The students worked during the period on their DBQ Projects. They continued discussion and document planning for the project. Students looked at the instructor's suggestions from last Friday on where to modify and focus the students' research and document inclusion in order to give the writers an opportunity to analyze and explain the posed question in a variety of ways (PRICETAGS).
Tonight's Homework: Continue document research and project assembly (due June 2)
Have a fun and safe Memorial Day Weekend!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
The students worked during the period on their DBQ Projects. They continued discussion and document planning for the project. Students looked at the instructor's suggestions from last Friday on where to modify and focus the students' research and document inclusion in order to give the writers an opportunity to analyze and explain the posed question in a variety of ways (PRICETAGS).
Tonight's Homework: Continue document research and project assembly (due June 2)
Tonight's Homework: Continue document research and project assembly (due June 2)
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
The students worked during the period on their DBQ Projects. They continued discussion and document planning for the project. Students looked at the instructor's suggestions from last Friday on where to modify and focus the students' research and document inclusion in order to give the writers an opportunity to analyze and explain the posed question in a variety of ways (PRICETAGS).
Tonight's Homework: Continue document research and project assembly (due June 2)
Tonight's Homework: Continue document research and project assembly (due June 2)
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
The students worked during the period on their DBQ Projects. They continued discussion and document planning for the project. Students looked at the instructor's suggestions from Friday on where to modify and focus the students' research and document inclusion in order to give the writers an opportunity to analyze and explain the posed question in a variety of ways (PRICETAGS).
Tonight's Homework: Continue document research and project assembly (due June 2)
Tonight's Homework: Continue document research and project assembly (due June 2)
Monday, May 24, 2010
The instructor was out of the classroom today due to a Social Science Meeting with the Becoming a Historian Project (District Exam Analysis and Curriculum).
Under the supervision of the substitute...students were given the period to work in their DBQ Project Groups to continue discussion and document planning for the project. Students should be looking at the instructor's suggestions from Friday on where to modify and focus the students' research and document inclusion in order to give the writers an opportunity to analyze and explain the posed question in a variety of ways (PRICETAGS).
Tonight's Homework: Continue document research and rationale based on submitted question
Under the supervision of the substitute...students were given the period to work in their DBQ Project Groups to continue discussion and document planning for the project. Students should be looking at the instructor's suggestions from Friday on where to modify and focus the students' research and document inclusion in order to give the writers an opportunity to analyze and explain the posed question in a variety of ways (PRICETAGS).
Tonight's Homework: Continue document research and rationale based on submitted question
Friday, May 21, 2010
Students given the period to work in their DBQ Project Groups to continue discussion and document planning for the project. The instructor walked around during the period to give suggestions on where to modify and focus the students' research and document inclusion in order to give the writers an opportunity to analyze and explain the posed question in a variety of ways (PRICETAGS).
Tonight's Homework: Continue document research and rationale based on submitted question
Tonight's Homework: Continue document research and rationale based on submitted question
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Students given the period to work in their DBQ Project Groups to continue discussion and document planning for the project. The instructor walked around during the period to give suggestions on where to modify and focus the students' research and document inclusion in order to give the writers an opportunity to analyze and explain the posed question in a variety of ways (PRICETAGS).
Tonight's Homework: Continue document research and rationale based on submitted question
Tonight's Homework: Continue document research and rationale based on submitted question
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Students given the period to work in their DBQ Project Groups to finalize their question for the project. The instructor walked around during the period to give suggestions on where to modify and focus the students' question in order to give the writers an opportunity to analyze and explain the documents and posed question in a variety of ways (PRICETAGS). The students submitted their questions to the instructor for comments and will be returned the following day to allow for continued research and updates.
Tonight's Homework: Begin document research based on submitted question
Tonight's Homework: Begin document research based on submitted question
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
The instructor was out of the classroom today due to Personal Business.
The students (with the substitute teacher) were given the opportunity to work in their DBQ Project groups in order to create their question for submission on Wednesday (when the instructor returns). The groups should be developing their team members and finishing the creation of their "open-ended" question about their historical period/event of interest. Once the question is finalized, each group should begin thinking about what documents and evidence they will be including to support their creation.
