Course Description:
The Advanced Placement Program offers a course and exam in Human Geography to qualified students who wish to complete studies in high school equivalent to an introductory college course in Human Geography. The material for this course reflects the content of a typical introductory college course in Human Geography. The exam is representative of such a course and is considered appropriate for the measurement of skills and knowledge in the field of introductory Human Geography.
Curriculum :
The purpose of the AP Human Geography course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. Students also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. This course is designed to coincide with the National Geographic Standards developed in 1994. The five major goals of this course are to enable students
to:
1. use and think about maps and spatial data.
2. understand and interpret the implications of associations among phenomena in places.
3. recognize and interpret at different scales the relationship among patterns and processes.
4. define regions and evaluate the regionalization process.
5. characterize and analyze changing interconnections among places.
This course is divided into 6 major units that will be covered prior to the AP Exam.
1. Cultural Patterns and Processes
2. Population
3. Political Organization of Space
4. Agricultural and Rural Land Use
5. Industrialization and Economic Development
6. Cities and Urban Land Use
Attendance:
Daily attendance is vital for success! Whether a student is absent
or tardy, that student is responsible for all assignments made in his or her
absence. “Experiences” such as class discussions, interactions with peers,
group work, etc., are impossible to replicate/make up. Missed quizzes/tests
will be made up before or after school by appointment in a pre-designated
classroom and will NOT be the same as was given in class. It
is the student’s responsibility to reschedule their make-up test or quiz.
Make-ups will not be given unless an absence is excused. Please see the student handbook for absences that will be excused.
Textbook (All provided by the school)
1. Rubenstein, J. M. (2002). The Cultural Landscape: An
Introduction to Human Geography. (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.:
Prentice Hall.
2. Princeton Review: Cracking the AP Human Geography Exam
3. 360 Degrees Longitude
4. I am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced
Required Materials
2” binder and 6 dividers (to keep all notes from class)
1 reams of computer paper (student will receive a copy of the lecture notes)
200 (or more) note cards
Notebook/or filler paper
Grading:
This class is structured to give you skills required for success on
the AP Human Geography Exam and life-long learning. Time in class will be
devoted to learning how to analyze and evaluate AP-type multiple choice
questions as well as how to effectively respond to a Free Response Question
(FRQ). Much class time will be devoted to learning how to think like a
geographer.
25% of your grade will come from daily assignments such as homework and classwork.
32% of your grade will come from quizzes and Free Response Questions
43% of your grade will come from tests and projects
All assignments will be announced and you will
be given ample time to complete each task.
Assignments have a due date. Late work will be accepted, but for everyday an assignment is late, one letter grade will be deducted. I will not accept late work after 10 class days. Should a student check in/out of school on the day an assignment is due, it is the responsibility of the student to submit that assignment to the teacher after checking in or before checking out. Missing class due to a check in/out does NOT give the student an additional day to submit an assignment. You may turn in you work to the second floor office and they will put it in my box.
Be sure to have extra ink cartridges and paper so that you do not end up in a
“pickle”. I will not accept technical errors as an excuse for late or missing
work. Back up all files so that you can access them elsewhere if necessary.
Tests:
All tests will be constructed to replicate AP testing conditions. This will include multiple choice . Tests will be timed (as is the AP Exam). Tests will be evaluated similar to the evaluation of AP Exams.
My Website:
My website will be vital for you to gain resources, assignments, readings, maps, AP testing
information, web links, and other course materials. You will go to aphumangeo.weebly.com. If you do not have Internet access at home, I suggest that you use the media center before or after school, or go to the Winter Haven or Eagle Lake Public Library.
Classroom rules and Procedures:
1. Materials- Students are expected to bring the required materials to class unless told otherwise.
2. Electronic Devices- (cell phones, mp3 players, etc) All electronic devices are to be turned off and out of sight during class time. Students who fail or refuse to turn the electronic device off and put it away immediately will be issued an office referral under insubordination. Repeated violations may result in a school administrator confiscating the phone and returning it to a parent at a parent/administrator conference.
3. Tardiness- Students should be in their seat, ready to start class when the tardy bell rings. Being late for class is not acceptable and will not be accepted unless the student has an approved pass to get into class.
1st= warning
2nd= parent contact
3rd and 4th tardy= SLAM.
5th tardy and everyone after that will result in a
referral.
4. Excused vs. unexcused- Students with an excused absence will be allowed the standard time to make up work. (2 days for everyday absent) It is up to the students to get their missed work..
5.All make-up tests and quizzes must be made up after school. These are also, subjected to the excused absence policy for making up work. Makeup of tests and quizzes because of unexcused absences will be subject to the teacher.
6. Cheating will not be tolerated in this class. If you are caught cheating you
will receive a zero for the assignment or test. Cheating on a midterm or final
will result in you failing the semester.
7. Restroom passes: All students will be given 6 passes per 9-weeks to use for water or going to the restroom. After all 6 passes are used the student may still go to the restroom, but will receive a slam. At the end of the 9-weeks any passes not used may be used for extra credit towards their grade.
8. Nothing is supposed to be on the table (or on your lap) except for class materials. That means no bags, purses, phones, jackets, clothing, food, I-pads, and other items. This is so I can make sure you are focused on the material covered in class for that day.
