is counted as late work and will be penalized accordingly. MISSED EXAMS. A missed exam must be made up before school when convenient for the instructor at the earliest date possible, or during your study skills class. FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND/OR CANDY ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE ROOM DO NOT ASK TO LEAVE THE ROOM EXCEPT IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. CHEATING IS NOT TOLERATED. Failing to properly give credit for words, music, graphics, or other material written by someone else is plagiarism. Using documents or parts of documents [or other files, such as music or graphics] found on the Internet or elsewhere without giving credit is plagiarism. Any attempt to pass off another person's work as your own is dishonest. WORD PROCESSED WORK. Assignments that require word processing will be announced. If the work is not word-­‐processed it WILL NOT be accepted and will result in no credit, unless it is a major assignment then refer to the late work policy. What I Expect From You & What You Can Expect From Me ü
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Be on time, prepared, and respectful Have a “CAN DO” attitude and DO YOUR BEST! READ FOR MASTERY and MONITOR YOUR OWN LEARNING. NEVER GIVE UP!! Be PROUD of what you do!!! Follow classroom and school procedures To parents/guardians Expectations for this course are HIGH. It will be rigorous and demanding on your student. The College Board, who oversees all AP courses, sets the standard. It is my job to interpret, implement, and maintain those standards in my classroom. Don’t be surprised if the grade your student receives in the class (especially early on) is not as high as you are both used to. I anticipate grades improving throughout the year as students rise to the expectations of the course, but early on, there will likely be an adjustment period as students develop an understanding of the expectations. To learn more about AP courses and AP Human Geography, visit: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com . UNIT ONE Geography: Its Nature and Perspectives (CH. 1) 2-­‐3 weeks……………………………5-­‐10% (on multiple choice section) A.
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Geography as a field of inquiry Geographical concepts and models Key concepts underlying the geographical perspective Key geographical skills: 1. Maps and spatial data 2. Implications of associations among phenomena in places 3. Different scales and relationships among patterns 4. Regions and the regionalization process 5. Changing interconnections among places Geographic technologies Sources of geographic ideas & data UNIT TWO Population (CH.2-­‐3) 3-­‐4 weeks………………………………………………………………………….13-­‐17% (on multiple choice section) A. Geographical analysis of population 1. Density, distribution, and scale 2. Consequences of various densities and distributions 3. Patterns of composition: age, sex, race, ethnicity 4. Population and natural hazards B. Population growth and decline over time and space 1. Historical trends and projections 2. Theories of population growth 3. Patterns of fertility, mortality, and health 4. Regional variations of demographic transitions 5. Effects of population policies C. Population movement 1. Push and pull factors 2. Major voluntary and involuntary migrations 3. Migration selectivity 4. Short-­‐term, local movements, and activity space UNIT THREE Cultural Patterns and Processes (CH. 4-­‐7) 5-­‐6 weeks…………………………………………13-­‐17% (on multiple choice section) A. Concepts of culture 1. Traits 2. Diffusion 3. Acculturation 4. Cultural regions Cultural differences 1. Language 2. Religion 3. Ethnicity 4. Gender 5. Popular and folk culture C. Environmental impact of cultural attitudes/practices D. Cultural landscapes and cultural identity 1. Values and preferences 2. Symbolic landscapes and sense of place B.
UNIT FOUR Political Organization of Space (CH. 8) 3-­‐4 weeks………………….…………………………13-­‐17% (on multiple choice section) A. Territorial dimensions of politics 1. Concept of territoriality 2. Nature and meaning of boundaries 3. Influences of boundaries on identity, interaction, and exchange B. Evolution of the contemporary political pattern 1. Nation-­‐state concept 2. Colonialism and imperialism 3. Federal and unitary states C. Challenges to political-­‐territorial arrangements 1. Changing nature of sovereignty 2. Fragmentation, unification, alliance 3. Spatial relationships between political patterns of ethnicity, economy, and environment 4. Electoral geography, including gerrymandering UNIT FIVE Agricultural and Rural Land Use (CH.11) 2-­‐3 weeks…………………………………………..13-­‐17% (on multiple choice section) A. Development and diffusion of agriculture 1. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution 2. Second Agricultural Revolution B. Major agricultural production regions 1. Agricultural systems associated with bioclimatic zones 2. Variations within major zones and effects of markets 3. Linkages and flows among regions of food production and consumption C. Rural Land Use and settlement patterns 1. Models of agricultural land use, including von Thunen’s model 2. Settlement patterns associated with major agricultural types D. Modern commercial agriculture 1. Third Agricultural Revolution 2.
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Green Revolution Biotechnology Spatial organization and diffusion of industrial agriculture Future food supplies and environmental impacts UNIT SIX Industrialization and Development (CH. 12-­‐14) 3-­‐4 weeks…………………………………13-­‐17% (on multiple choice section) A. Key concepts in industrialization and development B. Growth and diffusion of industrialization 1. Changing role of energy and technology 2. Industrial Revolution 3. Evolution of economic cores and peripheries 4. Geographic critiques of models of economic localization, industrial location, economic development, and world systems C. Contemporary patterns and impacts of Industrialization and development 1. Spatial organization of the world economy 2. Variations in levels of development 3. Deindustrialization and economic restructuring 4. Pollution, health, and quality of life 5. Industrialization, environmental change, and sustainability 6. Local development initiatives: government policies UNIT SEVEN Cities and Urban Land Use (CH. 9-­‐10) 3-­‐4 weeks……………………………………………….13-­‐17% (on multiple choice section) A. Definitions and urbanization B. Origin and evolution of cities 1. Historical patterns of urbanization 2. Rural-­‐urban migration and urban growth 3. Global cities and megacities 4. Models of urban cities C. Functional character of contemporary cities 1. Changing employment mix 2. Changing demographics and social structures D. Built environment and social space 1. Comparative models of internal city structure 2. Transportation and infrastructure 3. Political organization of urban areas 4. Urban planning and design 5. Patterns of race, ethnicity, gender, and class 6. Uneven development, gentrification, and ghettoization 7.
Impacts of suburbanization and edge cities Pacing Guide for Unit Study These timeframes are approximate and are subject to change. We must stay “on pace” due to the national exam in May. AP Exam Format & Date The AP Human Geography test is divided into two sections, each of which counts for 50% of the final score. Section I is composed of 75 Multiple Choice Questions taken in 60 minutes. Section II is composed of 3 Essay or Free Response Questions taken in 75 minutes. Over the course of the year, we will practice each section of the test in preparation for the May exam. Binder Organization (DUE in 3 Weeks) Ø
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Place your Syllabus and “Beginning of the Year” materials up front 10 dividers in the following order: o Unit I o Unit II o Unit III o Unit IV o Unit V o Unit VI o Unit VII o Exams/FRQ’s o Maps o Test Strategies/AP Review EVERYTHING will go in the binder so DO NOT THROW ANY THING AWAY All assignments must be clearly labeled with student’s full name, date, period, title of assignment, and Unit # This syllabus has been prepared to help you and your parents/guardians understand the class requirements and expectations. Please print and sign your name on the provided blanks and have your parent/guardian do this as well. Thank you and let's have a great year!!!! Student Name__________________________________________________________ Student Signature_______________________________________________________ Parent Name___________________________________________________________ Parent Signature_________________________________________________________ Parent E-­‐mail___________________________________________________________ Date_________________________________________________________