Tonight's Homework: Finalize DBQ Question for submission to instructor.
The students (with the substitute teacher) were given the opportunity to work in their DBQ Project groups in order to create their question for submission on Wednesday (when the instructor returns). The groups should be developing their team members and finishing the creation of their "open-ended" question about their historical period/event of interest. Once the question is finalized, each group should begin thinking about what documents and evidence they will be including to support their creation.
Tonight's Homework: Finalize DBQ Question for submission to instructor.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Today, the students were introduced to their final project of the school year...the DBQ Project. In the scope of this project, the AP students are divided up into teams of 3-6 people (their choice) and their job is to develop a Document Based Question and its supporting components for a particular area of interest in United States History. If done to the best of their ability, the resulting creation should resemble a DBQ created by AP College Board (and thus, it could be used in an instructional AP classroom for future students).
Tonight's Homework: Develop and research group DBQ question and the available documents that could be used to support your DBQ idea.
Tonight's Homework: Develop and research group DBQ question and the available documents that could be used to support your DBQ idea.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Mr. Dan Cleary, the teacher for Advanced Placement Government at King HS, came by today to talk with students in Periods 2 and 3 about the coursework for next year, as well as about participating in the We The People Program as an adjunct to the AP curriculum. He explained the basis of the competition in Sacramento and the commitment necessary to participate...plus the difference between the WTP class and the normal AP class curriculum.
Tonight's Homework: None
Tonight's Homework: None
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Today, the students watched 3 video segments dealing with Economics that show some real-world examples about how to use the scope of economics in the practical sense (everyday expenses and analyzing political-economic scenarios in our US-International Relations). The segments were produced by ABC News and John Stossel for the classroom. These segments are a good connection...helping students make sense of the discussion and economic theory from Wednesday in the classroom.
Tonight's Homework: Finish AP Exam Justifications (due tomorrow)
Tonight's Homework: Finish AP Exam Justifications (due tomorrow)
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
As a transition to next year's curriculum in Social Studies, the instructor began an introductory lesson on Economics with the AP Students today. The instructor focused on the definition of economics and how "individuals" and "countries" look at what they consume or desire. In addition, the instructor began to explain the concepts of production possibilities and the laws of supply and demand (when things are constant).
Tonight's Homework: AP Final Exam Justifications (due Friday)
Tonight's Homework: AP Final Exam Justifications (due Friday)
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
As promised, the students were given an opportunity today to de-stress from the AP United States History Exam. The instructor and the students watched some video segments on American Pop Culture and had an opportunity to share thoughts with each other about this year's experiences.
Tonight's Homework: AP Final Exam Justifications (due Friday)
Tonight's Homework: AP Final Exam Justifications (due Friday)
Monday, May 10, 2010
The instructor was out of the classroom today due to Professional Development with District Network Information Systems (NIS).
During the instructor's absence, the students were asked to reflect on Friday's AP United States History Exam and complete the worksheet describing their strategies and questions answered during the course of the exam. The feedback was provided to the instructor for credit points and to assist with improvements in AP Programming going forward with future students.
Tonight's Homework: AP Final Exam Justifications (due Friday)
During the instructor's absence, the students were asked to reflect on Friday's AP United States History Exam and complete the worksheet describing their strategies and questions answered during the course of the exam. The feedback was provided to the instructor for credit points and to assist with improvements in AP Programming going forward with future students.
Tonight's Homework: AP Final Exam Justifications (due Friday)
Friday, May 7, 2010
The day we have been preparing for has finally arrived...TODAY IS THE AP US HISTORY EXAM in the MPR starting at 8:00am. BEST OF LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!!!
YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Tonight's Homework: NONE...take a breather and enjoy yourself...you've earned it!
YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Tonight's Homework: NONE...take a breather and enjoy yourself...you've earned it!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Today, the students completed the Teaching American History Assessment and Survey for the Riverside Unified School District. The Assessment and Survey assists the Social Studies Department with feedback on the American/United States History Program and the funding for the Professional Development component with the federal government.
