Advanced Placement U.S. history & Government
Mr. Neubauer
Classroom Rules:
· Be on time- Students must be promptly seated before class starts so we can begin class and not waste any time at the beginning of the period.
· Be prepared- Students will come to class with all necessities including a blue or black ink pen, classroom binder/folder, and any other materials required for that class period.
· RESPECT yourself and the rights of others- All opinions will be valued and tolerated in the classroom. Come to class with a positive attitude and be prepared to participate in an orderly manner when voicing an opinion or answering a question.
Course Introduction:
The Advanced Placement United States History is a challenging course that is meant to be the equivalent of a college course, and can earn students college credit. It is a two-semester survey of U.S. History from the Pre-Columbian Era to Present Day. Solid reading and writing skills, along with a willingness to devote considerable time to homework and studying, are necessary to succeed. Emphasis is placed on critical and evaluative thinking skills, essay writing, interpretation of original documents, and historiography.
Course Description:
The course is intended to teacher students U.S. History and government, and to prepare them to take the AP U.S History Exam. Another of the goals of this course is to enable each student to gain an appreciation of history and literature that will enhance his/her political, economic and social judgment now as well as in the future. In addition, it is to promote a significant understanding of historical causation and literary significance.
Parent-Teacher Communication:
· I will make an attempt to contact your parents if you violate classroom rules and procedures or are having problems academically. I will also make positive phone calls as well.
· The best possible way to contact me is by e-mail at jneubauer@horseheadsdistrict.com, you can also try contacting me by phone at the HS via 795-2500 (Voicemail ext. 1802).
· I firmly believe that parent-teacher communication is a vital role to the success of the student and I will get back to you as soon as I possibly can.
Class Website:
· A class website will be used throughout the semester to keep students up to date on assignments, upcoming events, and serve as a communication tool between students/parents and myself.
· You can visit our classroom website at http://v2.toolboxpro.org/classrooms. Click on your district > Horseheads School District and then your location > Horseheads High School.
Classroom Materials:
· 3” 3-Ring Binder · 3 x 5 Bound Index Cards
· Blue/Black Ink Pens (*Pencils for notes are fine) · Loose Leaf Papers
Course Readings:
Foner, Eric. Give Me Liberty! New York: Norton & Company, 2017
Foner, Eric. Voices of Freedom: A Documentary History. Vol. I. New York: Norton & Company, 2005.
Foner, Eric. Voices of Freedom: A Documentary History. Vol. II. New York: Norton & Company, 2005.
Absentee Policy:
· Students that are absent must come and see me when they return to school. All missed work is the student’s responsibility. Completion of missed assignments is granted the same amount of time that the student was legally absent from school.
· No late work will be accepted if it is due to an illegal absence.
Grading Policy:
· Grading is based on a percentage system.
* Students will take the NYS mandated United States History & Government Regents Exam at the end of the course in June.
*All NYS Regents Exams will count as the cumulative final examination for Regents courses.
The AP Examination:
Each AP United States History Examination is three hours and five minutes in length and has both multiple-choice, short answer, document based essay question, and one long essay question. The sections are designed to complement each other and to meet the overall course objectives and examination specifications. Multiple-choice questions test the students’ factual knowledge, breadth of preparation, knowledge-based analytical skills and reading comprehension skills. Short answer questions, DBQ and LEQ allow students to demonstrate their mastery of the course and their ability to express their views and knowledge in writing.
Section I: Part A: 55 multiple-choice questions, 55 minutes, 40% of composite score
Part B: Short-answer questions, 3 questions, 40 minutes, 20% of composite score.
Section II: Part A: Document-based question, 1 question, 60 minutes, 25% of composite score.
Part B: Long essay question, 1 question (chosen from three options), 40 minutes, 15% of composite score.