9. No food, candy, or soda at any time. The only thing that is allowed is water. You can have as much water as you want.
The Advanced Placement Program offers a course and exam in Human Geography to qualified students who wish to complete studies in high school equivalent to an introductory college course in Human Geography. The material for this course reflects the content of a typical introductory college course in Human Geography. The exam is representative of such a course and is considered appropriate for the measurement of skills and knowledge in the field of introductory Human Geography.
Curriculum :
The purpose of the AP Human Geography course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. Students also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. This course is designed to coincide with the National Geographic Standards developed in 1994. The five major goals of this course are to enable students
to:
1. use and think about maps and spatial data.
2. understand and interpret the implications of associations among phenomena in places.
3. recognize and interpret at different scales the relationship among patterns and processes.
4. define regions and evaluate the regionalization process.
5. characterize and analyze changing interconnections among places.
This course is divided into 6 major units that will be covered prior to the AP Exam.
1. Cultural Patterns and Processes
2. Population
3. Political Organization of Space
4. Agricultural and Rural Land Use
5. Industrialization and Economic Development
6. Cities and Urban Land Use
Attendance:
Daily attendance is vital for success! Whether a student is absent
or tardy, that student is responsible for all assignments made in his or her
absence. “Experiences” such as class discussions, interactions with peers,
group work, etc., are impossible to replicate/make up. Missed quizzes/tests
will be made up before or after school by appointment in a pre-designated
classroom and will NOT be the same as was given in class. It
is the student’s responsibility to reschedule their make-up test or quiz.
Make-ups will not be given unless an absence is excused. Please see the student handbook for absences that will be excused.
Textbook (All provided by the school)
1. Rubenstein, J. M. (2002). The Cultural Landscape: An
Introduction to Human Geography. (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.:
Prentice Hall.
2. Princeton Review: Cracking the AP Human Geography Exam
3. 360 Degrees Longitude
4. I am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced
Required Materials
2” binder and 6 dividers (to keep all notes from class)
1 reams of computer paper (student will receive a copy of the lecture notes)
200 (or more) note cards
Notebook/or filler paper
Grading:
This class is structured to give you skills required for success on
the AP Human Geography Exam and life-long learning. Time in class will be
devoted to learning how to analyze and evaluate AP-type multiple choice
questions as well as how to effectively respond to a Free Response Question
(FRQ). Much class time will be devoted to learning how to think like a
geographer.
25% of your grade will come from daily assignments such as homework and classwork.
32% of your grade will come from quizzes and Free Response Questions
43% of your grade will come from tests and projects
All assignments will be announced and you will
be given ample time to complete each task.
Assignments have a due date. Late work will be accepted, but for everyday an assignment is late, one letter grade will be deducted. I will not accept late work after 10 class days. Should a student check in/out of school on the day an assignment is due, it is the responsibility of the student to submit that assignment to the teacher after checking in or before checking out. Missing class due to a check in/out does NOT give the student an additional day to submit an assignment. You may turn in you work to the second floor office and they will put it in my box.
Be sure to have extra ink cartridges and paper so that you do not end up in a
“pickle”. I will not accept technical errors as an excuse for late or missing
work. Back up all files so that you can access them elsewhere if necessary.
Tests:
All tests will be constructed to replicate AP testing conditions. This will include multiple choice . Tests will be timed (as is the AP Exam). Tests will be evaluated similar to the evaluation of AP Exams.
My Website:
My website will be vital for you to gain resources, assignments, readings, maps, AP testing
information, web links, and other course materials. You will go to aphumangeo.weebly.com. If you do not have Internet access at home, I suggest that you use the media center before or after school, or go to the Winter Haven or Eagle Lake Public Library.
Classroom rules and Procedures:
1. Materials- Students are expected to bring the required materials to class unless told otherwise.
2. Electronic Devices- (cell phones, mp3 players, etc) All electronic devices are to be turned off and out of sight during class time. Students who fail or refuse to turn the electronic device off and put it away immediately will be issued an office referral under insubordination. Repeated violations may result in a school administrator confiscating the phone and returning it to a parent at a parent/administrator conference.
3. Tardiness- Students should be in their seat, ready to start class when the tardy bell rings. Being late for class is not acceptable and will not be accepted unless the student has an approved pass to get into class.
1st= warning
2nd= parent contact
3rd and 4th tardy= SLAM.
5th tardy and everyone after that will result in a
referral.
4. Excused vs. unexcused- Students with an excused absence will be allowed the standard time to make up work. (2 days for everyday absent) It is up to the students to get their missed work..
5.All make-up tests and quizzes must be made up after school. These are also, subjected to the excused absence policy for making up work. Makeup of tests and quizzes because of unexcused absences will be subject to the teacher.
6. Cheating will not be tolerated in this class. If you are caught cheating you
will receive a zero for the assignment or test. Cheating on a midterm or final
will result in you failing the semester.
7. Restroom passes: All students will be given 6 passes per 9-weeks to use for water or going to the restroom. After all 6 passes are used the student may still go to the restroom, but will receive a slam. At the end of the 9-weeks any passes not used may be used for extra credit towards their grade.
8. Nothing is supposed to be on the table (or on your lap) except for class materials. That means no bags, purses, phones, jackets, clothing, food, I-pads, and other items. This is so I can make sure you are focused on the material covered in class for that day.
9. No food, candy, or soda at any time. The only thing that is allowed is water. You can have as much water as you want.