Before the close of the period, the instructor spoke with the students and provided some last words of encouragement and suggestion for tomorrow's AP Exam in the MPR.
Tonight's Homework: Get to bed early...have a good breakfast...DO WORK TOMORROW! Good luck...I'm proud of you guys!!!
Before the close of the period, the instructor spoke with the students and provided some last words of encouragement and suggestion for tomorrow's AP Exam in the MPR.
Tonight's Homework: Get to bed early...have a good breakfast...DO WORK TOMORROW! Good luck...I'm proud of you guys!!!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Today, the instructor and the students provided examples of DBQ and FRQ questions from the 2009 Practice Exam. The students were exposed to the actual questions and the submitted students responses in each category (with corresponding rubrics).
At the close, the instructor discussed the grading formula (as a review) and the impact of the multiple-choice versus essay section of the AP test. In addition, students asked specific questions about "hot topics" and areas to review tonight and Thursday before coming for the actual test in the MPR.
Tonight's Homework: Study for Friday's AP Exam (review books and past materials).
At the close, the instructor discussed the grading formula (as a review) and the impact of the multiple-choice versus essay section of the AP test. In addition, students asked specific questions about "hot topics" and areas to review tonight and Thursday before coming for the actual test in the MPR.
Tonight's Homework: Study for Friday's AP Exam (review books and past materials).
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Today, the instructor and the students de-briefed the AP Practice Exam. The instructor provided the students with a copy of the exam and the answer key (along with their graded scantron) and collectively, everyone went over specific questions and areas of concern. The students were able to keep the materials to review their shortcomings and prepare for Friday's actual test in the MPR.
Tonight's Homework: Study for Friday's AP Exam (review books and past materials).
Tonight's Homework: Study for Friday's AP Exam (review books and past materials).
Monday, May 3, 2010
Today, the students took their AP Practice Exam as their semester final. The test was made up of 80 multiple-choice questions dealing with all chapters of the American Pageant textbook. In preparation for Friday's actual exam, the students will be spending the remainder of the week examining areas of potential essays...DBQ documents and Free Response topics from past exams (with the instructor).
Tonight's Homework: Study for Friday's AP Exam (review books and past materials).
Tonight's Homework: Study for Friday's AP Exam (review books and past materials).
Friday, April 30, 2010
With the AP Practice Exam (Final Exam) on Monday during the class periods (Period 2 and 3)...the students were given the opportunity today to Peer-to-Peer Review and to ask questions of the instructor. Older exams were made available and the students were allowed to work with each other during the class period to review their AP Chapter Questions and work on their current AP Chapter Questions in preparation for Monday's examination.
Tonight's Homework: Finish AP Chapter Questions (extra credit for what gets completed) and study for Monday's Practice AP (Final) Exam (80 multiple-choice questions...all chapters)
Tonight's Homework: Finish AP Chapter Questions (extra credit for what gets completed) and study for Monday's Practice AP (Final) Exam (80 multiple-choice questions...all chapters)
Thursday, April 29, 2010
CST Testing Schedule...Periods 2, 4 and 6 (CST US History Exam)
The instructor and the students finished watching a video segment on the political, social and economic events of the 1980's...focusing on the developments of Reaganomics and his goal of returning America to a more conservative viewpoint. While watching its developments, the students began to make connections to our political dilemmas of the Modern Era, especially in relation to foreign policy concerns in the Middle East.
Tonight's Homework: Study for CST, AP Exam Preparation and AP Chapter Questions.
The instructor and the students finished watching a video segment on the political, social and economic events of the 1980's...focusing on the developments of Reaganomics and his goal of returning America to a more conservative viewpoint. While watching its developments, the students began to make connections to our political dilemmas of the Modern Era, especially in relation to foreign policy concerns in the Middle East.
Tonight's Homework: Study for CST, AP Exam Preparation and AP Chapter Questions.
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