*AP U.S History Exam: Friday, May 8, 2020 at 7:45 am
AP Classroom:
AP Thematic Learning Objectives:
Periods/Units of Study:
v Period I: 1491 – 1607
o Unit 1 A New World (Ch.1)
v Period II: 1607 – 1754
o Unit 2 Colonial America (Ch. 2-4)
v Period III: 1754 – 1800
o Unit 3 Independence & The Revolutionary War (Ch. 5-6)
o Unit 4 Post-Independence à The Critical Period (Ch. 7-8)
v Period IV: 1800 – 1848
o Unit 5 Jefferson à The Growth of Nationalism (Ch. 8, 10)
o Unit 6 The Age of Jackson (Ch. 9-10)
v Period V: 1844 – 1877
o Unit 7 Slavery & Sectionalism (Ch. 11-13)
o Unit 8 The Civil War & Reconstruction (Ch. 13-15)
v Period VI 1865 – 1898
o Unit 9 The Rise of Business & Labor (Ch. 16)
o Unit 10 Populism & Progressivism (Ch. 17-18)
v Period VII: 1890 – 1945
o Unit 10 Populism & Progressivism (Ch. 17-18)
o Unit 11 Imperialism & World War I (Ch. 17, 19)
o Unit 12 The Roaring 20’s & The Great Depression (Ch. 20-21)
o Unit 13 World War II & The Cold War (1945-1952) (Ch. 22-23)
v Period VIII: 1945 – 1980
o Unit 13 World War II & The Cold War (1945-1952) (Ch. 22-23)
o Unit 14 1950’s, 1960’s, & The Civil Rights Movement (Ch. 24-25)
o Unit 15 Vietnam to Present (Ch. 25-28)
v Period IX: 1980 – Present
o Unit 15 Vietnam to Present (Ch. 25-28)
· Be on time- Students must be promptly seated before class starts so we can begin class and not waste any time at the beginning of the period.
· Be prepared- Students will come to class with all necessities including a blue or black ink pen, classroom binder/folder, and any other materials required for that class period.
· RESPECT yourself and the rights of others- All opinions will be valued and tolerated in the classroom. Come to class with a positive attitude and be prepared to participate in an orderly manner when voicing an opinion or answering a question.
Course Introduction:
The Advanced Placement United States History is a challenging course that is meant to be the equivalent of a college course, and can earn students college credit. It is a two-semester survey of U.S. History from the Pre-Columbian Era to Present Day. Solid reading and writing skills, along with a willingness to devote considerable time to homework and studying, are necessary to succeed. Emphasis is placed on critical and evaluative thinking skills, essay writing, interpretation of original documents, and historiography.
Course Description:
The course is intended to teacher students U.S. History and government, and to prepare them to take the AP U.S History Exam. Another of the goals of this course is to enable each student to gain an appreciation of history and literature that will enhance his/her political, economic and social judgment now as well as in the future. In addition, it is to promote a significant understanding of historical causation and literary significance.
Parent-Teacher Communication:
· I will make an attempt to contact your parents if you violate classroom rules and procedures or are having problems academically. I will also make positive phone calls as well.
· The best possible way to contact me is by e-mail at jneubauer@horseheadsdistrict.com, you can also try contacting me by phone at the HS via 795-2500 (Voicemail ext. 1802).
· I firmly believe that parent-teacher communication is a vital role to the success of the student and I will get back to you as soon as I possibly can.
Class Website:
· A class website will be used throughout the semester to keep students up to date on assignments, upcoming events, and serve as a communication tool between students/parents and myself.
· You can visit our classroom website at http://v2.toolboxpro.org/classrooms. Click on your district > Horseheads School District and then your location > Horseheads High School.
Classroom Materials:
· 3” 3-Ring Binder · 3 x 5 Bound Index Cards
· Blue/Black Ink Pens (*Pencils for notes are fine) · Loose Leaf Papers
Course Readings:
Foner, Eric. Give Me Liberty! New York: Norton & Company, 2017
Foner, Eric. Voices of Freedom: A Documentary History. Vol. I. New York: Norton & Company, 2005.
Foner, Eric. Voices of Freedom: A Documentary History. Vol. II. New York: Norton & Company, 2005.
Absentee Policy:
· Students that are absent must come and see me when they return to school. All missed work is the student’s responsibility. Completion of missed assignments is granted the same amount of time that the student was legally absent from school.
· No late work will be accepted if it is due to an illegal absence.
Grading Policy:
· Grading is based on a percentage system.
· Homework/Classwork- 30% · Quizzes- 30%
· Exams- 40%
· Exams- 40%
- Extra Credit will be offered from time to time at the discretion of the teacher.
- Any student who scores below an 85% on an exam will have to do mandatory test corrections.
- Late Work: Assignments are due the day it is due by 3:10 PM. Assignments turned in after 3:10 PM the day it is due will result in a 0%.
- Exams: Please note, test questions will derive from previous AP U.S History Exams in the old format (Pre-2014). The old format will be used to judge student knowledge concerning content. The new AP US History (2014-Present) multiple choice questions will also be given and are from a variety of sources. In addition, test questions will derive from the text book as well as supplemental readings.
- Quizzes: Please note, quiz questions will generally be from class notes, lectures, discussions, as well as readings that are assigned.
* Students will take the NYS mandated United States History & Government Regents Exam at the end of the course in June.
*All NYS Regents Exams will count as the cumulative final examination for Regents courses.
The AP Examination:
Each AP United States History Examination is three hours and five minutes in length and has both multiple-choice, short answer, document based essay question, and one long essay question. The sections are designed to complement each other and to meet the overall course objectives and examination specifications. Multiple-choice questions test the students’ factual knowledge, breadth of preparation, knowledge-based analytical skills and reading comprehension skills. Short answer questions, DBQ and LEQ allow students to demonstrate their mastery of the course and their ability to express their views and knowledge in writing.
Section I: Part A: 55 multiple-choice questions, 55 minutes, 40% of composite score
Part B: Short-answer questions, 3 questions, 40 minutes, 20% of composite score.
Section II: Part A: Document-based question, 1 question, 60 minutes, 25% of composite score.
Part B: Long essay question, 1 question (chosen from three options), 40 minutes, 15% of composite score.
*AP U.S History Exam: Friday, May 8, 2020 at 7:45 am
- Cost: Approximately $94.00, due November 2019.
- Students must register for the exam on AP Classroom
AP Classroom:
- Students will register for their section (A-Day or B-Day) in class with Mr. Neubauer.
- Students will have access to Personal Progress Checks (PPC’s) throughout the year in the form of online assessments to help gauge student performance while completing a unit of study prior to the unit exam. This will serve as an additional resource for students review/studying.
- AP Classroom is accessible on computers, phones, and tablets. If a student does not have access to these devices, then the teacher will provide paper copies.
AP Thematic Learning Objectives:
- Theme 1: American and National Identity (NAT)
- Theme 2: Work, Exchange, and Technology (WXT)
- Theme 3: Geography and The Environment (GEO)
- Theme 4: Migration and Settlement (MIG)
- Theme 5: Politics and Power (PCE)
- Theme 6: America in the World (WOR)
- Theme 7: American and Regional Culture (ARC)
- Theme 8: Social Structures (SOC)
Periods/Units of Study:
v Period I: 1491 – 1607
o Unit 1 A New World (Ch.1)
v Period II: 1607 – 1754
o Unit 2 Colonial America (Ch. 2-4)
v Period III: 1754 – 1800
o Unit 3 Independence & The Revolutionary War (Ch. 5-6)
o Unit 4 Post-Independence à The Critical Period (Ch. 7-8)
v Period IV: 1800 – 1848
o Unit 5 Jefferson à The Growth of Nationalism (Ch. 8, 10)
o Unit 6 The Age of Jackson (Ch. 9-10)
v Period V: 1844 – 1877
o Unit 7 Slavery & Sectionalism (Ch. 11-13)
o Unit 8 The Civil War & Reconstruction (Ch. 13-15)
v Period VI 1865 – 1898
o Unit 9 The Rise of Business & Labor (Ch. 16)
o Unit 10 Populism & Progressivism (Ch. 17-18)
v Period VII: 1890 – 1945
o Unit 10 Populism & Progressivism (Ch. 17-18)
o Unit 11 Imperialism & World War I (Ch. 17, 19)
o Unit 12 The Roaring 20’s & The Great Depression (Ch. 20-21)
o Unit 13 World War II & The Cold War (1945-1952) (Ch. 22-23)
v Period VIII: 1945 – 1980
o Unit 13 World War II & The Cold War (1945-1952) (Ch. 22-23)
o Unit 14 1950’s, 1960’s, & The Civil Rights Movement (Ch. 24-25)
o Unit 15 Vietnam to Present (Ch. 25-28)
v Period IX: 1980 – Present
o Unit 15 Vietnam to Present (Ch. 25-28)